Electronic Arts to go private in record $55 billion buyout, the largest in private equity history

Market Overview - U.S. stocks are rebounding, with the S&P 500 up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average up 0.1%, and Nasdaq composite up 0.6%, all near their all-time highs set a week ago [1] - Wall Street is experiencing gains despite concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown [2][3] Economic Indicators - A key economic report, the September jobs report, is scheduled for release on Friday, which is crucial for understanding the labor market and economic conditions [4] - Inflation in the U.S. increased to 2.7% in August from 2.6% in July, raising hopes for continued interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [5] Company News - Electronic Arts shares rose 5.7% after the company confirmed it would go private in a $55 billion buyout, potentially the largest buyout by private-equity firms [1][7] - GSK's shares increased by 2.8% following the announcement of CEO Emma Walmsley's upcoming departure, with Luke Miels set to replace her [7] International Markets - European markets showed modest gains, with the CAC 40 up 0.2% and FTSE up 0.4%, while the German DAX remained unchanged [8] - Asian markets had mixed results, with Japan's Nikkei 225 down 0.7%, while Chinese markets advanced, with the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite both up 0.9% [8] Commodity Prices - U.S. benchmark crude oil prices fell nearly 2% to $64.43 per barrel, while Brent crude declined to $67.97 per barrel amid concerns over potential oversupply [9] - Gold prices rose 1.2% to a record $3,854.60 per ounce [10]