Unlike peers, AstraZeneca finished the year on a high, both from a sales and profitability growth perspective. Robust performance by its all-important Oncology franchise was soothing, especially when the Swiss peers witnessed issues. While the group’s debt burden and Alexion plans again curtailed shareholders rewards, a robust 2021 outlook and promise on the pharma innovation side is encouraging. Overall, an attractive pharma proposition, provided that one withstands uncertainties with respect t ....
