Moderna Inc. (MRNA) will replace Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (ALXN) in the S&P 500 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, July 21, S&P Dow Jones Indices said in a statement.
AstraZeneca Plc (AZN,AZN.L) is acquiring Alexion Pharmaceuticals in a $39 billion deal expected to be completed soon pending final closing conditions.
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June 12, 2026 17:14 ET Major central bank action was the focus this week in economic news. The European Central Bank became the first major central bank to move in response to the rising inflationary pressures in the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East. In North America, the U.S. inflation and trade data as well as Canada’s central bank decision gained attention. The Chinese trade data was the main news in Asia.