Investors Pressure Firms on Opioid Crisis

Moody's Investors Service on Friday cut its rating on Boeing Co. debt to Baa2, from Baa1, saying it expects "addi.....»»

The dollar found a footing on Wednesday as investors returned to safe-havens, reversing some risk currency gains made on hopes the coronavirus crisis in Europe and New York was slowing......»»

Plunging oil prices are putting pressure on financial sector stocks Monday. Investors are also keeping an eye on U.S. Treasuries. Financial firms' interest income could be hammered hard by the........»»

An $18 billion offer from three major drug wholesalers aimed at settling litigation over their alleged role in the opioid crisis fell through, after more than 20 state attorneys general rejected it in a letter to the companies’ law firms this week......»»

The world's big oil trading firms are investing heavily in environmentally-friendly projects as they face increasing pressure from investors, governments, activists and financiers to find a sustainable business model......»»

Four healthcare firms who have been blamed for the opioid crisis reached a settlement ahead of a federal court case that was schedule.....»»

Five drugmakers and distributors are offering $22 billion in cash as well as drugs and services they value at $28 billion to resolve lawsuits alleging the industry fueled the U.S. opioid crisis, two sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday......»»

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Mallinckrodt is a pharmaceutical player that has been in trouble over its role in the opioid crisis in America. Investors have to wonder if the worst outcome is in the making......»»

Whitney Tilson’s email to investors discussing his latest buy recommendation .....»»

Biotech stocks came under pressure this week ahead of the ASCO 2019 presentations. Headlines on legal woes related to the opioid crisis and drug price manipulation led to weakness in some stocks. read more.....»»

Technology firms are taking aim at the opioid crisis and related health problems with a new class of treatments -- digital therapeutics -- delivered by smartphone. .....»»

A Chinese official said the U.S. should do more to cut its domestic demand for opioids - to then prevent the use of synthetic drug fentanyl. The Chinese agency promised to increase pressure on Chinese production of the substance after a U.S......»»

Shayanne Gal/Business Insider With the opioid crisis in full force and doctors feeling pressure to cut back.....»»

The euro was under pressure in Asia on Monday as fears about the exposure of European banks to crisis-hit Turkey sent investors scurrying to safe havens including the U.S. dollar, Swiss franc and yen......»»

U.S. stock index futures came under pressure ahead of Wednesday’s open, as investors awaited fresh corporate earnings from major U.S. companies......»»

U.S. stock index futures came under pressure ahead of Wednesday’s open, as investors awaited fresh corporate earnings from major U.S. companies......»»

Asset managers and banks are under pressure as volatility roils global markets and investors pile into passive, low-fee funds......»»

Investors want to know how Walgreens is managing opioid crisis risks.....»»

Japanese share buybacks have hit a record this fiscal year and are set to maintain the booming growth as cash-rich companies bow to pressure from investors and the government to boost returns and improve governance......»»