In addition, GlaxoSmithKline plc (NYSE:GSK) rallied +7.74%1 in the second quarter, after reporting profit growth for the first time since 2013. Glaxo is seeing benefits from its purchase of Novartis’ vaccines unit. Demand for vaccines and new drugs helped offset declines in the sales of blockbuster asthma medication Advair.
From John Rogers (Trades, Portfolio)' second quarter 2016 Ariel Global Fund commentary.