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Abbott warns that some of its blood sugar monitors may need replacement due to incorrect readings
Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings. Testing showed that some sensors on the FreeStyle Libre 3 system may incorrectly report high blood sugar levels, the medical device maker said...
IBM, ServiceNow rise; Waste Management, Ford fall, Thursday, 7/25/2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Thursday: International Business Machines Corp., up $7.96 to $191.98. The technology and consulting company beat analysts' second-quarter financial forecasts. ServiceNow...
Integer: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
PLANO, Texas (AP) — PLANO, Texas (AP) — Integer Holdings Corp. (ITGR) on Thursday reported second-quarter earnings of $31.2 million. The Plano, Texas-based company said it had net income of 88 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and restructuring costs,...
West Pharmaceutical: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
EXTON, Pa. (AP) — EXTON, Pa. (AP) — West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. (WST) on Thursday reported second-quarter net income of $111.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Exton, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of $1.51. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs, were...
Edwards Lifesciences: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (EW) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $366.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Irvine, California-based company said it had net income of 61 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and...
Boston Scientific: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
MARLBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — MARLBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX) on Wednesday reported second-quarter earnings of $324 million. On a per-share basis, the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of 22 cents. Earnings, adjusted for asset...
Small businesses grapple with global tech outages created by CrowdStrike
NEW YORK (AP) — An owner of a consumer insights research firm couldn't pay her employees, make Friday's deadline to sign a contract for a new business or send key research to a key client. A psychiatrist, who runs a virtual mental health practice in Maryland, saw his business hobbled as some of...
Malicious actors trying to exploit global tech outage for their own gain
As the world continues to recover from massive business and travel disruptions caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, malicious actors are trying to exploit the situation for their own gain. Government cybersecurity agencies across the globe and...
Tech outage latest | Airlines rush to get back on track after global tech disruption
Transport providers, businesses and governments on Saturday are rushing to get all their systems back online after long disruptions following a widespread technology outage. The biggest continuing effect has been on air travel. Carriers canceled thousands of flights on Friday and...
Over 3 million steam cleaners are under recall because they can spew hot water and cause burns
NEW YORK (AP) — Some 3.3 million steam cleaners are being recalled across North America due to a burn hazard that has resulted in consumers reporting more than 150 injuries. Select models of Bissell-branded “Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners” can spew hot water or steam while...
