Glaxosmithkline Share News (GSK)

Novartis-GSK asset swap offers template for pharma and beyond

* Scope for deals in consumer goods sector * Asset swaps avoid merger pitfalls By Ben Hirschler, Martinne Geller and Anjuli Davies LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - The loud welcome given by investors to this week's deal for Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline to trade more than $20 billion

MARKET COMMENT: UK Stocks Drift Down Ahead Of US Tech Bellwethers

LONDON (Alliance News) - Stocks drifted lower across the UK and Europe Wednesday following the release of sluggish Chinese economic data.

Despite some positive UK and European economic news, as well as some stand-out UK stock movers, equity indices are broadly lower as investors aw

UK Earnings, Trading Statements Calendar - Week Ahead

UK Earnings, Trading Statements Calendar

Read more 23 Apr 2014 11:59 RPT-Fitch: Novartis/GSK Deal Highlights Narrowing R&D Focus (Repeat for additional subscribers) April 23 (Reuters) - (The following statement was released by the rating agency) Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline's (GSK) asset swap deal highlights the industry's growing emphasis on efficiency through more focused research and development (R&D) and Read more 23 Apr 2014 11:37 London midday: Stocks inch lower on mixed data and earnings - AB Foods jumps, ARM and Sports Direct fall - UK borrowing falls more than expected - Chinese manufacturing still in contraction - Eurozone business activity improves techMARK 2,740.84 +0.09% FTSE 100 6,670.05 -0.18% FTSE 250 15,991.94 -0.56% UK stocks pulled back from a three-week high on Wednes Read more 23 Apr 2014 10:41 UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Iofina Share Price Halved By Production Outlook LONDON (Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers within the main London indices midday Wednesday. ------- FTSE 100 - WINNERS ------- Associated British Foods, up 8.9%. The food, ingredients and retail group r Read more 23 Apr 2014 09:07 UK BROKER RATINGS: CS Adds Wolseley To Focus List On Outperform View LONDON (Alliance News) - The following UK shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning: ---------- FTSE 100 ---------- CREDIT SUISSE RAISES WOLSELEY TO 'OUTPERFORM' ('NEUTRAL') - TARGET 4000 (3400) PENCE ---------- TRADERS: CREDIT SU Read more 23 Apr 2014 09:04 Wednesday broker round-up UPDATE AB Foods: Numis upgrades from sell to reduce with a target price of 2240p. AstraZeneca: Citi raises target price from 3500p to 4900p and upgrades to buy. Fenner: Investec cuts target price from 375p to 360p and reiterates its sell recommendation. Genus: N+1 Singer upgrades to hold with a target p Read more 23 Apr 2014 08:40 London open: Stocks edge higher, AB Foods jumps on Primark expansion - AB Foods jumps on Primark expansion plans - Stocks rise, but upside limited - BoE minutes, economic data ahead - Chinese manufacturing PMI contracts again techMARK 2,749.64 +0.41% FTSE 100 6,688.65 +0.10% FTSE 250 16,067.20 -0.09% UK stocks edged higher on Wednesday morning with Primark owner As Read more 23 Apr 2014 07:38 UK MORNING BRIEFING: ABF Gains Despite Repeating Sugar Price Warning LONDON (Alliance News) - UK shares are flat to higher Wednesday following a firm close in the US. Several UK blue-chips and mid-caps - including Reed Elsevier, ARM Holdings and MoneySupermarket.com - sought to provide reassurance a Read more 22 Apr 2014 21:55 Novartis, Valeant bids herald new deal-making era for pharma By Caroline Humer April 22 (Reuters) - A series of agreed or proposed drug company deals may herald a new era of acquisitions not seen since last decade as pharmaceutical companies improve their best businesses and exit weaker ones. Novartis and GlaxoSmithKline agreed to trade more t Read more 22 Apr 2014 21:26 US STOCKS-Earnings, healthcare give Wall St sixth straight gain * S&P 500, Nasdaq on six-day winning streak * Netflix up after results; Facebook gains on upgrade * Allergan soars as Ackman and Valeant bid for company * Dow up 0.4 pct; S&P 500 up 0.4 pct; Nasdaq up 1 pct (Adds Gilead earnings, updates volume) By Chuck Mikolajczak < Read more 22 Apr 2014 20:24 US STOCKS-Wall St up for sixth straight session on earnings, healthcare * S&P 500, Nasdaq on six-day winning streak * Netflix up after results; Facebook gains on upgrade * Allergan soars as Ackman and Valeant bid for company * Indexes up: Dow 0.4 pct, S&P 0.41 pct, Nasdaq 0.97 pct (Updates to close) By Chuck Mikolajczak NEW YORK, April Read more 22 Apr 2014 18:03 US STOCKS-Earnings, healthcare help lift Wall Street * S&P 500, Nasdaq on track for six-day advance * Netflix up after results, Facebook gains on upgrade * Allergan soars as Ackman and Valeant bid for company * Indexes up: Dow 0.68 pct, S&P 0.67 pct, Nasdaq 1.13 pct (Updates to mid-afternoon, changes byline) By Chuck Mikol Read more 22 Apr 2014 18:02 UPDATE 4-Novartis and GSK trade assets as pharma industry reshapes * Novartis to buy GSK's oncology assets for up to $16 bln * Combines consumer unit with GSK's in joint venture * To sell GSK its vaccines business for up to $7.1 bln * Lilly to buy Novartis' animal health arm for $5.4 bln * Deals, plus talk of Pfizer-Astra deal, lift secto Read more 267268269270271272273274275 Stay Informed! With our newsletters and social media channels. Daily Market Report (Weekday Evenings)Week Ahead (Sunday Evening) Login to your account Login failed Remember MeSign In Don't have an account? Click here to register. Quickpicks are a member only feature Login to your account Login failed Remember MeSign In Don't have an account? Click here to register.