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LSE:AZN.L 8 December 2025 - 31 January 2026

AstraZeneca share price: $18.5 billion China obesity-drug deal puts AZN stock in focus for Monday

AstraZeneca share price: $18.5 billion China obesity-drug deal puts AZN stock in focus for Monday

AstraZeneca agreed to license obesity drug candidates from CSPC Pharmaceutical in a deal worth up to $18.5 billion, paying $1.2 billion upfront. AstraZeneca shares rose 0.65% in London, while CSPC shares fell nearly 12% in Hong Kong. The deal gives AstraZeneca rights outside Greater China and includes a once-monthly GLP-1/GIP agonist entering Phase I trials. AstraZeneca will also delist its ADS from Nasdaq and move to the NYSE.
31 January 2026
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE 100 Ideas for a Potential Rate‑Cut Era

Best UK Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE 100 Ideas for a Potential Rate‑Cut Era

The FTSE 100 closed near 9,660 on December 8, posting a total return of about 20–23% year-to-date, its best run since 2009. The Bank of England has held rates at 4% since August, with inflation at 3.6%. Markets expect a rate cut to 3.75% at the December 18 meeting. UK mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest since before September 2022.
8 December 2025
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  • Kuwait Refinery Hit Amid Iran-Israel Conflict Affecting Gulf Energy Supplies
    March 20, 2026, 8:05 AM EDT. A fire at Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery followed another drone strike linked to Iran, intensifying concerns over Gulf energy infrastructure amid regional conflict. The incident occurred a day after Qatar's Ras Laffan facility was targeted. Iran pledged retaliation following an Israeli strike damaging its South Pars gas field, a key energy source. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory against Iran, signaling the conflict's potential end but hinted at a possible ground offensive. Iranian officials maintained missile production despite ongoing bombardments. The war dampened New Year celebrations across Iran and the Gulf, with Tehran still facing Israeli bombardments. The escalating attacks threaten significant disruption to oil and gas supplies flowing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy markets.
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