Tag: NYSE:UNH
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Futures Pointing To Roughly Flat Open On Wall Street
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a roughly flat open on Friday, with stocks likely to show a lack of direction following the weakness seen in the previous session. Uncertainty about the outlook for the markets may keep some traders on the sidelines following yesterday’s weakness, which saw the S&P 500 pull…
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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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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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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Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), Informatica (NYSE:INFA) – Salesforce has withdrawn from negotiations to acquire Informatica due to disagreements over terms, according to Reuters.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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Futures Pointing To Initial Strength On Wall Street
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Wednesday, with stocks likely to see initial strength following the lackluster performance seen in the previous session. Traders may once again look to pick up stocks at relatively reduced levels following recent weakness in the markets. While the Dow managed to snap…
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US Index Futures See Gains, Oil Prices Dip
U.S. index futures displayed positive performance in pre-market trading on Wednesday, with S&P 500 aiming to halt a downward trend that persisted over the last three consecutive days. As of 6:23 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) were up 146 points, or 0.39%. S&P 500 futures rose 0.36%, and Nasdaq-100 futures increased by 0.22%. The yield…
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UnitedHealth’s Q1 revenue increases 8% to $99.8B
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) reported an 8% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2024, reaching $99.8 billion and exceeding market expectations. However, the company faced a significant financial setback, recording a net loss of $1.2 billion. This contrasts sharply with the net earnings of $5.7 billion reported in the same quarter the previous…
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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…
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U.S. Index Futures Signal Mixed Trading, Oil Prices Dip
U.S. index futures are mixed in pre-market trading this Tuesday, with the Dow Jones aiming to break a six-day losing streak. At 6:26 AM, the Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) were up 65 points, or 0.17%. The S&P 500 futures fell -0.26%, and the Nasdaq-100 futures lost -0.39%. The 10-year Treasury yield was at 4.649%. In…
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Ericsson Soars with 66% Net Profit Growth; Live Nation Under Antitrust Scrutiny in US, and More News
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) – The U.S. Department of Justice plans to initiate an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation next month, citing its control over the live event market. Its subsidiary Ticketmaster faced criticism for its management during Taylor Swift’s tour, fueling the investigation. Shares fell 6.8% in Tuesday’s pre-market trading. Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) – Ericsson’s…