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Spirit shareholders to finally vote on Frontier deal clouded by rival JetBlue bid
A Frontier Airlines plane near a Spirit Airlines plane at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on May 16, 2022 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Spirit Airlines shareholders are scheduled to finally vote on a planned tie-up with Frontier Airlines on Wednesday, a deal that has been on the rocks following a […]
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JPMorgan analysts say buy Regions and PNC as markets wrestle with recession fears
Big U.S. banks have begun to reap the rewards of higher interest rates as the Federal Reserve combats inflation with a series of hikes, as evidenced by second-quarter results earlier this month. Thanks to higher rates and good loan growth, banks posted a 9% surge in second-quarter net interest income on a quarterly basis. This […]
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Loop Capital downgrades Logitech to hold, says recession has hit the computer peripherals firm
Greater inflation and lower consumer spending have finally hit consumer electronics company Logitech , according to Loop Capital. Analyst Ananda Baruah downgraded shares of Logitech to hold from buy, with a $55 price target, saying that the company’s recent earnings miss shows fewer consumers are buying computer peripherals for gaming and work-from-home setups. “Moving to […]
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Alphabet is still a buy despite uncertain macro ahead, analysts say after earnings
Alphabet is still a buy, even as uncertainty mounts for the tech giant amid a tough macro environment, according to analysts. Google’s parent company on Tuesday delivered quarterly earnings and revenue that missed analyst expectations. However, the company’s report showed strong year-over-year search revenue growth, helping appease investors and analysts. The stock traded more than […]
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Boeing sticks to 2022 cash flow forecast, prepares for Dreamliner deliveries to resume
An aerial view of Boeing 777X and Boeing 737 MAX 10 airplanes parked at King County International Airport-Boeing Field, in Seattle, Washington, June 1, 2022. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters Boeing on Wednesday stuck by its forecast to return to free cash flow in this year as it prepares to resume deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner planes after manufacturing flaws […]
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Analysts cheer Microsoft’s cloud results and upbeat forecast
A strong showing in its cloud business, as well as an upbeat fiscal year forecast, has Wall Street bullish on Microsoft after the tech giant’s latest quarterly release. Microsoft reported earnings and revenue in its most recent quarter that missed expectations. Still, investors approved of the revenue growth in Azure and cloud services, which jumped […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Boeing, Hilton, Spotify, Garmin and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Boeing (BA) – Boeing posted a wider-than-expected quarterly loss with revenue that fell below consensus estimates. However, Boeing reported positive operating cash flow and, unlike in prior quarters, did not see any charges related to the production of its 737 MAX jet. Boeing jumped 4.4% in […]
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Deutsche Bank downgrades McDonald’s, says fast-food chain has limited upside
McDonald’s shares could be held in check for a while, though the restaurant chain is well positioned to navigate macro uncertainty, according to Deutsche Bank. Analyst Brian Mullan downgraded shares of McDonald’s to hold from buy, citing limited upside potential for the “best performing” restaurant stock in the firm’s coverage after its outperformance this year. […]
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Credit Suisse chairman denies plans to sell or raise capital after mammoth loss
Speculation has emerged in recent months that Credit Suisse may be considering a capital raise. Thi My Lien Nguyen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Credit Suisse Chairman Axel Lehmann denied any intention to sell or merge the embattled Swiss lender after it reported a massive second-quarter loss. The bank posted a net loss of 1.593 […]
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Walmart’s slashed profit outlook sends warning about state of the American consumer
A Walmart Inc. logo is displayed on a sign that reads “Everyday Low Price” at a store in Burbank, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of retailers including Macy’s, American Eagle and Amazon fell Tuesday, a day after Walmart slashed its profit forecast and warned […]
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