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Jul 30
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Boeing’s Big Bounce Back & Ozempic Maker...

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Episode 637: Neal and Toby chat about Boeing’s strongest quarter yet as it seems to have successfully turned the tides of its performance. Then, Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, are losing the lead to other competitors and copycat drugs. Also, the AI surge is also causing a surge in electricity bills for the locals who live around these massive ... Show More
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