Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) hasn't been generating much growth in recent quarters. The company, which is known for its robot-assisted da Vinci surgical devices, makes for a promising long-term investment as the healthcare industry continues to evolve and become more advanced.
The problem is that in the short term, the company is facing multiple headwinds. Here are a couple of the key reasons why investors shouldn't be surprised if the healthcare stock struggles this year.
There are concerns that a recession could be coming this year, and that has businesses being more selective about where they spend their money.
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