Novartis AG (NVS)

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  • commenter
    Aug 15 05:50 AM
    Novartis Example: Why Drug Discovery / Development Is Hard [view article]
    Since FTY720 does not actually suppress T-cell function, but rather causes them to remain inside the lymph nodes, its possible to still mount an immune response to viral antigens being presented in the lymph nodes. Activation of T-helper cells could still promote B-cell activation and the subsequent production of viral clearing antibodies. Reply
  • commenter
    Aug 12 02:07 PM
    Replacement Candidates for David Merkel's Portfolio: From AA to ZZ [view article]
    This looks like a dartboard. Pick 3 sector ETFs, 3 little followed stocks
    and sleep better at night.
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  • commenter
    Aug 12 10:38 AM
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    Big Pharma’s Healthy Appetite for Acquisitions [view article]
    Why should Carl Icahn accept Bristol's offer at $60? There are no reasons for it at all.

    18 months ago, Icahn has blocked ImClone sale to Sanofi for $36. Now, Bristol offers $60.

    Icahn has a strong hand. He can tell to major ImClone shareholders: a $60-offer is not good but, in another 12-18 months, I might be able to get a new offer twice as big.

    As Imclone's shareholder, I will go for it!
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  • commenter
    Aug 08 05:09 AM
    Like a Fine Watch, a Swiss Fund [view article]
    It looks like it has lagged the the Swiss ETF (symbol EWL). Reply
  • commenter
    Aug 08 03:30 AM
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    Like a Fine Watch, a Swiss Fund [view article]
    Are you concerned that Europe is hitting a recession, perhaps harder than the US? Or that Swiss companies are very "global" (predating that as a buzzword), and emerging markets are also slowing down sustantially? Reply
  • commenter
    Aug 07 04:50 PM
    Like a Fine Watch, a Swiss Fund [view article]
    Nice to see something about one of the most stable and interesting of th CEFs..a few additions to the article...
    1. SWZ has a most interesting portfolio..that would be difficult to reproduce on an individual equity level. At one time it would have been virtually impossible.
    2. The history of the fund i one of consistent..and occasionally very substantial..semi-annu... payouts..these have..on occassion..given holders upwards of a 10% distribution.
    3. Roughly..below $15..and discount beyond 10% and you're practically assured of substantial returns..
    SWZ is a real under the radar gem...typically something not seen on this miserable site.
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  • commenter
    Aug 06 10:15 PM
    Oncology Conference Countdown: What Will Pharma and Biotech Companies Report? [view article]
    Dear Mr. Mizerak,

    I am a reitired Ophthalmologist. I am not sure I haev the expertise you need.
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  • commenter
    Aug 01 09:57 PM
    When Greenspan Talks - Fast Money Recap (7/31/08) [view article]
    botom will be in march 2009. Reply
  • commenter
    Aug 01 04:23 PM
    When Greenspan Talks - Fast Money Recap (7/31/08) [view article]
    Just quietly go away, Greenspan. Reply
  • commenter
    Aug 01 03:16 PM
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    When Greenspan Talks - Fast Money Recap (7/31/08) [view article]
    He saw the ship sinking and got off the boat! Reply
  • commenter
    Aug 01 12:32 PM
    When Greenspan Talks - Fast Money Recap (7/31/08) [view article]
    Part of.
    I would say, cause of.
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  • commenter
    Aug 01 08:06 AM
    When Greenspan Talks - Fast Money Recap (7/31/08) [view article]
    Would somebody tell Mr. Greenspan he is no longer the "chairman" and shut his big YAP!! He is very much part of our credit crisis we are currently experiencing. Reply
  • commenter
    Jul 30 04:41 PM
    Replacement Candidates for David Merkel's Portfolio: From AA to ZZ [view article]
    YOU HAVE TO MANY STOCKS TO FOLLOW.
    ALL YOU NEED IS SOMETHING LIKE THESE.
    CHK / CSCO / EMC / FCX / GE / HAL / IPI / MON / MRVL / MSFT / RIMM / T / TEVA / V / WB / YUM.
    JUST 16 STOCKS TO FOLLOW.
    THEN YOU CAN DO YOUR HOMEWORK ON EACH .
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  • commenter
    Jul 18 11:48 PM
    Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News [view article]
    Where do you find what the price of oil closed at? Reply
  • commenter
    Jul 18 10:01 AM
    Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News [view article]
    The rich are different from you and me! Reply

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