- The Nasdaq closed Tuesday?s session 0.34% lower at 14,047.50.
- Bitcoin hits a new record US$50,584.85 overnight.
- Amazon acquires Selz to help small businesses move into online sales.
The US markets were mixed on Tuesday as the Dow Jones reached record highs during the session due to strengthening investor confidence around a prompt economic recovery from the additional stimulus package and vaccine rollout.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq fell 0.34% at 14,047.50 and the S&P500 dropped 0.06% at 3932.59, while the Dow Jones gained 0.2% at 31,522.75.
The Australian dollar is buying 77 US cents.
Bitcoin has soared overnight to another record high over US$50,000 for the first time ever. The rally of the world?s largest cryptocurrency continues as growing numbers of companies and financial institutions begin adopting Bitcoin into operations, the latest being Mastercard.
Google has signed a $30 million per year agreement with Nine Entertainment Co in Australia for use of its news content ahead of the introduction of Australia?s new media bargaining laws. A letter of intent has been signed by Nine for the deal lasting 5-years.
Amazon?s empire expansion continues as the online retail giant acquires Selz, a Shopify competitor that helps small businesses build online stores. The purchase allows Amazon to provide more tools for small and medium businesses to transition into online sales.
And Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person overnight, taking the title from Elon Musk after Tesla shares dropped 2.4% on Tuesday.