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Novo Nordisk's Stock Stable Despite Volatility; EU Recommends Obesity Treatments

Despite recent volatility, Novo Nordisk's stock holds steady. A European medical association recommends the company's obesity treatments, but the market awaits further developments.

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Novo Nordisk's Stock Stable Despite Volatility; EU Recommends Obesity Treatments

Novo Nordisk's shares have been volatile recently, sparked by former US President Donald Trump's plans for pharmaceutical import tariffs. However, the stock market seems to be taking these discussions in stride. Meanwhile, a European medical association has recommended Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic as leading treatments for obesity, a potential breakthrough that has yet to significantly impact the stock market.

Novo Nordisk's stock price has been trading well above the critical zone that had been causing investor concern. On late Thursday, the stock price remained largely unchanged at 50.10 euros. Despite recent volatility, the stock's valuation is still considered favorable, although no new buy recommendations have been published recently.

The stock market has not yet reacted significantly to the potential breakthrough for Novo Nordisk's obesity treatments. A European medical association has called for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Ozempic to be considered leading treatments for obesity. However, the market participants seem to indicate that excessive concerns about potential trade barriers are not warranted. The EU-US trade agreement remains in effect, mitigating concerns about pharmaceutical import tariffs. Moreover, Novo Nordisk produces a significant portion of its drugs in the US, making them exempt from additional tariffs.

Novo Nordisk's stock price has stabilized despite recent volatility sparked by potential trade barriers. The company's obesity treatments, Wegovy and Ozempic, have been recommended as leading treatments, but the stock market has yet to significantly react to this news. With the EU-US trade agreement in place and most of Novo Nordisk's drugs produced in the US, investors seem to be taking a wait-and-see approach to the ongoing discussions about potential trade barriers.

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