The markets extended its gains during the midday with the Dow soaring 119 points to 21,127. Nasdaq climbed 37 points to 6,236.
Major League Baseball partnered with Intel to livestream one game per week in virtual reality. The games must be viewed with the Samsung Gear VR and use the free Intel True VR app. An array of 4K-resolution cameras will be deployed around the stadium so that viewers can choose to watch from up to four different angles in real time.
For the first time in more than a year, Ford sold more cars in one month than General Motors. Ford sales rose in May by 2.2% to beat GM by approximately 4,000 vehicles while GM sales unexpectedly fell by 1.3%. Ford said that the sales bump was due to increased purchases by fleet customers such as rental car companies.
Illegal emissions software that is designed to cheat on emissions test has been found on the Audi A8 luxury sedan. The German transport minister has identified approximately 25,000 A8 models with six and eight cylinder diesel engines to be recalled. Audi is engaged in discussions with German authorities.
The broader S&P 500 gained 14 points to 2,426. Bitcoin surged $102 to $2342.
