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Top Stories
- Amazon to Acquire MGM Studios: Amazon has agreed to acquire MGM Studios, the iconic film and television production company, for $8.45 billion. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022. (Source: The New York Times)
- Elon Musk's SpaceX Raises $1.9 Billion: SpaceX, the private space exploration company founded by Elon Musk, has raised $1.9 billion in funding from investors, valuing the company at over $360 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Walmart to Acquire Cornershop: Walmart has agreed to acquire Cornershop, a Chilean grocery delivery company, for $225 million. The deal is expected to expand Walmart's e-commerce capabilities in Latin America. (Source: Reuters)
Market Updates
- Dow Jones Industrial Average Hits Record High: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high of 35,061.55 on Tuesday, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies. (Source: CNBC)
- S&P 500 Index Reaches New High: The S&P 500 Index also reached a new high on Tuesday, closing at 4,243.13. The index has risen over 15% this year. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Nasdaq Composite Index Falls: The Nasdaq Composite Index fell 0.5% on Tuesday, led by declines in technology and healthcare stocks. (Source: MarketWatch)
Earnings Reports
- Apple Reports Strong Earnings: Apple reported strong earnings for its fiscal third quarter, with revenue up 36% year-over-year to $81.4 billion. (Source: Apple)
- Microsoft Reports Strong Earnings: Microsoft reported strong earnings for its fiscal second quarter, with revenue up 21% year-over-year to $46.2 billion. (Source: Microsoft)
- Tesla Reports Strong Earnings: Tesla reported strong earnings for its second quarter, with revenue up 42% year-over-year to $11.9 billion. (Source: Tesla)
Business News
- Google to Invest $10 Billion in India: Google has announced plans to invest $10 billion in India over the next five years, focusing on digital payments, e-commerce, and other areas. (Source: The Economic Times)
- Facebook to Launch New Cryptocurrency: Facebook is planning to launch a new cryptocurrency called Libra, which will be backed by a reserve of traditional currencies. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
- Amazon to Launch New Grocery Store Chain: Amazon is planning to launch a new grocery store chain called Amazon Fresh, which will offer same-day delivery and online ordering. (Source: Bloomberg)
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