Universal Music (UMG NA) declines unsolicited Pershing Square (PSH LN) proposal, citing undervaluation of the company

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Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ) rybrevant (amivantamab-vmjw) plus lazcluze (lazertinib) demonstrates prolonged clinical benefit as a first-line treatment for atypical egfr-mutated non-small cell lung cancer

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A US House bill targeting Chinese-linked automakers could result in a US ban on new Mercedes-Benz (MBG GY) vehicles, CNBC reports

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Universal Music (UMG NA) declines unsolicited Pershing Square (PSH LN) proposal, citing undervaluation of the company

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Iran state television says Tehran has yet to send its 14-point proposal to Washington, according to Al Hadath

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Elevance Health (ELV) is making progress resolving Medicare advantage dispute to avoid sanctions

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