
businessAug 3, 202610:43pending
The US Bails Out the Yen, AstraZeneca Explores a Bristol Myers Mega-Merger
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In today’s episode, Zaid covers:
- Why the U.S. government stepped in to support the Japanese yen
- AstraZeneca’s in talk over $400 billion merger with Bristol Myers Squibb
- Ferguson Enterprises joining the S&P 500
- Roblox’s had worst day even after earnings
- Fun Fact: Spider-Man: Brand New Day nearly broke the all-time box-office opening record
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