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Novo Nordisk ousts Tesla

Novo Nordisk has surpassed Tesla in terms of market cap after positive early trial data for its hotly awaited new obesity drug. IGTV's Angeline Ong takes a closer look at a weight-loss drug sector set to be worth $100 bln by 2030.

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Novo Nordisk's share price increases after positive early obesity drug trial

Novo Nordisk, a pharmaceutical company, has taken the lead over Tesla in terms of market value. This is because Novo Nordisk's shares increased in value after promising early trial results for their new obesity drug. This success has propelled Novo Nordisk's market worth beyond that of Tesla. The obesity drug market is expected to grow and become worth $100 billion by 2030, which has caught the attention of other companies like Wegovy and AstraZeneca who are also trying to make their mark in this industry.

Competitive outlook for the obesity drug market

One important thing to note is Novo Nordisk's ADR, which stands for American Depository Receipt, is being carefully watched. This means that even though we're not seeing the specific European trading charts, we're focusing on how Novo Nordisk is performing in the American market.

The obesity drug market is highly lucrative and predicted to reach a value of $100 billion by 2030. Because of the enormous financial opportunities, many companies are eager to enter this sector and compete for a slice of the market. Novo Nordisk's achievement is just one example of the intense competition among major drug manufacturers like Wegovy, AstraZeneca, and others. These companies are well aware of the significant market potential and are actively working on developing effective obesity drugs to establish their position.

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