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The logo of Swiss drugmaker Novartis is seen at the company's new cell and gene therapy factory in Stein, Switzerland, November 28, 2019. Arnd Wiegmann | Reuters Novartis shares tanked 10% on Tuesday after the pharmaceutical giant said its del-desiran drug for muscle-wasting disorder failed in a late-stage trial. The company's stock was last seen down by 10%, as investors reacted to what was its third drug trial setback in a week.

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss drugmaker Novartis is seen at the company's new cell and gene therapy factory in Stein, Switzerland, November 28, 2019. Arnd Wiegmann | Reuters Novartis shares tanked 10% on Tuesday after the pharmaceutical giant said its del-desiran drug for muscle-wasting disorder failed in a late-stage trial. The company's stock was last seen down by 10%, as investors reacted to what was its third drug trial setback in a week. This is a developing story. Please refresh for updates.
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