Following news overnight that Warren Buffet was diagnosed with an early form of cancer, Berkshire (BRK.A) shares are down 1.3% – not something that is indicative of any concern among investors. IBM is down 2.9% after reporting earnings last night, while Intel (INTC) has lost 1.7%. Haliburton (HAL) gained 4.4% following its earnings report.
Wynn Resorts (WYNN) shareholders are benefiting from rumors on additional Macao properties, up 5% at $131.00.