Financial News Update and Market Recap

ConocoPhillips (COP) is looking to scoop up Marathon Oil (MRO) - FT. (00:22) Merck (MRK) to buy eye-care startup EyeBio for up to $3B - report. (00:59) Trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) launches $1B share buyback plan. (01:55) 

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