Novartis (NVS)/ GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Deal Makes Strategic Sense, Says Analyst

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Argus Upgrades GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to Buy

April 23, 2014 8:23 AM EDT

Argus upgraded GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK) from Hold to Buy.

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Shares of GlaxoSmithKline closed at $55.30 yesterday.

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Novartis (NVS), Galxo (GSK) Enter Major Asset Exchange Agreement (LLY)

April 22, 2014 8:59 AM EDT

Novartis (NYSE: NVS) announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE: GSK) to exchange certain assets, building global leadership in key segments and focusing the company's portfolio. Under the agreement, Novartis would strengthen the company's innovative pharmaceuticals business by acquiring GSK oncology products, and would divest Vaccines (excluding flu) to them. The two companies would also create a joint venture, combining their consumer divisions to create a world-leading consumer healthcare business. Separately, the company announced a definitive agreement with Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:... More