Merck snags Chinese obesity drug in nearly 2 billion deal

FNCFX Fund  USD 2.33  0.01  0.43%   
Slightly above 57% of Franklin Income's investor base is looking to short. The analysis of overall sentiment of trading Franklin Income Fund mutual fund suggests that many investors are alarmed at this time. Franklin Income's investing sentiment can be driven by a variety of factors including economic data, Franklin Income's earnings reports, geopolitical events, and overall market trends.
  
Merck will gain the exclusive global license for Chinese drugmaker Hansohs HS-10535, an experimental oral drug that targets GLP-1 receptors.

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Bond Positions Weight

Bond Positions Weight Comparative Analysis

Percentage of fund asset invested in fixed income securities. About 30% of U.S. mutual funds invest in bonds.

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