Shares of Novartis AG were losing around 2 percent in the early morning trading in Switzerland after the drug major reported Wednesday sharply lower profit in its fourth quarter with weak sales as well as the absence of prior year's hefty Roche income. Adjusted earnings, however, topped market estimates, while top line missed their view.
Further, the company announced higher dividend, and said it sees growth in fiscal 2023 sales and core operating income.
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