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Deal Dispatch: Warner Bros., Bill.com, C3 AI—Key Auctions And Buyouts Shake The Market

Purdue Pharma won court approval to exit bankruptcy, ending six years of litigation over its multibillion-dollar opioid settlement and the Sackler family’s liability releases. Purdue's Chapter 11 plan provides an estimated $7.4 billion to address nationwide opioid harm.

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Ozempic Maker Novo Nordisk Faces Board Shakeup

On Friday, Novo Nordisk A/S' (NYSE:NVO) board director Mikael Dolsten said he will not seek election to the Board of Directors at the upcoming extraordinary general meeting on 14 November 2025.

Benzinga

Covid vaccines may increase the lifespan of cancer patients – this could be a game changer

A study suggests mRNA vaccines could help the body fight malignant cells, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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Markets exhale as Novo Nordisk withdraws from Metsera bidding war

Equity markets delivered a mixed response after Pfizer won the bidding war for anti-obesity drugmaker Metsera, as Metsera’s shares slipped but Novo Nordisk’s stock rose on news it was bowing out of the race.

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Pfizer Metsera Acquisition: What It Means for Patients and the Future of Weight Loss

Pfizer wins the $10B bid for Metsera, opening new avenues for obesity treatment and addressing unmet healthcare needs with next-generation medicines.

International Business Times UK

Pfizer clinches deal for obesity drug developer Metsea after a bidding war with Novo Nordisk

Pfizer has signed a deal to purchase Metsera Inc., an obesity drugmaker in the development stage, after winning a bidding war against Novo Nordisk

The Independent UK

Deal Dispatch: From A Founder Comeback To Billion-Dollar Bids, This Week In M&A And Bankruptcy

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Pfizer, Novo Nordisk Locked in High-Stakes Fight Over Obesity Drug Innovator Metsera

Pfizer and Novo Nordisk are in a heated battle to acquire obesity drug developer Metsera, driving legal and market tension.

International Business Times

Ozempic maker struggles as it loses ground to rivals in weight-loss market

Novo Nordisk cuts sales and profit forecasts as it continues to lose ground to Mounjaro firm Eli Lilly

The Guardian - UK

Big Short's Michael Burry Places $1B Put Orders Against Nvidia and Palantir in Q3, Warns of AI Bubble

Michael Burry's Scion Asset Management bets against Nvidia and Palantir, raising concerns of an AI market bubble despite their strong performance.

International Business Times UK

Covid jab presents less harm for patients than the virus itself, study reveals

It comes amid previous concerns about potential harm from the jab

The Independent UK

Covid-19 jab causes fewer problems than the virus itself in youngsters – study

The new study was led by experts at UCL and the universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

COVID jabs cut the risk of heart complications in kids

Vaccination has been associated with a smaller risk of rare heart conditions compared to COVID-19 infection in children, the largest study of its kind suggests.

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Novo, Pfizer Are Battling To Buy The Future Of Weight-Loss — But Viking Already Owns It

Pfizer Inc's (NYSE:PFE) lawsuit. Novo Nordisk A/S' (NYSE:NVO) counterbid. And in the middle of it all — a quiet $45 million position that might turn into Andreas Halvorsen's next masterstroke. After years of fighting from the sidelines of the Ozempic boom, Pfizer is finally throwing punches.

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Pfizer, Novo Nordisk Intensify Fight For Metsera As Buyout Offers Continue To Climb

Adding more drama to Metsera Inc.’s (NASDAQ:MTSR) acquisition deal, Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) increased the deal proposal to $62.20 per share in cash, up from $56.50.

Benzinga

Dow Dips Over 400 Points; Pfizer Earnings Top Estimates

U.S. stocks traded lower this morning, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 400 points on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine sales drop 25% after confusing government guidance on the shot

Previously, fall is when Americans would typically receive their vaccines

Benzinga

Pfizer's Core Drugs Offset COVID Revenue Drop, Lifts 2025 Profit Outlook Despite Tariffs

On Tuesday, Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) reported third-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings of 87 cents, compared to $1.06 a year ago, beating the consensus of 63 cents.

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Pfizer Accuses Novo Nordisk Of Antitrust Violations In Metsera Takeover Battle

On Friday, Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) filed a lawsuit against Metsera, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSR), its Board of Directors, and Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) in a Delaware Court.

Benzinga

How To Earn $500 A Month From Pfizer Stock Ahead Of Q3 Earnings

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) will release earnings results for the third quarter before the opening bell on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

International Business Times

Pfizer Sues Rivals Metsera, Novo Nordisk Over Alleged Interference in Merger Talks

Pfizer sues Metsera and Novo Nordisk to block a rival bid in a high-stakes obesity drug merger.

The Independent UK

Pfizer sues to stop rival bid for drugmaker Metsera by Denmark's Novo Nordisk

Pfizer is suing over some unsolicited competition in its nearly $5 billion bid to buy the drugmaker Metsera

Benzinga

Eli Lilly Extends Lead In $150B Obesity Drug Race As Novo, Pfizer Clash — Here's How ETFs Stand To Gain

Healthcare ETFs are quietly feasting on the gains from Wall Street’s latest obsession – the $150 billion obesity-drug boom. As Eli Lilly And Co (NYSE:LLY), Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO), and Pfizer Inc (NYSE:PFE) jostle for dominance in the fast-growing GLP-1 market, investors pile into ETFs that offer diversified and far…

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Pfizer Blasts Novo Nordisk's $9 Billion Counteroffer For Metsera As 'Reckless'

On Thursday, Metsera Inc. (NASDAQ:MTSR) received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO).

The Guardian - UK

Novo Nordisk bids $9bn for obesity drug maker Metsera in challenge to Pfizer

US biotech viewed as lucrative target partly because of its promising pipeline of weight-loss drugs

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