Is Boston Scientific’s (BSX) Buyback at Odds with Its Lower 2026 Growth Guidance?

    In the June quarter, Boston Scientific completed a share repurchase of 39,922,436 shares, equal to 2.69% of its stock, for US$2,000.11 million under the buyback first announced in December 2020, while quarterly results highlighted underperformance in U.S. Electrophysiology and Watchman alongside lower 2026 organic sales growth guidance. Although the CHAMPION-AF trial met all clinical endpoints,…

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      Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to President Lee: “China and Korea Are Important Neighbors and Partners”

      Congratulatory Message on the 78th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of Korea On August 15, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to President Lee Jaemyung on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Korea, emphasizing that “China and Korea are important neighbors and cooperation partners,”…

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        Multiple redirect URIs and token refresh for OAuth apps

        We’ve released multiple updates to the OAuth app and GitHub App platforms to support more secure app development: OAuth apps can opt in to expiring access tokens and refresh tokens. OAuth apps can have multiple redirect URIs. Both GitHub Apps and OAuth apps can enable wildcard matching for redirect URIs if needed. Rotating tokens for…

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          Should Ameriprise’s Completed US$3.44 Billion Buyback and Value Upgrade Require Action From AMP Investors?

          Between April 1 and June 30, 2026, Ameriprise Financial repurchased 1,673,084 shares for US$774.51 million, completing a broader program totaling 7,077,426 shares for US$3.44 billion announced in April 2025. At the same time, Ameriprise has been highlighted as a top value pick, with upgraded earnings estimates and valuation ratios below industry averages, underscoring its appeal…

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