Tag: NYSE:GS
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Meta Platforms Expands AI Ads, Apple Boosts iPhone Shipments, and More Highlights
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta announced the expansion of its AI-generated ad products, enabling the automatic creation of image variations and text overlay. The tool, currently in testing, aims to simplify campaign creation but faces concerns about third-party use of intellectual property. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Chinese shipments of iPhones increased by 12% in March, following…
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Perficient Stock Soars 52.9% Post-Acquisition; Luminar Declines 10% Amid Workforce Cutbacks, and Other News
Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) – After an acquisition agreement with EQT, a Swedish private equity firm, Perficient saw its shares soar 52.9% in pre-market trading to $73.55. EQT offered $76 per share, representing a 58% premium over Perficient’s closing price on Friday of $48.11. Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ:LAZR) – Luminar Technologies faces staff cuts, reducing 20% of its…
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Alphabet CEO’s Billion-Dollar Wealth, Microsoft’s $1.7B Indonesia Investment, and More News
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has reached a fortune of ten digits, a result of the remarkable growth of Google’s stock since he took the helm in 2015. He has led the company through a period of expansion and innovation, boosting the stock value and company profits. His journey, from a humble childhood…
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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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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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Analysts Sound Alarm on Fourth BTC Halving, Kraken Wallet Launch, and More Crypto News
Bitcoin approaches its fourth halving with market impact expectations Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) is two days away from its fourth halving, an event that occurs every four years and will halve the block mining reward from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC. Historically, such events have been followed by significant increases in Bitcoin’s price. However, caution is advised this…
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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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Dow Looks To Snap Six-Day Losing Streak As UnitedHealth Surges
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to higher open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to regain ground after moving sharply lower over the two previous sessions. Bargain hunting may contribute to initial strength on Wall Street, as traders pick up stocks at relatively reduced levels following the steep drops seen over the past…