Diamonds and Dogs

8/21/23

A good day for tech. Software firm, Palo Alto Networks is up 15% after reporting earnings results late Friday that topped analysts' estimates. Chipmaker, Nvidia is jumping 6% on an upgrade ahead of earnings later in the week.

J&J (JNJ) lower by nearly 3%, dragging the Dow lower, after they completed their tender offer to spin off their consumer health business that holds such brands as Tylenol, Listerine, and Band-Aid in a new company called, Kenvue. (KVUE) stock is modestly higher today.

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