Barrett & Company Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS – Free Report) in the 2nd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. Sonora Investment Management Group LLC purchased a new position in Novartis in the second quarter valued at $266,000. Marshall Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Novartis in the second quarter valued at $1,909,000. Wall Street Zen lowered Novartis from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 22nd. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of Novartis in a report on Thursday, August 21st.