BUSINESS
Daiichi Sankyo Earnings Lower on Yen Moves; Olmesartan Suffers 21.8% Slide
Daiichi Sankyo reported lower sales and profits for the first half of FY2016 through September as the stronger yen, among other factors, overshadowed a rise in Japan revenues, which were underpinned by growth of major portfolios. In the six month…
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