IQVIA forecasts weak annual profit on higher interest expenses

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that IQVIA Holdings has forecasted annual profit below Wall Street expectations due to increased interest costs, despite strong fourth-quarter results [1] Group 2 - IQVIA Holdings is a healthcare data and clinical research provider [1] - The company reported strong performance in the fourth quarter, but this was overshadowed by concerns regarding higher interest expenses [1]