Stocks

COVID-19 vaccines give Walgreens an edge

Walgreens administered 15.6 million COVID-19 vaccinations and 6.5 million tests in the first quarter. It has also administered over 9 million booster doses to date.

Stocks end final trading session of 2021 on quiet note

Major U.S. stock indexes ended December with solid gains, capping a banner year for the market. The S&P 500 is headed for a gain of more than 27% for 2021, the best performance since 2019, another standout year.

Israel signs deal to buy $3.1 bln in US helicopters, tankers

Israel has signed a deal with the United States to buy 12 Lockheed Martin Corp CH-53K helicopters and two Boeing Co KC-46 refueling planes, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Friday, estimating the total price at around $3.1 billion.

JPMorgan, Citi staff to start 2022 with remote work

JPMorgan Chase & Co has offered its staff the option of working from home for the first two weeks of 2022, with a caveat that all employees are expected to return to office no later than Feb. 1, according to a memo seen by Reuters.