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opening bell
Logistics J.B. Hunt Marks 65 Years, Rings Nasdaq Opening Bell as Intermodal Pioneer
J.B. Hunt Transport Services celebrated its 65th anniversary by ringing the Nasdaq opening bell in New York City, marking a milestone for the intermodal pioneer with nearly $13 billion in annual revenue. CEO Shelley Simpson credited the company's employees and reaffirmed a commitment to innovation and adaptation.
Trump Rings NYSE, Nasdaq Opening Bells from Oval Office to Launch Trump Accounts for Children
President Donald Trump rang the opening bells of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq from the Oval Office on Monday to launch Trump Accounts, a new investment programme for children created under the Republicans' 2025 tax and spending law. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that 38% of American families have no stock market exposure. The S&P 500 has posted strong gains in recent years, but inflation and cost-of-living concerns persist, with only 33% of US adults approving of Trump's handling of the economy.