Tag: NASDAQ:MSFT
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Paramount’s Shares Surge Following Sony and Apollo’s Joint Bid; ISS Backs Berkshire Hathaway Director Re-election, and More
Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA), Sony (NYSE:SONY), Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) – Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management are in discussions for a joint bid for Paramount Global, aiming to take the company private. The bid would include cash for all outstanding shares. Sony would operate the studio, while Apollo would take control of the CBS…
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Tether’s Division Restructure, Aptos-Microsoft DeFi Collaboration, and More Crypto News
Tether restructures to expand presence in the digital assets market Tether (COIN:USDTUSD), the developer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market value, is expanding into broader areas of digital assets. The company has created four new divisions to diversify its operations: “Tether Finance” to manage the USDT stablecoin, “Tether Power” focused on bitcoin mining investments,…
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Apple to Invest $250 Million in Singapore Expansion, Oracle Commits $8 Billion to Japan Infrastructure, and More News
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple plans to invest over $250 million to expand its operations in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, with two buildings acquired in 2022 undergoing a major upgrade. CEO Tim Cook emphasized the importance of connecting with the local community. Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) – Oracle announced on Wednesday an investment of more than $8 billion…
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United Shares Surge 5.3% in Q1 2024 Earnings Beat; Take-Two Cuts 5% of Workforce, and More News
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) – United Airlines forecasts an adjusted profit of between $3.75 and $4.25 per share for the June quarter. In the first quarter, it posted an adjusted loss of 15 cents per share, better than Wall Street’s estimate of a 57-cent loss per share. The company reaffirmed its earnings estimate for 2024 of…
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Microsoft to reportedly announce new $1.5B AI deal with UAE
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is set to unveil a substantial $1.5 billion deal with Emirati company G42 for the development of artificial intelligence technologies, as reported by The New York Times on Tuesday. This partnership marks a significant move in the tech industry, reflecting the growing importance of AI in global business strategies. Under the terms…
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Ericsson Soars with 66% Net Profit Growth; Live Nation Under Antitrust Scrutiny in US, and More News
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) – The U.S. Department of Justice plans to initiate an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation next month, citing its control over the live event market. Its subsidiary Ticketmaster faced criticism for its management during Taylor Swift’s tour, fueling the investigation. Shares fell 6.8% in Tuesday’s pre-market trading. Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) – Ericsson’s…
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Samsung Surpasses Apple in Q1 Smartphone Market; Salesforce in Talks to Acquire Informatica, and More News
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – In the first quarter of 2024, Apple’s smartphone shipments fell by 10%, challenged by Android competitors. Samsung led with a 20.8% market share, reversing Apple’s position. Apple sold 50.1 million iPhones, down by 5.3 million from the previous year. Sales in China declined by 2.1%. Recently, the stock market reacted to the…
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Paramount Global Board Shrinks, Morgan Stanley Faces Regulatory Probe, and More News
Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) – Some investors in Paramount Global are concerned about a potential merger with Skydance Media and are calling for a fair approach. Skydance, known for hits such as “Top Gun: Maverick,” is in exclusive talks. Four board members of Paramount Global have announced they will resign amid reports of merger talks with…
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Delta Generates US$37 Million Profit in Q1, Google and Intel Unveil Cutting-Edge AI Chips, and More News
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) – Delta Airlines reported a first-quarter profit of $37 million, a significant increase compared to the $363 million loss from the previous year. With adjusted revenue of $12.56 billion, the company surpassed Wall Street expectations, attributing the success to strong demand for leisure and business travel, according to CEO Ed Bastian.…
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Apple Terminates 614 Employees, Disney Unveils June Crackdown on Password Sharing, and More Updates
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple is laying off 614 employees in Silicon Valley after ending its secret autonomous electric vehicle project. These are the first significant job cuts since the beginning of the pandemic, mainly impacting satellite offices in Santa Clara, California. Moreover, Hon Hai, known as Foxconn (USOTC:FXCOF), saw an 11.8% increase in sales in…