SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) has announced a major leadership transition, with Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dan Brennan set to retire after nearly three decades with the company. Brennan will step down from the CFO role at the end of June and continue serving as a senior advisor through early October 2025, as Jon Monson, currently Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, is appointed to succeed him.

Leadership Change Marks a Strategic Financial Milestone

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Boston Scientific has announced landmark 12-month results from the second phase of its ADVANTAGE AF study, revealing that the FARAPULSE™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System has successfully met all primary safety and efficacy endpoints in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). The data, unveiled at the PFA Live Case Summit in San Diego and published in Circulation, mark a strategic leap forward in the treatment of complex cardiac arrhythmias using non-thermal ablation technology.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Canon has announced a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for the communities devastated by the recent California wildfires, reaffirming the company’s deep-rooted commitment to corporate social responsibility and U.S. community support.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Canon Medical Systems Corporation has announced the global launch of Aplio beyond, a next-generation, premium ultrasound solution designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern imaging centers, hospitals, and specialized medical practices. The introduction marks a strategic advancement in Canon’s diagnostic imaging portfolio, offering clinicians a robust system that balances performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Canon Inc. has once again solidified its standing in the global design arena by winning the prestigious iF Design Award for the 31st consecutive year. In a milestone achievement, Canon’s Adastra2 series of semiconductor and electrical component manufacturing equipment claimed the coveted Gold Award—underscoring the company's sustained leadership in industrial innovation and product design.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Marriott International has announced its agreement to acquire citizenM, a distinctive and tech-forward lifestyle brand, in a move that significantly strengthens its global presence in the select-service and lifestyle hotel segment. This $355 million acquisition underscores Marriott's continued focus on delivering diversified, design-forward lodging experiences and positions the company to tap into evolving traveler preferences and unlock new revenue streams.

Strategic Expansion of Lifestyle Offerings

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – Anheuser-Busch, the iconic American brewer behind Budweiser, Bud Light, and Stella Artois, has announced the production of its 100 millionth can of emergency drinking water for disaster-stricken communities across the United States—marking a significant milestone in its longstanding commitment to disaster relief and corporate social responsibility.

$6 Million Investment Strengthens U.S. Disaster Response Capabilities

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – U.S. consumer confidence tumbled for the fifth consecutive month in April, according to the latest data from The Conference Board, highlighting growing economic anxiety and a potential warning sign for future business and labor market conditions. The Consumer Confidence Index® fell to 86.0—its lowest level since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic—driven by a significant deterioration in consumers' outlook on business conditions, employment, and personal finances.

Expectations Plummet to Recessionary Levels

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – May 6, 2025 – In a decisive move to address one of the fastest-growing global health threats, the Global Stroke Action Coalition was launched on April 9, 2025, calling on governments worldwide to make stroke a central priority in noncommunicable disease (NCD) strategies. With the global stroke burden projected to rise by 50% over the next 25 years—claiming an estimated 100 million lives and costing USD 1.6 trillion annually—this new multi-sectoral initiative is demanding urgent, evidence-based action.