EBay, Cal-Maine Foods, AMD, and More [Video]

U.S. equities were slightly lower at midday as the market weighed the latest report on private sector employment and waited for the government’s jobs report later this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were down less than 1%.

EBay (EBAY) was the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 when Meta Platforms (META) allowed the online sales site to post its listings on Facebook. Meta Platforms shares were down.

Higher egg prices and Thanksgiving demand helped Cal-Maine Foods (CALM) beat earnings and revenue forecasts, and shares gained.

Boston Scientific (BSX) shares advanced when the medical device maker announced the purchase of laser heart treatment equipment manufacturer Bolt Medical.

OXO parent Helen of Troy (HELE) shares slumped after sales the maker of household and beauty products posted a decline in sales and lowered its profit outlook as demand for beauty and wellness items …