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Smart Moves to Make Now Ahead of a Recession

Smart Moves to Make Now Ahead of a Recession

Seize the day and think of a recession as the best time to pass competitors, says Bain & Co.

By David McCann | May 21, 2019

Medtronic Sales Show Impact of Supply Glitch

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Medtronic Sales Show Impact of Supply Glitch

Sales of the company's diabetes division fell 1% in the first quarter amid a supply shortfall for its glucose monitor sensors.

By Matthew Heller | August 22, 2017

Cardinal Health Buys Medtronic Units for $6B

Cardinal Health Buys Medtronic Units for $6B

The deal will expand Cardinal's medical products business but its shares dropped 11.5% on updated guidance for fiscal 2017.

By Matthew Heller | April 18, 2017

Medtronic to Acquire HeartWare for $1.1 Billion

Medtronic to Acquire HeartWare for $1.1 Billion

The deal gives Medtronic access to a market for a heart failure treatment that is expected to grow in the mid-to-high single digits through 2017.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | June 27, 2016

Medtronic Wins Battle Over $1.3B Tax Bill

Medtronic Wins Battle Over $1.3B Tax Bill

A U.S. Tax Court judge says the IRS' allocation of profits between the medical device maker's operations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico was unreasonable.

By Matthew Heller | June 13, 2016

Ex-Comerica CFO Parkhill Moves to Medtronic

Ex-Comerica CFO Parkhill Moves to Medtronic

Karen Parkhill, one of American Banker's Most Powerful Women in Banking, takes over as finance chief of the medical device maker.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | May 4, 2016

Health Care: Things are Looking App

Health Care: Things are Looking App

Mobile health apps are becoming more capable and potentially rather useful.

By Economist Staff | March 14, 2016

Medtronic Buys Twelve Inc. for $458M

Medtronic Buys Twelve Inc. for $458M

The transaction is the medical device maker's largest this year.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | August 25, 2015

Lower Tax Rate Won’t Stop Inversion Deals

Lower Tax Rate Won’t Stop Inversion Deals

Will fewer companies flee the United States if the statutory tax rate is lowered? Not necessarily, finds a Reuters analysis.

By Matthew Heller | February 9, 2015

Special Report: Corporate Tax Roundup

Special Report: Corporate Tax Roundup

The question of whether companies are legitimately trying to reduce taxes or trying to cheat the government of corporate tax has stirred a global debate.

By David Katz | August 25, 2014

To Stop Tax Inversions, Obama Could Dust Off Old Law

To Stop Tax Inversions, Obama Could Dust Off Old Law

The President doesn't need Congress' help to thwart tax inversions, ex-Treasury official says.

By Iris Dorbian | July 30, 2014

The Long and Winding Road

The Long and Winding Road

Is there a way to improve the path to better business processes?

By Josh Hyatt and Matt Surka | October 8, 2012