Astrazeneca Share News (AZN)

Jefferies upgrades GSK to 'buy', cuts AstraZeneca to 'hold'

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies has upgraded its rating on GlaxoSmithKline to 'buy' and cut AstraZeneca to 'hold' as part of its review of the European pharma sector.

IN BRIEF: Nuformix narrows annual loss as develops drug assets

Nuformix PLC - London-based developer of treatments for fibrosis and oncology via drug repurposing - Pretax loss narrows to GBP927,972 in 18 months that ended September 30 from GBP1.3 million in the 12 months that ended March 31, 2022, following its change of financial year-end. Has no meaningful revenue in either period, so reduced loss is due to lower administrative expenses.

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: C4X gets Astra payment; Getech wins eight deals

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Wednesday.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: GSK raised to 'buy'; AstraZeneca cut to 'hold'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday:

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks mixed pre-Fed minutes, amid Asia losses

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mixed on Wednesday, ahead of US Federal Reserve meeting minutes and manufacturing PMI data for the US in the evening and afternoon respectively.

C4X receives USD11 million from AstraZeneca following NRF2 trials

(Alliance News) - C4X Discovery Holdings PLC on Wednesday said it has received payment from AstraZeneca PLC following trials of the C4X respiratory disease therapy treatment.

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks to open flat pre-Fed minutes, jobs data

(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 is expected to open flat on Wednesday, as London's flagship index celebrates its 40th anniversary, after mostly downbeat trading in Asia and a tech sell-off in New York.

British equities slip on higher yields, financials drag

FTSE 100 down 0.2%, FTSE 250 off 0.9%

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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: London stocks make largely soft start to 2024

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mostly lower at midday on Tuesday in a slow start to the new year, reacting to the UK manufacturing sector finishing a tricky 2023 with a further contraction in December.

Weight-loss drugs: Who, and what, are they good for?

Jan 2 (Reuters) - Powerful weight-loss medicines like Novo Nordisk's Wegovy leapt into public view in 2023, from social media to doctors' offices and cocktail parties, offering a new way to address record obesity rates.

What other health conditions might weight-loss drugs treat?

Jan 2 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk's blockbuster diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss therapy Wegovy are being studied to see whether they can improve health in other ways.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: New Year begins largely green amid slew of PMIs

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mostly up on Tuesday, the first day of trading in 2024, reacting to slightly improved factory activity in China, with more manufacturing PMIs from major economies due.

AstraZeneca and Sanofi received approval in China for RSV antibody

(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca PLC and Sanofi SA's long-acting monoclonal antibody Beyfortus received approval for use in China to prevent respiratory syncytial virus disease, Astra said on Tuesday.

LONDON BRIEFING: AstraZeneca, Sanofi's RSV treatment approved in China

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London are expected to open higher on Tuesday, reacting to a slight expansion in manufacturing activity in China and ahead of a slew of manufacturing PMI data including for the UK.

Rate-cut optimism, autos push UK stocks higher

FTSE 100 up 0.4%, FTSE 250 adds 0.5%

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