This is the third consecutive quarter that the company came in ahead of analyst predictions. Chief executive officer (CEO) of the Cambridge-based pharmaceutical enterprise, Pascal Soriot, said: Our company continued its strong growth trajectory in the third quarter with Total Revenue from our non-COVID-19 medicines up 13% compared to last year. To boost its future…
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What to watch Best Buy: Electronics retailer Best Buy has gained 39% this year, and more than 64% over the past 12 months, as mass working from home has led to a surge in demand for laptops, monitors and other consumer electronics. The firm delivers its latest quarterly earnings update on Tuesday, just days ahead…
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AstraZeneca pauses Covid-19 vaccine trial The pound continued to slump yesterday, falling below $1.30 after reports that the UK is stepping up preparations for a possible no-deal Brexit. The tumbling pound buffered UK stocks from the broader Tuesday sell-off globally (as large UK firms make a significant proportion of their money overseas in other currencies)…
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