Sector Update: Tech Stocks Rise Friday Afternoon

Tech stocks were higher Friday afternoon, with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) each adding 0.6%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index gained 0.5%.

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Update: Market Chatter: KKR, Francisco Partners Reach Final Round of Bidding to Acquire Instructure

(Updates with stock moves in the second paragraph.) KKR (KKR) and Francisco Partners have reached the final round of bidding to acquire education software company Instructure (INST) and plan to delive

MT NewswiresJul 5 23:19

Exchange-Traded Funds Edge Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Await Hints About Potential Rate Cuts

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.04% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.1% higher in Friday's premarket activity, as investors wait for th

MT NewswiresJul 5 20:25

Market Chatter: KKR Agrees to Buy Varsity Brands From Bain Capital for $4.75 Billion

KKR (KKR) agreed to buy Varsity Brands from buyout firm Bain Capital for about $4.75 billion, including debt, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. KKR will own Varsity B

MT NewswiresJul 5 18:55

Market Chatter: KKR, Francisco Partners Reach Final Round of Bidding to Acquire Instructure

KKR (KKR) and Francisco Partners have reached the final round of bidding to acquire education software company Instructure (INST) and plan to deliver binding offers next week, Reuters reported Wednesd

MT NewswiresJul 5 17:12

KKR, Francisco Partners Competing to Buy Instructure - Reuters

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