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Novo Nordisk, the Danish drug giant behind Ozempic, is streamlining its corporate culture and shortening its name as it tries to better compete in the market for weight-loss drugs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
All eyes will be on President Christine Lagarde's post rate-call press conference for clues about whether the ECB plans further hikes, although she typically tries to give little away about future moves.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
“With me, he tries to appear normal, but I could tell he wasn’t the same,” Lee Arguello said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Then finally a walk to the Paul Smith flagship store in Floral Street, where the man with his name on the sign, still tries to work on the floor for a few hours every week.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
While Jonah tries to convince Maverick to pee, I go inside and sit with Gran.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
