Smith & Nephew, a British portfolio medical technology company, operates globally and specializes in developing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling medical devices and services across various segments. These include Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Ear, Nose, and Throat, as well as Advanced Wound Management. Despite its strong market presence and brand reputation, the company has faced challenges in
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The week started off with a rebound in the U.S. stock market as the S & P 500 recovered from a recent slump. Big Tech stocks took a hit as investors shifted their focus to smaller-cap stocks, resulting in a 5% drop for Nvidia. However, the chipmaker managed to bounce back on Friday with a
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