CVS Aetna deal tests antitrust scrutiny amid vertical merger debate
CVS plans a 67.5 billion takeover of Aetna creating a health care giant with more than 240 billion in annual sales across insurance drug plans retail pharmacies and clinics. DOJ FTC review paths loom as antitrust chief Delrahim signals skepticism toward vertical deal restraints.
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Facebook unveils Messenger Kids for under 13 users
Facebook launches Messenger Kids in the United States a messaging app for children under 13. Parents must approve sign up and contact requests. the app features texts videos photos drawings and stickers with no ads and no use of data for Facebook ads.
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DNA kit prices drop as privacy concerns rise
DNA heritage tests fall below 50 dollars with thousands offered free tests in promotions. Experts warn DNA data may be misused for targeted ads and selling genetic information, while regulators and lawmakers push for greater scrutiny of consumer genomics firms.
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Tax overhaul boosts telecom and financial stocks on Wall Street
New York stocks showed mixed moves as telecom and financial sectors rose on expectations of lower corporate tax rates while technology shares fell. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1 percent to 2639.44, the Dow rose 0.2 percent to 24290.05, and the Nasdaq fell 1.1 percent to 6775.37 amid crosscurrents after the Senate backed tax reform.
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