Key Points
- Remote work surged during the Covid-19 pandemic and appears to have staying power.
- It has endured largely because it has perceived benefits for both workers and employers, economists said.
Why remote work has staying power: It’s ‘still kicking,’ economist says
Finance
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Applied Materials, UnitedHealth, Intel and more
Check out the companies making headlines in after-hours trading. Applied Materials — The semiconductor equipment manufacturer tumbled 11% after the current-quarter outlook missed expectations of analysts polled by LSEG. Fiscal third-quarter earnings and revenue topped estimates. UnitedHealth — The insurer jumped nearly 8% after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new stake , according to […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Miami International, Paramount Skydance, Advance Auto Parts and more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Miami International Holdings — The parent of Miami-based exchange operator MIAX surged more than 43% in its public market debut at the New York Stock Exchange. The company priced its initial public offering at $23 per share. It last traded above $31. Paramount Skydance — The […]
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Finance
Paramount has become a ‘playpen for momentum goons’ riding UFC deal, short squeeze, says analyst
Paramount Skydance shares have quickly turned into the mecca for momentum-driven retail traders who piled into the stock on hype around UFC matches, according to Don Bilson, head of event-driven research at Gordon Haskett. The stock with the ticker PSKY started trading last Friday after Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media finalized. On Wednesday, six […]
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