Roche shares pop 5% on $5.3 billion obesity drug deal with Zealand Pharma

• Roche takes big step in weight-loss field with $5.3 billion deal. Novo Nordisk shares fall.

  Swiss drugmaker Roche on Wednesday announced a major deal in the weight-loss category, agreeing to pay up to $5.3 billion to Zealand Pharma in a licensing and development deal.
  
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  Hikma races to launch generic versions of blockbuster obesity drugs

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• Statement of Purdue Pharma to 60 Minutes

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  Pokemon Go Developer Set To Be Acquired By Saudi Arabia's Scopely In $3.5 Billion Deal

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