Mizuho downgraded Exact Sciences(EXAS) to Neutral from Outperform with a price target of $105, up from $85. The firm cites Abbott’s (ABT) agreement to acquire Exact Sciences for $105 per share in cash for the downgrade. Mizuho sees minimal regulatory push-back to the deal and expects it to close on time by Q2.
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