Updated 8:54 am EST to reflect the $55 billion leveraged buyout. Video-gaming giant Electronic Arts’  (EA) year just got even better. Shares of the video-gaming juggernaut have quietly outperformed into fall, up nearly 32% year-to-date, 33% over six months, and a superb 12% in the past month alone, before Friday’s fireworks. For those unfamiliar, EA makes and publishes some of the biggest entertainment franchises. Founded in 1982, the Redwood City–based publisher is behind: EA Sports FC (formerly FIFA) ...

The markets this week will focus on any fresh trade or tariff news. On Thursday, weekly initial unemployment claims are expected to increase by +2,000 to 233,000. Also, Aug core (ex-defense and aircraft) capital goods new orders are expected to slip -0.1% m/m. In addition, Q2 GDP is expected to be unrevised at +3.3% (q/q annualized). Finally, Aug existing home sales are expected to fall -1.3% m/m to 3.96 million. On Friday, Aug personal spending is expected to be up by +0.5% m/m and Aug personal income is e ...