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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on October 9th, 2026 | 09:05 CEST
Weight-Loss Drugs 2.0: Can BioNxt and Merck Catch Up with Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly? What About BioNTech?
The boom in weight-loss drugs is creating a billion-dollar market within the pharmaceutical industry, with an annual volume of USD 100 billion. Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are battling for dominance, while Merck is also entering the fray, albeit still in the early stages. BioNxt Solutions aims to deliver established active ingredients via a dissolvable film, targeting enormous potential with a comparatively low-risk approach. For BioNTech, a substantial cash reserve will determine how much time the company has to deliver its next growth spurt. Where does the greatest stock-market opportunity lie?
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on September 22nd, 2026 | 07:25 CEST
Puma at Rock Bottom, Novo Nordisk Riding the Weight-Loss Boom and Volatus Aerospace in Rebound Mode: Who Is the High-Flyer?
Broadly speaking, the stock market in Germany, as well as across Europe and globally, is currently under considerable pressure. Two wars in Iran and Ukraine, along with discontent in Germany with the current government, are weighing on markets. In other words, the stock market is under significant strain. The major indices are at or near critical technical levels. Puma, for example, is struggling with margins, while analyst price-target cuts and an upcoming change in the company's head of sales are adding pressure. Novo Nordisk, meanwhile, is facing regulatory headwinds and increasing competition in the US despite rapidly growing future markets in the obesity segment. Volatus Aerospace, by contrast, is raising hopes of a rebound with new government contracts for tactical reconnaissance drones. A technical breakout could make the stock an interesting candidate for strong performance. Read on to learn why Puma still requires plenty of patience, which billion-dollar investments are supporting Novo Nordisk's pipeline, and how investors could potentially take advantage of an entry opportunity in Volatus now.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 21st, 2026 | 07:30 CEST
Novo Nordisk, BioNxt Solutions, Evotec: When Injections Become Pills, The Cash Starts Rolling In
The daily injection has had its day. For a long time, taking biologics in pill form was considered a pipe dream, but as of this year, it is becoming a billion-dollar business. On September 17, 2026, Novo Nordisk announced a partnership with Orbis Medicines worth up to USD 1.4 billion to make injections available orally. In February, the Danish company secured a partnership with Vivtex worth up to USD 2.1 billion. Whoever can deliver peptides through the stomach could see the industry come knocking. We are taking a closer look at Novo Nordisk, BioNxt Solutions and Evotec, which cover the entire spectrum of this trend—from acquisitions to technology to development.
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Commented by Nico Popp on September 16th, 2026 | 06:55 CEST
The End of Weight-Loss Shots? Innovations at Merck and Novo Nordisk—BioNxt Solutions Poised for a Hot Fall?
The battle against excess weight is no longer merely a lifestyle issue. Medical professionals now view extreme obesity as a chronic disease that weakens the body and can lead to serious cardiovascular conditions, as cardiological studies have shown. By contrast, sustained weight loss can help pave the way to a longer, healthier life. This insight, combined with pharmaceutical innovation, has sparked an unprecedented race to develop weight-loss drugs. Companies are searching for the ideal way to boost metabolism while making medication as easy and convenient to take as possible.
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Commented by Armin Schulz on September 4th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
From the Pill to the Dissolving Film and the Monthly Injection for Obesity: Novo Nordisk, BioNxt Solutions and Pfizer
Obesity treatment is undergoing a transformation. Following the initial success of GLP-1 medications, the next round is now underway. It is no longer just about efficacy, but also about the method of administration. Novo Nordisk was the first to launch the oral pill on the European market and is already testing lower maintenance doses. BioNxt Solutions is countering with oral dissolvable thin films (ODFs) that require neither a needle nor water. Pfizer, meanwhile, is focusing on a monthly ultra-long-acting GLP-1 derived through its acquisition of Metsera. Today we take a closer look at the strategies of Novo Nordisk, BioNxt Solutions and Pfizer.
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Commented by Matthias Schomber on August 31st, 2026 | 06:55 CEST
Market Opportunities and Contrasts: Novo Nordisk with Weight-Loss Pill, ASIC Concerns at DroneShield, Power Metallic Mines with Breakout Potential
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has suffered a significant setback in the fierce race for the lucrative weight-loss drug market, but its new weight-loss pill could now prove to be a game changer. At the same time, Australian drone specialist DroneShield is facing regulatory headwinds that are severely testing investor confidence, yet the numbers remain strong. Away from these companies, Canada's resource sector has another standout in Power Metallic Mines, which is demonstrating impressively how a solid polymetallic discovery and excellent drilling results can inject strength and momentum into a stock chart performance. Read on to find out why these three stocks deserve a place on every watchlist right now!
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Commented by Carsten Mainitz on August 19th, 2026 | 07:55 CEST
Weight-Loss Boom 2.0: BioNxt Solutions, Novo Nordisk and Nestlé Are Growing in a Billion-Dollar Market
The weight-loss injection has not only transformed the pharmaceutical market but is also gradually impacting the food industry. The prescription drug semaglutide, used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, is at the forefront of this trend. The active ingredient mimics the body's own gut hormone GLP-1, thereby achieving several desired effects. It increases feelings of fullness, reduces appetite, slows gastric emptying, and improves insulin secretion. Meanwhile, innovative specialists such as BioNxt Solutions are positioning themselves by advancing alternative and improved drug delivery methods. The Canadian company is developing thin films of active ingredients that dissolve under the tongue and are intended to replace medications administered via injection or traditional tablets. The news flow is promising. At the same time, Nestlé is creating a new food category for people who want to lose weight using GLP-1 preparations. Who has the edge?
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Commented by Armin Schulz on July 9th, 2026 | 07:35 CEST
From Injection Blockbusters to an Oral Future: An Analysis of Novo Nordisk, BioNxt Solutions, and Pfizer in This Race
The weight-loss injection has fundamentally transformed the pharmaceutical industry and set in motion a business with billion-dollar potential, but this initial gold rush is over. The industry is undergoing a disruptive transformation in which more convenient oral alternatives are increasingly replacing the unpleasant injection. This development is shifting the balance of power, giving latecomers a historic opportunity while the market leaders must defend their dominance. The battle for power in obesity treatment has begun anew. Which company will take the lead in the next phase? Today, we take a closer look at Novo Nordisk, BioNxt Solutions, and Pfizer.
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