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AstraZeneca shares dropped over seven percent after merger talks leaked

3 August 2026 · in 80 words

AstraZeneca shares dropped over seven percent after merger talks leaked

Britain's biggest drugmaker is discussing a massive combination with its American counterpart to build a global pharmaceutical titan. Pascal Soriot leads the British firm, which is valued at nearly £196bn before the news emerged. Investors reacted negatively on Monday, sending shares down by more than 7% in early trading.

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