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AstraZeneca beats profit expectations, keeps annual outlook unchanged

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AstraZeneca beat first-quarter sales and profit expectations and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, supported by strong demand for its cancer drugs. The company also highlighted investments in the U.S. and China as helping it navigate a complex geopolitical backdrop. The update is constructive for the shares, though the article does not provide the underlying figures.

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AstraZeneca beat first-quarter sales and profit expectations and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, supported by strong demand for its cancer drugs. The company also highlighted investments in the U.S. and China as helping it navigate a complex geopolitical backdrop. The update is constructive for the shares, though the article does not provide the underlying figures.

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