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Pfizer wins major $10B Metsera deal, beats out Novo Nordisk

The Big Money Show panelists discuss twelve states banning junk food from SNAP benefits. Pfizer has won a $10 billion deal to acquire the fast-rising obesity drug developer Metsera, ending a fierce bidding war with Danish rival Novo Nordisk. Metsera accepted a sweetened offer from Pfizer late Friday, citing U.S. antitrust risks in Novo’s bid […]

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Eli Lilly’s Zepbound weight loss drug coming to Walmart pharmacies

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss the mounting cost of Obamacare subsidies and a new study suggesting weight loss drugs could dull alcohol’s effects. Patients will be able to access Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug Zepbound at Walmart pharmacies nationwide through its direct-to-consumer program as soon as […]

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Trump said prices for Ozempic will be lowered after negotiations with Novo Nordisk

The ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists discuss dividend stocks and reveal their stock picks. The price of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes and weight loss-related drug Ozempic will be cut, according to President Donald Trump.  Trump said this week during a White House event on fertility treatments and drug pricing the price reduction will come after swift negotiations […]

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Rite Aid closes all remaining stores after filing bankruptcy twice

The ‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panel discusses lack of labor data reporting and gives tips on stocks thriving during the shutdown. Pharmacy chain Rite Aid closed all of its locations after filing for bankruptcy twice in less than two years. The retailer posted a brief announcement on its website. “All Rite Aid stores have now closed,” the […]

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Trump announces new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks starting Oct. 1

President Donald Trump addresses the federal appeals court ruling against his tariffs during a press conference. President Donald Trump announced his newest round of tariffs set to take effect on Oct. 1 in a series of Truth Social posts Thursday evening. The tariffs will target pharmaceuticals, home goods and heavy trucks, and Trump said he […]