On Tuesday, Sanofi SA (ADR)(NYSE:SNY)’s shares declined -0.13% to $46.64.
Sanofi declared recently that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing the New Drug Application (NDA) for lixisenatide, an investigational once-daily prandial GLP-1 receptor agonist for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
The NDA submission for lixisenatide is based on results from the GetAim clinical program1,2 and comprises findings from the recently-accomplished ELIXA study,3 the first accomplished long-term CV outcomes study of a GLP-1 receptor agonist. The GetAim Phase III clinical program enrolled more than 5,000 patients worldwide, evaluating the safety and efficacy of lixisenatide, counting its treatment effect on HbA1c, post-prandial glucose and body weight in adults with T2DM. The ELIXA trial evaluated the cardiovascular safety of lixisenatide as compared to standard of care in more than 6,000 adults with T2DM and high CV risk (i.e., patients who have recently practiced a spontaneous acute coronary syndrome event).
Sanofi researches, develops, and markets various therapeutic solutions. Its products comprise diabetes solutions, counting Lantus, Apidra, and Insuman that are human insulin analogs; Amaryl, an oral sulfonylurea; Lyxumia, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist; and Afrezza, an inhaled insulin to improve glycemic control, in addition to Toujeo, an insulin glargine.
Duke Energy Corp (NYSE:DUK)’s shares gained 0.40% to $70.73.
Duke Energy issued the following statement regarding a settlement with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ), formerly the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, regarding alleged groundwater violations at the company’s stepped down L.V. Sutton Steam Electric Plant in Wilmington and the company’s other North Carolina facilities.
In March 2015, NCDEQ levied an unprecedented $25.1 million fine against Duke Energy for alleged groundwater violations at the Sutton Plant in Wilmington. In response, the company appealed the fine to the Office of Administrative Hearings, citing a number of instances where evidence demonstrates that the regulator acted contrary to state law, the agency’s own rules, policies and procedures and the longstanding interpretation of the regulations.
Duke Energy Corporation, together with its auxiliaries, operates as an energy company in the United States and Latin America. It operates through three segments: Regulated Utilities, International Energy, and Commercial Power. The Regulated Utilities segment generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in the Carolinas, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana; and transports and sells natural gas in southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky.
At the end of Tuesday’s trade, Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:DG)‘s shares dipped -0.18% to $70.33.
No tricks this fall as Dollar General (DG) treats customers to noteworthy additional savings through the Fast Way to Save™ digital coupon program, “Wow! Wednesday” weekly offers and other storewide specials. More than $200 in total weekly coupons will be accessible for savings on everyday items and Halloween favorites, from paper towels and cleaning supplies to Halloween costumes and treats, making DG a convenient, one-stop shop for fun and affordable fall essentials.
Special online savings comprise:
- Fast Way to Save™ digital coupon program, offering exclusive savings on products from America’s most popular brands and our own 100 percent satisfaction-guaranteed private brands, now through October 31.
- “Wow! Wednesday” special digital coupon deals featuring a weekly special each week, counting 50% off select Halloween costumes, $2.25 off DiGiorno pizzas and additional savings on Halloween accessories, candy and décor — enough to make any home Wow-Worthy!
Dollar General Corporation, a discount retailer, provides various merchandise products in the southern, southwestern, midwestern, and eastern United States. The company offers consumable products, counting paper and cleaning products comprising paper towels, bath tissues, paper dinnerware, trash and storage bags, and laundry and other home cleaning supplies; packaged food products, such as cereals, canned soups and vegetables, condiments, spices, sugar, and flour; perishables comprising of milk, eggs, bread, frozen meals, beer, and wine; snacks that comprise candies, cookies, crackers, salty snacks, and carbonated beverages; health and beauty products, such as over-the-counter medicines, in addition to soap, body wash, shampoo, dental hygiene, and foot care products; pet products, which comprise pet supplies and pet food; and tobacco products.
Qihoo 360 Technology Co Ltd (NYSE:QIHU), ended its Tuesday’s trading session with -2.04% loss, and closed at $45.12.
Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. (QIHU), a leading Internet company in China, recently declared that it has reached a contract with Coolpad Group Limited (“Coolpad”) (2369.HK) to adjust their respective shareholding in Coolpad E-Commerce Inc., a joint venture between the Company and Coolpad set up in December 2014 to focus on mobile terminal products that are distributed through Internet as the primary channel.
Under the agreement, the joint venture will redeem a portion of the shares held by Coolpad in consideration of the joint venture transferring back to Coolpad certain Internet operating assets related to “Coolpad” branded smartphones that Coolpad had formerly contributed to the joint venture. As a result, Coolpad’s equity stake in the joint venture will be reduced to 25% from 50.5%, and the Company’s equity stake in the joint venture will be raised to 75% from 49.5%
The Company and Coolpad also agreed to closely cooperate in intellectual property sharing, supply chain administration, product development, and app distribution to further strengthen the joint venture’s capabilities in developing, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing smartphones under the “QIKU” and “DAZEN” brands.
Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd., through its auxiliaries, provides Internet services in the People’s Republic of China. The company operates through Internet Services and Others segments.
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