Medtronic's CEO recently stated that despite recent M&A activity in the medical device industry, the strategic partnership between Masimo and Danaher is not expected to substantially alter the long-term competitive landscape in the patient monitoring equipment sector.

According to data from the US Department of the Treasury, in the 12 months ending July this year, overseas investors made net purchases of US stocks totaling $942 billion, marking the highest rolling 12-month total since records began in 1985. The net purchases in the second quarter alone reached $426 billion, setting a new single-quarter record. Meanwhile, overseas demand for US Treasuries has noticeably cooled, with purchase volumes falling significantly. As a result, the US is facing higher costs in government debt financing.