As Lilly widens its lead in the obesity race, Novo is still racing to win back market share and restore investor confidence in its pipeline.

The two pharmaceutical giants are locked in a fierce battle for dominance in the burgeoning obesity drug market

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are reporting Q2 earnings this week, as Novo's Wegovy pill outsells Lilly's Foundayo and a dealmaking divide develops between the obesity rivals.