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Eli Lilly on Wednesday said its experimental combination regimen showed greater weight loss than a high dose of its top-selling drug, tirzepatide, alone in a mid-stage trial on patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
People who switched from obesity injections to Novo's new Wegovy pill continued to lose weight after three months, according to an analysis of real-world data the company presented on Wednesday.
Beneath the languished moves in the main stock-market indexes, there were some disturbing features.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin announced Wednesday that he has committed $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, including $2 billion in funding to establish a new Miami campus.
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26) is up +0.46 (+2.63%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26) is up +7.40 (+1.47%).
U.S. President Donald Trump has denied reports that he offered sanctions relief to Iran in exchange for concessions from Tehran on its nuclear program, as efforts to resolve the seven-month conflict in the Middle East c…
John Harold Rogers was walking Prada, his tiny spaniel, past a school bus stop in his suburban Washington neighborhood when FBI agents surrounded him. They handcuffed the former senior Federal Reserve official and took …
This morning’s upgrade to UK growth in April-June is a boost to Andy Burnham, analysts say, even though he didn’t take office until almost a month later.
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing rose in premarket trading Wednesday after securing a deal with the U.S. Pentagon and U.S. Navy to develop the next generation of fighter jets.
Fintel reports that on September 29, 2026, Scotiabank initiated coverage of Xcel Energy Inc. - Preferred Stock (NASDAQGM:XELLL) with a Sector Outperform recommendation.
Soybeans are showing 10 to 13 cent gains so far on Tuesday trade. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 13 1/4 cents at $12.46 3/4. Soymeal futures are up $2.30 to $2.90, with Soy Oil slipping just 85 to …
The resume is "broken," according to Barb Hyman, London-based founder and CEO of recruitment platform Sapia.ai. "How many people are you missing out on because you're relying on an artefact?" Hyman said, adding that AI …
Investments that solve problems and align with national interests are some of the most appealing in the current environment, according to a multi-decade veteran of global private markets.
Astera Labs, a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), is a global leader in purpose-built connectivity solutions for rack-scale AI systems. The company is a pioneer in software-defined architecture that is both scalable and custom…
Elliott Appel: Caring for My Father Put My Life on Pause for 7 Years. Here’s What I Learned Christine Benz and Amy C. Arnott, CFA
Cotton futures fell the 4 cent limit in most 2026/27 crop contracts, as other contracts were down 182 to 275 points. Crude oil was down $3.66 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.214 higher.
BEIJING — China's commerce ministry has sent a strong warning to the European Union ahead of expected high-level talks in Beijing next week.
Cotton futures fell the 4 cent limit in most 2026/27 crop contracts, as other contracts were down 182 to 275 points. Crude oil was down $3.66 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.214 higher.
Cotton futures are falling lower, with contracts down 370 to the 400 point limit on Tuesday. Crude oil is down $2.12 per barrel on the session, with the US dollar index $0.389 higher.
Soybeans are showing 10 to 13 cent gains so far on Tuesday trade. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 13 1/4 cents at $12.46 3/4. Soymeal futures are up $2.30 to $2.90, with Soy Oil slipping just 85 to …
Hedge funds are becoming a force to be reckoned with in the roughly $30 trillion U.S. Treasury market, stepping in at a time when some traditional long-term investors have been looking at other options.
China's factory activity returned to growth in September as a deepening economic malaise prompts policymakers to ramp up stimulus steps and bolster growth.
Corn futures are trading with contracts steady to fractionally lower on Tuesday. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 1/2 cent at $4.78 1/2.
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, …