Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! We’ve got some good news for those living in the DMV region. Lower dew points and ...

Block shares surged in extended trading Friday, after S&P Dow Jones Indices said the digital payments provider will be replacing Hess in the benchmark S&P 500 Index next week.

While Block has been waiting its turn for a spot in the S&P 500, some may have suspected Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD) would get the nod first. The online brokerage is a flashier stock these days and ...