Top Health care stocks:
JNJ: -0.3%
PFE: -0.2%
ABT: flat
MRK: -flat
AMGN: flat
Health care shares were lower ahead of the bell on Thursday.
Expected movers:
- Novartis ( NVS ): posts Q1 beat; reaffirms FY18 outlook
- Danaher ( DHR ): posts Q1 beat, increases FY EPS guidance
Other news:
- Align Technology ( ALGN ): cut to Equal Weight from Overweight at Morgan Stanley
News from overseas:
- Astellas Pharma Inc. (4503.T): agrees to sell some Agensys research facilities to Gilead's ( GILD ) Kite
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