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Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson park billions in offshore accounts
There are no awards handed out for companies with the most money housed in overseas accounts, but keeping cash in tax havens is its own reward for at least a dozen top medical device makers, according to a new study.
Stryker evaluates acquisition of orthopedics rival Smith & Nephew | Medtech Wall Street news for the week of June 2, 2014
What if Stryker bought Smith & Nephew?
May 29, 2014 by Brad Perriello
Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo yesterday admitted that his company was evaluating an acquisition of British orthopedics rival Smith & Nephew.
Report: Is Medtronic looking to buy Smith & Nephew?
Allergan proxy war gets ugly as Valeant aims to unseat the board
What if Stryker bought Smith & Nephew?
Johnson & Johnson plans to file for approval 30 “major” products | Medtech Wall Street news for the week of May 26, 2014
Stryker denies Smith & Nephew takeover rumors
Analogic cuts guidance, shares hit 2-year low
Echo Therapeutics proxy war gets ugly amid alleged threats
Embattled Echo Therapeutics (NSDQ:ECTE) issued a new volley against its proxy war rival and largest shareholder Platinum Group, accusing the activist investor of conspiring to tank the company’s stock.