Tag: NYSE:NKE
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Robinhood Shares Surge 3.3% on Stock Buyback Announcement; Anglo Declines BHP Deadline Extension, and More News
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) – Robinhood has launched a $1 billion share buyback program, reflecting confidence in the company. The program is expected to be executed over two to three years, starting in the third quarter of 2024, subject to market conditions. Robinhood’s shares rose 3.3% in pre-market trading. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Nvidia’s shares…
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Nike Cuts Jobs at Converse, Ilya Sutskever Departs from OpenAI, WBD Increases Buyback Offer, and More News
Nike (NYSE:NKE) – Converse, a Nike subsidiary, will cut jobs as part of its ongoing $2 billion cost reduction plan. Nike, affected by cautious consumer spending, will reduce product supply and management layers, along with facing job cuts in its operations. OpenAI – Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, is leaving the company…
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Arm Sets 2025 Target for AI Chip Development, Amazon and Microsoft Commit Billions to French Investments, and More
Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) – SoftBank is collaborating with Arm to develop AI chips, aiming to start mass production in 2025. SoftBank is financially contributing, negotiating with manufacturers like TSMC (NYSE:TSM). Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) – France secured new jobs and investments on Sunday before hosting a foreign investment summit. Macron led the ‘Choose France’ event, aiming to…
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Li Auto Stock Drops 7.3% Amid Tesla Price Cuts, Salesforce Retreats from Informatica Deal, and Other Market Updates
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), Informatica (NYSE:INFA) – Salesforce has withdrawn from negotiations to acquire Informatica due to disagreements over terms, according to Reuters. The discussions were in advanced stages, with a potential price of around $30 per share for Informatica, which has clients such as Unilever and Deloitte. Salesforce shares rose 3.4%, while Informatica shares fell 6.2%,…
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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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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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Tech Sector Weakness May Weigh On Wall Street
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a lower open on Monday, with stocks likely to move to the downside after ending last Friday’s choppy session mixed. Weakness among technology stocks may weigh on the markets, as reflected by the 0.5 percent drop by the Nasdaq 100 futures. Shares of Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and…
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FedEx Soars 13% with Profits Above Forecasts, Nike Hit by China Slowdown, and Latest News
FedEx (NYSE:FDX) – FedEx exceeded profit forecasts for the quarter, posting an adjusted profit of $3.86 per share, higher than the $3.45 per share expected by analysts consulted by LSEG. However, the company’s revenue did not meet estimates. FedEx also announced a $5 billion share buyback program. FedEx shares rose 12.6% in pre-market trading. Nike…
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Apple Pre-Market Drop Due to Antitrust Threats, Surprising Profit Boosts Micron Shares, and Latest Market Updates
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Match Group (NASDAQ:MTCH), and X joined Epic Games in protesting against Apple, accusing it of violating an injunction by restricting payment options in the App Store, claiming price inflation and competition hurdles. Furthermore, the U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to sue Apple for alleged antitrust law…