Shire tops Q1 estimates and raises forecast
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
In the current frantic M&A climate, it's like waving a red flag at a bull. Shire's first quarter results have beat expectations, and the hyperactivity and rare disease specialist has raised its forecast for annual earnings growth.
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