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Healthcare stocks have become a haven for investors ditching tech

Shares of AbbVie, Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson were on track to hit all-time highs Friday, in the latest signal that investor appetite for the biopharmaceutical sector is back.

After losing my son, would it be a mistake to sell my recently purchased house and move to my hometown?

“I raised my children there as a single mother, and it was the last home my son lived in before he passed away unexpectedly.”

Why getting dumped from the Dow is the ultimate buy signal for this — or any — stock

The “Dow curse” now favors Verizon over Alphabet.

‘I’ll happily wait’: Does delaying Social Security make sense for high earners like me?

“In many states, Social Security benefits are exempt from state income tax.”

SpaceX rises marginally ahead of Russell rebalance

Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped

Bond yields are falling as inflation pops. The Fed’s tough talk under Warsh is helping.

Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve chair, is helping coax Treasury yields lower by talking tough on inflation.

Warsh reaches within the Fed for latest advisory appointments

Warsh has added two more key advisors as he seeks to remake how the central bank approaches the economy and monetary policy.

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari says he expects a rate hike this year

Kashkari said he sees a hike likely this year as the economy continues to feel the hit from spiking inflation.

HELOC and home equity loan rates today, Friday, June 26, 2026: Looking ahead: Will the Fed raise rates?

Best high-yield savings interest rates today, Friday, June 26, 2026: Up to 4.10% APY return

Fed’s Kashkari projects one interest-rate hike this year. Here’s what changed his mind.

Doubts over the U.S.-Iran peace deal and the AI buildup mean a rate hike is possible, the Minneapolis Fed president says.

The housing bill’s back on track to becoming law. Here’s what it does for affordability.

A bipartisan housing package appears once again close to becoming U.S. law, albeit with a delay after President Donald Trump canceled a signing ceremony for the legislation on Wednesday.

Russia stocks higher at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index up 0.97%

Trump says New York candidates’ victories pose ’greatest threat’ in US history

Trump threatens 100% tariffs on countries putting 'Digital Services Tax on American Companies'

"This TARIFF will supersede Trade Deals made with the Country, whether implemented, signed, or not," President Donald Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

Rubio says Israel, Lebanon reach framework agreement aimed at 'lasting peace and security'

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire. But that is contingent on the paramilitary group Hezbollah agreeing to halt hostilities.

Oracle stock has worst week since 2001 dot-com bust as AI financing concerns escalate

Oracle's surging spending, negative free cash flow and $130 billion debt pile are weighing on the stock.

Nasdaq Composite posts fifth losing session Friday as chip stocks tumble: Live updates

OpenAI is reportedly considering delaying its IPO and as a sell-off in tech gathered pace.

ON Semiconductor records worst day since 2020 as CEO defends Synaptics deal

The pivot into physical AI grows On Semi's addressable market by an additional $30 billion, the company said.

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Moderna, ON Semiconductor, Rocket Lab, Eli Lilly, Sandisk & more

Here are the companies making headlines in midday trading.

Meta's flurry of AI initiatives this month hasn't helped lift the stock. What will?

Meta has to justify its AI spending to unlock the struggling stock.

OpenAI is reportedly delaying its IPO. Here's when Kalshi traders think it will announce

Speculators think the OpenAI IPO will come early next year, with only one-in-three odds it happens in 2026 but a high likelihood it is done by June 2027.

Spain regulator rules out extension for non-MiCA compliant crypto companies

Carlos San Basilio said that “there will be no exceptions ​or extensions” to the MiCA deadline requiring crypto exchanges offering services to EU-based users to be licensed.

SEC, CFTC seek input on unified portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives

The regulatory agencies are seeking public feedback on cross-margining, collateral and risk management as cryptocurrency derivatives and multi-asset trading continue to expand.

Ethereum whale who shorted October 2025 crash opens $19.7M ETH short position

Ether’s technical setup points to a potential drop to $1,375, a move that could lift one whale’s unrealized profit to $2.39 million.

Crypto Biz: The cost of stacking sats

CryptoQuant urged Strategy to pause Bitcoin buying as dividend coverage shrank. Meanwhile, CBOE eyes crypto perpetual futures and Chainlink joins a stablecoin FX project.

Bitcoin makes first sub-$60K close since Q3 2024 as tech stocks enter ‘deep bear market’

Bitcoin risked turning $60,000 into resistance as BTC price weakness persisted following another tech-driven sell-off in Asian stock markets.

Billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham says bitcoin will 'dwindle away with a whimper'

Jeremy Grantham renewed his long-running criticism of bitcoin, predicting it will gradually fade into irrelevance over decades.

Neuphoria Responds to the announcement made by London-listed Scancell Holdings plc

Neuphoria Therapeutics confirms it is in talks with Scancell Holdings plc about a possible combination

Award-Winning Designer Uses 'Small Business Activism' to Challenge ICE Actions on Critical Podcast Feature

Founder of Third Coast Pillows takes 'Pillow Talk' to a new level on Emmy-winner John Carlos Frey’s investigative program, 'The Raid,' following a Gold-winning protest advertisement. Founder of Third Coast Pillows takes 'Pillow Talk' to a new level on Emmy-winner John Carlos Frey’s investigative program, 'The Raid,' following a Gold-winning protest advertisement.

Eldorado Completes Acquisition of Vantage Drilling International Ltd., Creating a Scaleable Offshore Drilling Platform with Enhanced Capabilities

Dubai, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eldorado Drilling Limited (“Eldorado”) and Vantage Drilling International Ltd. (“Vantage”) today announced the completion of Eldorado’s acquisition of Vantage by merger, pursuant to which an indirect subsidiary of Eldorado merged with and into Vantage, with Vantage surviving as an indirect subsidiary of Eldorado as of 3.00 p.m. Bermuda time on June 26, 2026 (the “Closing”).

RTM Engineering Consultants Welcomes A.V. Schwan & Associates

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RTM Engineering Consultants Welcomes A.V. Schwan & Associates

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Sienna Completes Acquisition in Greater Ottawa Area

MARKHAM, Ontario, June 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sienna Senior Living Inc. ("Sienna" or the "Company") (TSX: SIA) announced today that it has completed its previously disclosed acquisition of Rockland Manor, a 160-suite retirement residence in Rockland, Ontario, located within the Greater Ottawa Area.

Gavin Newsom calls for national billionaires tax: 'It's time for an economic reset'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he supports imposing "a true minimum tax on billionaires" and closing "tax-free lifestyle loan" loopholes for the rich.

Wall Street is set to close the books on a memorable first half next week. Here's what's ahead

The view is more rosy than investors could have expected, as they wrap up the month, quarter, and first half of 2026 next week.

Walmart heir Lukas Walton buys minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and United Center

Lukas Walton is the 39-year-old grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton. He and Samantha Walton are residents of Chicago.

Leon Black refuses to answer questions on NDAs at Jeffrey Epstein hearing, Rep. Comer says

"I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde," Leon Black says about Jeffrey Epstein in his prepared statement to the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Market Update: BDX, DD

Red Lobster's Ultimate Endless Shrimp promotion described as a 'car crash' for the company, lawsuit says

"Thai Union doubled down on a campaign to squeeze out every drop of value that it could," creditors said