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The earnings beat driven by strong US knee and hip implant business and cost cuts suggests robust near-term momentum. Similar past earnings surprises in the medical device sector have often resulted in immediate positive price reactions.
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Smith+Nephew beat analysts' expectations for sales and profit. US implant business recovery and cost cuts counter weak China demand.
Smith+Nephew beat analysts' expectations for sales and profit.
US implant business recovery and cost cuts counter weak China demand.
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