Replies to post #6673 on The Rising Influence of Rising Affluence

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ABT posted solid 1Q13 results in its first quarter as a standalone (i.e. ex-AbbVie) company:

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/abbott-reports-first-quarter-2013-114400616.html

Sales in emerging markets grew 15% YoY and comprised 40% of total corporate sales in the quarter; this proportion is expected to increase to 50% within the next few years.

Since the separation of ABT and ABBV on 12/31/12, ABT’s share price has risen 19%.