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NASDAQ:WW 12 November 2025

Billion-Dollar Brawl: Novo Nordisk and Pfizer Clash in High-Stakes Obesity Drug Takeover

Novo Nordisk (NVO) Today — Nov. 12, 2025: WeightWatchers to Offer Wegovy Pill, Canada Eyes Ozempic Copies, and the Latest Stock Move

WeightWatchers plans to offer Novo Nordisk’s oral Wegovy in the U.S. after its expected 2026 launch. Sandoz says unbranded Ozempic could reach Canada by June 2026, intensifying price competition. CVS dropped Lilly’s Zepbound from its preferred list, keeping Wegovy, prompting Lilly to move employees off CVS plans. Novo Nordisk shares traded at $49.76 late Wednesday, up slightly.

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  • US Stocks Fall Amid Middle East Crisis and Rising Yields; Dow Drops 239 Points
    March 20, 2026, 3:48 PM EDT. U.S. stocks dropped sharply on March 20, 2026, driven by escalating Middle East conflict and a surge in Treasury yields. The Dow Jones fell 239 points (-0.52%) to 45,751. The S&P 500 slid 0.84% and the Nasdaq declined 1.28%, pressured by tech sell-offs including a 26% crash in Super Micro Computer after federal charges. Energy stocks showed resilience as crude oil prices neared $97.50 a barrel, stoking inflation fears. The 10-year Treasury yield jumped to 4.38%, raising rate hike odds. Gold and silver made tentative gains, while Bitcoin steadied near $70,000. Investors are poised for volatility pending geopolitical developments and economic data, with higher oil prices and inflation concerns clouding the outlook.
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