0809 GMT - Smith & Nephew's continuing strength in U.S. orthopedics is reassuring, RBC Capital Markets analyst Jack Reynolds-Clark says in a research note. The U.K. medical-technology company posted first-quarter revenue in line with consensus expectations, with underlying growth ahead of views albeit a greater-than-expected impact of currency fluctuations, the analyst says. As expected, the performance in China was a significant headwind in the quarter, the analyst adds. "The results demonstrate continued strength in U.S. Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and incrementally de-risk expectations for the full year 2025," the analyst says. Shares are up 5.1% at 1,050.50 pence. (maitane.sardon@wsj.com)
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