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November 23, 2009
11:19 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Earnings Preview: Medtronic could report solid Q2 with core business stabilizing
Medtronic (MDT) is expected to report Q2 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, November 24 with a conference call scheduled for 8:00 am ET. Analysts are looking for a profit of 74c on revenue of $3.57B. The consensus range is 72c-77c for EPS, and revenue of $3.68B-$3.82B, according to First Call. Positive factors for this quarters results include a stabilization in the cardiac rhythm management business. Other positives for the quarter may come from stent sales, particularly from the company's popular Endeavor stent. In May, Medtronic said it expects FY10 revenue growth of 5%-8%. In early October, Piper Jaffray said that the the risk reward is favorable for Medtronic shares at current levels. Piper views Medtronic valuation as attractive and said concerns over healthcare reform are lessening. The firm said shares are Overweight rated. On November 5, Credit Suisse upgraded Medtronic and added it to its Focus List. The firm raised its target on shares to $49 from $41. Credit Suisse believes Medtronic's base business is stabilizing and the stock's risk/reward is compelling. :theflyonthewall.com



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February 11, 2012
12:53 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Medtronic seeks interest payment and royalties from NuVasive, Bloomberg says
Medtronic (MDT) filed a request in San Diego federal court seeking payment from NuVasive (NUVA) for interest on a past jury verdict and royalty payments form patent infringements, reports Bloomberg. Reference Link :theflyonthewall.com

February 8, 2012
08:02 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Medtronic stent led to 90% freedom from reinterventions at 12 months in study

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February 7, 2012
10:33 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Argus Research's healthcare analyst holds a conference call
Senior Healthcare Analyst Toung discusses healthcare and growth ideas for 2012 on an Analyst/Industry conference call. Relevant covered companies ABC, ABT, AET, BAX, BDX, BSX, CAH, CHSI, CI, ESRX, HMA, HOLX, HUM, IART, JNJ, MCK, MDT, MHS, STJ, SYK, UNH and ZMH may be included on the Analyst/Industry conference call to be held on February 8 at 11 am. :theflyonthewall.com

February 3, 2012
07:39 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Government report says some hospitals overpay for devices, WSJ says

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February 2, 2012
14:05 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: FDA and industry reach agreement in principle on medical device user fees
The FDA and representatives from the medical device industry have reached an agreement in principle on proposed recommendations for the third reauthorization of a medical device user fee program. The recommendations would authorize the FDA to collect $595M in user fees over five years, plus adjustments for inflation. Details of the agreement, such as the fee structure, are expected to be finalized soon. :theflyonthewall.com
12:15 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Boston Scientific shares down over 6% after net income drop

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07:23 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Medical device firms in fee deal with FDA, WSJ reports

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February 1, 2012
09:05 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Medtronic announces first patient enrollment in clinical trial

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08:00 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Medical device makers propose doubling of FDA fees, Bloomberg reports

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January 30, 2012
17:15 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Medtronic announced positive clinical outcomes for its CoreValue system

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09:05 EDTMDT
theflyonthewall.com: Medtronic announces FDA approval of DF4 high-voltage connector system

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