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Matt Kwong

Matt Kwong

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Producer, The Wall Street Journal

Washington

Biography

Matt Kwong is a Washington correspondent for CBC News. Follow him on Twitter at @matt_kwong.

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Total articles 862

  • Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug Is a Huge Hit. Its CEO Wants to Replace It ASAP.

    By Jessica Mendoza Verified, Matt Kwong Verified, Peter Loftus Verified| The Wall Street Journal Verified In early 2018, Dave Ricks, the chief executive of the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly LLY -0.62%decrease; red down pointing triangle, was on a West Coast college tour with his daughter when his phone rang. A deputy was calling with good news: The company’s new, experimental drug tirzepatide not only cut blood-sugar levels in people with diabetes in a small clinical trial, it also helped them lose much more weight than prior weight-loss drugs could achieve.

    By Jessica Mendoza Verified, Matt Kwong Verified, Peter Loftus Verified · The Wall Street Journal

    Jun. 13, 2024

  • 50 Years Later, Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studios Is Still An Artistic Haven

    By Matt Kwong Verified, Chad Campbell Verified| WFIT-FM (Melbourne, FL) Verified Fifty years ago — on Aug. 26, 1970 — Jimi Hendrix opened a psychedelic recording space in Greenwich Village, N.Y. Created by an artist and for artists, Electric Lady Studios broke the mold for what a recording studio could be. "Imagine what it's like to have a studio built by flower power, hippie, acid-tripping kind of people," says Nile Rodgers, the guitar player known for his work in Chic and as an arranger, composer and producer.

    By Matt Kwong Verified, Chad Campbell Verified · WFIT-FM (Melbourne, FL)

    Aug. 27, 2020

  • Lilly’s Weight-Loss Drug Is a Huge Hit. Its CEO Wants to Replace It ASAP.

    By Jessica Mendoza Verified, Matt Kwong Verified, Peter Loftus Verified| The Wall Street Journal Verified In early 2018, Dave Ricks, the chief executive of the pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly LLY -0.62%decrease; red down pointing triangle, was on a West Coast college tour with his daughter when his phone rang. A deputy was calling with good news: The company’s new, experimental drug tirzepatide not only cut blood-sugar levels in people with diabetes in a small clinical trial, it also helped them lose much more weight than prior weight-loss drugs could achieve.

    By Jessica Mendoza Verified, Matt Kwong Verified, Peter Loftus Verified · The Wall Street Journal

    Jun. 13, 2024

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The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is a prominent American daily newspaper, established on July 8, 1889. It specializes in business, finance, and global news, making it one of the most influential newspapers in the U.S. The WSJ is owned by Dow Jones & Company, a subsidiary of News Corp, which acquired it in 2007. The WSJ publishes six days a week and offers both print and digital subscriptions. It provides comprehensive coverage of various topics, including business, finance, politics, and lifestyle. The newspaper features a well-regarded opinion section and includes special sections like Market Data, Personal Finance, and Life & Arts. With a readership that includes financial professionals, business leaders, and individual investors, the WSJ is a key resource for those seeking insights into market trends and economic policies. The WSJ has received numerous accolades for its journalism, including 39 Pulitzer Prizes, and has a significant digital presence with over 3 million digital subscribers.

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