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Jim Cramer says investors should eye these three tech names in the Nasdaq 100
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Tuesday told investors his three stock picks from the worst- and best-performing stocks in the Nasdaq 100 during the first half of this year. “Tech stocks were horrendous in the first half. … No Apples, no Googles, no semis, no software as services – just default names that show you that […]
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Activision Blizzard shareholders approve proposal for report on abuse and harassment
Robert “Bobby” Kotick, chief executive officer of Activision Blizzard Inc., speaks during an interview in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010. Activision Blizzard Inc., controlled by Paris-based Vivendi SA, released “Call of Duty: Black Ops” worldwide yesterday and plans a new release of their “World of Warcraft” game in December. Jin Lee | […]
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Gaming giant NetEase plunges nearly 7% after it delays release of Diablo Immortal in China
The NetEase Games booth at the China Joy conference in Shanghai on July 30, 2021. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC On China’s Twitter-like service Weibo, the official account of Diablo Immortal is banned from posting for “violating relevant laws and regulation.” It’s unclear which rules the account has broken. NetEase declined to comment further on the […]
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Microsoft is bringing Xbox Game Pass cloud streaming to smart TVs, so users don’t need a console
People will be able to play Xbox Game Pass games over a cloud connection on 2022 Samsung smart TVs. Microsoft Microsoft is releasing an Xbox app for smart TVs, enabling consumers to stream Xbox video games even if they don’t own consoles. Microsoft said Thursday that it will first bring the app to Samsung’s 2022 […]
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Broadcom announces plans to buy VMware in $61 billion deal
Hock Tan, chief executive officer of Broadcom Martin H. Simon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Broadcom will buy VMware in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at $61 billion, based on the closing price of Broadcom common stock on May 25, 2022, the companies announced on Thursday. The deal would be one of the largest technology acquisitions […]
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Broadcom, VMware deal could be announced by Thursday, sources say
Rangarajan Raghuram, CEO, VMware at the NYSE, Dec. 14, 2021. Source: NYSE CNBC’s David Faber reported Monday that Broadcom had been gearing up to announce its acquisition of VMware as soon as Thursday, but the news could come sooner after several reports said the two companies were in talks. Some material terms still need to […]
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Lina Khan’s FTC can finally move forward with its progressive agenda after Senate confirms fifth commissioner
Federal Trade Commission building Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The Federal Trade Commission finally has the power to move forward with its progressive enforcement and policy agenda after the Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee to the fifth commissioner seat Wednesday. The Senate voted to confirm Alvaro Bedoya 51-50, with Vice […]
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Nintendo announces surprise 10-for-1 stock split; expects Switch sales to fall 9%
Nintendo announced a 10-for-1 stock split on Tuesday as the Japanese gaming giant aims to make its shares more appealing to retail investors. Shareholders have been calling for a stock split for some time to boost the liquidity of the gaming giant’s shares. The move will take effect on Oct. 1 this year, when each […]
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The one short-term trading strategy that even Warren Buffett does
Warren Buffett, a disciplined buy-and-hold value investor, said he’s dabbled in a short-term trading strategy popularized by hedge funds — merger arbitrage. Source
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Global Payments, Moderna, Activision Blizzard and more
Boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to be shipped at the McKesson distribution center in Olive Branch, Mississippi, December 20, 2020. Paul Sancya | Pool | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading Monday. Global Payments — Shares of the company sank 9.8% despite a better-than-expected earnings report. The payments […]
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