(Reuters) -Bristol Myers Squibb posted much better-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday on strong sales of its best-selling brands, but failed to convince investors that newer products could drive future growth and shares fell nearly 5%.

Myers Squibb (NYSE:BMY) shares inched up on Friday after six consecutive sessions of fall. The stock was up 2.2% at $44.24. BMY’s shares lost nearly 11.6% in the preceding six sessions. On a year-to-date basis,