Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (IBKR)

Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) fell 2.3% in the afternoon session after a weak U.S. jobs report sparked broader economic concerns, affecting brokerage firms and banks. The disappointing labor market data raised worries about the health of the economy, which could lead to reduced trading activity on platforms like Robinhood. Furthermore, the report led to speculation about potential interest rate cuts, a development that can put pressure on financial companies.

Shares of electronic brokerage firm Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) fell 6% in the afternoon session after a much weaker-than-expected August jobs report triggered a broad market sell-off amid concerns about the U.S. economy. The U.S. economy added only 22,000 jobs in August, falling significantly short of the 75,000 that forecasters had anticipated. This disappointing hiring data, coupled with the unemployment rate climbing to a 46-month high of 4.3%, sparked what one report called "jobs angst" on Wall Street. 

Let's delve into the developments on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Friday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.

Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Friday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.

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Interactive Brokers (IBKR) stock shows a strong technical setup with a 9/10 rating, near key resistance at $67.63. A breakout could signal a major upward move.

Walgreens Boots Alliance is being shown the door in favor of a high-flying company that completed its first-ever stock split in mid-June.

Mid-cap stocks often strike the right balance between having proven business models and market opportunities that can support $100 billion corporations. However, they face intense competition from scaled industry giants and can be disrupted by new innovative players vying for a slice of the pie.

Company-specific catalysts, including earnings news and changes in index constituents, led to heightened activity in some stocks in Wednesday’s after-hours session.

Shares of financial services company Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) fell 3.5% in the afternoon session after the company was passed over for inclusion in the prestigious S&P 500 index. 

Shares of electronic brokerage firm Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) fell 3.4% in the morning session after a technical pullback as the stock rallied on news of its upcoming inclusion in the S&P 500 index. 

Walgreens Boots Alliance shares slipped slightly on Tuesday as investors adjusted positions ahead of its planned private equity deal.

Shares of electronic brokerage firm Interactive Brokers (NASDAQ:IBKR) jumped 3.4% in the pre-market session after S&P Dow Jones Indices announced the electronic brokerage firm will be added to the S&P 500 index. 

Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) shares are moving higher on Tuesday after the automated global electronic broker was selected to join the S&P 500.

U.S. stock futures fell on Tuesday following Monday's lower close. Futures of major benchmark indices were lower.

IBKR is set to replace the pharmaceutical retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance in a key benchmark index.

Robinhood (HOOD) stock slides on its S&P 500 snub, but Cathie Wood's Ark Invest sees huge potential in its new sports prediction markets.

U.S. stocks closed lower on Monday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping almost 0.8% to 45,282.47.

The online brokerage will replace Walgreens in the index before Thursday's open.

Interactive Brokers Group Inc (NASDAQ:IBKR) shares are trading higher in Monday's after-hours session after it was announced the company will join the S&P 500.

Financial providers use their expertise in capital allocation and risk assessment to help facilitate economic growth while offering consumers and businesses essential financial services. Market leaders have certainly capitalized on a favorable backdrop to boost profitability, helping fuel a 9% gain for the industry over the past six months. This performance has closely followed the S&P 500.

These three companies leverage technology and market trends to capture long-term growth opportunities.

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