Twitter adds threading feature

The markets traded mixed during the midday with the Dow soaring 147 points to 24,533. Nasdaq slipped 3 points to 6,871.


Twitter will be adding a new threading feature to its service for users to more easily create a thread. Currently, users reply to their own tweet to continue their conversation and begin a thread. Going forward, users will be able to tap a plus-sign button after hitting the 280 character limit to continue their tweet without having to comment on their previous tweet.


A German regulatory agency discovered two devices in the Volkswagen Touareg designed to defeat emissions tests. Volkswagen has recalled 57,600 Touareg's around the world with 3 liter Euro diesel engines to fix the problem. Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority has approved the software updates that will be installed in recalled vehicles.


PepsiCo announced that it has reserved 100 electric delivery trucks from Tesla. The Tesla Semis will be used to transport snack foods and beverages from manufacturing and distribution sites to retail locations. PepsiCo currently has approximately 10,000 delivery trucks and expects to save money on fuel expenses as well as lower emissions by transitioning to electric trucks.


In the broad market, advancing issues were on par with decliners on both the NYSE and on Nasdaq. The broader S&P 500 rose 8 points to 2,668. Bitcoin soared $408 to $17,200.


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