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AstraZeneca slides after report of Bristol Myers merger talks leaves analysts 'perplexed'

CNBC Top Stories August 3, 2026 · 8:52 am Read Original
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The companies have discussed a potential merger over several months, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published Aug 3, 2026 · 8:52 am
Article ID xxqtodi
Original URL Open source
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Bullish 65.0
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