Tag: NYSE:KR
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Apple Loses Market Share in China, GM Surges in Pre-Market Following Upward Revisions for 2024 Projections, and More News
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Smartphone shipments from Apple in China fell 19% in the first quarter due to competition from Huawei. Its market share decreased to 15.7%, nearly matching that of Huawei, which saw a 70% increase in sales. Apple now ranks third, behind Vivo and Honor. Additionally, FIFA is close to a deal with Apple…
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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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Unilever Initiates Ice Cream Division Spin-Off and Announces Job Cuts; Berkshire Ramps Up Share Buyback Efforts, and More
Unilever (NYSE:UL) – Unilever announced on Tuesday the spin-off of its ice cream unit, including Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s, into an independent business, accompanied by a cost-cutting program that would cut 7,500 jobs. The initial action resulted in a 3.2% increase in shares in pre-market trading. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) – Berkshire Hathaway has stepped…
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U.S. Index Futures See Modest Gains, Oil Prices Slip
U.S. index futures rose modestly in pre-market trading on Thursday, with investors’ attention focused on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s second day of testimony before the U.S. Congress. Meanwhile, the market is in anticipation of the important employment and payroll report, scheduled to be released on Friday, waiting for signs that could influence future monetary…
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Expedia Announces 1,500 Job Cuts; Hims & Hers Surges 19.8% Post Financial Results, and More News
Expedia (NASDAQ:EXPE) – Expedia revealed plans on Monday to cut approximately 1,500 jobs globally, about 9% of its workforce, as part of an “organizational and technological transformation.” The decision follows a moderate revenue forecast for 2024, with declining airfare prices. Expedia’s restructuring will incur pre-tax charges and cash expenses between $80 million and $100 million.…
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Cisco Systems Stock Drops 5% Following Restructuring Plan, Berkshire Trims Apple Stake, and Latest News
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) – Berkshire Hathaway reduced its stake in Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), selling 10 million shares, while holding over 905 million. It also increased its position in Chevron (NYSE:CVX), reduced it in HP (NYSE:HPQ), and Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA). The company kept investors guessing on what could be a major new investment by Warren Buffett. Nvidia…
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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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Wall Street Highlights: Apple Cuts iPhone Prices in China, Microsoft Launches Copilot Pro Subscription, and More
In Tuesday’s pre-market, U.S. index futures indicate a lower opening, as investors and analysts eagerly await the release of earnings reports from major banks, which promise to offer valuable insights into the current condition of the American consumer and the broader economic outlook. At 5:26 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) fell 196 points, or 0.52%.…
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Wall Street Highlights: Mastercard’s Financial Rise, Citigroup’s $3.8 Billion Charges, and More
This Thursday morning, U.S. index futures are showing an upward trend, in anticipation of the imminent consumer inflation data and the start of the fourth-quarter financial results reporting season, a crucial period for Wall Street investors and analysts. At 05:40 AM, the Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) rose 7 points, or 0.02%. S&P 500 futures were…
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Cal-Maine Avian Flu Outbreak Impact, Amgen Hikes Dividend For Twelfth Year, and Latest Updates
In the pre-market on Wednesday, U.S. index futures showed a slight increase, with investors awaiting the latest monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve. At 05:30 AM, the Dow Jones (DOWI:DJI) futures rose 42 points, or 0.11%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.11% and Nasdaq-100 futures rose 0.14%. The 10-year Treasury yield was at 4.191%. In…