Healthcare
Hologic Stock Rises as Report Says Blackstone and TPG in Advanced Takeover Talks
The maker of women’s health products rejected a $16 billion offer from the parties in May.
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Cooper Cos. Stock Rises as Report Says Activist Investor Takes Stake
Jana Partners plans to push for strategic alternatives at Cooper, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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CDC Isn’t Answering the Phone. New York State’s Health Commissioner on What States Can Do to Fill the Gap.
The CDC, which directed roughly $15 billion in federal dollars to state and local public health programs in 2023, is under pressure.
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Roche Sets Gene-Sequencing Record. It’s a Challenge for Illumina.
The Broad Institute gene-sequencing lab used Roche equipment to read infants’ DNA genomes in less than four hours, cutting an hour off the previous Guinness World Record.
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Kenvue Stock Tumbles on a New Challenge. It Isn’t Tylenol This Time.
More than 3,000 people filed suit in the U.K. against a Kenvue subsidiary and Johnson & Johnson over baby powder.
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Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, ASML, AMD, Nvidia, Bunge, Progressive, Abbott, and More Stock Market Movers
Bank of America and Morgan Stanley beat earnings estimates, while ASML, the Dutch semiconductor-equipment maker, posts better-than-expected third-quarter earnings and issues an upbeat forecast.
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Abbott Stock Drops Despite Earnings. Baby-Formula Sales Took a Hit.
The move in the shares suggests a return of jitters that emerged this summer.
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JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Goldman, AMD, Walmart, J&J, Navitas, Polaris, and More Stock Market Movers
JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Goldman Sachs post quarterly earnings that top Wall Street estimates.
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The Market Took a Hit. These 6 Stocks Can Sidestep the Wreckage.
Those looking to buy stocks right now should look for the ones that aren’t correlated to the artificial intelligence trade.
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Broadcom, MP Materials, Albemarle, Bloom Energy, Nvidia, Tesla, Fastenal, and More Stock Market Movers
Broadcom is working with OpenAI to develop and deploy 10 gigawatts of custom artificial-intelligence accelerators, while MP Materials and other rare-earth stocks extend sharp gains.
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Many Seniors Avoid Climbing Stairs. Maybe They Shouldn’t.
You might want to rethink that plan to move to a one-story home.
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GoodRx Hopes to Play a Role in TrumpRx, CEO Says. The Stock Rises.
President Donald Trump announced plans to launch a government-run website to buy drugs directly from pharmaceutical companies.
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Delta, PepsiCo, Tesla, Ferrari, Costco, Oklo, MP Materials, and More Stock Market Movers
Delta and PepsiCo report quarterly earnings that beat analysts’ estimates.
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Democrats Want to Extend Obamacare Subsidies. Insurance Stocks Might Not Get a Boost.
Even if a deal is reached soon, it could still be too late to change the outlook.
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Finally, Tariffs the Stock Market Likes. Why Pharma Levies May Do the Trick.
His new drug policies have excited investors, Christopher Tang writes in a guest commentary.
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The Government Shutdown and Medicare: What to Know
Medicare’s open-enrollment season starts Oct 15. What to know about picking the best plan for 2026.
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11 Cheap Stocks for a Market That’s Too Expensive
Amid a pricey market, Evercore wanted to find stocks that are less pricey but have staying power. Here’s how they did it and what they found.
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Stocks Are Loving AI Deals, Government Stakes. Why Markets Need a New Catalyst.
OpenAI makes a deal with AMD, government shutdown continues, Tesla teases a mystery event, and more news to start your day.
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More People Can Save Taxes on Health Expenses With These Accounts Under the New Law
Health savings accounts (HSAs) will be available to roughly 10 million more American beginning in 2026.
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Stock Market Sails Through Shutdown’s First Week. What Keeps the Rally Going.
Investors seem more focused on the start of third-quarter earnings season than the political drama. The major indexes are on track to hit new highs.
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Health-Insurance Stocks Get a Lift From Early Release of Data on Humana
A glitch gave investors an early peek at downbeat news about the company.
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The Shutdown Could Hit Your Healthcare. How Much Depends on How You Get Coverage.
The Congressional fight over healthcare funding brought us the current closure. The deadlock will affect Americans’ coverage to varying degrees.
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Headlines Boost Pharma Stocks. What the Charts of Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Jazz Pharmaceuticals Say.
Pharma stocks are on a tear. Technical indicators speak to further strength.
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Shutdown, Tariffs, Pharma Pricing Make for a Busy Start to the Quarter. What Matters.
Government shutdown starts, Pfizer’s drug pricing deal could become industry template, risks from Trump’s tariffs, and more news to start your day.
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