*S&P 500 on track for seventh straight month of gains. Data signals soft U.S. economy but not abrupt slowdown. NEW YORK, May 31- U.S. stocks held steady by midday on Friday in a volatile session with constant profit-taking and "buying the dip" activities keeping the market mostly unchanged.
*Netflix shares advance, limiting Nasdaq losses. NEW YORK, May 31- U.S. stocks were little changed on Friday as stronger-than-expected data on manufacturing gave investors a reason to buy despite massive equity gains so far this year.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 29- Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday that it will make five original TV series, having used viewer feedback to pick the shows from a group of 14 pilots filmed by the world's largest Internet retailer earlier this year.
Apple shares got a bump today following comment from Tim Cook on hints of future products in development, reports Jon Fortt. And, the FMHR crew have the play on Netflix's original programming plan. Also, Rick Sherland, Nomura, explains why he thinks there's a "change in the winds," as some investors become increasingly more frustrated with Microsoft's performance.
The Fast Money traders share their final trades of the day.
Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 5:00 PM ETAhead of the Fed meeting, the S&P 500 appears headed toward 1,687, StockMonster's Guy Adami says.
Tuesday, 18 Jun 2013 | 6:40 PM ETYou say the name of a stock, and Mad Money's Jim Cramer tells you whether to buy or sell.