Stock Market's AGEM Index Registers a 0.7 Percent Decline in July
The AGEM Index, which tracks gaming and amusement machine manufacturers, experienced a slight dip of 0.7% in July 2025, but it was still up by 32.8% year-over-year. This suggests overall positive performance in the gaming sector recently.
In July 2025, three negative contributions were made to the AGEM Index, with Konami Corp. being the largest negative contributor due to a 10.1% decrease in stock price. However, seven out of ten AGEM Index companies reported stock price increases during the same period.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited was the largest positive contributor to the AGEM Index, with a 7.5% increase in stock price, and Crane NXT Co.'s stock price also rose by 10.1%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 2.0 percent in July 2025, while the NASDAQ increased by 2.0 percent during the same period.
Despite the acquisitions of several AGEM Index companies by private entities, no new information about the performance of these companies was provided in relation to these transactions. The newly split IGT company and Everi remained on the NYSE under the new name of Brightstar Lottery, with IGT's lottery business not involved in the transaction.
The gaming and digital units of International Game Technology PLC and Everi Holdings Inc. were acquired by an affiliate of private-equity giant Apollo Global Management for a combined $6.3 billion, making the companies private and delisting them from the NYSE.
As of July 2025, the AGEM Index stood at 1,889.77. However, as of August 21, 2025, there is no direct search result providing the current stock prices and detailed performance data specifically for Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Crane NXT Co., and Konami Corp. in the AGEM Index.
For accurate and up-to-date stock prices and performance metrics of these companies in the AGEM Index as of today (August 21, 2025), the best course would be to consult real-time financial platforms such as Bloomberg, Reuters, or Morningstar, stock exchanges where these companies are listed, or the official AGEM Index provider’s website or related asset management reports for precise index membership performance data.
- The recent positive performance of the gaming sector, as indicated by the AGEM Index, could be attributed to the significant contributions from companies like Aristocrat Leisure Limited and Crane NXT Co., despite the decline in Konami Corp's stock price.
- For a comprehensive understanding of the current stock prices and performance metrics of Aristocrat Leisure Limited, Crane NXT Co., and Konami Corp. within the AGEM Index, it is advisable to consult real-time financial platforms, stock exchanges, or official AGEM Index provider’s website or related asset management reports.
