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Pfizer

Pfizer Incorporated (NYSE: PFE) is a pharmaceutical company, ranking number one in sales in the world. The company is based in New York City, with its research headquarters in Groton, Connecticut. It produces Lipitor (atorvastatin, used to lower blood cholesterol); the neuropathic pain/fibromyalgia drug Lyrica (pregabalin); the oral antifungal medication Diflucan (fluconazole), the antibiotic Zithromax (azithromycin), Viagra (sildenafil) for erectile dysfunction, and the anti-inflammatory Celebrex (celecoxib) (also known as Celebra in some countries outside the USA and Canada, mainly in South America).

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S&P 500, Nasdaq rise; market eyes third week of gains

By Reuters

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose modestly on Friday and indexes were on track for a third week of gains as an earnings-driven rally in Priceline's stock helped offset a slide in energy shares. (May 11)

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Wall Street little changed as commodity sector weighs

By Reuters

Stocks traded mostly flat on Friday as a sharp drop in commodity prices hit energy and materials shares, though the S&P 500 drew support from Priceline's earnings-related gain. (May 11)

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Analysis: Drugmakers face more scrutiny of discordant U.S. prices

By Reuters

The world's biggest drug makers have for years enjoyed rich premiums for their medicines in the U.S. market. Those days may be coming to an end. (May 11)

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Wall Street opens flat, but results lift Nasdaq

By Reuters

Stocks open little changed on Friday but remained on track for a third straight week of gains, while a pair of strong corporate earnings helped the Nasdaq register a small advance. (May 11)

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U.S. President Barack Obama (C) passes a turbine as he tours General Electric's birthplace in Schenectady, New York, January 21, 2011.
US Companies' Overseas Earnings Hit $1.9 Trillion

By Reuters

Large U.S. companies boosted their offshore earnings by 15 percent last year to a record $1.9 trillion, avoiding hefty tax bills by keeping the profits abroad, according to a new report. (May 09)

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U.S. companies' overseas earnings hit record $1.9 trillion: study

By Reuters

Large U.S. companies boosted their offshore earnings by 15 percent last year to a record $1.9 trillion, avoiding hefty tax bills by keeping the profits abroad, according to a new report. (May 09)

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Viagra Online: Pfizer to Sell Direct so Shy Men Can Beat the Fakers

By IBTimes UK

Drug company Pfizer becomes first to sell medication to patients through its website. (May 07)

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Viagra Online Selling: Pfizer Launches Own Website

By IBTimes AU

To combat fake online pharmacies selling Viagra, Pfizer launches its own website to sell directly to its customers (May 07)

Wall St. flat as investors seek reasons to extend gains

By Reuters

Stocks were largely flat on Tuesday as investors found little reason to extend a recent rally that put the S&P 500 within a point of an all-time intraday high, though technology shares lifted the Nasdaq. (May 01)

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Wall St. edges up on data after initial losses

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Stocks traded mostly higher on Tuesday, paring initial losses, as home prices and consumer data offset a decline in regional business activity. (May 01)

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