Stryker (NYSE: SYK) is a medical device company that has risen to become the third-largest U.S. firm in the healthcare equipment and supplies industry. The company has often acquired other firms to boost its competitiveness and add capabilities. Still, recent months in 2024 have been particularly active for Stryker when it comes to acquisitions. Since the beginning of July, the company has closed on or announced purchases of five companies. I’ll dive into what Stryker does and the most important of these acquisitions to help determine whether they make the stock a buy. Stryker: A Highly Divers…