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Guidance cuts are typically negative for stock, especially when tied to a flagship device; Watchman headwinds could pressure near-term revenue, margins, and multiple; historical analogs show stocks often dip on earnings revisions until clarity improves.
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Boston Scientific trimmed its annual profit forecast after signaling ongoing weakness in the Watchman left atrial appendage closure device business. The revision suggests the Watchman headwinds will weigh on near-term margins and sentiment, with investors awaiting clearer evidence of turning the device's demand or stronger replacement catalysts.
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