Carlsberg beat profit expectations in 2024, but said it expects slower growth due to the loss of the San Miguel brand license in the U.K.The Danish brewer, maker of the namesake lager brand as well as other beers and ciders,

The company’s cloud computing business showed strong growth, while a forecast for the current quarter disappointed investors.

LONDON/COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk on Wednesday forecast slower sales growth for 2025 than 2024, a blow that is likely to deepen investor concerns that the company is losing its edge in the competitive obesity market to rival Eli Lilly.

The pharma major beat analysts’ expectations in the fourth quarter of 2024, despite looming competition for its top heart drug Entresto.

Carlsberg on Thursday reported annual operating profit growth at the top of its guided range and forecast higher than anticipated growth for 2025, sending the Danish brewer's shares 6% higher. Carlsberg,