Author: Fernanda T
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US Index Futures Slightly Rise; Bitcoin Reaches 2021 High
On Tuesday, U.S. index futures showed a slight increase, in anticipation of significant economic indicators expected later in the week and statements from Federal Reserve officials, which may reveal valuable clues about future interest rate directions. At 5:35 AM, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (DOWI:DJI) were up 13 points, or 0.03%. S&P 500 futures rose…
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Expedia Announces 1,500 Job Cuts; Hims & Hers Surges 19.8% Post Financial Results, and More News
Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE) – Expedia revealed plans on Monday to cut approximately 1,500 jobs globally, about 9% of its workforce, as part of an “organizational and technological transformation.” The decision follows a moderate revenue forecast for 2024, with declining airfare prices. Expedia’s restructuring will incur pre-tax charges and cash expenses between $80 million and $100 million.…
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Crypto: Phishing Hack Strikes MicroStrategy, Malicious Code Compromises Tornado Cash, and More
MicroStrategy hit by phishing scam on X; continues Bitcoin portfolio expansion MicroStrategy’s account on X (formerly Twitter) was compromised, disclosing a fake airdrop of an MSTR Ethereum token in the early hours of February 26. PeckShield alerted to a phishing link in the announcement, leading to a fake website. Although the post was deleted, MicroStrategy…
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U.S. Index Futures Dip Amid Inflation Data Anticipation, Oil and Iron Ore Prices Retreat
On Monday, U.S. index futures fell slightly, signaling investor tension as they await new inflation data this week, closely monitored by the Federal Reserve, and keep an eye on the wave of significant earnings reports approaching, including Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), restaurants, and major retailers. At 05:22 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) fell 55 points, or 0.15%.…
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Broadcom in Talks to Sell Computing Unit, Alcoa Acquires Alumina for $2.2 Billion, and Latest News
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) – Broadcom is nearing a $3.8 billion deal with KKR & Company (NYSE:KKR) to sell its end-user computing unit. The CEO is looking to streamline the portfolio after acquiring VMware. The deal could be announced on Monday, with KKR leading the auction. Alcoa (NYSE:AA) – Alcoa has made a $2.2 billion proposal to…
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Uniswap Skyrockets 55% with Incentive Proposal, Avalanche Confronts 4-Hour Shutdown, and More
Expiration of $3.6 billion in Bitcoin options could influence the market Today, around $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin options contracts are set to expire on major derivatives exchanges, raising questions about possible impacts on the cryptocurrency’s value. The majority of these options reside on Deribit and CME, indicating significant speculation or hedging strategies against Bitcoin…
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U.S. Futures Pause Post-Nvidia Rally; WTI and Brent Decline in April Futures
In the pre-market on Friday, U.S. index futures showed a moderate trend, reflecting a pause after the euphoria outbreak in the market caused by Nvidia’s rally. This event led American exchanges to climb to new heights, setting historical marks. At 05:34 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) rose 3 points, or 0.01%. S&P 500 futures dropped…
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Goldman Sachs Reconsiders Fed Cuts, LUNR Surges Over 40% in Pre-Market, and More
Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) – Intuitive Machines made history on Thursday when its Odysseus spacecraft became the first commercial probe to successfully land on the moon. The mission, carrying NASA instruments, landed at the lunar south pole, marking a significant milestone in commercial space exploration and collaboration with the US space agency. Shares are up 47.58%…
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Crypto: ZCash Surges on Grayscale’s Strategy, Gauntlet Terminates Aave Partnership, and More
Retail traders drive cryptocurrency surge, says JPMorgan Analysts at JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) highlight that the recent surge in cryptocurrency values is primarily driven by retail traders acting on impulse, rather than institutional investors or market fundamentals. According to them, the cryptocurrency market recovery in February can be attributed to the increasing activity of these individual traders.…
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Nvidia’s Earnings Skyrocket by 769%, BuzzFeed’s Pre-Market Shares Surge by 85%, and Other Highlights
BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) – BuzzFeed shares surged over 80% in Thursday’s pre-market after announcing the sale of Complex and planning staff cuts. Complex was sold for $108.6 million to NTWRK, while BuzzFeed will lay off 16% of its staff to save costs. New details will be shared on February 28th. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Walgreens (NASDAQ:WBA) – Amazon…