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Abbott to acquire Exact Sciences in $23bn push into cancer testing

Abbott will buy Exact Sciences for $23bn, its largest deal since 2017. The move adds Cologuard, a non-invasive colorectal cancer test used 20m times since 2014. Exact shareholders will receive $105 a share, a near 50% premium.

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