Novo Nordisk Tumbles 3% In Wednesday Premarket: What's Causing 'Miracle' Weight Loss Drug Ozempic Maker's Stock Slide?
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Novo Nordisk's shares fell 3% in pre-market trading after missing Q2 profit expectations and revising its operating profit outlook downwards. Despite raising sales growth expectations for 2024, the company faces competition from Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, Zepbound.
August 07, 2024 | 10:26 am
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Novo Nordisk's shares fell 3% in pre-market trading after missing Q2 profit expectations and revising its operating profit outlook downwards. Despite raising sales growth expectations for 2024, the company faces competition from Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, Zepbound.
The stock price of Novo Nordisk is likely to decline in the short term due to missing Q2 profit expectations and revising its operating profit outlook downwards. The increased competition from Eli Lilly's Zepbound adds further pressure.
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Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, Zepbound, is increasing competition for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, which could impact Novo Nordisk's sales.
Eli Lilly's Zepbound is increasing competition for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, which could positively impact Eli Lilly's stock as it gains market share.
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