Key Market Updates and Business Developments for Investors on Wednesday

The S&P 500 reached a record high of 6,129.58, while homebuilder sentiment fell to a five-month low due to tariff uncertainties impacting costs. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s legal team is pushing for new legislation in Delaware to revive his blocked $56 billion pay package, and Bill Ackman has increased his bid for Howard Hughes Holdings to $90 per share, aiming to create a modern-day Berkshire Hathaway.

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Stock Futures Steady After S&P 500 Reaches Record High

Stock futures showed little movement following a record high for the S&P 500, which closed at 6,129.58 after gaining 0.24%. Despite strong earnings from Arista Networks, its shares fell 4%, while Bumble’s stock plummeted 18% due to disappointing guidance. Market resilience continues amid inflation concerns and trade policy uncertainties, with investors rotating into smaller-cap stocks.

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Ackman’s Pershing Square Gains Fall Short Against S&P 500 in 2024

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Holdings experienced a net gain of 10.2% in 2024, underperforming the S&P 500’s 23% rise. Nearly half of the fund’s stocks ended the year in negative territory, with notable losses from Nike and Universal, while Brookfield, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac saw gains. This marked the first time since 2017 that Ackman failed to surpass the broader market.

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