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Look at the breakdown of Intuitive Surgical's revenue streams—Instruments and Accessories alone generate roughly 60% of the top line on a per-procedure basis. That tight link between surgery volume and cash flow explains why investors reacted so sharply when Intuitive noted in its fiscal Q2 2026 call that U.S. procedure growth had slowed. With recurring earnings visibility clouded, how much downside risk is the market actually pricing in.

Boston Scientific (BSX) stock has lost more than half its value over the past 12 months, while the S&P 500 returned 18.0%. A subsequent setback occurred in September, when the company said a cyberattack would likely keep it from meeting its guidance. If the wider market turns now, how big could the next fall be, and how long would you wait? The answer depends on how well Boston Scientific is equipped to absorb a broader downturn today.

Stryker's sales have grown about 10% a year on average over the past three years, and so have ResMed's. That shared growth rate in medical devices is the bet the two have in common. Stryker (SYK) is the giant, selling hospitals everything from hip and knee products to capital equipment. ResMed is a sleep device maker with less than a quarter of Stryker's revenue. Stryker costs 32.6 times its past year's earnings, against 21.9 times for ResMed. So does Stryker's reach justify that higher price? T

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) announced that its Board of Directors has selected James Cress, ELFA’s Immediate Past Chair, to serve as Acting President & CEO while the Association searches for its next permanent President & CEO. This decision follows ELFA’s earlier announcement that President & CEO Leigh Lytle would conclude her tenure with the Association later this year. “I am so pleased that James has agreed to serve as Actin

Intuitive Surgical (ISRG) shares fell 10.4% in the past year, while the S&P 500 returned 16.5%. Much of the market has focused on moderating U.S. procedure growth. The more telling number is 144 trade-ins in fiscal Q2 2026, up from 83 a year earlier. Most came from customers moving to the new da Vinci 5 robot. Those trade-ins matter most if upgrades continue and each surgery also earns more. Is that number a blip, or are customers still trading up.

The global smoke evacuation systems market is forecast to grow from USD 0.20 billion in 2025 to USD 0.30 billion by 2031, at a 7.5% CAGR. Growth is driven by rising minimally invasive, electrosurgical and laparoscopic procedures, stricter surgical smoke safety guidance, and demand for better operating room air quality. Smoke evacuation pencils and wands lead the product segment, while laparoscopic surgery holds the largest application share. The US is expected to record North America’s fastest g

The global medical robots market is projected to grow from USD 20.6 billion in 2026 to USD 41.7 billion by 2031, at a 15.1% CAGR. Growth is driven by demand for minimally invasive surgery, healthcare automation, precision procedures, and advances in AI-powered surgical, rehabilitation, radiosurgery, hospital, and pharmacy robots. Robotic systems will hold the largest market share, while surgical robots will lead by type. Ambulatory surgery centers are set for the fastest end-user growth, and Asi

The global temperature management systems market is projected to grow from USD 3.56 billion in 2026 to USD 4.58 billion by 2031, at a 5.2% CAGR. Growth is driven by rising surgical volumes, cardiovascular and neurological disorders, perioperative hypothermia prevention, and targeted temperature management in critical care. Patient warming systems and perioperative care led in 2025, while Asia Pacific is expected to grow fastest. Key players include Solventum, GE HealthCare, Dräger, Ecolab, Medtr

General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) received a new multi year U.S. Army contract modification for Double V Hull A1 Stryker vehicles, extending through 2028. The award enlarges the Army Stryker program backlog and adds funded production for upgraded armored vehicles across multiple brigade combat teams. The contract update supports continued manufacturing at General Dynamics Land Systems facilities that produce Stryker chassis and mission packages. The extra Double V Hull A1 Stryker work is...

GD's Stryker contract modification lifts cumulative value to $278.9M, supporting Land Systems demand through December 2028.

Delray Beach, FL, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MarketsandMarkets™ projects the global surgical devices market will grow from USD 188.74 billion in 2026 to USD 296.76 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period. Market growth is driven by the increasing aging population, rising surgical procedures, adoption of minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, technological advancements, and expanding healthcare infrastructure globally. Get PDF Brochure - Market Data & Segmentation

Players: Intuitive Surgical, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Stryker, Zimmer Biomet. Profile covers competitors, segments, regional shares, trends and opportunities. Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgical System Market Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgical System Market Dublin, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgical System Market Global Report 2026" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgical System Market to Reach $18.15 Bil

Why Stryker’s new Foot & Ankle push matters for shareholders Stryker (SYK) is putting fresh attention on its Foot & Ankle franchise, rolling out new planning tools and limb reconstruction hardware at the 2026 AOFAS meeting in Seattle. The spotlight is on Prophecy Surgical Planning, now linked to the Incompass Total Ankle System, and on the Hoffmann LRF smartHEX platform, which extends the company’s reach into complex deformity correction supported by mobile software. Set against this product...

THINK Surgical, Inc., an innovator in the field of orthopedic surgical robots, today announced that Rick McDowell has joined the company as Vice President, Sales. In this role, Rick will report to Chris Marrus, Executive Vice President, and will lead THINK Surgical's national sales organization, driving market strategy and growth as the company continues to scale its commercial operations.

Boston Scientific (BSX) stock has fallen 55.5% over the past twelve months, and at $43.72 it trades barely above its 52-week low of $42.63. The options market now prices a likely one-year range from $28.46 to $67.16 a share. That band is wide, but it is close to how much the stock has already been moving.

Stryker (NYSE:SYK) announced new Foot & Ankle portfolio updates, including expanded Prophecy Surgical Planning, at a major industry meeting. The company introduced the Hoffmann LRF smartHEX system, aimed at limb reconstruction and patient connectivity in complex cases. Expanded planning tools and patient specific technologies are intended to support surgeon decision making in ankle replacement procedures. The Prophecy Surgical Planning expansion and Hoffmann LRF smartHEX launch sit alongside...

Markets are wrestling with a Fed that sounds more willing to tolerate economic pain than investors expected, while supply shocks from oil and tariffs keep pressure on costs. That mix tends to push attention toward reliable cash flows and dividends, as many traders reassess how much risk they really want to hold. This article walks through three large-cap, income-focused stocks exposed to this macro backdrop and explains how each may factor into your portfolio decisions now. The stocks below...