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U.S. mortgage rates edged down slightly, with the 30-year fixed average at 6.43%. However, purchase applications declined and the median monthly payment rose, highlighting ongoing affordability challenges.

Ohio regulators ordered four wastewater injection wells in Washington County to cease operations, affecting 24% of the county's active wells and drawing attention to Select Water Solutions.

A forthcoming book alleges Jeff Bezos told Donald Trump in December 2024 that buying The Washington Post was his worst investment, amid major layoffs and business struggles.

IonQ shares gained 2.8% premarket Tuesday after the Memorial Day break, even as the company was left out of $2 billion in new U.S. quantum funding. IBM secured $1 billion, while D-Wave and Rigetti each received $100 million.