NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 12/14/12 -- The Bedford Report has released new equity reports today. As a leading provider of free in depth reports and timely market updates, Bedford is an essential resource for hundreds of thousands of investors across the country.

CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS) shares have gained nearly 20 percent year-to-date. The company has recently announced a 38 percent increase in their quarterly dividend.

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Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) shares have gained over 12 percent year-to-date. The company currently offers investors an annual dividend of $3.40 per share for a dividend yield of approximately 3.85 percent.

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Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIGL) shares fell 35 percent on over 8 million shares traded Thursday. AstraZeneca PLC recently reported Fostamatinib, a rheumatoid arthritis treatment, failed to meet its second primary objective.

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Telik, Inc. (NASDAQ: TELK) is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing novel small molecule drugs to treat cancer and other serious diseases. Shares of the company spiked over 20 percent on nearly 2 million shares traded Thursday.

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