S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Electronic Arts Stock Pops on Buyout Talks; Costco Slips

Electronic Arts shares soared following a report by The Wall Street Journal that the videogame maker is nearing a $50 billion deal to be taken private. Cheng Xin / Getty Images Close Key Takeaways Top Stories Stocks Rise as Inflation Data Matches Expectations The Fed's Favorite Inflation Measure Stays Stubbornly High Why Would Anyone Bet Against Intel's Red-Hot Stock Right Now? Starbucks Is Closing Shops and Cutting Costs as Its Turnaround Effort Continues Shares of a video game firm soared on Friday, Sept. ...