1147 GMT - Novartis's 2025 guidance lift for both sales and profits should be well-received among investors, Jefferies analysts say in a note. The Swiss drugmaker's higher revenue, a better gross margin and lower R&D spend drove its core operating income above consensus, the analysts say. "We believe we could see a continuing beat-and-raise story this year," they say. Shares rise 0.7% to 94.04 euros.(helena.smolak@wsj.com)
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Novartis shares rise 0.7% to 94.04 Swiss francs. "Novartis Guidance Lift Seems Positive Signal for Investors -- Market Talk," at 1147 GMT, misstated the currency.
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April 29, 2025 07:54 ET (11:54 GMT)
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