AstraZeneca shares slide after BMS merger talks report

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AstraZeneca shares fell after a Financial Times report said Bristol Myers discussed merger talks for months.

WHO: AstraZeneca; Bristol Myers Squibb; Financial Times

WHAT: A Financial Times report said Bristol Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca discussed potential merger talks for several months, prompting analysts to react and AstraZeneca shares to slide.

WHEN: Aug 3, 2026 at 5:50 AM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: The market reaction followed the Financial Times report about potential merger talks between the companies.

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