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Markets Mixed: Stocks Rise, Retail Sales Disappoint

3/17/2025

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The S&P 500 and Dow Jones experienced slight increases, while Nasdaq declined following disappointing February retail sales.
DraftKings' CEO tracks stock performance daily but does not let it dictate decisions.
Affirm's shares plummeted 12% after Klarna secured exclusivity as Walmart's loan provider.
Incyte's stock dropped over 10% due to unsatisfactory clinical trial outcomes.
Norwegian Cruise Line and Netflix benefited from favorable analyst upgrades.

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Story summary

The S&P 500 and Dow Jones experienced slight increases, while Nasdaq declined following disappointing February retail sales.
DraftKings' CEO tracks stock performance daily but does not let it dictate decisions.
Affirm's shares plummeted 12% after Klarna secured exclusivity as Walmart's loan provider.
Incyte's stock dropped over 10% due to unsatisfactory clinical trial outcomes.
Norwegian Cruise Line and Netflix benefited from favorable analyst upgrades.