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Just what is the 'Magnificent Seven' and why is everyone talking about them?

by Kristin Schwab
Jul 23, 2024
These seven tech companies have an outsize influence on the stock market.
The Magnificent Seven refers to seven tech companies that have an outsize influence on the stock market — and are named for the 1960 Western flick.
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Will Reddit's IPO bet pay off?

by Savannah Peters
May 7, 2024
We’ll get quarterly results from Reddit after the bell today, the first chance to see the company's earnings since its stock market debut back in March.
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What's behind the stock market's strong third quarter?

by David Brancaccio , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder
Oct 1, 2020
The S&P 500 gained 8.5%, the Dow is up 7.5% and the Nasdaq is up 11% for the quarter.
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Tech’s sudden sell-off continues; Nasdaq sinks 10% in 3 days

by Associated Press
Sep 8, 2020
Critics have long been saying that big technology stocks had shot too high, even after accounting for their strong profit growth.
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Manic Monday, sell-off style

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 3, 2018
Monday the markets weathered a broad sell-off with tech stock jitters and trade war talk fueling investors’ anxieties. What’s behind this slide? Is it all about tech companies and trade? Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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Tech stocks were on sale yesterday — and people bought

by Molly Wood
Aug 25, 2015
Black Monday became Black Friday, with high-profile shares on sale.
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Fitbit goes public without breaking a sweat

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 18, 2015
Share prices surged early Thursday after the fitness tracker hit the floor.
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PODCAST: Tech bubble bursting?

by David Brancaccio
Apr 7, 2014
We look at the best and worst states on closing the gender pay gap. And The University of Baltimore is offering a free semester for finishing within four years.
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