ZURICH/GDANSK, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Friday:
ROCHE HOLDING AG ROG.S
Roche on Thursday launched direct-to-consumer U.S. sales of its influenza antiviral pill Xofluza at a discounted cash price of $50, following similar moves by rivals as they scramble to address pressure from the Trump administration to lower prescription drug prices paid by Americans.
ROCHE HOLDING AG ROG.S
Chinese biotech Hansoh Pharma 3692.HK said on Friday its units have signed a license agreement worth up to $1.45 billion with Roche's subsidiary for an investigational treatment of colorectal cancer and other solid tumors.
ANALYSTS' VIEWS
NESTLE SA NESN.S: Jefferies raises target price to CHF 81 from CHF 77
SANDOZ GROUP AG SDZ.S: Berenberg raises target price to CHF 49 from CHF 41
GALDERMA GROUP AG GALD.S: Berenberg raises target price to CHF 182 from CHF 165
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