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NYSE:NVO News 31 January 2026 - 6 February 2026

Eli Lilly stock rebounds after FDA flags copycat weight-loss drugs; what’s next for LLY

Eli Lilly stock rebounds after FDA flags copycat weight-loss drugs; what’s next for LLY

Eli Lilly shares rose 3% Friday after the FDA chief warned of a crackdown on non-approved copycat weight-loss drugs. The rebound followed an 8% drop Thursday, triggered by news of a $49 compounded rival to Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy. Investors are watching Lilly’s 2026 outlook and the FDA’s April decision on its oral obesity drug. Fourth-quarter revenue jumped 43% to $19.3 billion, led by strong sales of Mounjaro and Zepbound.
6 February 2026
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Hims & Hers (HIMS) stock slides premarket as FDA targets “copycat drugs” over $49 Wegovy pill

Hims & Hers (HIMS) stock slides premarket as FDA targets “copycat drugs” over $49 Wegovy pill

Hims & Hers Health shares fell 3.8% to $23.48 in premarket trading Friday after FDA Commissioner Marty Makary warned of a crackdown on “illegal copycat drugs.” The drop followed Hims’ launch of a $49 compounded version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill. Novo Nordisk said it would pursue legal and regulatory action, calling Hims’ move “illegal mass compounding.” Investors are watching for FDA enforcement and lawsuits ahead of Hims’ Feb. 23 report.
6 February 2026
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Novo Nordisk stock plunges as 2026 sales warning fuels price-war fears around Wegovy

Novo Nordisk stock plunges as 2026 sales warning fuels price-war fears around Wegovy

Novo Nordisk shares fell 16% in Copenhagen after the company warned 2026 sales and profit may drop up to 13% due to falling U.S. drug prices and tougher competition. ADRs slid nearly 4% in New York. Novo plans a share buyback of up to 15 billion Danish crowns and named Jamey Millar as its new U.S. head. CEO Mike Doustdar said Wegovy price cuts have hit results but are meant to boost future demand.
4 February 2026
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Novo Nordisk stock price sinks nearly 18% as 2026 outlook jolts Wegovy trade

Novo Nordisk stock price sinks nearly 18% as 2026 outlook jolts Wegovy trade

Novo Nordisk shares fell about 18% in Copenhagen after the company warned of a possible 5–13% drop in 2026 sales and profit, citing U.S. price cuts and rising competition. The drugmaker faces pressure from cheaper copycat obesity drugs and a leadership change in its U.S. unit set for Feb. 5. U.S.-listed shares dropped 14.2% Tuesday.
4 February 2026
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Novo Nordisk stock hammered as Ozempic maker warns 2026 sales may fall up to 13%

Novo Nordisk stock hammered as Ozempic maker warns 2026 sales may fall up to 13%

Novo Nordisk warned adjusted sales and operating profit may fall 5% to 13% in 2026, citing U.S. price cuts and rising competition from Eli Lilly. Shares plunged 18% in early Copenhagen trading. CEO Mike Doustdar called the U.S. price reductions for Wegovy “painful.” Novo also flagged patent expiries and pressure from compounded GLP-1 drugs.
4 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price drops 4% as Novo outlook jars weight-loss trade ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly stock price drops 4% as Novo outlook jars weight-loss trade ahead of earnings

Eli Lilly shares fell 3.9% to $1,003.46 on Tuesday, tracking a sharp 14% drop in Novo Nordisk after its 2026 forecast signaled deeper pricing pressure in the obesity-drug market. Pfizer also slipped on new weight-loss drug data. Lilly will report quarterly results Wednesday, as investors watch for signs of further price cuts and shifting demand in the sector.
4 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock slips as obesity-drug price cuts and rival data set up Feb. 4 earnings

Eli Lilly stock slips as obesity-drug price cuts and rival data set up Feb. 4 earnings

Eli Lilly shares fell 1.4% to $1,029.99 by midday Tuesday as U.S. prices for GLP-1 obesity drugs dropped sharply, prompting analysts to cut long-term forecasts. Novo Nordisk and Pfizer reported strong weight-loss data for rival drugs this week, intensifying competition. Investors await Lilly’s earnings update Wednesday for signals on pricing, demand, and supply outlooks.
3 February 2026
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Eli Lilly stock price climbs as obesity-drug forecasts get a reality check before earnings

Eli Lilly stock price climbs as obesity-drug forecasts get a reality check before earnings

Eli Lilly shares rose 1.5% to close near $1,052.70 Monday, recovering from early losses ahead of its earnings report due Wednesday. Analysts have cut long-term forecasts for obesity drugs as prices fall and competition intensifies, with 2030 sales estimates for GLP-1 drugs dropping to about $100 billion. Investors are focused on Lilly’s pricing strategy and demand outlook. The FDA is set to rule on Lilly’s weight-loss pill by April 10.
2 February 2026
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Healthcare stocks hold up as Lilly’s $3.5 billion plant plan hits tape; biotech bruised

Healthcare stocks hold up as Lilly’s $3.5 billion plant plan hits tape; biotech bruised

Eli Lilly shares rose 1.3% after announcing a $3.5 billion Pennsylvania plant for obesity drugs, helping the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund gain 0.6% as the S&P 500 fell. Biotech lagged, with Corcept Therapeutics dropping 10.6% after an FDA rejection. Thermo Fisher slid 2.3% on weak profit guidance. Stryker jumped 4.3% after raising its outlook.
31 January 2026
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Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

Diageo share price slips into the weekend as investors eye Feb. 25 results

7 February 2026
Diageo shares closed down 1.48% at 1,760 pence on Friday, trailing a 0.59% gain in the FTSE 100. An updated analyst consensus points to a 2.0% fall in first-half organic net sales ahead of interim results due Feb. 25. Trading volume was light, and the stock remains over 22% below its 52-week high.
National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

National Grid share price: what to know before London reopens after BoE signal

7 February 2026
National Grid shares closed at 1,285 pence in London on Friday, up 0.23%. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% after a close vote, signaling possible cuts if inflation falls. National Grid announced a wireless power transmission study with Space Solar and marked five years of IFA2 interconnector operations. Its U.S. ADR ended at $88.06, up $1.17.
BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

BAE Systems share price rises into weekend — what to watch before Monday’s London open

7 February 2026
BAE Systems shares closed up 1.2% at 1,879 pence on Friday, tracking gains in European defence stocks. The company’s market value stands near £54.8 billion. Investors await BAE’s full-year results on Feb. 18 for updates on cash returns and orders. GXO Logistics renewed and expanded its contract to support BAE’s Type 26 frigate program in Scotland.
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