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Shopify plans a 10-for-1 stock split, eyes ‘founder share’ to protect CEO’s voting power
Technology

Shopify plans a 10-for-1 stock split, eyes ‘founder share’ to protect CEO’s voting power

The logo of Shopify is seen outside its headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 28, 2018. Chris Wattie | Reuters Ecommerce start-up Shopify said Monday it is planning a 10-for-1 stock split, while seeking shareholder approval for a “founder share” for its CEO Tobi Lutke to increase his voting power. Upon shareholders’ approval, Shopify will […]

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These companies set to report next week typically beat earnings estimates and trade higher
Business

These companies set to report next week typically beat earnings estimates and trade higher

The corporate earnings season kicks off next week, and some of the companies slated to report have a history of beating estimates. Source

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Big banks’ earnings and a hot inflation report could sway markets in short holiday week
World

Big banks’ earnings and a hot inflation report could sway markets in short holiday week

A trader on the NYSE, March 11, 2022. Source: NYSE Markets face what could be a hot inflation report in the week ahead and a batch of big bank earnings to start the earnings season. JPMorgan Chase and BlackRock kick off the financial industry’s first-quarter earnings releases Wednesday, with Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley and […]

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Wild inflation will hurt all financial assets, market researcher Jim Bianco warns
World

Wild inflation will hurt all financial assets, market researcher Jim Bianco warns

There may be no escape from the bond market turmoil — even for stock investors. Market researcher Jim Bianco warns critical Federal Reserve policies to control wild inflation will inflict widespread losses on Wall Street. “Eventually, this is going to come back and hurt all financial assets,” the Bianco Research president told CNBC “Fast Money” […]

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Top Morgan Stanley analyst Graseck gives her favorite bank picks into earnings
Business

Top Morgan Stanley analyst Graseck gives her favorite bank picks into earnings

The analyst has three preferred picks that will benefit from higher interest rates and accelerating loan growth even with the greater likelihood of recession. Source

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A fertilizer shortage, worsened by war in Ukraine, is driving up global food prices and scarcity
World

A fertilizer shortage, worsened by war in Ukraine, is driving up global food prices and scarcity

Remy Gabalda | AFP | Getty Images A fertilizer shortage has added to growing concerns about the Ukraine war’s impact on the price and scarcity of certain basic foods. Combined, Russia and Belarus had provided about 40% of the world’s exports of potash, according to Morgan Stanley. Russia’s exports were hit by sanctions. Further, in […]

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Tom Lee just made a bunch of new stock recommendations to play this year’s tough market
Business

Tom Lee just made a bunch of new stock recommendations to play this year’s tough market

The Fundstrat Global Advisors founder named “pure growth” and “quality defensive” plays as the two top-performing investing styles for the next six months. Source

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Stock futures are flat following a 2-day losing streak for the major averages
Finance

Stock futures are flat following a 2-day losing streak for the major averages

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, April 6, 2022. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stock futures were flat in overnight trading Wednesday after a two-day losing streak for the major averages as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s plans to tighten monetary policy. Futures on the Dow Jones […]

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Synchrony Financial is a buy as macro fears are priced in, Piper Sandler says
Finance

Synchrony Financial is a buy as macro fears are priced in, Piper Sandler says

Investors are failing to take note of positive trends, such as strong credit performance, from the credit card provider, analysts say. Source

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Morgan Stanley names Eli Lilly a top pick, says it has best product outlook in pharma
Business

Morgan Stanley names Eli Lilly a top pick, says it has best product outlook in pharma

An exciting new drug for diabetes and weight loss could open up a whole new market for the company, analysts say. Source

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