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These offshore oil drillers look like bargain stocks as the industry recovers

Demand for offshore drilling and related services is high, while market values for the companies are low.

Mpox virus can be stopped — but $135 million in funding is needed to halt the spread, WHO says

Mpox outbreaks in Africa can be brought under control, but governments, international agencies and others need to work together to get tests and vaccines to affected areas, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday.

Obesity drugs’ next wave: These companies could snag 20% of GLP-1 market, analysts say

While Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk dominate the obesity-drug market, there’s a vast field of would-be competitors closing in behind them — and the most successful among those next-wave contenders stand to capture up to 20% of the lucrative market, analysts say.

NFL to vote on private-equity team ownership, reports say

Pro football league may allow private-equity firms to own up to 10% of a team.

Activist Elliott lays out how to fix Southwest Airlines and its stock

Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. got a lift toward a six-week high Monday after activist investor Elliott Management sent a letter to shareholders explaining why the air carrier needs new leadership.

IBM closing research unit in China, Wall Street Journal reports

IBM is reportedly cutting 1,000 jobs after its revenue from China fell nearly 20% in 2023.

McKesson to acquire controlling stake in Core Ventures for $2.49 billion in cash

McKesson said it hopes to “bring advanced treatments and improved care experiences to patients, while also reducing the overall cost of care.”

SolarEdge’s stock surges as CEO steps down after 5 years in the role

SolarEdge’s stock charged higher in early Monday trading, after the solar-power-equipment maker said its chief executive of the past five years, Zvi Lando, has stepped down.

Treasury yields tick higher as traders wait for more clarity on Fed’s next move

Treasury yields were little-changed early Monday after falling last week as Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell teed up a September interest-rate cut.

U.S. durable goods surge in July on volatile transportation orders

Stripping out autos and planes, orders up moderate 0.2%

Low-income consumers are still struggling. Now the cracks are starting to show for higher-income ones, survey finds.

Mizuho said Monday its August consumer survey found that low-income consumers, who account for 22% of total U.S. household spending, continuing to struggle. But the cracks were also starting to show for higher-income consumers.

Oil prices climb more than 2% amid escalating Middle East tensions

Oil prices were surging on Monday morning as the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah over the weekend has heightened worries that the war in Gaza could disrupt regional oil supplies.  
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