Stock gains, FedEx earnings, Nike and Lululemon: 3 Things
03/22/2024 20:42
Stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) are poised to see weekly gains after all three market indices closed at record highs the past two days. FedEx (FDX) shares move higher ahead of Friday's market open after reporting a third-quarter profit beat and a $5 billion share buyback program in its latest earnings results. Shares of athletic apparel brands Nike (NKE) and Lululemon (LULU) are moving lower in pre-market trading. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Yahoo Finance Live. Editor's note: This article was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.

The Wall Street Journal
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Bloomberg
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Bloomberg
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