Technology
Facebook shares spike on better-than-expected quarterly earnings
Mark Zuckerberg told the world last October that he was rebranding Facebook to Meta as the company pushes toward the metaverse. Facebook | via Reuters Shares of Facebook parent Meta jumped 15% in extended trading on Wednesday after the company reported earnings that topped estimates even as revenue was disappointing. Here are the results. Earnings […]
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Pinterest jumps after earnings beat
Pedestrians pass in front of Pinterest signage displayed outside of the New York Stock Exchange. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Pinterest jumped in after-hours trading Wednesday after the social media company reported first quarter 2022 earnings that beat analyst expectations. The stock was up more than 6%. Here’s how Pinterest did versus Refinitiv […]
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As Microsoft rallies, Activision Blizzard sinks to lowest price since deal news
Bobby Kotick, chief executive officer of Activision Blizzard Inc., walks the grounds after the morning session during the Allen & Co. conference in Sun Valley, Idaho, U.S., on Thursday, July 13, 2017. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of game publisher Activision Blizzard on Wednesday fell to their lowest price since Microsoft […]
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Judge knocks down Elon Musk’s bid to end SEC consent decree
Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk attends the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China August 29, 2019. Aly Song | Reuters A federal judge has knocked down Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s bid to terminate a settlement agreement that he struck with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the agency charged him with securities fraud […]
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Stocks could get more volatile from here, Bank of America says. Here are the names to watch
Stocks have been less volatile than bonds, and rocky earnings could close that gap, according to Bank of America. Source
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Spotify falls 11% on first quarter earnings despite beat on top and bottom
Omar Marques | LightRocket | Getty Images Shares of Spotify dipped Wednesday after the company reported its first-quarter 2022 earnings. The stock was down 10% in the morning amid what’s been a tough earnings season for tech stocks. Here are the key numbers: Earnings per share: 21 euro cents vs an estimated loss of 24 […]
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Gibraltar became a hub for crypto — now it wants to tackle attempts to manipulate the market
The overseas British territory wants to become a global hub for crypto firms. Geography Photos | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Gibraltar has unveiled new regulations for the cryptocurrency industry, taking aim at potential market manipulation and insider trading in the fast-evolving space. The overseas British territory, located on the southern tip of Spain, […]
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Apple now lets you buy parts so you can fix your iPhone yourself
Apple opened its “Self Service Repair” online store on Wednesday as the right to repair movement has put pressure on U.S. regulators to give consumers more control over their products. The new program, first announced in November, will offer customers more than 200 parts and tools customers can use to repair the iPhone 12, iPhone […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Wednesday
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street to open higher after Nasdaq’s nearly 4% plunge Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. NYSE U.S. stock futures bounced Wednesday, getting a boost from Dow stock Microsoft’s more than 5% […]
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Wall Street analysts are still bullish on Alphabet despite disappointing quarter and YouTube struggles
Alphabet missed estimates for the first quarter, with YouTube revenue a weak spot. But Wall Street analysts reiterated their positive ratings on the stock. Source
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