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How Meta could challenge Apple and Google to become the AI king on our devices
Key Points Meta is well-positioned to be a key player in AI across our devices as chatbots become more personalized and advanced, according to one fund manager. Access to data of 3.48 billion usesr across its family of apps such as Facebook and Instagram could be a key advantage. However, Meta doesn’t own an operating […]
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DoorDash shares rise on earnings, revenue beat
Doordash food delivery service in New York City on Feb. 13, 2025. Danielle DeVries | CNBC DoorDash shares climbed 4% in extended trading on Wednesday after the food delivery company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the second quarter. Here’s how the company did compared to analyst estimates based on LSEG’s consensus: Earnings per share: […]
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Match Group pops 10% as dating company shows early signs of a turnaround
Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Match Group shares popped more than 10% on Wednesday after the online dating company issued upbeat guidance and said new products are showing promise as it attempts to turnaround its business. The Dallas-based company said it expected revenues between $910 million and $920 million in […]
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Opendoor tanks after earnings as CEO thanks new investors for ‘increased visibility’
Key Points After a massive rally in July and early August, Opendoor hit a snag on Tuesday with a disappointing outlook. CEO Carrie Wheeler thanked new investors on the earnings call, and said “We appreciate your enthusiasm for what we’re building, and we’re listening intently to your feedback.” The company said it expects to face […]
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Snap shares plummet 15% after weak second-quarter revenue metric
Snap shares tanked more than 15% Tuesday when it reported second-quarter earnings in which global average revenue per user missed expectations. Here is how the company did compared with Wall Street’s expectations: Earnings per share: Loss of 16 cents. That figure is not comparable to analysts’ estimates. Revenue: $1.34 billion vs. $1.35 billion expected, according to LSEG […]
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Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino takes helm at digital health company eMed
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X Corp., attends the Milken Institute Global Conference 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 5, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Linda Yaccarino, the former chief executive of Elon Musk’s social media platform X, is pivoting into health care. The digital health company eMed Population Health on Tuesday announced it has […]
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Why a rumor on social media caused a drop in summer trips to Japan
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Visitor arrivals to Japan dropped in June, amid a prophecy in a manga, or Japanese comic book, that predicted a “disaster” would strike the country in July 2025. The rumor went viral on social media, sparking an abrupt downturn in arrivals from […]
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Figma’s top VCs are sitting on $24 billion worth of stock after massive IPO pop
Figma Inc. signage during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images You can almost smell the bubbly wafting across Silicon Valley. Following Figma’s blockbuster market debut on Thursday, four of the most iconic […]
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Reddit shares jump more than 10% on second-quarter sales and guidance beat
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman hugs mascot Snoo as Reddit begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange on March 21, 2024. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images Reddit shares jumped more than 10% after the company reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat on sales and guidance. Here’s how the company did compared […]
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Meta, Microsoft roar higher on strong earnings as AI spending booms
META CEO Mark Zuckerberg (L) and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Getty Images Shares of Meta soared 12% and Microsoft popped 5% on Thursday, after the companies reported better-than-expected earnings that beat on top and bottom lines. Microsoft topped the $4 trillion market cap benchmark with the move, joining Nvidia in the club. Both Meta and […]
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