Reddit shares surge on S&P 500 inclusion effective August 18

Published Aug 14, 12:20 AM UTC

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Reddit shares surged following the announcement that the social media platform will be added to the S&P 500 index. The inclusion is scheduled to take effect before the start of trading on August 18, 2026. Reddit will replace AvalonBay Communities, which is being acquired by fellow S&P 500 member Equity Residential. The news, reported by The Business Times on August 14, 2026, highlights a significant milestone for Reddit as it joins the benchmark gauge, reflecting its growing market capitalization and influence in the social media sector.

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Original headline: Reddit shares surge on S&P 500 inclusion later in August

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Reddit shares surge on S&P 500 inclusion effective August 18

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