Inc., and Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. -- LONDON, October 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. equity markets edged lower on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the NASDAQ Composite falling by 0.71%, 0.87%, and 0.56%, respectively. Shares in the healthcare sector finished on a lower note as the broader market posted losses. The major movers in the sector included Vivus Inc. (NASDAQ: XRAY), and Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. AAAResearchReports.com initiated preliminary technical research on VVUS, SNY, XRAY, and ACUR. These free reports are accessible by signing today at: Vivus Inc.'s stock plummeted on Tuesday, tracking losses in the broader market. The company's shares closed the day at $10.06, down 4.19%, after oscillating between $9.99 and $10.50. A total of 2.97 million shares were traded, which is above the daily average volume of 2.63 million. The company's shares have lost 0.59% in the previous one month, compared to a gain of 0.60% in the S&P 500 during the same period. Furthermore, Vivus Inc.'s stock is trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $11.42 and $12.51, respectively. The free technical analysis on VVUS is available by signing up at: On Tuesday, Sanofi's stock ended the session 1.62% lower than the previous day's price of $50.10. The company's shares oscillated between $49.29 and $49.68 before closing the day at $49.29. A total of 0.58 million shares were traded, which is significantly below the daily average volume of 2.05 million. The company's shares have gained 2.77% in the previous one month, outperforming the S&P 500 which has gained 0.60% during the same period. Further, Sanofi's stock is also trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $50.17 and $50.86, respectively. Register now to download free research on SNY at: DENTSPLY International Inc.'s stock declined 0.98% on Tuesday, reversing all the gains from the previous trading session. The company's shares vacillated between $44.15 and $44.63 before closing the day at $44.29. A total of 0.72 million shares were traded, which is marginally below the daily average volume of 0.75 million. Despite Tuesday's pullback, the company's shares have advanced 5.45% in the previous three months and 0.45% in the last three trading sessions, compared to a gain of 0.92% and 0.32% in the S&P 500 during the respective periods. Moreover, DENTSPLY International Inc.'s stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $43.19 and $42.11, respectively. A free report on XRAY can be accessed by registering at: On Tuesday, Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s stock plummeted 3.95%, as the U.S. equity market finished on a lower note. The company's shares ended the day at $1.70 after fluctuating between $1.70 and $1.77 during the trading session. A total of 0.49 million shares were traded, which is marginally above the daily average volume of 0.46 million. Despite yesterday's losses, the company's shares have surged 14.09% in the previous one month, outperforming the S&P 500 which has advanced 0.60% during the same period. Additionally, Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc.'s stock is still trading above its 50-day moving average of $1.68. Register with AAA Research Reports and download research on ACUR for free at: