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HSBC downgrades AstraZeneca after key trial failure

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HSBC downgrades AstraZeneca after key trial failure

HSBC downgraded AstraZeneca to 'hold' from 'buy' after a recent trial failure removed the core pillar of its bull case, while the outlook has become tougher. The target price was cut to 13,750p from 16,500p, suggesting limited upside. Overall sentiment is cautious following the downgrade and reduced valuation upside.

Analysis

HSBC downgraded AstraZeneca to 'hold' from 'buy' after a recent trial failure removed the core pillar of its bull case, while the outlook has become tougher. The target price was cut to 13,750p from 16,500p, suggesting limited upside. Overall sentiment is cautious following the downgrade and reduced valuation upside.

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