U.S. stock indexes drifted lower in the runup to the highlight of the week for the market, the latest update on inflation.

Walgreens has struggled lately due to declining prescription reimbursements and rising competition from Amazon and other discount stores. It has closed hundreds of stores in recent years, and it plans to close 1,200 stores by 2027 - a move necessitated by the fact that a quarter of the company’s stores aren’t profitable.

Walgreens is reportedly looking to take itself private in a deal with Sycamore Partners, sending the stock nearly 20% higher Tuesday.

Donald Trump used his image as a successful New York businessman to become a celebrity, a reality television star and eventually the president. Now he will get to revel in one of the most visible symbols of success in the city when he rings the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday as he's also named Time

Donald Trump's invitation to ring opening bell at New York Stock Exchange comes just one month before his historic return to the White House.

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to ring the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the ceremonial start of the day’s trading