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BUZZ-AstraZeneca: breaks day's low on Pfizer/Hospira deal

Reuters - UK Focus

** AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN - news) breaks through day's low, down 2.8 pct after Pfizer (NYSE: PFE - news) confirms approach for Hospira (NYSE: HSP - news)

** Traders say tie-up ends speculation Pfizer could seek to acquire Astra

** Co reported weak Q4 earnings on Thursday but stock also seen for sale on Pfizer news

** Bulge bracket trader says long-term holders should buy any dips created by news

** Stock bottom of FTSE 100

(RM (LSE: RM.L - news) : alasdair.pal.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)