Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) shares are trading higher in the premarket session on Friday. The Swiss pharma giant reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.98, beating the street view of $1.

Novartis on Friday posted adjusted net income well above analyst estimates as sales of established heart failure drug Entresto and newer multiple sclerosis drug Kesimpta exceeded forecasts.

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