Flex Ltd. (FLEX) is trading 4% higher at $158.00 in pre-market trading after a major index inclusion was announced.
- S&P Dow Jones Indices announced that Flex will be added to the S&P 500 index effective prior to the open of trading on June 22, 2026.
- Inclusion in the S&P 500 typically leads to increased demand for a stock as index funds and ETFs that track the benchmark are required to buy the shares.
- This news provides a strong fundamental catalyst for the stock's upward movement, which was previously trading with volatility, including a 4.8% drop on June 5, 2026.