WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: Amazon Pharmacy Begins Offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy Pill
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Jan 9, 2026 Christoph Beck, Chairman and CEO of Ecolab, dives into the pressing need for sustainability in data centers. He highlights innovative water-saving practices as essential amid rising AI demands. The conversation shifts to a larger industry context, including Andreessen Horowitz's massive $15 billion fundraising and LG Electronics' forecast of its first quarterly operating loss since 2016, despite anticipated revenue growth. It’s a fascinating mix of tech finance and environmental responsibility.
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Wegovy Pill Hits Wide Retail Distribution
- Novo Nordisk's oral weight-loss pill Wegovy is now widely available across U.S. pharmacies and telehealth providers.
- Amazon Pharmacy lists prices starting at $25 with insurance and $149 without, signaling broad retail distribution and tiered access.
Andreessen Horowitz Scales For AI And Crypto
- Andreessen Horowitz raised over $15 billion to back AI, crypto, and cross-disciplinary applications like biology and defense.
- The firm emphasized an American-focused investment mission to build technologies competitive with China.
LG Reports Loss Amid Revenue Growth
- LG Electronics likely swung to a quarterly operating loss due to weak TV demand, higher tariffs, and restructuring costs.
- Despite the operating loss, LG expects revenue to grow almost 5% for the quarter, showing mixed financial signals.