
Some federal prosecutors believed there was enough evidence to bring criminal charges, but Justice Department leadership opted for a civil settlement.
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Some federal prosecutors believed there was enough evidence to bring criminal charges, but Justice Department leadership opted for a civil settlement.

Two brutal recessions wiped out dividends across the market, yet a handful of healthcare companies kept raising their payouts through every quarter of both downturns. Here are the four names that made it happen and whether their income streaks can survive what comes next.
Dexcom CEO Jake Leach said he is watching for a decision by the federal health insurance program before the end of the year.

Three catalysts, one reshuffling, and a Fed that refuses to move

These stocks can help you withstand (almost) any storm.
July 29 () - GE HealthCare on Wednesday beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit, helped by strong demand for its diagnostic and imaging devices and refunds of tariffs imposed under U. Shares of the medical device maker rose 12% in premarket trading.
July 29 (Reuters) - GE HealthCare on Wednesday beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit, helped by strong demand for its diagnostic and imaging devices and refunds of tariffs imposed
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MDT trades at about 14x forward earnings with a 3.5% yield as fiscal 2027 guidance points to steady growth, but margins face tariffs and mix pressure.
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