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TD Cowen lowered the firm's price target on Amgen to $360 from $370 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated its model ahead of Q1 earnings based on their sales/scrip trackers and to better align estimates with Q1 and 2024 sales and operating expenses guidance.