UK-China Business Dialogue Revived with CEO Council Reestablishment
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Benzinga
- Reviving Business Dialogue: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's upcoming visit to Beijing aims to rejuvenate UK-China business relations by reestablishing the UK-China CEO Council, signaling a return to the 'golden era' of bilateral ties initiated in 2018.
- Council Membership: The new council will feature top executives from leading British firms such as AstraZeneca, BP, and HSBC, alongside major Chinese companies like Bank of China and China Construction Bank, which is expected to enhance economic collaboration between the two nations.
- Embassy Construction Impact: The agenda for the visit and the council is closely tied to China's plan to build its largest embassy in Europe in London, a proposal that received approval on Tuesday, indicating a dual focus on diplomatic and economic engagement.
- Global Economic Context: The timing of the UK-China dialogue revival is particularly significant amid increasing global economic uncertainty, especially influenced by the U.S.-China trade war, prompting other nations to reassess their relationships with these two economic giants.
Analyst Views on AZN
Wall Street analysts forecast AZN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AZN is 102.75 USD with a low forecast of 95.00 USD and a high forecast of 108.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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5 Buy
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Strong Buy
Current: 95.600
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95.00
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102.75
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108.00
Current: 95.600
Low
95.00
Averages
102.75
High
108.00
About AZN
AstraZeneca PLC is a United Kingdom-based science-led biopharmaceutical company. The Company focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines. The Company operates across therapy areas, including Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM); Respiratory and Immunology (R&I); Vaccines and Immune Therapies (V&I), and Rare Disease. In the Oncology area, its key products include Tagrisso, Imfinzi, Calquence, Lynparza, and Enhertu. The key products of CVRM area include Farxiga/Forxiga, Brilinta/Brilique, Crestor, and Lokelma. In the R&I area, the key products are Symbicort, Fasenra, Breztri/Trixeo, and Tezspire. In the V&I Therapies area, the products are Beyfortus and FluMist. The products in the Rare Disease area are Ultomiris, Soliris, Strensiq, and Koselugo. It has about 191 projects in its development pipeline, including 19 new molecular entities (NMEs) in the late-stage pipeline. The Company distributes its products in over 125 countries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
