For the third consecutive week, stocks in the medtech industry reached heights not yet seen since the COVID-19 pandemic began. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 89.65 points at the end of last week (Aug. 7). Overall, medtech stocks saw a 0.72% increase from […]
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MedTech 100 roundup: Markets skid after strong stretch
Following a strong performance over the last couple of weeks, the medtech market experienced one of its most significant drop-offs in recent months amid investor worries over a rise in COVID-19 cases in some states. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 82.12 points at […]
Medtech 100 roundup: Stocks dip slightly after strong start to month
Medtech stocks ticked down over the course of last week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bear economic ramifications. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 82.4 points at the end of last week (May 15). That total represents a -1.9% decline from the 83.98-point […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Stocks open strong in May
Medtech stocks took a dip as April came to a close, but opened May with a strong week as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the economy. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 83.98 points at the end of last week (May 8). That […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Stocks take a slight dip to end April
Medtech stocks remain in a stronger position than they were at the low point of the COVID-19-induced economic crisis, but they took a small dip over the last week. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 80.62 points at the end of last week […]
MedTech 100 roundup: Medtech stocks hit highest point since early March
Medtech stocks generally ended last week at their highest point in more than a month — even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause economic havoc. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — sat at 82.3 points at the end of last week (April 24). That […]
Abbott, Medtronic named among world’s greenest companies | MassDevice.com On Call
MASSDEVICE ON CALL — A couple of medtech’s biggest players were named among the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index’s most environmentally responsible companies.
Abbott (NYSE:ABT) led the sector for the greenest practices, ranked according to "financially material economic, environmental, and social factors."
MassDevice.com +7 | The top 7 med-tech stories for the week of February 20, 2012.
Say hello to MassDevice +7, a bite-sized view of the top seven med-tech stories of the week. This latest feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our seven biggest and most influential stories from the week’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry.
If you read nothing else this weekend, make sure you’re still in the know with MassDevice +7.
MassDevice.com +3 | The top 3 med-tech stories for February 22, 2012.
Say hello to MassDevice +3, a bite-sized view of the top three med-tech stories of the day. This feature of MassDevice.com’s coverage highlights our 3 biggest and most influential stories from the day’s news to make sure you’re up to date on the headlines that continue to shape the medical device industry.
If you read nothing else today, make sure you’re still in the know with MassDevice +3.
The Dow flirts with 13,000 | Wall Street Beat
The Dow Jones Industrial Average, a longtime bellwether for the U.S. economy, flirted yesterday with a high-water mark not seen since Lehman Brothers’ collapse triggered an economic implosion more than 4 years ago.
The Dow reached 13,005.04 at one point yesterday, before subsiding to close at 12,965.69 yesterday. It’s the first time the index has climbed that high since May 2008.
Investors were heartened by a deal struck in the European Union to resolve Greece’s debt crisis and by positive earnings results from a pair of American stalwarts.
