Tag: NASDAQ:MSFT
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Cal-Maine Surges on Strong Quarterly Performance, Taiwan Earthquake Disrupts Tech Supply Chain, and More
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) – TSMC evacuated some factories and suspended operations after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, raising concerns about the global technology supply chain. Companies like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are affected. Taiwan is crucial for chips but vulnerable to natural disasters and geopolitical tensions. TSMC shares are down 0.9%…
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U.S. Stocks May Move Back To The Upside In Early Trading
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to move back to the upside following the modest weakness seen on Monday. Optimism about the outlook for interest rates may inspire renewed buying interest on Wall Street following the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement last week. While…
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Super Micro Computer and Seagate Shares Surge on Analyst Optimism in Pre-Market Trading, and Latest News
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) – An analyst has joined the optimistic group regarding the shares of Super Micro Computer, with an increase of about 856% over the last 12 months. Rated Overweight, JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee justifies the “premium valuation” due to the rapid growth of the artificial intelligence server market. SMCI shares are up…
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Tech Sector Weakness May Weigh On Wall Street
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a lower open on Monday, with stocks likely to move to the downside after ending last Friday’s choppy session mixed. Weakness among technology stocks may weigh on the markets, as reflected by the 0.5 percent drop by the Nasdaq 100 futures. Shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and…
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FedEx Soars 13% with Profits Above Forecasts, Nike Hit by China Slowdown, and Latest News
FedEx (NYSE:FDX) – FedEx exceeded profit forecasts for the quarter, posting an adjusted profit of $3.86 per share, higher than the $3.45 per share expected by analysts consulted by LSEG. However, the company’s revenue did not meet estimates. FedEx also announced a $5 billion share buyback program. FedEx shares rose 12.6% in pre-market trading. Nike…
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Apple Pre-Market Drop Due to Antitrust Threats, Surprising Profit Boosts Micron Shares, and Latest Market Updates
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH), and X joined Epic Games in protesting against Apple, accusing it of violating an injunction by restricting payment options in the App Store, claiming price inflation and competition hurdles. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to sue Apple for alleged antitrust law…
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JPMorgan boosts dividends, Chipotle unveils 50:1 stock split, and Latest News
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) – JPMorgan surprised by increasing its dividends by 9.5%, reflecting a record profit and the potential easing of capital rules by regulators. The largest US bank has sent about $60 billion to shareholders over the past three years. Additionally, JPMorgan established a new investment banking team focused on sports, targeting a growing…
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Fisker’s Shares Take a Hit Amid Speculation of Bankruptcy, Altria Divests from AB InBev to Fund Stock Repurchase Initiative
Fisker (NYSE:FSR) – Shares of the electric vehicle startup fell 39.71% in pre-market trading, following a Wall Street Journal report that Fisker hired restructuring consultants as part of preparations for a possible bankruptcy filing. At the end of February, Fisker admitted to having doubts about its ability to continue operating, as it faced difficulties in…
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Sam Altman Rejoins OpenAI Board; Coinbase, MicroStrategy Surge Pre-Market Amidst Bitcoin’s Latest Milestone
OpenAI – Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, returns to the board along with three new directors, following a WilmerHale investigation into his dismissal last November. The company has strengthened its governance rules and conflict of interest policy, with unanimous board support. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:MARA) – In pre-market trading, Coinbase registers a…
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CNOOC Oil Field Discovery in South China Sea, Grifols Surges 18% After KPMG Approval, and Latest News
CNOOC (NYSE:CEO) – The Chinese state-owned oil company CNOOC discovered a new reserve in the South China Sea, with over 100 million tons of oil equivalent, located in the Kaiping South field, Pearl River Delta. Substantial investment in offshore exploration catalyzes the increased production target for 2024, reflecting CNOOC’s commitment to expanding operations and securing…