What caused AstraZeneca's shares to drop?

AstraZeneca shares fell as much as 3.4% after Handelsbanken cut its rating on the drugmaker.

How did AstraZeneca's stock perform compared to the healthcare index?

AstraZeneca's stock underperformed the broader European healthcare index, which was down less than 1%.

What investment decision did AstraZeneca recently make?

AstraZeneca paused a planned 200 million pound investment in its Cambridge research facility.

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AstraZeneca shares down 3% after rating cut, UK investment pause

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

Posted on September 15, 2025

2 min read

Last updated: January 21, 2026

AstraZeneca shares down 3% after rating cut, UK investment pause

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AstraZeneca Shares Drop 3% Following Rating Downgrade and Investment Halt

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