Lilly taps obesity windfall for more M&A. Plus, Elon Musk remarks pull GE Vernova lower

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

U.S. plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions: Bessent

Bessent's campaign means to push countries that still do business with Iran to sever their financial ties or face retaliation from the U.S.

Aon nears $17 billion deal to buy insurance broker USI, WSJ reports

Aon is nearing a roughly $17 billion deal, including debt, to acquire insurance brokerage USI from KKR, the Journal reported.

Tens of thousands mourn King Harald V in Oslo as Norway enters a new royal era

Harald V died Friday morning and his 53-year-old son, Crown Prince Haakon, became King Haakon VIII.

Trump administration weighs Yosemite land swap for private developer’s access road

The Trump administration is considering a Yosemite land exchange that could give a developer more direct park access.

Meta's $17 billion settlement mandates new safeguards for kids—many are promising, says safety expert

Following a major legal settlement, Instagram and Facebook users under age 18 will soon have a daily two-hour limit and won't be able to see reactions on posts.

U.S. appeals court rules against prediction markets, sets up likely fight at Supreme Court

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that sports-related event contracts are not swaps, contradicting a Third Circuit ruling from April.