Opening glance: health care equipment and supply stocks

NEW YORK—Health care equipment and supply stocks were mixed in early trading Tuesday after a report said consumer confidence fell further in April amid concerns of rising inflation.

Here's how shares of some major health care equipment and supply companies fared shortly after the opening bell:

Varian Medical Systems Inc. rose 11 cents to $47.66.

Boston Scientific Inc. fell 5 cents to $12.89.

Stryker Corp. gained 6 cents to $64.36.

Baxter International Inc. slipped 8 cents to $62.55.