Tag: NASDAQ:HOOD
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Robinhood Shares Surge 3.3% on Stock Buyback Announcement; Anglo Declines BHP Deadline Extension, and More News
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) – Robinhood has launched a $1 billion share buyback program, reflecting confidence in the company. The program is expected to be executed over two to three years, starting in the third quarter of 2024, subject to market conditions. Robinhood’s shares rose 3.3% in pre-market trading. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Nvidia’s shares…
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Airbnb Stocks Drop 8% Amid Bleak Outlook; Bumble Surges 14% on Global Download Rise, and More in Earnings
Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) – Airbnb’s shares fell 8.4% in pre-market trading despite surpassing first-quarter expectations with earnings per share of 41 cents, compared to the expected 24 cents, and a revenue of $2.14 billion, beating the forecast of $2.06 billion. However, the company provided a less optimistic outlook for the future. Airbnb projected second-quarter revenue to…
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U.S. Futures Slightly Dip Amid Corporate Earnings and Quiet Economic Calendar, Oil Prices Fall
U.S. index futures show slightly negative fluctuations on a day with a limited economic agenda, as investors await statements from key Federal Reserve officials. Throughout the day, figures such as Vice Chairman Philip Jefferson, Boston Fed President Susan Collins, and Fed Director Lisa Cook are expected to share their perspectives, potentially influencing market expectations. At…
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Bitcoin Hits 1 Billion Transactions, Vodafone Turns Smartphones into Digital Wallets, and More Crypto News
Bitcoin processes 1 billion transactions, marking strong growth since 2009 The Bitcoin network (COIN:BTCUSD) achieved an impressive milestone by processing its billionth transaction, 15 years after the launch of its first block. Maintaining an average of 178,475 daily transactions, Bitcoin has demonstrated its ability to handle large volumes without centralized intermediaries. This milestone, achieved amidst…
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Li Auto Stock Drops 7.3% Amid Tesla Price Cuts, Salesforce Retreats from Informatica Deal, and Other Market Updates
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), Informatica (NYSE:INFA) – Salesforce has withdrawn from negotiations to acquire Informatica due to disagreements over terms, according to Reuters. The discussions were in advanced stages, with a potential price of around $30 per share for Informatica, which has clients such as Unilever and Deloitte. Salesforce shares rose 3.4%, while Informatica shares fell 6.2%,…
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Crypto: Paradigm Seeks Investment for New Web3 Fund, KBW Initiates Cautious Coverage on Robinhood, and Other Updates
Paradigm seeks record funding for new Web3 fund Paradigm, a leading venture capital firm focused on Web3, is advancing to raise a new investment fund, targeting between $750 million and $850 million. This move could mark the largest fund since the crypto market turmoil in May 2022, according to Bloomberg. Paradigm’s step is seen as…
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GameStop Shares Tumble 20% in Pre-Market Trading Amid Revenue Decline, Direct Digital Plummets 42%, and More News
GameStop (NYSE:GME) – GameStop reported $1.79 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, which is less than the $2.23 billion earned in the same quarter of the previous year. However, the company announced an adjusted earnings per share of 22 cents, compared to the previous year’s 16 cents per share. Shares of the video game…
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Unilever Initiates Ice Cream Division Spin-Off and Announces Job Cuts; Berkshire Ramps Up Share Buyback Efforts, and More
Unilever (NYSE:UL) – Unilever announced on Tuesday the spin-off of its ice cream unit, including Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s, into an independent business, accompanied by a cost-cutting program that would cut 7,500 jobs. The initial action resulted in a 3.2% increase in shares in pre-market trading. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) – Berkshire Hathaway has stepped…