Abbott Laboratories acquired Exact Sciences, a company specializing in cancer diagnostics, in a move that also involved competition in the medical device market.
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Abbott Laboratories acquired Exact Sciences, a company specializing in cancer diagnostics, in a move that also involved competition in the medical device market.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The acquisition of Exact Sciences by Abbott Laboratories is weighing on Abbott's GAAP results.Sub-event
The acquisition of Exact Sciences by Abbott Laboratories led to boosted reported growth.1 source
Exact Sciences stock lags the broader market index following the acquisition by Abbott.1 source
Analyst targets and CEO outlook detail the market reaction to the Abbott/Exact Sciences acquisition.1 source
Abbott Laboratories acquired Exact Sciences for cancer diagnostics.1 source
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The entities involved
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Abbott Laboratories
American global health care and medical device products company
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Exact Sciences
American company in Madison, United States
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