March 7: Strategic Crypto Reserve, Walgreens Goes Private, and More

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Top headlines include:

  • The United States establishes a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
  • BlackRock completes acquisition of Panama Canal ports.
  • Layoffs surged to a multiyear high in February.
  • Air traffic in Florida is disrupted after SpaceX rocket explodes.
  • Walgreens Boots Alliance is taken private.
  • Broadcom stock soars after upbeat forecast.
  • Costco earnings fall short of expectations due to cautious consumers.

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