1. NextEra Energy is acquiring Dominion Energy in a $66.8 billion deal, causing NextEra (NEE) shares to drop 2.3% while Dominion (D) shares surged 12.4% pre-market.
2. Bio-Rad Laboratories (BIO) shares jumped 8.1% pre-market after a report revealed that activist investor Elliott Management has built a significant stake in the company.
3. The US Dollar Index (DXY) reached a nearly 6-week high, trading back above 99, a level that could potentially impact various asset classes.
$67B NextEra-Dominion Deal, Elliott's Bio-Rad Stake, Dollar Index Hits 6-Week High
