- Benzinga
Medtronic's Q4 Earnings: Medical Device Giant Clocks Strong Sales From Neurology Devices, Hikes Dividend
Medtronic Plc (NYSE:MDT) reported fourth-quarter 2024 sales of $8.59 billion, beating the consensus of $8.44 billion. Revenue increased 0.5%, as reported, and 5.4% organic. The company’s organic revenue results reflect broad-based growth across the company, with mid-single-digit or higher organic revenue growth in all four segments. The medical device maker reported adjusted EPS of $1.46, beating the consensus of $1.45. Related: Medtronic’s Latest Generation Of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replace
- Reuters
Bellwether British town wants change at election, but has doubts on delivery
In a large commuter town north of London that has backed the winning party at every election for 50 years, disheartened voters are keen for Britain's July 4 election to bring change, but unsure who - if anyone - can deliver it. Conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and opposition Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer kicked off their election campaigns on Thursday, each arguing that only they can snap the country out of its economic and political malaise. In a series of interviews with the public in the town of Watford, conducted less than 24 hours after Sunak called the vote, there were few arguments about the malaise, but little enthusiasm that an election would deliver the remedy.
- WABC – NY
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After a stormy morning, intervals of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers are expected through the afternoon.
