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Sarepta shares rebound after shipments of gene therapy Elevidys resume in US

By Bhanvi Satija and Siddhi Mahatole (Reuters) -Sarepta Therapeutics shares snapped a three-day losing streak on Tuesday, as analysts said resumption of U.S. shipments for its muscular gene therapy soothes immediate concerns about liquidity and the therapy’s withdrawal from the market. The company said on Monday it would resume shipments of Elevidys — approved in …

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More than $360 million in CFPB compensation ‘at risk,’ say US consumer groups

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Recent actions by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have reversed or jeopardized more than $360 million in compensation paid to consumers allegedly harmed by financial companies, an analysis by consumer groups said on Tuesday. The compensation relates to allegations of predatory practices by lenders, student loan servicers, money transfer businesses and others pursued …

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Analysis-The most precarious job in America’s boardrooms: CEO

By Svea Herbst-Bayliss and Isla Binnie NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. companies are removing their CEOs at the fastest clip in two decades, data shows, as increased scrutiny from shareholders and boards result in reduced tolerance for sub-par returns or wayward conduct. At least 41 CEOs have exited S&P 500 companies so far this year, compared …

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UPS profit lower than expected as US trade policy shifts

By Abhinav Parmar and Lisa Baertlein (Reuters) -United Parcel Service posted quarterly profit marginally below estimates on Tuesday and again declined to issue annual revenue and margin forecasts, deepening concerns that changing U.S. trade policy is weighing on the delivery giant. Shares in the world’s largest parcel delivery firm fell more than 9% to $92.16 …

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Novo’s new CEO faces sceptical investors with Wegovy US sales in focus

By Maggie Fick and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen LONDON (Reuters) -Novo Nordisk’s new CEO Maziar Mike Doustdar has been handed the reins to turn around the Wegovy-making firm’s flagging sales growth and sliding share price. He first will need to win over sceptical investors. Doustdar, an Iranian-born Austrian national who grew up in the United States, is …

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UnitedHealth signals prolonged pain with new, far lower profit forecast, shares fall

By Sriparna Roy and Sneha S K (Reuters) -UnitedHealth Group provided a full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after suspending its prior outlook in May, revealing billions of additional costs the company will face in the upcoming quarters.   The health insurer projected full-year adjusted earnings per share of at least $16, well short of analysts’ …

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Procter & Gamble hikes US prices to blunt tariff hit as CEO transition looms

By Jessica DiNapoli and Juveria Tabassum (Reuters) -Procter & Gamble on Tuesday forecast annual results largely below estimates and said it would raise prices on some products in the U.S., a day after naming insider Shailesh Jejurikar as CEO to steer it through tariff uncertainty. Economic volatility and “consumer anxiety” stemming from U.S. President Donald …

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JetBlue posts smaller-than-expected loss as U.S. demand recovers

By Aishwarya Jain and Doyinsola Oladipo (Reuters) -JetBlue Airways on Tuesday posted an adjusted loss for the second quarter that was smaller than Wall Street expectations, helped by cost cutting measures and recovering demand for travel in the U.S. Shares of the carrier shot up nearly 12% in early morning trading as the company also said …

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VeriSign falls after Buffett’s Berkshire sells $1.23 billion stock

By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -VeriSign shares fell on Tuesday after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold nearly one-third of its stake in the internet infrastructure and domain name registry company for $1.23 billion. Berkshire had been VeriSign’s largest shareholder before selling 4.3 million shares at $285 each on Monday, a 6.9% discount to Monday’s closing price. …

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US consumer confidence rises modestly in July

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. consumer confidence improved less than expected in July and households’ perceptions of current job availability were the weakest in nearly 4-1/2 years, consistent with easing labor market conditions. The Conference Board said on Tuesday its consumer confidence index increased 2.0 points to 97.2 this month. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the …

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