Tag: NYSE:MA
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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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Semler Scientific Invests in Bitcoin, Riot Platforms Eyes Bitfarms Acquisition, and More Crypto News
Semler Scientific invests $40 million in Bitcoin Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR), a company specializing in health products, announced the acquisition of 581 Bitcoins for $40 million, highlighting digital currency as a promising investment and store of value. According to CEO Eric Semler, this strategy aims to protect the company against inflation and capitalize on the potential…
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Nvidia Profits Set to Challenge Historic High Market; GE Aerospace Announces New Hires, and More News
Earnings Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Nvidia’s earnings, viewed as a barometer for the growing AI industry, will be released after the market closes on Wednesday. The results will also serve as a critical indicator for the US stock market, which has reached record highs. Analysts estimate that Nvidia will report earnings per share of $5.17 on…
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Strong Institutional BTC ETF Adoption, CME Group Ventures into Bitcoin Spot Trading, and More Crypto News
Bitcoin reacts to interest rate cut expectations In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD) is trading at $65,850, after reaching a high of $66,772 during the day. The cryptocurrency appreciated following new US inflation data that increased the chances of interest rate cuts by the Fed in the coming months. This expectation also affects other…
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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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Crypto: Cardano Implements Critical Updates, dYdX Faces Disruption, and More
Cardano prepares for significant updates with Chang and Ouroboros Leios Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano (COIN:ADAUSD), expresses his excitement for two critical updates: the Chang hard fork and the Ouroboros Leios consensus mechanism, aimed at enhancing the network in response to community demands. The Chang hard fork is a step towards more community governance, granting…
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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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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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Crypto: Mastercard and Swoo Pay Fuel Crypto Payments, Ether Soars Past $3K on Tuesday, and More
Ether surpasses US$ 3,000 driven by expectations of ETFs in the US For the first time in nearly two years, Ether (COIN:ETHUSD) exceeded US$ 3,000 on Tuesday, driven by the possibility of approval of Ether ETFs in the United States by May. Reaching a peak of US$ 3,003.40, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value then…
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Mastercard 4Q Profit Rises as Consumers Continue to Spend
In the last quarter of 2023, Mastercard (NYSE:MA) reported increased earnings and revenue, driven by high consumer spending during the holiday season. The credit card giant announced a profit of $2.79 billion, or $2.97 per share, up from $2.53 billion, or $2.62 per share, in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. After adjustments for…