Tag: NYSE:BLK
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BlackRock’s IBIT Surges as Top Bitcoin ETF, Bitfarms Rejects Riot Platforms Offer, and More Crypto News
Bitfarms rejects Riot Platforms’ $950 million acquisition offer On May 29th, Bitfarms (NASDAQ:BITF) rejected a $950 million acquisition proposal from Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT), arguing that the offered value was insufficient. Received on April 22nd, the offer consisted of $2.30 per share in cash and stock. The decision was made after analysis by the Special Committee…
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iPhone Sales Skyrocket in China, Nvidia Surges in Pre-Market Following xAI Fundraising, and More News
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – In April, Apple’s iPhone sales in China surged by 52% compared to the previous year, recovering from a challenging start to the year. This increase comes despite strong competition from local manufacturers like Huawei. Overall smartphone sales in the country also grew, totaling 22.7 million units. At the upcoming developer conference, Apple…
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Trading of Ether ETFs Delayed, LINK Performs Well, and More Crypto News
Ethereum ETFs approved but trading still pending The SEC has given the green light to eight Ethereum ETFs from major management firms like BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), Fidelity, and Grayscale. However, the delay in finalizing the S-1 forms, essential for the commencement of trading, might prolong the process. Experts indicate that the sluggishness is due to last-minute…
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U.S. House Approves FIT21 Law, Hong Kong Considers Staking in Ether ETFs, and More Crypto News
U.S. House approves FIT21, boosting regulatory framework for cryptography The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Financial Innovation and Technology Act for the 21st Century (FIT21), marking a significant advance in the regulation of digital assets. With a vote of 279 to 136, the bill received strong bipartisan support and promises to establish clear…
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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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Li Auto Stocks Drop Post Earnings; Calhoun Re-elected to Boeing Board, and More News
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) – Li Auto shares fell 4.5% in pre-market trading after reporting first-quarter results. Li Auto’s vehicle revenues of 24.25 billion yuan (US$ 3.4 billion) increased 32% year-over-year but fell short of the expected 26.71 billion yuan. Deliveries of the Chinese automaker’s first pure electric car were below targets, resulting in a net…
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Chubb Stock Soars 9% with Berkshire Acquisition, AST SpaceMobile jumps 37% on AT&T deal, and More News
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A), Chubb (NYSE:CB) – Chubb’s stock increased by approximately 9.3% after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed its acquisition of nearly 26 million shares of the property and casualty insurer, representing a $6.7 billion investment. As a result, Chubb became Berkshire’s ninth-largest holding by the end of March, as recorded in a new regulatory document. Netflix…
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Bitcoin Surges Post Jobs Report, Coinbase Reveals $1.2 Billion 1Q Net Profit, and More Crypto News
Bitcoin rises in response to jobs data Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) experiences a 4.5% increase on May 3, driven by US employment data. BTC/USD is trading at $61,751 at the time of writing. Specifically, non-farm payrolls numbers for April fell below expectations, indicating weakness in the job market. This revelation suggests a possible interest rate cut, as…
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Anglo American Rejects BHP Group’s Offer, Toyota Invests $1.4 Billion in Indiana, and More News
BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) – Anglo American has rejected BHP’s acquisition proposal of $38.88 billion, stating it significantly undervalues the company and its future prospects. The offer of £25.08 per share represented a 31% premium, but Anglo considered it opportunistic. BHP may need to increase its offer by May 22 for a successful deal. Toyota Motor…
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Block Innovates Bitcoin Mining, DOJ Proposes 3-Year Prison for Changpeng Zhao, and More Crypto News
Possible effects on Bitcoin price with US dollar depreciation and Mt. Gox refund Cryptocurrency traders anticipate a potential depreciation of the US dollar, which could favor Bitcoin’s recovery (COIN:BTCUSD). Conversely, some banks still see a strengthening dollar on the horizon. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was down by -2.5%, trading at $64,771.50. Since March,…