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Pfizer clinches deal for obesity drug developer Metsea after a bidding war with Novo Nordisk

Pfizer has signed a deal to purchase Metsera Inc., an obesity drugmaker in the development stage, after winning a bidding war against Novo Nordisk

The Independent UK

Deal Dispatch: From A Founder Comeback To Billion-Dollar Bids, This Week In M&A And Bankruptcy

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Benzinga

Eli Lilly Crushed Novo In Obesity Drug Battle—Trump Now Forces Price Cuts

President Donald Trump unveiled a major pricing and coverage deal with drug giants Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) on Thursday, pledging to make blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Zepbound and Wegovy significantly cheaper and accessible for millions of Americans.

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Trump unveils deal to expand coverage and lower costs on obesity drugs

President Donald Trump has unveiled a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to expand coverage and reduce prices for their popular obesity treatments Zepbound and Wegovy

The Independent UK

Novo Nordisk wants to keep its crown leading the weight-loss drugs pack. Despite outlook downgrades and lawsuits, its CFO has a plan

“The ultimate defense in our industry is in innovation,” Karsten Munk Knudsen told Fortune in an exclusive interview.

Fortune

Pfizer, Novo Nordisk Locked in High-Stakes Fight Over Obesity Drug Innovator Metsera

Pfizer and Novo Nordisk are in a heated battle to acquire obesity drug developer Metsera, driving legal and market tension.

International Business Times

Ozempic maker struggles as it loses ground to rivals in weight-loss market

Novo Nordisk cuts sales and profit forecasts as it continues to lose ground to Mounjaro firm Eli Lilly

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Novo, Pfizer Are Battling To Buy The Future Of Weight-Loss — But Viking Already Owns It

Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:PFE) lawsuit. Novo Nordisk A/S' (NYSE:NVO) counterbid. And in the middle of it all — a quiet $45 million position that might turn into Andreas Halvorsen's next masterstroke. After years of fighting from the sidelines of the Ozempic boom, Pfizer is finally throwing punches.

Benzinga

Pfizer Sues Rivals Metsera, Novo Nordisk Over Alleged Interference in Merger Talks

Pfizer sues Metsera and Novo Nordisk to block a rival bid in a high-stakes obesity drug merger.

International Business Times

Pfizer sues to stop rival bid for drugmaker Metsera by Denmark's Novo Nordisk

Pfizer is suing over some unsolicited competition in its nearly $5 billion bid to buy the drugmaker Metsera

The Independent UK

Eli Lilly Extends Lead In $150B Obesity Drug Race As Novo, Pfizer Clash — Here's How ETFs Stand To Gain

Healthcare ETFs are quietly feasting on the gains from Wall Street’s latest obsession – the $150 billion obesity-drug boom. As Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:LLY), Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO), and Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) jostle for dominance in the fast-growing GLP-1 market, investors pile into ETFs that offer diversified and far…

Benzinga

Trump-Induced Volatility Aside, Novo Trades Cheap While Patents Protect Its Profits Until 2032

Novo Nordisk A/S (NASDAQ:NVO) is back in the headlines, and not just for its blockbuster weight-loss drug, Ozempic. President Donald Trump recently suggested a dramatic price cut for the drug, sparking some short-term market jitters. But underneath the noise, the stock is cheap at a 14 P/E, and its core…

Benzinga

Novo Vs. Lilly Vs. Pfizer: Who Wins If Trump Slashes The Price Of Weight Loss Drugs?

President Donald Trump just dropped a political bomb into one of Wall Street's hottest trades. His promise to cut the cost of Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) blockbuster drug Ozempic from around $1,300 to $150 isn't just about affordability—it's about shaking the foundations of the GLP-1 gold rush that's reshaped healthcare…

Benzinga

Novo Nordisk’s Akero Therapeutics Buy Targets Eli Lilly’s Lead

Novo Nordisk’s $4.7B Akero deal boosts its metabolic health pipeline, targeting Eli Lilly’s lead in obesity and liver disease treatments

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Wegovy, Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk Cuts Staff At Key US Production Sites

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) has reportedly laid off dozens of employees at its largest U.S. manufacturing site in North Carolina, part of a global restructuring effort under new CEO Mike Doustdar.

Barchart

Weight Loss Wars: Is Novo Nordisk’s Dominance Safe Against Eli Lilly?

As the battle for dominance heats up in the weight loss market, which stock is a better investment now?

Benzinga

Novo Nordisk Poised For UNH-Style Comeback: New Data & AI Boost Signal Reversal

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) looks ready to shake off its slump. With weight-loss pills showing blockbuster results, Ozempic proving heart-healthy benefits, and analysts flipping bullish, the stock is starting to resemble UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s (NYSE:UNH) rebound playbook.

Benzinga

Stock Of The Day: Is The Novo Nordisk Death Spiral Finally Over?

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) is trading higher on Friday. It is just below resistance around the $58 level.

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Novo Nordisk to cut 9,000 jobs as Eli Lilly competition intensifies

The pharmaceutical giant will axe over 11% of its global workforce as rival Eli Lilly gathers market share in the obesity drug market.

The Independent UK

Weight loss drugmaker to slash 9,000 jobs in £926 million cost cut

Novo Nordisk was at one point last year Europe's most valuable listed company

Benzinga

Novo Nordisk To Cut 9,000 Jobs As Competition From Eli Lilly Heats Up: Analyst Calls Move 'Tough, Natural...Very Necessary'

Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) has announced a significant restructuring plan that will see the company cut 9,000 jobs, representing 11.5% of its workforce. The decision comes as the pharmaceutical giant faces mounting pressure from U.S. competitor Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY).

Benzinga

Novo Nordisk Freezes Hiring As Wegovy Faces Copycats

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) has reportedly imposed a global hiring freeze for nonessential roles, as the drugmaker faces rising competition from copycat versions of Wegovy and intensifying rivalry with Eli Lilly and Co (NYSE:LLY).

Benzinga

New Obesity Drugs May See Premium Pricing Undermined By Underwhelming Data

Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) are expected to launch new obesity-treatment pills in the U.S. next year at prices comparable to their existing injectable drugs, signaling a break from the industry trend of charging more for new therapies.

Benzinga

Ozempic Gains First Approval In Canada For Kidney Disease And Cardiovascular Death Risk

Health Canada on Tuesday approved Novo Nordisk's (NYSE:NVO) Ozempic (semaglutide) to reduce the risk of kidney disease and cardiovascular deaths in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Benzinga

GoodRx Holdings Surges 5% After Hours on Novo Nordisk Partnership for $499 Monthly Ozempic, Wegovy Access

GoodRx Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:GDRX) shares jumped 5.08% in after-hours trading on Monday, following the announcement of a collaboration with Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) to offer discounted GLP-1 medications at fixed pricing nationwide.

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