Reddit (REDD) Joins S&P 500, Shares Surge 12% Ahead of Deadline
Published on · Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowReddit's shares rose 12.9% in premarket trading after it was announced that the social media platform would join the S&P 500, beginning August 18. Reddit will replace AvalonBay Communities in the index. Conversely, Applied Materials (AMAT) saw its shares fall more than 5% after reporting Q2 results that included earnings of $3.50 per share on revenue of $9.12 billion, slightly exceeding expectations for its semiconductor systems division. This news is significant for investors as the inclusion in the S&P 500 may increase Reddit's visibility and attract more investment.
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About Applied Materials Inc. (AMAT)
Applied Materials is the largest maker of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment.
The Information Technology sector covers hardware, software and semiconductor companies driving the digital economy.
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