US sources familiar with mediation efforts for weeks have been telling NYPost, “we just have to get something on paper.” If this reporting is true (Axios), this is a big step in diplomacy — but certainly doesn’t mean we’re at the finish line

This headline suggests that diplomatic efforts are progressing, with sources indicating a push for a formal agreement.

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Uber (UBER) Q1 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 0.72 (exp. 0.69), Revenue 13.2bln (exp. 13.28bln), Gross bookings 53.7bln, Adj. EBITDA 2.48bln (exp. 2.43bln).

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Johnson Controls International (JCI) Q2 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 1.19 (exp. 1.12), Revenue 6.1bln (exp. 6.08bln); raises FY26 guidance

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US sources familiar with mediation efforts for weeks have been telling NYPost, “we just have to get something on paper.” If this reporting is true (Axios), this is a big step in diplomacy — but certainly doesn’t mean we’re at the finish line

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Novo Nordisk (NOVOB DC) does not expect to see a biosimilar of semaglutide in China this year, it is protected until April 2027 in China

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Al Jazeera sources report that US-Iran talks are focussing on the Strait of Hormuz at this stage, no current talks on the nuclear situation

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