Earnings, jobs loom large in the week ahead for a discerning market. Here’s what’s coming up

Earnings, jobs loom large in the week ahead for a discerning market. Here’s what’s coming up

More Magnificent Seven earnings are coming next week, helping to decide the direction of a stock market that’s becoming more discerning, while the latest data on the labor market will cast light on the state of the economy. Alphabet and Amazon are the next big technology companies in line to have their income statements scrutinized, … Read more

Johnson & Johnson halts mid-stage trial of experimental eczema drug

Johnson & Johnson halts mid-stage trial of experimental eczema drug

Johnson & Johnson offices in Irvine, California, US, on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Johnson & Johnson said on Friday it discontinued a mid-stage study of its experimental drug to treat patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis after it failed to meet efficacy goals in an interim analysis. … Read more

Nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices

Nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Roosevelt Room of the White House December 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered remarks on lowering prescription drug prices during the event. Alex Wong | Getty Images Several of the largest U.S. and European-based drugmakers inked deals with President Donald Trump on Friday to … Read more