Archive for January, 2009

The Incredible Shrinking Pfizer?

Pharmaceutical company may cut 2,400 jobs on top of its 800 recent layoffs.

Unemployment Leaves WellPoint Unwell

As Americans lose health coverage, the insurer is forced to cut staff.

Vexing Times At Varian

The scientific device maker is forced to make job cuts, issue a hiring freeze and close facilities.

Savella Saves The Day

Shares of Forest Laboratories and Cypress Bioscience jump as their drug gains FDA approval.

Lilly Admits $1.4 Billion Zyprexa Mistake

The big pharmaceutical firm pays out for its past marketing missteps.