Novo Nordisk에 대한 매도 수량은 투자자에게 Novo Nordisk의 주식 하락에 베팅하는 정도를 알려줍니다. 매도 수량 데이터는 2주마다 업데이트됩니다.

Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) 주식, 공매도 수량 보고

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With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.

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세계에서 가장 부유한 남자인 일론 머스크의 체중 감량 약물에 대한 지지는 두 개의 헬스케어 회사 간의 경쟁에서 도움이 될 수 있으며, 이들은 매출 성장과 주가 상승을 경험하고 있다. 이는 체중 감량 약물에 대한 관심이 높아짐에 따라 발생한 일이다.

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이들 11개 대형주들은 지난 주 최악의 성과를 거두었다. 그것들이 당신의 포트폴리오에 있나요? 1. 노보 노디스크 A/S(NYSE:NVO)의 주식이 20.52% 하락했다. 이는 회사가 REDEFINE 1의 3상 시험 주요 결과를 발표한 후 발생한 일이다.

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금요일, 미국 식품의약국(FDA)이 일라이 릴리(NYSE:LLY)의 체중 감량 약물 젭바운드(Zepbound)를 수면 무호흡증 치료제로 승인했다. 무슨 일이 있었나: FDA의 결정으로 젭바운드는 비만과 중증도-심한 폐쇄성 수면 무호흡증(OSA) 환자를 위한 최초의 승인 약물이 되었다.

일라이 릴리의 젭바운드, 비만과 관련된 수면 무호흡증 치료제로 FDA 승인 받아

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The world&#8217;s richest man Elon Musk earlier this week admitted to using the weight loss drug Mounjaro. 
What Happened: Musk on Christmas posted a picture of himself donning the Santa Claus costume with the caption &#8220;Ozempic Santa.&#8221; 
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1872086971557761348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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The billionaire later clarified that he uses Mounjaro but chose to caption his picture otherwise as Mounjaro doesn&#8217;t have the same &#8220;ring&#8221; to it as Ozempic. 
Musk said that he chose Mounjaro produced by Eli Lilly (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) over Ozempic produced by&nbsp;Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) owing to seemingly fewer side effects. 
&#8220;High doses of Ozempic made me fart &amp; burp like Barney from the Simpson's. Mounjaro seems to have fewer side effects and be more effective,&#8221; he said. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">High doses of Ozempic made me fart &amp; burp like Barney from the Simpson's &#x1f923; Mounjaro seems to have fewer side effects and be more effective.
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1872109586947428455?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Musk has previously voiced his support for weight loss drugs saying that the health benefits of reducing obesity far exceed the side effects of using the drugs.
&#8220;While no drug is without side effects, health problems associated with obesity almost certainly exceed the risks of GLP-1 agonists,&#8221; Musk said as early as Oct. 2023. GLP-1&nbsp;agonists are a class of medications that can help manage Type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Why It Matters: While Musk, who was named by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, is all for weight-loss drugs, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42607280/elon-musk-vs-rfk-jr-obesity-crisis-debate-sparks-struggle-for-trumps-influence">is not.</a>
 In November, Trump selected Kennedy Jr.,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42254495/trumps-hhs-pick-rfk-jr-has-a-long-history-of-challenging-global-health-policies">known for his outspoken skepticism about vaccines</a>, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services which oversees drug regulation, among other things. 
Kennedy Jr. has previously voiced criticism for Ozempic, terming it as a means of gladdening the wallets of distant Big Pharma execs. In September, he criticized a New York Times opinion piece on Ozempic saying that the piece failed to acknowledge the causes behind obesity such as &#8220;our sickening food system&#8221; and sedentary lifestyle. 
&#8220;According to the writer, obesity seems to be a matter of lack—a lack of bariatric surgeries and a lack of Ozempic courtesy of Novo Nordisk, a Danish multinational whose wealth is bigger than Denmark's entire economy. As this drug becomes more widely available, the journalist seems to suggest, &#8216;America's biggest health problem&#8217; will be under control,&#8221; he wrote about the piece on social media platform X.
&#8220;Instead of fixing our food system and addressing the obesity crisis at its root, the author focuses on a drug that may palliate the symptom – and gladden the wallets of distant Big Pharma execs.&#8221;
&#8220;When I'm working in the next administration, I will address our sick food system—and the corrupt government agencies—to help make our country healthy again,&#8221; Kennedy Jr. then said while also adding that people should consider kitchen gardens instead of sending money to Denmark.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The MSM cheerleading for Ozempic has begun! New op-ed in the NYT "Opinion &#x7C; Is Obesity a Disease? It's Complicated in the Age of Ozempic" does make a valid point: that weight-shaming is cruel and that obesity is not a failure of character (we are not, she rightly and humanely…
&mdash; Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1839286350626914756?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Elon Musk Admits To Using Weight Loss Medication Criticized By RFK Jr, Says He Prefers Mounjaro Over Miracle Drug Ozempic

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Novo Nordisk. Our analysis of options history for Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 25% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $1,977,143, and 5 were calls, valued at $222,954.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $85.0 to $135.0 for Novo Nordisk over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Novo Nordisk's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Novo Nordisk's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $85.0 to $135.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Novo Nordisk 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735310745_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
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<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$47.95</td>
<td>$45.9</td>
<td>$47.0</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$1.8M</td>
<td>1</td>
<td align="right">400</td>
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<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$22.35</td>
<td>$21.45</td>
<td>$21.85</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$80.8K</td>
<td>386</td>
<td align="right">37</td>
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<td>NVO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/10/25</td>
<td>$28.25</td>
<td>$26.65</td>
<td>$27.15</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$65.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td align="right">24</td>
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<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$12.1</td>
<td>$12.35</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$45.6K</td>
<td>642</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>NVO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.5</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$41.3K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">107</td>
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<h3>About Novo Nordisk</h3>
With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.
In light of the recent options history for Novo Nordisk, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Novo Nordisk's Current Market Status</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 354,286, with NVO's price up by 0.03%, positioned at $87.68.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 40 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Novo Nordisk</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $105.0.
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An endorsement of a weight-loss drug by world's richest man Elon Musk could prove beneficial in the battle between two health care companies seeing revenue growth and soaring stock prices as interest in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/weight-loss-drug">weight-loss drugs grows.</a>
What Happened: A post from Musk on Christmas shared his latest take on weight-loss drugs and could provide a suggestion to anyone<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42291702/obesity-drug-wars-heat-up-amgen-challenges-eli-lilly-novos-dominance"> trying to decide</a> between Eli Lilly's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) Mounjaro and Novo Nordisk's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) Ozempic for weight-loss treatment.
The <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1872086971557761348">post </a>from Musk called himself "Ozempic Santa." Despite the post labeled with Ozempic, Musk admitted in the comments that it is actually Mounjaro that he has taken for weight-loss support.
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&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1872086971557761348?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2024</a></blockquote>
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"Technically, Mounjaro, but that doesn't have the same ring to it," Musk tweeted.
Mounjaro and Ozempic are both GLP-1 receptors that can be used to help people with diabetes. The treatments are also increasing in popularity as weight-loss options for people around the world.
When it comes to the two weight-loss drug options, Musk shared his personal takes on both.
"High doses of Ozempic made me fart &amp; burp like Barney from The Simpson's. Mounjaro seems to have fewer side effects and be more effective," Musk said.
With the Christmas posts, Musk has now shared publicly that he has tried Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy, another treatment from Novo Nordisk.
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Why It's Important: Musk's Christmas post, continues his public support for weight-loss drugs.
After &#8220;South Park&#8221; aired a special mocking weight-loss drugs as a luxury for the wealthy, the billionaire<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/39019043/elon-musk-says-ozempic-will-become-very-cheap-after-new-comedy-special-paints-it-as-weight-loss-drug"> predicted these medications</a> would become more affordable over time.
In May, responding to a post about childhood obesity, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38634420/ozempic-ftw-elon-musk-touts-novo-nordisks-blockbuster-drug-as-solution-to-childhood-obesity-problem">Musk signaled support</a> for weight-loss medications by posting &#8220;Ozempic ftw&#8221; (for the win), suggesting these drugs could be a future tool against the epidemic.
The billionaire's future battle <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/health-care/24/12/42607280/elon-musk-vs-rfk-jr-obesity-crisis-debate-sparks-struggle-for-trumps-influence">could be convincing</a> Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump that Americans need more access to affordable weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro. Musk is arguing for more access while Kennedy, who Trump said will be nominated to lead the Health and Human Services, supports healthier eating to fight obesity.
NVO, LLY Price Action: Novo Nordisk stock trades at $87.56 at the time of writing. The stock is down 14% year-to-date in 2024 and up 200.6% over the last five years.
Eli Lilly stock trades at $795.87 at the time of writing. The stock is up 34% year-to-date in 2024 and up 504.7% over the last five years.
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Musk Tests Mounjaro, Ozempic, Wegovy: Which Weight-Loss Drug Won Him Over?

Tech stocks began Christmas week with positive momentum, as the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.4% on Monday, building on a 0.7% gain from Friday. The index has now recovered nearly half of the losses sustained following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve">Federal Reserve's recent policy meeting.</a>
Semiconductors stood out as the top-performing sector:
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<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) jumping 2.3%.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), up 4.7%</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), which surged 4.9%.</li>
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Meanwhile, other major indices showed minimal movement in what appeared to be a session marked by low trading volumes.
Consumer staples emerged as the weakest sector, with notable declines in major retailers. Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) dropped 3.3%, while Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) shed 2.8%. 
In economic news, U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply in December, with the index dropping 8.1 points to 104.7 amid worsening expectations in future economic conditions.
The U.S. dollar index edged higher, mirroring a further surge in Treasury yields. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose 4 basis points to 4.57%, approaching its highest closing level since late May.
In commodities, gold slipped 0.4%, set to break a two-session winning streak, while oil prices declined 1%.
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 1.7% to around $93,000, eyeing its fifth loss in the past six sessions.
Shares of MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) tumbled over 4% in their first trading session after the company's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,373.71</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,932.42</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,232.71</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,620.75</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged 0.1% higher to $592.12.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.4% to $427.22.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.4% to $520.67.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.4% to $221.06.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up by 0.5%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 2%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) rose 3% following a 17.8% drop on Friday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Monday that it has approved Hikma Pharmaceuticals&#8217; generic version of Novo Nordisk&#8217;s Victoza for treating type 2 diabetes.</li>
<li>New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NASDAQ">NFE</a>) rallied 18%, after Stifel raised the stock price target from $16 to $18. </li>
<li>Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) fell over 4% following a 6.4% post-earning rally Friday. </li>
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Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) shares rose by nearly 5% in pre-market trading on Monday, as per <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. This follows a significant 17.8% drop on Friday, which was triggered by disappointing results from a Phase III trial of its weight-loss drug, CagriSema.
What Happened:&nbsp;The Danish pharmaceutical company experienced a €90 billion reduction in market value after the REDEFINE 1 study revealed that CagriSema&#8217;s weight-loss benefits were comparable to&nbsp;Eli Lilly&#8217;s&nbsp;Zepbound, but with poorer tolerability. The trial indicated that patients using CagriSema lost an average of 22.7% of their weight over 68 weeks, while those on a placebo lost 2.3%.
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Talking<a href="https://www.marketwatch.com/story/novo-nordisks-27-drop-was-market-overreaction-analysts-say-fabe03c6?ref=biztoc.com"> to</a> Markets Watch, analysts at Intron Health, led by Naresh Chouhan, suggested that Friday&#8217;s market reaction was excessively severe. They highlighted&nbsp;that ongoing trials of CagriSema&nbsp;and Semaglutide might offer investors positive insights soon. This perspective has contributed to the rebound in&nbsp;Novo Nordisk&#8217;s&nbsp;stock price, as investors reassess the potential of the company&#8217;s weight-loss treatments.
Why It Matters: The recent fluctuations in&nbsp;Novo Nordisk&#8217;s&nbsp;stock have been closely watched by analysts and investors alike. According to a&nbsp;recent analysis, analysts&#8217; ratings for Novo Nordisk have varied from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/24/12/42645373/what-analysts-are-saying-about-novo-nordisk-stock">bullish to bearish </a>over the last quarter. The 12-month price targets set by analysts reveal an average target of $145.25, with a high estimate of $160.00 and a low of $105.00. This represents an 8.65% drop in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $159.00.
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Novo Nordisk Rises 5% In Premarket As Analyst Dismisses Friday's 17% Plunge As Market Overreaction

Analysts' ratings for Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 4 analysts.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Novo Nordisk, revealing an average target of $145.25, a high estimate of $160.00, and a low estimate of $105.00. A 8.65% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $159.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734958894_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Novo Nordisk. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Evan David Seigerman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Louise Chen</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Evan David Seigerman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$156.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Louise Chen</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Novo Nordisk. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Novo Nordisk compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Novo Nordisk's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVO/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Novo Nordisk analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Novo Nordisk Better</h2>
With roughly one third of the global branded diabetes treatment market, Novo Nordisk is the leading provider of diabetes-care products in the world. Based in Denmark, the company manufactures and markets a variety of human and modern insulins, injectable diabetes treatments such as GLP-1 therapy, oral antidiabetic agents, and obesity treatments. Novo also has a biopharmaceutical segment (constituting roughly 10% of revenue) that specializes in protein therapies for hemophilia and other disorders.
<h3>Novo Nordisk: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Novo Nordisk displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 21.42%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Health Care sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Novo Nordisk's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 38.28% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Novo Nordisk's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 23.43%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Novo Nordisk's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 7.12%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.47.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Novo Nordisk Stock

BMO Capital analyst Evan David Seigerman maintains Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $156 to $105.

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BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Novo Nordisk, Lowers Price Target to $105

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<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) shares dipped 20.52% after the company released headline results from the REDEFINE 1 Phase 3 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42613036" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">trial in the global REDEFINE program</a>.</li>
<li>Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRTX#NASDAQ">VRTX</a>) stock declined 14.33% after the company announced results from its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42599745" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Phase 2 study of Suzetrigine</a>.</li>
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<li>Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) stock plummeted 13.07%. A new government fiscal spending package and last week&#8217;s central bank rate hike could erode global investor confidence and raise concerns over the nation&#8217;s deficit.</li>
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<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>) shares decreased 12.08% after the company reported mixed earnings results and issued weak guidance for the current quarter. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42594359" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Multiple analysts also lowered price forecasts</a>.</li>
<li>Paycom Software, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAYC#NYSE">PAYC</a>) stock lost 11.63% last week, a result of the Fed rate decision that caused a selloff in software stocks.</li>
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On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly and Co.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) weight loss drug Zepbound for treating sleep apnea
What Happened: The FDA&#8217;s decision makes Zepbound the first approved drug treatment for patients with obesity and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA.
&#8220;Too often, OSA is brushed off as &#8216;just snoring,'&#8221; said Julie Flygare, CEO of Project Sleep, in Eli Lilly&#8217;s press release. The condition affects an estimated 80 million Americans, with 20 million experiencing moderate-to-severe forms.
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In a separate release, the FDA underscored that Zepbound should be used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for optimal results.
The approval could significantly impact insurance coverage for Zepbound, potentially including Medicare, which currently restricts coverage for obesity drugs unless approved for additional health benefits, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/20/fda-approves-eli-lillys-weight-loss-drug-zepbound-for-sleep-apnea.html">noted</a> CNBC.
This development also gives Eli Lilly an edge over competitor Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>), whose Wegovy isn&#8217;t approved for sleep apnea treatment.
Why It Matters: Zepbound's effectiveness was demonstrated in clinical trials. Results showed that nearly half of patients treated with the highest dose experienced disease resolution, the report noted.
This was defined by a significant reduction in their apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), a key metric in diagnosing OSA.
The approval also comes as Eli Lilly continues to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42370795/investments-in-eli-lillys-production-capabilities-reaches-23-billion-with-additional-3-billion-expansion-at-us-facility">expand its manufacturing capabilities</a>, including a $3 billion investment in Kenosha County, Wisconsin in December, to meet the growing demand for its diabetes and obesity medicines.
In October, Eli Lilly reported <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/10/41622207/eli-lilly-q3-earnings-mounjaro-sales-more-than-double-takes-2-98-billion-hit-to-profit-cuts-annua">third-quarter revenue</a> of $11.44 billion, a 20% increase year-over-year, but missed expectations of $12.10 billion. Zepbound generated $1.26 billion.
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The latest ratings from B of A Securities, Wolfe Research, and Deutsche Bank set an average price target of $1,004, indicating a potential upside of 30.77%.
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Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.01%. Currently, Novo Nordisk has a market capitalization of $377.67 billion. 
Buying $100 In NVO: If an investor had bought $100 of NVO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $294.83 today based on a price of $85.03 for NVO at the time of writing.
<h3>Novo Nordisk's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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<li>Helius Medical Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSDT#NASDAQ">HSDT</a>) shares rose 114.6% to $1.03 during Friday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $3.8 million. </li>
<li>Humacyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUMA#NASDAQ">HUMA</a>) shares increased by 67.34% to $5.79. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $744.9 million. </li>
<li>Psyence Biomedical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBM#NASDAQ">PBM</a>) shares moved upwards by 62.19% to $3.99. The company's market cap stands at $3.3 million. </li>
<li>Aethlon Medical (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEMD#NASDAQ">AEMD</a>) shares increased by 37.77% to $0.6. The company's market cap stands at $8.3 million. </li>
<li>Monopar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNPR#NASDAQ">MNPR</a>) shares rose 29.25% to $30.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $162.2 million. </li>
<li>iSpecimen (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISPC#NASDAQ">ISPC</a>) shares rose 16.55% to $3.45. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.3 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Molecular Templates (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTEM#NASDAQ">MTEM</a>) stock declined by 53.1% to $0.16 during Friday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.0 million. </li>
<li>Galectin Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GALT#NASDAQ">GALT</a>) stock decreased by 38.5% to $1.23. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $77.1 million. </li>
<li>Quoin Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QNRX#NASDAQ">QNRX</a>) shares declined by 32.43% to $0.44. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $2.2 million. </li>
<li>BioAtla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCAB#NASDAQ">BCAB</a>) stock decreased by 21.86% to $0.93. The company's market cap stands at $44.9 million. </li>
<li>Novo Nordisk (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) shares declined by 20.14% to $82.61. The company's market cap stands at $366.9 billion. </li>
<li>Strata Skin Sciences (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSKN#NASDAQ">SSKN</a>) shares decreased by 17.71% to $2.51. The company's market cap stands at $10.4 million. 
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<li>Cyngn Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYN#NASDAQ">CYN</a>) shares dropped 74% to $0.4276 as the company reported the pricing of $20.0 million follow on offering.</li>
<li>Shares of Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GALT#NASDAQ">GALT</a>) were down 54% to $0.9297 after the company announced top-line results of its NAVIGATE clinical trial and confirmed belapectin did not achieve statistical significance.</li>
<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) was down, falling 17% to $85.72. The company announced headline results from REDEFINE 1, a phase 3 trial in the global REDEFINE program.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.1% to $69.43 while gold traded up 1.5% at $2,648.30.
Silver traded up 2.7% to $30.210 on Friday, while copper rose 0.8% to $4.1075.
Euro zone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 dipped 0.88%, Germany's DAX fell 0.43% and France's CAC 40 declined 0.27%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.24%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.26%.
Consumer confidence in the Eurozone declined by 0.8 points to a reading of -14.5 in December.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.29%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.16%, China's Shanghai Composite Index declining 0.06% and India's BSE Sensex falling 1.49%.
Economics
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<li>The University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 74 in December, recording the highest level since April, and versus a reading of 71.8 in November.</li>
<li>U.S. personal income increased by 0.3% month-over-month in November compared to a revised 0.7% gain in October.</li>
<li>Personal spending increased by 0.4% to an annualized rate of $20.2 trillion in November.</li>
<li>The U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.1% month-over-month in November down from 0.2% in each of the prior two months and compared to market estimates of 0.2%.</li>
<li>The total number of active U.S. oil rigs climbed by 1 to 483 rigs this week, Baker Hughes Inc reported.</li>
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Dow Surges Over 600 Points, Gold Jumps 1.5%

Risk sentiment returned to Wall Street on Friday, revitalized by softer-than-expected November inflation data leading to a strong market rebound following the selloff triggered by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42615908/feds-preferred-inflation-gauge-falls-more-than-expected-markets-breathe-sigh-of-relief">Federal Reserve&#8217;s recent meeting.</a>
The Personal Consumption Expenditure price index rose 2.4% year-over-year in November, falling short of the 2.5% increase forecasted. The core PCE, a key gauge closely watched by the Fed, also missed expectations, rising 2.8% compared to the anticipated 2.9%.
By midday Friday, all major indices were in rally mode, with broad-based gains across sectors. In the S&amp;P 500, 480 companies traded higher, and every sector advanced as investors welcomed the reprieve in inflationary pressures.
The real estate sector led the charge, rebounding sharply after being hit hardest in the aftermath of the Fed meeting. Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 also posted robust gains, powered by a strong recovery in regional banks.
The travel industry soared, driven by upbeat earnings and optimistic guidance from Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>), which fueled enthusiasm across the sector. The cruise line rose by 6%, eyeing the highest close since October 2021. 
In the bond market, yields dropped by approximately 5 basis points across the curve, boosting Treasury prices. The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) gained nearly 1%, recovering some ground after a 3% slide over the previous two sessions. The dollar softened, declining 0.6%, while gold gained over 1%. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) attracted dip buyers after plunging to $92,118. Although the cryptocurrency pared its daily losses, it remains on track for its worst weekly performance in four months.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,853.53</td>
<td>1.2%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,934.51</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,246.04</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,339.90</td>
<td>1.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.1% to $592.31.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.2% to $429.61.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 1.4% higher to $521.53.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1.2% to $222.59.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up by 2.3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, up 0.6%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<ul>
<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) plummeted 17%, marking its worst single-day drop since April 2002. after disappointing weight-loss trial data for<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42623343/exclusive-weight-loss-market-experts-scoop-up-novo-nordisk-stock-after-worst-drop-since-2002-following-drug-trial-miss"> its obesity drug, CagriSema.</a></li>
<li>Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) rallied over 8% as analysts at OTR Research raised the stock rating from Negative to Mixed.</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) also rallied over 6% in reaction to Carnival Cruise&#8217;s upbeat results. Other travel-related companies seeing strong gains Friday included Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), up 3.9%, Hyatt Hotels Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/H#NYSE">H</a>), up 3.4%, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), up 3.6%.</li>
<li>Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>) fell 1.2% in reaction to its latest quarterly results and FedEx Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>) inched 0.6% higher. </li>
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On Friday,&nbsp;Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) released headline results from the REDEFINE 1 Phase 3 trial in the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42613036/novo-nordisks-hybrid-weight-loss-drug-falls-short-on-expectations-stock-plunges" rel="noreferrer noopener">global REDEFINE program</a>.
When evaluating the effects of treatment if all people adhered to treatment, people treated with CagriSema achieved a weight loss of 22.7% after 68 weeks compared to a reduction of 11.8% with cagrilintide 2.4 mg, 16.1% with semaglutide 2.4 mg and 2.3% with placebo alone.
In November, Novo Nordisk said its hybrid drug, CagriSema, aims to reduce weight by 25% without&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/11/41706292/as-race-to-best-miracle-obesity-drug-heats-up-ozempic-maker-novo-nordisk-tests-new-hybrid-drug-th" rel="noreferrer noopener">added side effects</a>.
William Blair points out that Novo Nordisk didn&#8217;t provide detailed tolerability data in its press release, making it hard to compare their treatment with Eli Lilly&#8217;s Zepbound directly. However, only 57% of patients could increase their dose to the highest level with CagriSema, compared to 83% with cagrilintide and 70% with Wegovy, suggesting that CagriSema may have a tougher tolerability profile.
The analyst writes the tolerability issue is a key reason why investors are concerned about the REDEFINE 1 trial. The analyst <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/amgn/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rates the shares Outperform</a>.
The results from CagriSema are also beneficial for Amgen Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), which recently showed that its GLP-1R agonist/GIPR antagonist, MariTide, leads to effective <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42189129/amgen-reveals-data-from-closely-watched-monthly-obesity-drug-with-weight-loss-of-up-to-20-at-one-year-and-no-plateau" rel="noreferrer noopener">weight loss in Phase 2 trials.</a>
MariTide&#8217;s weight loss of about 20% after 52 weeks (or 18% at the 420 mg dose) is similar to or slightly below the weight loss seen with other GLP-1 therapies, such as CagriSema and Zepbound.
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The analyst writes that MariTide&#8217;s advantage could lie in its less frequent monthly dosing, which may stand out in the obesity market.
Additionally, the way MariTide is dosed appears to reduce gastrointestinal side effects with the first dose, suggesting it may have a more tolerable long-term profile and improve patient adherence.
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U.S. stocks traded higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite jumping more than 300 points on Friday.
The Dow traded up 1.82% to 43,111.11 while the NASDAQ rose 1.77% to 19,714.27. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 1.76% to 5,970.36.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Real estate shares jumped by 2.6% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, consumer staples shares rose by just 0.6%.
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The U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.1% month-over-month in November down from 0.2% in each of the prior two months and compared to market estimates of 0.2%.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Humacyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUMA#NASDAQ">HUMA</a>) shares shot up 40% to $4.8500 after the company announced FDA approval for SYMVESS for treating extremity vascular injuries. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. raised its price target on the stock from $12 to $15.</li>
<li>Shares of Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSNL#NASDAQ">PSNL</a>)got a boost, surging 25% to $6.55 after the company and Moderna recently announced a multi-year extension to continue utilizing the Personalis ImmunoID NeXT platform and technology for V940/mRNA-4157. The company also announced an investment from Merck.</li>
<li>Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAOP#NASDAQ">TAOP</a>) shares were also up, gaining 31% to $0.4153 after the company announced it received an additional 180 calendar days for compliance with the Nasdaq minimum bid price requirement.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>Cyngn Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYN#NASDAQ">CYN</a>) shares dropped 74% to $0.4173 as the company reported the pricing of $20.0 million follow on offering.</li>
<li>Shares of Galectin Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GALT#NASDAQ">GALT</a>) were down 53% to $0.9499 after the company announced top-line results of its NAVIGATE clinical trial and confirmed belapectin did not achieve statistical significance.</li>
<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) was down, falling 17% to $86.01. The company announced headline results from REDEFINE 1, a phase 3 trial in the global REDEFINE program.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 0.6% to $68.97 while gold traded up 1.5% at $2,645.80.
Silver traded up 1.6% to $29.890 on Friday, while copper rose 0.4% to $4.0925.
Euro zone
European shares were lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 dipped 0.99%, Germany's DAX fell 0.59% and France's CAC 40 declined 0.37%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.10%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.25%.
Consumer confidence in the Eurozone declined by 0.8 points to a reading of -14.5 in December.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 falling 0.29%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.16%, China's Shanghai Composite Index declining 0.06% and India's BSE Sensex falling 1.49%.
Economics
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<li>The University of Michigan consumer sentiment rose to 74 in December, recording the highest level since April, and versus a reading of 71.8 in November.</li>
<li>U.S. personal income increased by 0.3% month-over-month in November compared to a revised 0.7% gain in October.</li>
<li>Personal spending increased by 0.4% to an annualized rate of $20.2 trillion in November.</li>
<li>The U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index rose 0.1% month-over-month in November down from 0.2% in each of the prior two months and compared to market estimates of 0.2%.</li>
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Nasdaq Jumps Over 300 Points, Novo Nordisk Shares Spike Higher

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) is seeing its stock spiral downwards, with shares plummeting 20% early Friday following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/12/42623343/exclusive-weight-loss-market-experts-scoop-up-novo-nordisk-stock-after-worst-drop-since-2002-following-drug-trial-miss">release of Phase 3 trial data.</a>
While the headlines point to a new trial result that failed to meet expectations, the technical analysis reveals a deeper, more concerning picture of the stock&#8217;s momentum.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">NVO Stock Has Bearish Signals Across The Board</h2>
NVO's charts are filled with clear signs of weakness, and the technicals are currently dominated by bearish trends. 
Here&#8217;s a breakdown of what the indicators are signaling:
<ul>
<li>Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs): NVO stock is trading below its five, 20, and 50-day EMAs, marking a distinct downtrend. A sustained move below these averages generally indicates a lack of bullish momentum and suggests further downside potential in the near term.</li>
<li>Simple Moving Averages (SMAs): Novo Nordisk's stock price of $82.70 is significantly below its eight-day simple moving average (SMA) of $104.43, 20-day SMA of $106.54 and 50-day SMA of $109.23. With all these moving averages acting as resistance levels, the bearish sentiment remains entrenched. Furthermore, the price is well below the 200-day SMA of $126.23, reinforcing the ongoing downtrend.</li>
<li>MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): The MACD reading of a negative 2.68 is a clear sign of negative momentum. A negative MACD indicates that the short-term moving averages are below the long-term averages, further validating the lack of bullish pressure and signaling that the stock could remain under selling pressure.</li>
<li>RSI (Relative Strength Index): NVO's RSI is currently at 18.58, a deeply oversold level. While this could suggest that the stock is due for a short-term bounce, it also points to how overextended NVO stock has become to the downside. Historically, an RSI this low can signal that a reversal is due, but with the broader trend still bearish, any bounce might be short-lived and met with renewed selling.</li>
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For now, NVO stock is in a strong technical downtrend, with little immediate indication that it will break free from the selling pressure.
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Novo Nordisk Stock Plummets: Bearish Signals Dominate After Drug Trial Miss

Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) saw its stock crater nearly 20% on Friday, eyeing its worst single-day drop since April 2002, after releasing underwhelming weight-loss trial results for its much-hyped <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42613036/novo-nordisks-hybrid-weight-loss-drug-falls-short-on-expectations-stock-plunges">obesity drug, CagriSema. </a>
To put the move in perspective, the only steeper plunge in the Danish pharma giant's history was a 26.2% collapse during the infamous Black Monday crash of October 1987.
Once the poster child of the obesity drug boom, Novo failed to meet the market's sky-high expectations, sparking a $20 billion wipe out in market value.
Here's what happened—and why some analysts believe Wall Street might have overreacted.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trial Results Fall Short of High Expectations</h3>
CagriSema, a combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide, is part of Novo Nordisk's REDEFINE clinical program, designed to compete in the lucrative obesity drug market. 
The REDEFINE 1 Phase 3 trial, which involved 3,417 participants with obesity or overweight conditions, demonstrated a 22.7% weight loss after 68 weeks for patients taking CagriSema. 
While impressive compared to the 2.3% weight loss with placebo, the result was slightly below Novo's previously teased goal of a 25% reduction.
By comparison:
<ul>
<li>CagriSema: 22.7% weight loss</li>
<li>Semaglutide alone: 16.1% weight loss</li>
<li>Cagrilintide alone: 11.8% weight loss</li>
<li>Placebo: 2.3% weight loss</li>
</ul>
Additionally, 40.4% of patients taking CagriSema lost at least 25% of their body weight, compared to just 16.2% with semaglutide and a negligible 0.9% with placebo.
While the trial data were statistically significant, they fell shy of the hype surrounding Novo's claims that CagriSema could deliver 25% weight loss without added side effects.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Analysts Call The Selloff &#8216;Overdone&#8217;</h3>
Despite the sharp decline, several industry insiders believe the market overreacted. 
Maurits Pot, founder of Tema ETFs, which manages the GLP-1 Obesity &amp; Cardiometabolic ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HRTS#NYSE">HRTS</a>), told Benzinga: "This is the latest major event in the obesity space in what has proven to be a very volatile second half of the year.&#8221;
Tema ETFs had already been underweight Novo, holding just a 3.99% stake prior to the REDEFINE 1 results. 
Pot has been for long championing the case that the weight-loss market is far from being dominated by a duopoly – Novo Nordisk and Ely Lilly &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>).
&#8220;This latest readout from Novo today underscores why only betting on NOVO and LLY in the GLP-1 is very risky and has not worked in the second half of 2024,&#8221; he stated.
Despite this, he described Novo Nordisk&#8217;s sharp selloff as an &#8220;overreaction&#8221; and told Benzinga that the HRTS fund is taking advantage of Friday&#8217;s dip to add more shares.
Goldman Sachs analyst James Quigley offered a similar perspective in a note released Friday.
"While these weight loss data are lower than hoped in the market, we still believe that the product [CagriSema] will be filed and approved by the FDA,&#8221; Quigley stated.
The expert sees Novo's market position moving &#8220;from one where they had a clearly inferior product in Wegovy to one that is on par with Zepbound in terms of weight loss.&#8221;
&#8220;We see the share price move as overdone and with CagriSema offering another high efficacy option, it could still protect part of the longer term obesity franchise,&#8221; he added. 
Goldman maintained a bullish stance on Novo Nordisk, setting a 12-month price target of $148 for the ADR—a potential 75% upside from Friday's market price.
NVO Price Action: Shares of Novo Nordisk were down 18.5% to $84.25 at the time of publication Friday.
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BioRestorative Ends Q3 In &#39;Strong&#39; Financial Position, Reports Positive Data For Its Phase 2 BRTX-100 Chronic Back Pain Trial

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