Teledyne's $1.1 billion cash bid for Varex Imaging sends X-ray shares up 48%
Consolidation in the aerospace and defense supply chain is moving at price. Against the backdrop of sector-wide demand for specialist hardware, Teledyne Technologies (TDY) has agreed to acquire X-ray company Varex Imaging (VREX)…
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Costco bundles Nintendo Switch 2 at $499.99 as a September price increase approaches
Gaming hardware pricing is entering a transition. Nintendo has confirmed a $50 increase on the Switch 2's standalone console, lifting its price to $499.99 on September 1st, 2026. Costco is offering members the same $499.99 for a…
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