Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci surgical robot is an industry leader in one specific area. Medtronic offers both a surgical robot and a more diverse business beyond it. Moreover, Medtronic is working to ...

Intuitive Surgical is the market leader in robotic surgery systems, and has ample growth prospects. Medtronic has a diversified business, some growth opportunities, and a fantastic dividend record.

Medtronic is a solid choice for dividend investors, but Intuitive Surgical is a better option for growth-oriented investors. Intuitive Surgical will continue dominating its niche even as Medtronic ...

The medical-device industry is expected to grow right along with average life spans and incomes among developed nations. Trying to ride this trend by investing in most drugmakers has been disastrous ...