Medtronic

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JP Morgan provided color on Medtronic (NYSE: MDT). In a research report published today, the rating agency commented on the criticism on the company's Infuse product. In the report, JP Morgan states, “Last Tuesday (6/28) The Spine Journal released a scathing criticism of Medtronic's Infuse....

Morgan Keegan provided color on Medtronic (NYSE: MDT). In a research report published today, Morgan Keegan commented on the problems in some research, which had been sponsored by Medtronic. In the report, Morgan Keegan states, “Review of 13 InFuse Studies identifies important failings, especially...

According to Piper Jaffray, Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) price target is $44. Piper Jaffray said that, while more negative focus on InFuse will likely continue to pressure spine division sales, the larger portion of MDT's spine business, core constructs, are trending upward. “Our price target of $44 is...

J.P. Morgan is out with its report today on Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), maintaining Neutral. In a note to clients, J.P. Morgan writes, "Our $41 December 2011 price target values Medtronic at 11.0x our CY12 EPS forecast. This is a modest discount to the company's current NTM multiple of 11.6x, and...

Bank of America Merrill Lynch is out with its report today on Mectronic (NYSE: MDT), maintaining Neutral. In a note to clients, Bank of America Merrill Lynch writes, "Overall, MDT's top-line outlook is slightly below the group, its cash flow generation is well above average, its FX risk is low,...