WeightWatchers Files for Bankruptcy after losing out to GLP-1 Drugs

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• WeightWatchers (WW) shares fell after the company announced it had filed for bankruptcy to reduce its debt by $1.15 billion through a lender-backed plan, which is expected to be completed in 45 days. The company has struggled to compete with weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and has been burdened by annual interest expenses of over $100 million, limiting its ability to invest in growth initiatives and marketing.

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• Walt Disney (DIS) shares jump after the company reported fiscal second-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates and raised its outlook for the full year. It cited strong performances from theme parks and streaming TV.
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