Johnson & Johnson stock barely moved — but a talc ruling and EU drug nod are in focus
Johnson & Johnson shares closed nearly flat at $227.25 Friday after a U.S. judge dismissed a fraud lawsuit tied to its talc-bankruptcy plan. Plaintiffs’ lawyers are considering an appeal. The company announced European regulators backed broader use of its Akeega prostate-cancer drug. The S&P 500 fell 0.43% and the Dow slipped 0.36%.