Choledocholithiasis refers to the presence of one or more gallstones in the common bile duct. Usually, this occurs when a gallstone passes from the gallbladder into the common bile duct (see the image below). Common bile duct stone (choledocholithiasis). The sensitivity of transabdominal ultrasonography for choledocholithiasis is approximately 75% in the presence of dilated ducts and 50% for nondilated ducts.
Stocks had a long-awaited recovery Thursday after many discouraging down days in recent weeks. But if one stock symbolizes the good news, itâs probably beleaguered midstream energy company Kinder Morgan (ticker: KMI), which finished up 15.5% Thursday after a better-than-expected earnings report.
Here are five stocks Buffett acquired in the most recently reported quarter. Warren Buffett doesn't swing at every pitch, but when he does he usually gets a hit. The billionaire Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) manager has built his fortune by buying when the time is right. And when he is shopping for opportunities, his value investing mantra drives him to seek out what he considers wonderful, quality companies -- hopefully at a bargain.