US stocks open flat ahead of Fed's policy decision

Company Performance - Workday experienced a significant gain of 6.9% after Elliott Investment Management disclosed a stake of over USD 2 billion and expressed support for its management [1][11] - General Mills reported better-than-expected profits for the latest quarter, but its revenue only matched forecasts, leading to a 1.9% drop in its stock [2][11] - RCI Hospitality Holdings saw a sharp decline of 10.2% following accusations of bribery and tax evasion by New York's attorney general [8][12] Market Overview - The S&P 500 remained virtually unchanged, hovering near its record set earlier in the week, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 211 points, or 0.5% [1][11] - The upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision is anticipated to be a key event, with expectations of a quarter-point cut [5][12] - International markets showed mixed results, with Japan's Nikkei 225 slipping 0.2% due to a 13.8% drop in exports to the US [9][10][12] Investment Activities - Workday announced an increase in its stock buyback program, allowing for up to USD 4 billion in purchases to return cash to investors [1][11] - StubHub is set to debut on the New York Stock Exchange with an initial public offering price of USD 23.50 per share [9][12]