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Lukas Schmidt
Author: Lukas Schmidt
04:06am, Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Novo Nordisk stock jumps on stronger-than-expected Wegovy pill sales and upgraded 2026 guidance amid growing market share in the competitive U.S. weight-loss drug sector.
04:04am, Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Bybit offers its cardholders exclusive early bird tickets for Tomorrowland Brasil 2027, including discounts up to R$400 and priority purchase before public sales, reinforcing its push into lifestyle event integration.
07:25am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
UnitedHealthcare is scrapping prior approval for 30% of certain outpatient services, speeding up care delivery by easing paperwork hurdles for patients and doctors nationwide.
07:12am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Harley-Davidson's new plan focuses on lower-priced motorcycles and boosting dealer profitability amid pressure from tariffs and softer demand, aiming for $350M profits by 2027 through models like the $6,000 Sprint.
06:47am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Dominican Republic halts GoldQuest's Romero mining project following large-scale public protests over environmental concerns, spotlighting tensions between development and conservation in Latin America.
06:42am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Heightened US-Iran clashes near the Strait of Hormuz push oil prices above $100, weighing on Asian and European shares while the yen faces intervention speculation. Key earnings and US job data loom.
06:40am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
HSBC's first-quarter pre-tax profit missed expectations due to increased expected credit losses, despite a 6% revenue rise. Shares in Hong Kong and London declined sharply after results.
06:39am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A gas buildup at Colombia's La Ciscuda coal mine triggered an explosion, killing nine workers and wounding six, despite prior safety warnings issued weeks earlier.
06:05am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel signals that fully taking over Commerzbank isn't the likely outcome, even as the Italian bank starts a tender offer to boost its stake in the German institution.
04:53am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Bitcoin nudged past $80,000, hitting a three-month peak as Middle East tensions simmered and MicroStrategy prepared to report Q1 earnings, highlighting crypto's sensitivity to geopolitical and corporate developments.
04:29am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy pill sales are climbing fast, but rising competition and falling prices in obesity drugs, especially from Eli Lilly's new Foundayo, are putting pressure on revenue growth and market expectations.
04:28am, Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Swedish pharma firm Medivir reports increased Q1 revenue and a reduced EBITDA loss, backed by successful share issuance and ongoing clinical study developments for treatments including MIV-711 and fostrox.
07:48am, Monday, May 04, 2026
Moody's upgrades Vietnam's credit outlook to positive due to strengthened institutional quality and governance reforms since late 2024. FTSE Russell also promotes Vietnam to emerging market status, highlighting its growth prospects.
07:46am, Monday, May 04, 2026
Shares of FedEx and UPS dropped following Amazon's launch of Amazon Supply Chain Services, expanding its logistics network to rival freight and shipping providers by offering services to multiple industries.
