The pending sale of STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) to Alcon Inc. (NYSE:ALC) has taken an unusual turn. In April 2024, the implantable lens maker rejected a $58-per-share takeover bid from Alcon.

Average home values in the USA sit at $368,581. Prices are currently 0.3% higher than they were one year ago. The market has ...