AZ Q2 Preview: Pipeline, COVID-19 and M&A Key Focus
Oncology Drugs Will Be Growth Drivers
Executive Summary
AstraZeneca’s half-year results, out on 30 July, will be keenly watched due to the pharma’s attractive near-term growth, pipeline catalysts and its promising COVID-19 vaccine.
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