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The Motley Fool July 27, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson	AstraZeneca Needs a Rest The stock isn't too expensive, but it's no longer a bargain.
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The Motley Fool April 26, 2007 Brian Lawler	AstraZeneca's Announcement Overshadows Earnings AstraZeneca releases first-quarter financial results. Investors, take note.
The Motley Fool October 14, 2010 Sean Williams	Should You Let AstraZeneca Go? Multiple drug patent expirations await. It's time to run away.
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The Motley Fool June 23, 2010 Brian Orelli	Duo of Diabetes Drug Deals Make J&J Better Licensing deals add to Johnson & Johnson's diabetes franchise.
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BusinessWeek December 29, 2010 Kelley & Cortez	AstraZeneca's Risky Bet on Drug Discovery Instead of acquisitions and diversification, AstraZeneca is determined to find new pills in its own labs.
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Chemistry World April 24, 2007 Victoria Gill	AstraZeneca Scoops up $15.6 Billion Vaccine Business AstraZeneca has joined the race to scoop up acquisition opportunities in the biologics sector with a $15.6 billion deal to buy U.S. vaccines and biotechnology company MedImmune.
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