TSX Movers: Valeant, Gold Stocks, Theratechnologies

TSX Movers: Valeant, Gold Stocks, Theratechnologies

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The transcript covers Walgreens' positive outlook on its partnership with Valeant, highlighting satisfaction with Valeant's dermatology business. It also discusses the rise in gold prices as investors seek a safe haven amid global market volatility, suggesting a potential bull run. Lastly, it addresses Theratechnologies' lowered sales forecast for Egrifta, following Quebec's decision not to reimburse the drug.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of Valeant's business is Walgreens particularly satisfied with?

Pharmaceuticals

Dermatology

Retail

Technology

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are investors turning to gold according to the transcript?

Due to a decrease in gold prices

Because of a new gold discovery

To diversify their portfolios

As a hedge against market volatility

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current outlook for a Fed rate hike this year?

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Unlikely

Already happened

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the revised sales forecast for Egrifta?

$49 million

$37 million

$45 million

$50 million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What decision did Quebec make regarding Egrifta?

To increase its price

To place it on the reimbursable list

Not to reimburse it

To ban its sale