Europe’s magnificent 11 stocks – the Granolas
Continent’s top firms drove most of European equity gains last year
Novartis
Novartis misses Q4 profit expectations as costs disappoint
The shares dropped 4 per cent, tempering gains of 9 per cent so far this year, as analysts pointed to higher-than-expected costs and some disappointment over the 2024 goal.
Five companies account for 43% of Ireland’s goods exports in 2022
Pharmaceutical-related products accounted for almost two-thirds of Irish goods exports last year
Elmpark campus in Dublin 4 for sale at heavily discounted guide of €55m
Higher interest rates and ESG requirements see Dublin 4 scheme’s capital value fall to below replacement cost level of €170 per square foot
Novartis settles one of two MS drug patent disputes
Action against generics group Mylan continues after terms agreed with rival generics player Accord Healthcare in patent infringement case
Why companies fall down on their wellness programmes for employees
When staff at the Irish arm of the Swiss pharma company Novartis were asked for feedback on wellness initiatives, health screening was high on the list
US targets 10 drugs for pricing negotiations in crackdown on costs
Expensive medicines made by Pfizer, J&J and Merck selected for talks in biggest pharma shake-up in decades
Markets little changed as US inflation data holds few surprises
US consumer price index comes in marginally below expectations, with core prices as expected
Commercial property market faces into winter, but will it be a big freeze?
The sector is dealing with a double whammy of an economic downturn and changes in working patterns
Big pharma drives record €165bn worth of exports last year - CSO
Agency’s figures also point to partial displacement of trade following UK’s exit from EU
Drug giant Novartis entitled to €1m VAT refund, court rules
Revenue fails to convince court that Swiss company should not be refunded
Novartis claims two firms are infringing its patent for multiple sclerosis drug
The medicine is used in the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and contains the active ingredient fingolimod
Novartis to cut up to 400 jobs at Dublin facility over two years
Pharma group has moved to new global structure in 2022 in a bid to cut costs
Digital pathology company Deciphex raises $11.5m in funding
Irish company’s software is designed to help make pathology more efficient
Women on HRT face disruption in supply until at least July
Drug companies scrambling to meet surging demand for patches and gels
I Wish event showcases Stem careers to teenage girls
More than 16,000 registered to take part in programme broadcast from Dublin
Novartis to seek speedy approval for Covid drug after positive trials
In lab tests the drug maintained its antiviral activity against all variants of concern
European shares end at near one-week highs, boosted by tech stocks
Iseq closes in positive territory despite Ryanair warning
Irish exports surge to €306bn as pandemic spurs trade in IT and pharma
CSO figures reveal computer services and chemicals dominate State’s exports
European shares nudge up to fresh record highs
FTSE 100 rallies as Bank of England leaves interest rates unchanged
Novartis may divest generic unit Sandoz as price pressures mount
The Swiss pharma giant warned it expected Sandoz’s operating income to fall faster than previously expected this year
Killer cells: delivering a knockout blow to cancers
Irish scientists and companies are working on next-generation cancer therapies
HealthBeacon raises €6m in investment from Elkstone and Crow Rock
Dublin-headquartered company helps patients better adhere to medication schedules
Keywords Studios names Bertand Bodson as new chief executive
Mr Bodson, who joins from Novartis, has also served at Sainsburys Argos, EMI and Amazon
European bourses tread water while US stocks rise on official Pfizer approval
Vaccine OK raises hope of quicker recovery
Brexit fuels major pick-up in North-South trade
CSO figures point to sharp increase in imports from North in wake of UK’s EU exit
European shares rise after positive blue-chip trading updates
Iseq advances 2.2% for back-to-back session gains after gloomy start to the trading week
Sustainability, connectivity projects boosted by Microsoft alliance
Parkinson’s Association, My Waste see benefits of programme
Science Foundation Ireland making a real difference for society and the economy
SFI has provided €40m in funding to projects tackling challenges in healthcare, climate change and financial services
AstraZeneca breast cancer drug reduces recurrence rates, data shows
Lynparza may be effective medication for patients with BRCA genetic mutation
Novartis profit chilled as mask wearing keeps flu at bay
Drug sales hit as people skip doctor visits during Covid-19 crisis
Up to 70 jobs at risk at Westbourne IT in Cork city
Company seeking alternative roles for staff after loss of contract with Gilead Sciences
Covid-19: US will have enough vaccine for every adult by May, says Biden
Texas to drop mask rule as states seek to relax Coronavirus restrictions
Irish exports surge to record €160bn in 2020 despite pandemic
Exports of medical and pharmaceutical products drive record performance
EMA expects Johnson & Johnson to file for vaccine approval within days
New BioNTech production site will have capacity to produce 750m doses annually
Merkel promises all Germans first vaccine shot by September
Pledge will only be met if pharma companies stick to delivery commitments
EU confirms Pfizer to deliver 75m extra vaccine doses
Additional supply part of deal announced by European Commission president last month
EU faces global criticism over vaccine export restrictions
Canada, Japan and South Korea warn against grab for vaccine supplies
Pandemic spurs massive surge in Irish pharma exports
Value of Irish exports increases by €2bn in November on back of pharma sector
100 jobs saved at Novartis’ Ringaskiddy campus
Pharma giant strikes deal for Swiss group SGS to take over laboratory facilities
Iseq lags behind as European indices rise on recovery hopes
Kingspan plunged 12% after company announces retirement of head of insulation boards business
Irish exports rise 8% to €122bn this year as pandemic drives demand
Latest trade numbers detail soaring demand for medical and pharmaceutical products
Covid vaccine a ‘victory for innovation’, says German company developing drug
BioNTech’s work could provide a major breakthrough in the fight against the pandemic
Behind Pfizer’s vaccine, a husband-and-wife ‘dream team’
Search for a vaccine started after coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan
Irish exports surge in August as pharma firms benefit from pandemic
Latest trade figures show value of exports rose by 6 per cent to over €14 billion
Irish leukaemia drug firm Priothera raises €30m to develop therapy
Key players in Dublin-based start-up were involved in successful Inflazome venture
State's 'two economies' help shield against worst of Covid-19
ESRI finds labour-intensive domestic sector hit harder by restrictions, shedding jobs
Prof Matt Cooper: ‘it’s not about the money; it’s about the patients’
Inflazome, company he founded with Luke O’Neill, sold to Roche for an initial €380m
Year to remember for Fountain Healthcare Partners
Cantillon: Venture capital business sells Inflazome to Roche for €380m
Swiss drug giant Roche pays €380m for Irish biotech Inflazome
Company developing medicines for chronic inflammatory diseases such as Alzheimer’s
European stocks end mixed week on negative note
Iseq climbs on Kingspan earnings, while airlines receive respite from recent falls
€12.5m sought for Clonskeagh office building rented by Ericsson group
Sale of Boole House includes adjoining site with full planning permission for five-storey office block
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