Home Depot's $18.25 billion acquisition of SRS Distribution aims to enhance its pro business, which now accounts for a significant portion of its sales. The deal is expected to boost growth amid a challenging market, as Home Depot seeks to leverage SRS's specialized offerings and logistics network to cater to professional contractors. Despite current economic pressures, the acquisition is seen as a strategic move to expand into a $1 trillion market.
Traders are closely monitoring market movements following President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS, raising vaccination concerns. Key biotech stocks like Moderna and Pfizer have seen declines, while the SPDR S&P Biotech ETF dropped 3%. In retail, Grocery Outlet and Warby Parker are up significantly, while Boeing's stock has fallen 15% since August amid labor disputes. Upcoming economic data is anticipated to influence market sentiment further.
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