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Two french speaking guys encounter a Frill-necked lizard in the Australian outback. pic.twitter.com/n8H48lzBJd
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Why the Gen Z Dating Scene Is All About Retirement

Survey data shows many Gen Zers are seeking partners who are smart with money, a reflection of current economic reality for young Americans.

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Industrials

Lockheed Snags $35B Missile Contract Amid Pentagon Pressure to Rev Up Production

Lockheed Martin has won billions in defense contracts over the next six years, but faces White House pressure to speed up production.

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Healthcare

Germany’s Merck Pumps Up Life Sciences Biz with $11.3B Bio-Techne Deal

Merck KGaA’s agreement to buy Bio-Techne for $11.3 billion strengthens its hold in life sciences, especially drug discovery and gene therapy.

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Banking

Who’s Ahead in JPMorgan’s Game of Thrones?

The race to succeeed Jamie Dimon at JPMorgan Chase has apparently narrowed to just two candidates, Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh.

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New Tax Rules Are Making This Charitable Giving Strategy Even More Valuable

The One Big Beautiful Bill has materially changed the economics of qualified charitable distributions.

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State Street Takes on Invesco’s QQQ with New Nasdaq-100 ETF

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