Barclays raised the firm’s price target on PTC Therapeutics (PTCT) to $56 from $45 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The company’s deal with Novartis is favorable with high upfront payment and milestones, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The deal strengthens PTC’s balance sheet and validates its platform, but transfers development risk, says the firm.
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