Tag: NYSE:LUV
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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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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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Philips Stocks Soar 47% Following US Deal, Tesla Bolsters Presence in China, and More News
Philips (NYSE:PHG) – Philips’ stock soared 47.1% in pre-market trading after announcing a $1.1 billion deal to resolve U.S. claims related to a respiratory device recall. Analysts consider the settlement far below expectations, eliminating uncertainties that impacted the market value. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) – Tesla has overcome regulatory hurdles in China to launch its…
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U.S. Futures Drop in Pre-Market Trading as Tech Stocks Plunge After Meta Issues Gloomy Forecast
U.S. index futures fell in pre-market trading on Thursday, particularly technology stocks, which saw a significant depreciation after Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) announced disheartening forecasts. At 6:44 AM, the Dow Jones (DOWI:DJI) futures were down 257 points, or 0.66%. The S&P 500 futures fell by 0.64%, and the Nasdaq-100 futures lost 0.95%. The yield on 10-year…
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Southwest Shares Tumble 9.6% Post $231 Million 1Q Loss, AstraZeneca Surges on 19% Annual Increase, and More on Earnings
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) – Southwest Airlines’ shares fell 9.6% in pre-market trading after reporting a larger first-quarter loss compared to the previous year and warned of potential delays from Boeing impacting its growth until 2025. The company plans to increase capacity by 4%, below the planned 6%, and expects a decline in revenue for the…
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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 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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Costco Increases Dividend by 14%, Meta Introduces ‘Artemis’ AI Chip, and More News
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta Platforms disclosed details on Wednesday about its upcoming generation of internal AI accelerator chip, named Artemis, aiming to lessen its dependence on Nvidia’s AI chips and energy costs. The MTIA chip delivers thrice the performance of its preceding generation. Furthermore, Instagram intends to trial features to blur messages containing nudity,…
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Boeing Down in Pre-Market Due to CEO Developments and Denver Incident; MicroStrategy Surges 11% with BTC Spike, and More
MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) – In pre-market trading, MicroStrategy saw an 11.26% increase priced at $1,601.00, while Coinbase Global gained 5.85% priced at $255.00, driven by a rise in cryptocurrency-related stocks, following Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD). Bitcoin rose 3.7% in the last 24 hours, reaching $71,933. Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Boeing shares are down 1.03% in pre-market…