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Novartis in advanced talks to buy Cytokinetics- source

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis is in the lead to acquire Cytokinetics in a deal that could value the drug developer at well over $10 billion, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Late M&A bonanza stokes healthcare dealmakers ahead of JPMorgan conference

NEW YORK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Healthcare dealmakers are making their way to San Francisco for a major industry conference, optimistic that more deals are in the offing after a wave of biotech company takeovers at the end of last year.

Late M&A bonanza stokes healthcare dealmakers ahead of JPMorgan conference

NEW YORK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Healthcare dealmakers are making their way to San Francisco for a major industry conference, optimistic that more deals are in the offing after a wave of biotech company takeovers at the end of last year.

Late M&A bonanza stokes healthcare dealmakers ahead of JPMorgan conference

NEW YORK, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Healthcare dealmakers are making their way to San Francisco for a major industry conference, optimistic that more deals are in the offing after a wave of biotech company takeovers at the end of last year.

London close: Stocks fall amid rising geopolitical concerns

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed lower on Wednesday - the 40th anniversary of the FTSE 100's launch - as sentiment remained cautious due to increasing tensions in the Middle East.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks down ahead of US Fed minutes

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed lower on Wednesday, as investors nervously look ahead to the latest US Federal Reserve meeting minutes.

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.