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Boston Scientific stock snaps a 4-day run — what to watch before Feb. 4 earnings

Boston Scientific stock snaps a 4-day run — what to watch before Feb. 4 earnings

Boston Scientific shares fell 1.6% to $92.33 Thursday, ending a four-day rally on heavy volume after the company completed its acquisition of Nalu Medical. The stock underperformed sector peers as investors awaited fourth-quarter results due Feb. 4 and looked for updates on recent deal activity, including the $14.5 billion Penumbra purchase.
Robotics and Automation Trends 2025: Industry Breakthroughs and Market Outlook (Updated: June 27th, 2025)

Robotics and Automation Trends 2025: Industry Breakthroughs and Market Outlook (Updated: June 27th, 2025)

New industrial robot installations reached $16.5 billion in 2024, with over 4.28 million robots active in factories worldwide. Asia led 2023 installations, accounting for 70%, and China alone made up 51%. Amazon operated about 800,000 mobile robots in its fulfillment centers by 2024. Global robot density hit 150 per 10,000 manufacturing workers in 2023, with South Korea surpassing 1,000.
Sky Wars: The Rising Drone Threat and High-Tech Counter-Drone Warfare

Sky Wars: The Rising Drone Threat and High-Tech Counter-Drone Warfare

Violent non-state actors conducted 1,122 drone attacks from 2006 to 2023, peaking at 265 in 2023. The Ukraine war saw both sides using drone swarms, prompting the U.S. to send VAMPIRE anti-drone kits. Counter-drone systems now combine radar, RF, and kinetic interceptors. The global anti-drone market is projected to reach up to $15 billion by 2030, with North America leading.

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  • GSK Executives Acquire Shares on London Stock Exchange and NYSE
    April 29, 2026, 12:28 PM EDT. GSK plc executives Wendy Becker, Independent Non-Executive Director, and Diana Conrad, Chief People Officer, bought company shares in late April 2026. Becker purchased 4,000 ordinary shares at £19.6291 each on the London Stock Exchange. Conrad acquired American Depositary Shares (ADS), which represent foreign shares traded in the U.S., on the New York Stock Exchange. These acquisitions reflect executive confidence ahead of the company's forthcoming financial reporting. The transactions were reported in compliance with SEC rules governing disclosure by private foreign issuers.

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Mastercard Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Visa’s Big Beat Sends a Fresh Signal

Mastercard Stock Jumps Before Earnings as Visa’s Big Beat Sends a Fresh Signal

29 April 2026
Mastercard shares climbed 3.8% to $526.90 Wednesday after Visa beat profit estimates and raised its outlook, sending Visa shares up 8.7%. Mastercard reports first-quarter results Thursday. The company expanded its Start Path program this week to focus on business payments, with fintech Glass joining to work on public-sector procurement. Mastercard does not lend or issue cards, earning mainly from transaction fees.
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. Stock Sinks as Tariffs and Chip Costs Force Profit Cut

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. Stock Sinks as Tariffs and Chip Costs Force Profit Cut

29 April 2026
GE HealthCare cut its 2026 profit forecast Wednesday, citing higher chip, oil, and freight costs, as well as tariffs and a supplier issue. Shares fell nearly 13% to $59.75. First-quarter revenue rose 7.4% to $5.13 billion, but net income dropped to $389 million from $564 million a year earlier. The company also announced a reorganization, merging its Imaging and Advanced Visualization units.
Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

29 April 2026
The U.S. Commerce Department ordered Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA to halt some chip-tool shipments to China’s Hua Hong, Reuters reported. The move targets shipments linked to facilities believed capable of advanced chip production. Applied reported $2.10 billion in China revenue last quarter, or 30% of its total. Shares in Applied, Lam, and KLA traded lower after the news.
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