Novo Nordisk Shares Surge on New Obesity Drug Results

• Novo Nordisk shares pop on early-stage weight loss drug trial results

  The Danish pharmaceutical giant reported positive early-stage results for its once weekly amycretin obesity drug.
  
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• Ozempic maker’s stock surges. A trial of a new Novo Nordisk drug shows promise.

  Novo Nordisk shares jumped on Friday as the Danish drugmaker said an experimental drug was able to reduce weight by as much as 22%.
  
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• Obesity drugs Ozempic and Wegovy included in US price-cut talks

  Novo Nordisk shares hit as government adds blockbuster weight-loss treatments to new round of negotiations
  
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• Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk, after trial disappointment, expands AI deal in potential $4.6 billion pact

  At least four analysts weighed in on the prospects for Europe’s second-largest company, Novo Nordisk, after the Danish drugmaker reported disappointing results for its next-generation weight-loss ...
  
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