Elan (ELN) Higher On Reports of Novartis Talks

June 29, 2009 7:06 AM EDT

Shares of Elan (NYSE: ELN) are higher in overseas trading following reports in the Sunday Times, Novartis (NYSE: NVS) is in talks to buy part of the Dublin, Ireland-based drugmaker.

Spokespersons from both companies declined to comment on the speculation.

The Sunday Times cited a "well-placed source" which said a decision is "some way off."


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