Shire tops Q1 estimates and raises forecast

In the current frantic M&A climate, it's like waving a red flag at a bull. Shire's first quarter results have beat expectations, and the hyperactivity and rare disease specialist has raised its forecast for annual earnings growth.

In the current frantic M&A climate, it's like waving a red flag at a bull. Shire's first quarter results have beat expectations, and the hyperactivity and rare disease specialist has raised its forecast for annual earnings growth.

"Our sharpened strategy, the addition of Cinryze from the ViroPharma acquisition (scripintelligence.com, 11 November 2013) and our continued focus...

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