Eli Lilly has been experiencing a surge in demand for their weight loss and diabetes treatments, leading to significant growth in revenue and investor optimism. The company’s outgoing Chief Financial Officer, Anat Ashkenazi, has been instrumental in managing this success. However, despite this achievement, Ashkenazi acknowledges that there is still much work to be done.
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Disney and Pixar have once again demonstrated their prowess at the box office with the release of “Inside Out 2.” The animated film made a significant impact, debuting with an estimated $155 million domestically. This impressive opening marks the second-highest theatrical opening for an animated film, indicating a strong resurgence for the genre. It is
NASA announced an extension to Boeing’s Starliner capsule mission at the International Space Station, doubling the time Calypso will remain docked with the ISS. Originally planned for a nine-day mission, the developmental nature of the mission, known as Boeing’s crew flight test, has led to an extension for further testing on the spacecraft. With crew
In an exciting turn of events, the Pentagon announced the first set of winning bidders in its rocket launch contract sweepstakes. Among the successful companies was Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin, marking their debut in this particular arena. The National Security Space Launch program, with a budget of $5.6 billion, awarded contracts to Blue Origin, SpaceX
During GameStop’s annual shareholder meeting, chaos ensued as computer servers crashed due to overwhelming interest in the stream, according to a customer service representative for the hosting company. The meeting, set to start at 11 a.m. ET, was scheduled to be hosted on ComputerShare. However, many individuals trying to access the event were met with
Major League Eating shocked fans and competitors alike with the recent announcement that they will be parting ways with the legendary Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ahead of this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. The decision comes as a surprise to many, especially considering Chestnut’s impressive track record as a 16-time champion
The United Auto Workers (UAW) President, Shawn Fain, is currently under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog, Neil Barofsky. The investigation aims to uncover whether Fain has abused his power as the union president and if there have been any acts of corruption within the union’s leadership. The court filing reveals accusations of obstruction and
Delta Air Lines recently announced its plans to introduce premium economy service on its transcontinental flights starting in September. This move is part of the airline’s strategy to cater to customers who are willing to pay extra for enhanced comfort and perks during their travel experience. Premium economy has become a popular class of service
Recently, a panel of independent advisors to the Food and Drug Administration recommended Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug donanemab for full approval in the United States. This recommendation marks a significant milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, offering new hope to patients and their families who are impacted by this devastating condition. Alzheimer’s disease affects
Disney’s theme parks have always been a place of magic and wonder, but as times change, so do the attractions. Recently, there has been a shift towards incorporating more relevant and fan-favorite intellectual properties into the existing rides and theme parks. One of the most exciting developments is the transformation of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s
