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How to Build a Stock Watchlist That Isn’t Garbage
A watchlist should be a plan, not a pile of tickers. Here’s how to make one you’ll actually use.
Jenna LoftonWhat’s moving markets
The news, and what it actually means for your money.
McKesson’s $1.4 Billion Stake Inside the $5.8 Billion Option Care Deal
McKesson would invest about $1.4 billion for a 49% stake in Option Care. The $5.8 billion deal’s financing and accounting explain why those figures differ.
Lamb Weston Raises Its Outlook. The Recovery Still Has Two Speeds.
Lamb Weston raised its full-year outlook. North American gains, overseas pressure and cash-flow timing help explain what investors should check next.
Schneider’s $22.6 Billion PTC Deal Comes With New Shares and Debt
PTC shareholders would receive cash, while Schneider plans new shares and debt. The funding mix and buyback pause deserve a closer look.
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