Deja vu for Paulson as Allergan loss hurts U.S. hedge funds

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BMO Capital Reiterates Outperform on Pfizer (PFE) Following Allergan Merger Termination

April 6, 2016 10:42 AM EDT

BMO Capital reiterated an Outperform rating and $39.00 price target on Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) following the company's announcement the merger agreement with Allergan plc was terminated. BMO believes that Pfizer will likely look for more deals to strengthen its innovative business, and the recent weakness... More

Leerink Partners Cuts Price Target on Allergan (AGN) Following New U.S. Treasury Regulations

April 6, 2016 7:13 AM EDT

Leerink Partners maintained an Outperform rating on Allergen (NYSE: AGN), and cut the price target to $272.00 (from $340.00), following new U.S. Treasury regulations. The Treasury's temporary regulation regarding new tax inversion rules creates a risk to PFE (MP) - AGN closing.

Analyst Jason Gerberry... More

Allergan (AGN) Affirms Termination of Pfizer (PFE) Merger; Affirms Strength as Standalone Company

April 6, 2016 6:47 AM EDT

Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN) announced that its merger agreement with Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) has been terminated by mutual agreement, effective . In connection with the termination of the merger agreement, Pfizer has agreed to pay Allergan $150 million for reimbursement of expenses associated with the transaction.

Allergan reiterated its compelling standalone growth profile and strategy following the announced termination of the combination of the two companies. Allergan is positioned to drive strong, sustainable growth powered by leading franchises, new potential blockbuster product launches and unmatched pipeline.

"While we... More