Vertex's Shocking Decline Hurts Investors

In this video, health care analyst David Williamson discusses Vertex Pharmaceuticals' recent third-quarter results, breaking down the company's surprising loss and estimate miss, along with the future of its lead drug, Incivek. Watch and find out what investors should take away from these disappointing results.

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