Wachovia Hikes Estimates for Zimmer Holdings

Zimmer Holdings (ZMH

) shares rose after the company says it sees fourth-quarter operating EPS of at least 48 cents, and 2004 EPS of $2.04 to $2.07. Wachovia increased its estimates on the news.

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Analyst Theodore Huber says the company's improved EPS guidance comes on bett