US Senate committee opens review into Meta efforts to gain Chinese market access
  • April 1, 2025

US Senate committee opens review into Meta efforts to gain Chinese market access

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. Senate investigative subcommittee on Tuesday opened a review into efforts by Facebook parent Meta Platforms to gain access to the Chinese market and is seeking documents from the company. Senator Ron Johnson, who chairs the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal, the top Democrat, and Senator Josh Hawley, asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about allegations that it worked to build censorship tools for the Chinese Communist Party as part of its attempt to gain entry to the Chinese market, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
  • April 1, 2025

Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why

Shares of telehealth company Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) jumped 12.5% in the afternoon session after the company revealed it will offer Eli Lilly's weight-loss medications (Zepbound) on its platform, marking a significant expansion beyond its previous focus on lower-cost alternatives to Novo Nordisk's Wegovy. This move positioned the company to tap into the growing demand for weight loss solutions and attract a broader customer base. The company added, "As we look ahead, we plan to continue t