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The new head of the Canadian operations AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV)., the U.S. drug giant that recently scuppered its proposed merger with Shire PLC, said Canada will not get more research and development work from big pharmaceutical companies until the country reforms its intellectual property rules. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit…

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North Chicago-based pharmaceutical company . AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) officially called off its planned $55 billion acquisition of Irish drug manufacturer Shire plc Monday, citing changes that would eliminate tax benefits for AbbVie by moving its headquarters to Ireland. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 21.70% and weekly performance is…

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AK Steel Holding (NYSE:AKS) was upgraded by stock analysts at Deutsche Bank to a “buy” rating in a report issued on Thursday.AK Steel Holding Corporation (NYSE:AKS) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is -1.70% and weekly performance is -21.83%. On last trading day company shares ended up $5.48. AK Steel Holding Corporation…

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CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) Chief Executive Michael Ward said on Wednesday that railroad industry mergers could exacerbate congestion and traffic problems, not alleviate them. Mr. Ward wouldn’t directly address Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.’s proposed merger with CSX during his company’s third-quarter earnings conference call with analysts. CSX Corp. (NYSE:CSX) belongs to Services sector. Its net profit…

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AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) said it intends to reconsider its recommendation to its shareholders to vote in favor of the 32 billion pound ($54.7 billion) merger with Shire Plc (SHP.L) due to the changing U.S. tax regulations. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) belongs to Healthcare sector. Its net profit margin is 21.70% and weekly performance is -3.73%. On…

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Equities researchers at Credit Agricole began coverage on shares of Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (NYSE:PBR) in a research report issued on Wednesday, TheFlyOnTheWall.com reports. The firm set a “buy” rating on the stock. Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA (ADR) (NYSE:PBR) belongs to Basic Materials sector. Its net profit margin is 6.30% and weekly performance is 3.89%….

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