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Medtronic "sector perform," target price raised

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:57:43 GMT

NEW YORK, November 25 (newratings.com) - Analysts at RBC Capital Markets reiterate their "sector perform" rating on Medtronic (ticker: MDT). The target price has been raised from $38 to $44. [more]

Medtronic Beats Second Quarter Estimates

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:32:04 GMT

Zacks.com submits: Medtronic, Inc. (MDT) reported second-quarter of fiscal 2010

Medtronic CEO William Hawkins to Speak at 21st Annual Piper Jaffr...

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:01 GMT

Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), the world's leading medical technology company, today announced it will participate in the 21st Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in New York. William Hawkins, chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic, will speak to attendees

52-Week Highs! What's Going On?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:55:28 GMT

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Medtronic 2Q profit rises 59 percent on sales

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:33:34 GMT

Medtronic reported a surprising 59 percent boost in second-quarter profit Tuesday, as increased sales of implantable heart devices defied reports of weakening demand from competitors.

Medtronic Profit Rises 59% on Growth in Heart Devices - Bloomberg

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:22:35 GMT

[bn:WBTKR=MDT:US] Medtronic Inc. [], the biggest maker of heart-rhythm devices, said profit grew 59 percent, helped by sales of a new heart stent. The shares rose the most in a year after the company raised its earnings forecast.

Medtronic 2Q profits up nearly 60%, ups guidance for year

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:53:30 GMT

Medtronic Inc. on Tuesday reported a nearly 60 percent increase in second-quarter earnings as the amid strong revenue growth across all business segments. Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) netted a profit of $868 million, or 78 cents per share, for the quarter ended Oct.

UPDATE 2-Medtronic earnings top estimates; raises outlook - Reute...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:02:13 GMT

* Q2 EPS ex-items 77 cents; consensus forecast 74 cents * Q2 rev up 8 pct to $3.84 bln vs $3.75 bln analyst view * Raises FY EPS forecast to $3.17-$3.22 from $3.10-$3.20 * Defibrillator sales encouraging

Medtronic Profit Up 59 Percent

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Medical device maker says its fiscal second-quarter profit rose 59 percent on higher sales of implantable heart devices and stents, while costs fell.

Medtronic grows revenue, beats profit mark

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:32:00 GMT

Shares of Medtronic rise after the medical technology specialist says second-quarter profit rose 59%.

Medtronic 2Q Profit Soars 59%, Company Boosts EPS Forecast - CNNM...

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:01:54 GMT

(MDT) fiscal second-quarter earnings soared 59%, beating analyst estimates, amid prior-year charges and as the company saw sales increase, especially in its heart-related businesses.

Medtronic 2Q profit rises 59 percent on sales

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:37:31 GMT

Medical device maker Medtronic says its fiscal second-quarter profit rose 59 percent on higher sales of implantable heart devices and stents, while costs fell. Sales gains during the quarter are prompting a boost in full-year guidance, the company says. The...

Medtronic 2Q Profit Rises 59 Percent on Sales

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:37:18 GMT

Medtronic Reports Profit Rise

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:32:00 GMT

Medtronic Reports Profit Rise

Medtronic earnings preview: Strong Q2 predicted

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT

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Earnings Preview: Medtronic

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:59:43 GMT

Medtronic, the world's largest medical device maker, reports earnings for the second fiscal quarter of 2010 on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion for the last period.

Video: Medtronic Partners with Patient Advocacy Groups to Launch ...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:00 GMT

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic, Inc. today announced the kick-off of an educational campaign aimed at raising awareness among women of overactive bladder (OAB), a serious condition that can severely impact patients' lives. This new campaign, conducted in partnership with leading

Medtronic Introduces ‘3D Recon’ Service

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:00 GMT

Global Partnership with Vital Images Leverages Advanced Visualization Technology to Streamline Pre-Case Planning through Patient Follow-Up

Medtronic Gets FDA Warning After Inspection

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:02:23 GMT

Medtronic has received a warning letter from the FDA about problems at its Mounds View Minnesota facility where heart implants are made This is the latest in a long line of problems found with the company s medical devices

Medtronic opens San Antonio diabetes facility

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:52:30 GMT

She adds that the center also allows the company to expand business operations in the San Antonio community and support the South Texas economy by bringing in new jobs to the area.

Medtronic to open new $65M Memphis distribution center

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:17:45 GMT

The other building, which was 118,000 square feet, was renovated and a 34,000-square-foot mezzanine was added, bringing the total building to 152,000 square feet. Thoda and Associates designed the renovation, while Linkous Construction Co. was the general contractor.

Doctor claims he was fired after refusing to use Medtronic stents...

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:38:21 GMT

A cardiologist formerly with Lahey Clinic has filed a lawsuit alleging that he was fired for refusing to use Medtronic stents, a controversial charge in an era when government officials are taking a... Read more...

Medtronic recognized for support of U.S. exports

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Recognizing its significant contributions to increasing U.S. exports, Medtronic Inc. received President Barack Obama’s “E” Award on Thursday, November 5.

Doctor: I Was Fired for Fighting Hospitals Ties to Medtronic

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:54:49 GMT

Medical device companies like Medtronic have been under fire lately for their megabucks deals with doctors who can influence purchases of medical products. So what happens to doctors who complain about these types of relationships? Those who, in effect, are whistleblowers?

Minnesota Judge Rules Federal Law Blocks Medtronic Heart Device S...

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:47:33 GMT

A Minnesota state court judge has dismissed a batch of lawsuits against Medtronic Inc. stemming from the October 2007 recall of the medical device maker's Sprint Fidelis defibrillator ...