AstraZeneca considers merger with Bristol Myers Squibb
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AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb
UK, USA
August 2, 2026
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AstraZeneca is reportedly in talks to merge with US rival Bristol Myers Squibb. The combined market value of the two companies is approximately 400 billion dollars. A deal could create one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies.
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