FDA approves NASH liver disease drug from Madrigal Pharmaceuticals

In this photo illustration, the Madrigal Pharmaceuticals logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Rafael Henrique | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesThe Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first-ever treatment for a common and potentially deadly form of liver disease that affects millions worldwide.The FDA's decision...

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This week provided a reminder that inflation isn’t going away anytime soon

Gas prices are displayed at a gas station on March 12, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty ImagesFrom consumer and wholesale prices to longer-term public expectations, inflation served up multiple reminders this week that it isn't going away anytime soon.Data across the board showed pressures increasing at faster...

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Dick’s, Lennar, Robinhood and more

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Dick's Sporting Goods — Shares jumped 14% after the sporting goods retailer posted fourth-quarter results that exceeded expectations. Dick's Sporting Goods reported earnings of $3.85 per share on revenue of $3.88 billion. Analysts surveyed by LSEG, formerly Refinitiv, had expected...

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