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International Money Technology & Science Health Entertainment Politics ESPN Sports Travel Local News & Weather Video & Audio Good Morning America World News Tonight 20/20 Primetime Nightline World News Now This Week ABC News Home on Friday said 2006 earnings should top Wall Street forecasts on growing demand for its new drugs and stabilizing U.S.

sales of its Zyprexa schizophrenia treatment, sending shares higher in pre-market trade.

The Indianapolis drugmaker, whose shares were up 3.4 percent, said it expects 2006 earnings of $3.10 to $3.20 per share, excluding special items.

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"This growth rate is nearly double the average Wall Street consensus forecast for large-cap pharmaceutical companies," Lilly said.

Analysts polled by Reuters Estimates on average have forecast earnings of $3.08 per share for next year.

The company said fourth-quarter 2005 and full-year 2005 earnings should to be at the "high" end of the company's previous forecast range...

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