PRE-MARKET MOVERS: Dollar General, Dollar Tree shares buffeted while AK Steel makes gains
AK Steel Holding Corp and shares in Crispr Therapeutics AG were also in play before the bell
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Dollar General Corp
NYSE:DG
Dollar General Corp is a discount retailer. The company offers merchandise, including consumable items, seasonal items, home products and apparel. Its merchandise includes brands from manufacturers, as well as its own private brand selections with prices at discounts to brands.
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Dow Jones closes 115 points higher; snaps losing streak
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Same-store sales increased 2.6%, driven by increases in average transaction amount and customer traffic
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