U.S. Stocks May See Initial Strength On Upbeat Apple Earnings, Inflation Data
https://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=3508160
Jan 31, 2025 - Stocks are likely to move to the upside in early trading on Friday, adding to the gains posted during yesterday's volatile session. The major index futures are currently pointing to a higher open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures up by 0.4 percent.
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Three key takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Senate confirmation hearing
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/watch-rfk-jr-senate-confirmation-hearing-for-hhs-secretary.html
Jan 29, 2025 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's controversial pick to lead Health and Human Services, testified before a Senate panel that is crucial to advance his nomination.
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Food-as-medicine startups hope Kennedy, if confirmed as HHS secretary, will boost their businesses
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/28/rfk-jr-confirmation-hearing-food-as-medicine-startups-could-benefit.html
Jan 28, 2025 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr., if confirmed as HHS secretary, could help food-as-medicine startups expand with wider government health plan coverage.
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Pharma is hopeful about Trump's second term — here's what to expect for drugmakers
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/26/trump-health-care-plan-likely-good-for-pharmaceutical-companies.html
Jan 27, 2025 - Drugmakers hope to see efforts that focus more on cracking down on pharmacy benefit managers while promoting drug innovation and patient access to treatments.
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Eli Lilly CEO expects new weight loss pill to be approved next year
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/13/eli-lilly-new-weight-loss-pill.html
Jan 13, 2025 - Eli Lilly and its rivals are working to develop more convenient options than the injectable Zepbound and Wegovy, which dominate the weight loss drug market.
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High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling, in boost for startups
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/10/high-cost-weight-loss-drugs-boost-nutrition-counseling.html
Jan 13, 2025 - Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.
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Medicare can now cover Eli Lilly's Zepbound for sleep apnea, Health Department agency says
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/08/medicare-can-now-cover-eli-lillys-zepbound-for-sleep-apnea-cms-says.html
Jan 09, 2025 - It opens the door for broader coverage and access to Zepbound, which is not currently covered by Medicare and many other insurance plans for weight loss.
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FDA says the Zepbound shortage is over. Here’s what that means for compounding pharmacies, patients who used off-brand versions
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/24/fda-zepbound-shortage-impact-compounding-pharmacies-patients.html
Dec 27, 2024 - The decision will largely prevent compounding pharmacies from making and selling compounded versions of the drug in the next two to three months.
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FDA approves Eli Lilly's weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea, expanding use in U.S.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/20/fda-approves-eli-lillys-weight-loss-drug-zepbound-for-sleep-apnea.html
Dec 20, 2024 - The agency's decision expands the use of Zepbound and could potentially pave the way for Eli Lilly to gain broader insurance coverage for the treatment.
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Alaska Airlines plans new nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in $1 billion postmerger profit push
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/10/alaska-airlines-nonstop-flights-japan-korea.html
Dec 10, 2024 - Alaska Airlines is launching new flights and a new premium credit card to help grow profits by $1 billion in 2027.
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