Earnings Scorecard: Stryker

Orthopedic devices giant Stryker Corporation (SYK) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter fiscal 2010 results with adjusted (excluding one-time charges) earnings per share of 93 cents, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 90 cents. Highlights from the Quarter Profit (as reported) for the quarter clipped 3.6% on account of a hefty impairment charge associated with the company’s divestiture [...]