Amgen raises profit outlook after posting a strong second quarter

Amgen Inc. said strong sales of its rheumatoid arthritis drug Enbrel, osteoporosis drug Prolia, and other treatments, lifted its second-quarter profits and prompted the company to raise its financial forecast for the year. Thousand Oaks-based Amgen(Nasdaq: AMGN) said its earnings rose to $1.65 billion, or $2.15 per share, from $1.55 billion, or $2.01 per share, a year ago. Income excluding one-time charges was $1.98 billion, or $2.57 per share, 14 cents higher than a prediction by Factset analysts. Revenue…
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