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This Day In Market History: Dow 100 In 1896

Today, 6:11 PM

Each day, Benzinga will take a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On Jan. 12, 1896, the Dow Jones Industrial Average broke 100 for the first time.

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Steve Jobs Told Zynga In-App Purchases Were ‘Stupid.’ 15 Years Later, The ‘FarmVille’ Creator Lands Biggest Video Game Deal Ever

By Chris Katje

Today, 6:11 PM

One of the biggest news items of the early new year Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: TTWO) $12.7-billion acquisition of Zynga Inc (NASDAQ:

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Is AMC Entertainment’s Stock Overvalued Or Undervalued?

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 6:11 PM

AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc (NYSE: AMC) shares have outperformed the S&P 500 in the past 12 months, generating a total return of 964.5%. AMC’s stock had a wild ride in 2021, but investors may be wondering whether there’s any value to be found in AMC shares after its big run.

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If You Invested $1,000 In JPMorgan Stock One Year Ago, Here’s How Much You’d Have Now

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 6:11 PM

Investors who have owned stocks over the past year have generally experienced some big gains. In fact, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) total return over the last 12 months is 23.9%. But there is no question some big-name stocks performed better than others along the way.

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This Day In Market History: Rockefeller Founds Standard Oil

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 6:11 PM

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that happened on this date. What Happened? On Jan. 10, 1870, John D. Rockefeller, Sr. founded the Standard Oil Company. Where Was The Market? Neither the S&P 500 nor the Dow Jones Industrial Average was around yet.

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10 Things You May Not Know About Shiba Inu And Floki Inu

By AJ Fabino

Today, 6:11 PM

Meme coins, are cryptocurrencies born out of jokes and memes, an idea that appeals to niche groups of speculators. While many investors saw success with cryptos like Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), alternative investors are seeking to uncover fortune in other altcoins.

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Is Tesla’s Stock Overvalued Or Undervalued?

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 6:11 PM

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have outperformed the S&P 500 in the last year, generating a 12-month total return of 48%. Tesla is still putting up impressive growth numbers, but with a $1.1 trillion market cap, some investors are wondering if there’s any value left in Tesla stock.

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Ethereum 2.0 Upgrade Looks To Be Coming In 2022: Here’s What Changed And How To Prepare

By Logan Ross

Today, 6:11 PM

Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) shift towards a layer 2 centric roadmap in 2021 is one of the most significant decisions for Ethereum's network since its inception.

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Louisiana Governor To Pardon Homer Plessy Of 1896 ‘Separate But Equal’ Ruling

By Phil Hall

Today, 6:11 PM

In a case of severely belated justice, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced that he will issue a posthumous pardon to Homer Plessy, the Black man whose 1896 arrest led to the infamous U.S. Supreme Court that affirmed government-enforced racial segregation.

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Is Ford Stock Overvalued Or Undervalued?

By Wayne Duggan

Today, 6:11 PM

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) shares have outperformed the S&P 500 in the last year, generating a 12-month total return of 174.4%. But after a huge run, investors may be wondering if there’s any value left in Ford stock.