UK MARKET TALK ROUNDUP: SHARES GAINING

29th Jul 2010 08:03

Stocks on the rise in the UK today. Compiled by Dow Jones Newswires Markets Desk, [email protected] Contact us in London. +44-20-7842-9464 [email protected] 0703 GMT [Dow Jones] AstraZeneca (AZN.LN) earnings are a strong set, with FY core EPS guidance raised to $6.35-$6.65 from $6.05-$6.35, says Shore Capital. Adds the company has also increased its share buyback in 2010 to $2B from $1B, "catalysed we believe by a combination of the positive outcome of the Crestor litigation along with the positive ADCom recommendation for Brilinta last night." Has a buy rating. Shares +4% at 3330p. ([email protected]) Contact us in London. +44-20-7842-9288 [email protected] (END) Dow Jones Newswires July 29, 2010 03:03 ET (07:03 GMT)