Novartis (NYSE:NVS) posted fourth-quarter results today that trailed the consensus forecast. The Basel, Switzerland–based company reported a $2.1 billion net income, an 86% increase in Q4 2019. Earnings per share for the quarter ended Dec. 31 were $1.34 per share on revenue of $12.8 billion.  Analysts had anticipated earnings of $1.36 per share.  Still, there…