NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid mixed trading. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Monday after closing November at an all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 1%. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared after saying an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or the company’s board. Retailers were mixed coming off Black Friday and heading into what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record. Treasury yields held relatively steady in the bond market. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) — Technology stocks are pulling Wall Street toward another record amid mixed trading on Monday. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% in afternoon trading after closing its best month of the year at an all-time high . The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 86 points, or 0.2%, with a little more than an hour remaining in trading, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.9% higher. Super Micro Computer, a stock that’s been on an AI-driven roller coaster, soared 31.1% to lead the market. Following accusations of misconduct and the resignation of its public auditor , the maker of servers used in artificial-intelligence technology said an investigation found no evidence of misconduct by its management or by the company's board. It also said it doesn’t expect to restate its past financials and that it will find a new chief financial officer, appoint a general counsel and make other moves to strengthen its governance. Big Tech stocks also helped prop up the market. Gains of 1.8% for Microsoft and 2.9% for Meta Platforms were the two strongest forces pushing upward on the S&P 500. Intel was another propellant during the morning, but it lost an early gain to fall 1.1% after the chip company said CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired and stepped down from the board. Intel is looking for Gelsinger’s replacement, and its chair said it’s “committed to restoring investor confidence.” Intel recently lost its spot in the Dow Jones Industrial Average to Nvidia, which has skyrocketed in Wall Street's frenzy around AI. Stellantis, meanwhile, skidded following the announcement of its CEO’s departure . Carlos Tavares steps down after nearly four years in the top spot of the automaker, which owns car brands like Jeep, Citroën and Ram, amid an ongoing struggle with slumping sales and an inventory backlog at dealerships. The world’s fourth-largest automaker’s stock fell 6.3% in Milan. The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 likewise fell, including California utility PG&E. It dropped 3.7% after saying it would sell $2.4 billion of stock and preferred shares to raise cash. Retailers were mixed amid what’s expected to be the best Cyber Monday on record and coming off Black Friday . Target, which recently gave a forecast for the holiday season that left investors discouraged , fell 1.6%. Walmart , which gave a more optimistic forecast, rose 0.3%. Amazon, which looks to benefit from online sales from Cyber Monday, climbed 1.3%. The stock market largely took Donald Trump’s latest threat on tariffs in stride. The president-elect on Saturday threatened 100% tariffs against a group of developing economies if they act to undermine the U.S. dollar. Trump said he wants the group, headlined by Brazil, Russia, India and China, to promise it won’t create a new currency or otherwise try to undercut the U.S. dollar. The dollar has long been the currency of choice for global trade. Speculation has also been around a long time that other currencies could knock it off its mantle, but no contender has come close. The U.S. dollar’s value rose Monday against several other currencies, but one of its strongest moves likely had less to do with the tariff threats. The euro fell amid a political battle in Paris over the French government’s budget . The euro sank 0.7% against the U.S. dollar and broke below $1.05. In the bond market, Treasury yields gave up early gains to hold relatively steady. The yield on the 10-year Treasury climbed above 4.23% during the morning before falling back to 4.19%. That was just above its level of 4.18% late Friday. A report in the morning showed the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted again last month, but not by as much as economists expected. This upcoming week will bring several big updates on the job market, including the October job openings report, weekly unemployment benefits data and the all-important November jobs report. They could steer the next moves for Federal Reserve, which recently began pulling interest rates lower to give support to the economy. Economists expect Friday's headliner report to show U.S. employers accelerated their hiring in November, coming off October's lackluster growth that was hampered by damaging hurricanes and strikes. “We now find ourselves in the middle of this Goldilocks zone, where economic health supports earnings growth while remaining weak enough to justify potential Fed rate cuts,” according to Mark Hackett, chief of investment research at Nationwide. In financial markets abroad, Chinese stocks led gains worldwide as monthly surveys showed improving conditions for manufacturing, partly driven by a surge in orders ahead of Trump’s inauguration next month. Both official and private sector surveys of factory managers showed strong new orders and export orders, possibly partly linked to efforts by importers in the U.S. to beat potential tariff hikes by Trump once he takes office. Indexes rose 0.7% in Hong Kong and 1.1% in Shanghai. AP Business Writers Matt Ott and Elaine Kurtenbach contributed.
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Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoningPets across the Roblox Adopt Me collection come in many shapes and sizes. They are categorized into distinct rarity types, which significantly influence their value. These rarity types range from Common to Legendary, with the latter being the most sought-after. We’re here to show you the rarest pets in Adopt Me by ranking the top 10 most hard-to-find animals. 10. Blue Dog Once a common sight during Adopt Me’s early launch in Roblox , the Blue Dog has now ascended to the ranks of the rarest pets in the game. Its exclusivity was once tied to the Easter Event (2019), where it could be unlocked by hatching Blue Eggs. Since the celebration has passed, the only way to get the Blue Dog is by initiating a trade with a player. 9. Puffin Given that the Puffin is in the Ultra-Rare class, it may not be too surprising to see a Puffin make it to our rarest ranking. When the animal was released during the Winter Holiday (2021), it was pretty challenging to acquire due to its massive requirement of 120,000 Gingerbread. Because of this, only a select few players could afford such an amount, making the Puffin harder to obtain. 8. Ghost Bunny The Ultra-Rare Ghost Bunny debuted in the Halloween Event (2020). This version offers a unique spin on the traditional Bunny, turning it into a ghoul-like type. Like most on this list, the Ghost Bunny is only accessible through trading, specifically with those who participated in the Halloween event. 7. Platypus One of the only ways to get a Platypus is through a Jungle Egg, a rare item that launched back in 2019. While Ultra-Rare types have a 15 percent chance of dropping from this egg, the Platypus features a lower percentage of 7.5. The odds are definitely not in your favor with this one, with the decreased chances from the Jungle Egg and the animal itself. 6. Monkey King The Legendary Monkey King was not an easy prize to claim. It required a unique blend of Staff Ingredients and the standard Monkey. These Staff Ingredients could only be found in the elusive Premium Monkey Boxes, which demanded Robux currency. Since it involved random drops from premium purchases, it made the Monkey King all the more difficult to uncover. 5. Giant Gold Scarab Mud Balls were the key to unlocking the exclusive Legendary Giant Gold Scarab. This rare find, with its shimmering gold hue, was not easily obtained. Players had to part with their Robux to even have a chance at it, further enhancing its value. The Giant Gold version also boasted the lowest drop rates, a mere 2.5 percent. In comparison, the Giant Black had a 60 percent chance, and the Giant Blue had a 37.5 percent. 4. Diamond Albatross The Albatross collection features some of the rarest pets in Adopt Me , from the Ultra-Rare regular type to the Legendary Golden. However, the one that stands out for its exclusivity is the Diamond Albatross. This pet is a rare drop from the premium Golden Clam, with a mere 2.5 percent chance of appearing. Considering its low chances, you may need to test your luck with a considerable amount of Robux just to unlock this creature. 3. Frost Dragon Adopt Me’s 2019 collection presents the most in-demand animals, encompassing the game’s first-ever pet appearances. Before the year ended, the Frost Dragon came out, costing 1,000 Robux in the event shop. Premium purchases always tend to make animals rare, hence why the Frost Dragon made it onto this list. 2. Giraffe As a Legendary pet, the Giraffe hatches from the now-discontinued Safari Eggs. Few people acquired these specific eggs in light of their eventual replacement with the Jungle type. Practically anything from the Safari Egg is highly valuable, but the Giraffe is probably at the top of the rare list with its three percent drop rate. 1. Shadow Dragon The Shadow Dragon is hands down one of the rarest and most valuable pets in Adopt Me . This Legendary pet debuted in the Halloween Event (2019), costing 1,000 Robux in the Candy Trading Shop. Now, trading is the only way to get your hands on this dragon, and your chances of acquiring it are pretty slim with its low inventory. Of course, many other rare pets, like Neon or Mega Neon, are out there due to Adopt Me’s numerous limited events. So, make sure to obtain any pets while these celebrations are active, or else you may have difficulty finding them again.
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