CVS Health is enhancing its call center operations by integrating Salesforce artificial intelligence technology, specifically Agentforce Health, across its Aetna and CVS Caremark businesses. This expansion aims to provide real-time insights to associates, enabling faster inquiry resolution and a more personalized customer experience. The initiative also leverages Salesforce Slack for internal communication and marks Salesforce's largest Agentforce deal in regulated industries to date.

Wells Fargo has partnered with construction technology company ICON to become the preferred lender for its 3D-printed residential properties. The bank will offer a 50 basis-point interest rate incentive to borrowers for these homes and will also finance ICON's Titan 3D printers for developers. This initiative aims to increase housing supply and access, addressing historical challenges in financing 3D-printed homes.

Unilever is investing $270 million in a new research facility in New Haven, Connecticut, set to open in 2029, which will serve as its global hub for skin care and cleansing products. This move aligns with Unilever's strategy to bolster its beauty, wellness, and personal care segments. Despite a moderate financial strength rating, the company's P/E ratio is near its 10-year low, suggesting a potentially attractive valuation for long-term investors, supported by a GF Score™ of 71/100.

SLB and Var Energi have expanded their digital partnership on the Norwegian Continental Shelf to accelerate well design and integrated field development for offshore projects. Var Energi will implement SLB's Delfi digital system across various stages, from exploration to production, aiming to enhance teamwork, reduce process transfers, and shorten development timelines. This collaboration reflects a broader industry push towards digital integration to improve project delivery and sustain output from mature offshore assets.

The deal spread for Union Pacific's $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern has widened. This development occurred after the nation's railroad regulator accepted the application but paused its review, requesting more information from the companies.

Autodesk (ADSK) stock has fallen 17% year-to-date and 28% from its 52-week high, currently trading near $237. Despite the pullback, the company's fundamentals remain strong, with consistent earnings beats and an expanding AI product roadmap. A TIKR model projects Autodesk stock could reach $382 per share by January 2029, representing a 61% total return or roughly 20% annualized.

A.O. Smith Corp. shares traded near the upper end of their recent range on May 28, 2026, as investors considered the upcoming CFO transition and recent revenue trends. The company announced Carrie L. Anderson will become EVP and CFO effective July 1, 2026. Despite a 1.9% year-on-year decline in Q1 2026 revenue, the company continues to focus on energy-efficient water heating and treatment solutions amidst a slower construction and consumer spending environment.

Two Harbors Investment Corp. has again postponed its special stockholder meeting to June 11 to gather more votes for its $12-per-share all-cash sale to an affiliate of CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM). The board emphasizes CCM's fully committed financing and substantial regulatory approvals, while reiterating concerns regarding the structure of UWMC's competing $12.50 proposal. Despite CCM stating its $12 offer is "best and final," the board urges stockholders to approve the CCM transaction.

Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan believes Merrill Lynch's renewed focus on recruiting veteran brokers can be profitable, despite the high cost of external hiring. He argues that the new hires' clients generate significant revenue for BofA through loans and deposits, which are noncompensable to advisors, offsetting the steep transition bonuses. Moynihan also highlighted Merrill's low attrition rates and goals to increase net asset flows and advisor numbers.

Tractor Supply Company has acquired VIP Petcare, a mobile veterinary services provider, from PetIQ for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is expected to strengthen Tractor Supply's position in pet care services and leverage its existing infrastructure. Following the announcement, Tractor Supply's stock (TSCO) reacted favorably with a slight increase in share price despite a recent analyst downgrade.