Workday shares pop 9% on inclusion in S&P 500
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
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Workday Joins S&P 500: Human resources and finance software company Workday will replace Amentum Holdings in the S&P 500 index, effective December 23.
Market Reaction: Following the announcement, Workday's shares surged by 9% in extended trading.
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Current: 418.710
Low
113.00
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164.85
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180.00
Current: 418.710
Low
113.00
Averages
164.85
High
180.00
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Dell Technologies Inc. is engaged in designing, developing, manufacturing, marketing, selling, and supporting a wide range of comprehensive and integrated solutions, products, and services. The Company operates through two segments: Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) and Client Solutions Group (CSG). Its ISG segment enables the Company’s customer’s digital transformation with solutions that address artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, data analytics, and multi cloud environments. Its comprehensive storage portfolio includes modern and traditional storage solutions, including all-flash arrays, scale-out file, object platforms, hyper-converged infrastructure, and software-defined storage. Its CSG segment offers branded personal computers (PCs) including notebooks, desktops, and workstations and branded peripherals that include displays, docking stations, keyboards, mice, and webcam and audio devices, as well as third-party software and peripherals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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