AstraZeneca Boosts Dividend as Earnings Rise

AstraZeneca Boosts Dividend as Earnings Rise

UK pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca increased its dividend following robust earnings growth, driven by strong sales of its key drugs.
The company’s performance reflects resilience in the face of global trade challenges and rising costs.
For UK investors, this signals confidence in the pharmaceutical sector, a key component of the FTSE 100, though concerns about future R&D costs and patent expirations persist.

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