By Liz Moyer
Investing.com -- Stocks were higher on Friday after December's jobs report helped calm investor fears about interest rates. Here are the midday movers for Jan. 6.
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (NYSE:WWE) shares jumped 20.6% after former CEO Vince McMahon returned to the sports entertainment company as executive chairman, bringing with him two other former board members. WWE is working on media rights and strategic options.
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock rose 0.8% after the electric vehicle company cut prices for two of its model cars in China. In October it cut prices in the region to boost sales.
Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:LUV) shares rose 2.4% after it said technical difficulties over the holiday period that resulted in the cancellation of 16,000 flights over an 11-day period could cost it $825 million in lost revenue and additional expenses.
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