Is Now the Time to Buy GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK)?

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Furthermore, GlaxoSmithKline is taking action to cut costs and is targeting yearly cost savings of 1 billion pounds by 2016. In addition, GlaxoSmithKline has a strong product pipeline, and 14 new treatments are expected to be on sale within the next two years.

The company is also seeking acquisitions to bolster organic growth and recently acquired U.S.-based Human Genome Sciences, which I believe should further boost the company’s pipeline and longer-term prospects.

Overall, despite the current challenges, I believe GlaxoSmithKline’s future is looking up, and the company has a solid history of returning cash to shareholders. So all in all, I feel now looks to be a good time to buy GlaxoSmithKline at 1,455 pence.

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The article Is Now the Time to Buy GlaxoSmithKline? originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Rupert Hargreaves.

Fool contributor Rupert Hargreaves has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends GlaxoSmithKline.

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