Tag: NASDAQ:VFS
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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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CalPERS to Oppose Exxon Mobil Directors; Microsoft Unveils Copilot+ PCs with AI Focus, and More News
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) – The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) announced it will vote against Exxon’s 12 board nominees, citing the company’s legal action against activist investors. CalPERS warned in a letter that such legal action could diminish investors’ roles and rights in influencing the company’s financial outcomes. The vote will take place at…
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BHP Bids $38.8 Billion for Anglo American; Biden Unveils Historic Micron Technology Deal, and More News
BHP (NYSE:BHP), Anglo American (LSE:AAL) – BHP announced a $38.8 billion bid for Anglo American, boosting the latter’s shares by 12.4%. The proposal, aiming to create the world’s largest copper miner, offers a 31% premium to Anglo’s shareholders, who are reviewing the offer. The deal could trigger a wave of consolidation in the industry, with…
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TSMC Revenue Rises 13% in Q1, Alcoa Exceeds EBITDA Expectations Despite Loss, and More Earnings News
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) – TSMC recorded a 9% higher net profit in the first quarter, reaching $6.98 billion, surpassing market expectations. Benefiting from the growing demand for semiconductors for artificial intelligence, the company had a revenue of $18.87 billion, an increase of 13% compared to the previous year. Shares are down -2.11% in…
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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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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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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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Boeing Faces Strike Threat, Palantir Up 18% After Recording its First Profitable Year, and More
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – The FAA announced that 94% of Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes have returned to service after a suspension caused by an air emergency. The inspections included a detailed review, and investigations are ongoing. The FAA is reassessing its oversight of Boeing, considering possible changes in inspection approaches and relations with the manufacturer.…
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Arcus Biosciences Stock Jumps 20% on $320M Gilead Investment, Super Micro Surpasses Forecasts, and More News
Arcus Biosciences (NYSE:RCUS), Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) – Arcus Biosciences‘ shares rose 19.5% in pre-market trading on Tuesday following news of a $320 million investment by Gilead Sciences, which also led to a revision of their collaboration agreement. This change aims to boost the growth of their joint development programs and includes the appointment of Johanna…
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Friday’s Wall Street Highlights: News Corp, Activision Blizzard, Scholastic, AstraZeneca, Alibaba, and more
US index futures are appreciating in this Friday’s pre-market, awaiting the release of activity data in the country. However, the market is poised to conclude the week with notable declines, reacting to signals from central banks that interest rates will persistently stay elevated to curb inflation. At 7:00 am, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) increased by…