Tag: NYSE:WMT
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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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iPhone Sales Skyrocket in China, Nvidia Surges in Pre-Market Following xAI Fundraising, and More News
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – In April, Apple’s iPhone sales in China surged by 52% compared to the previous year, recovering from a challenging start to the year. This increase comes despite strong competition from local manufacturers like Huawei. Overall smartphone sales in the country also grew, totaling 22.7 million units. At the upcoming developer conference, Apple…
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OpenAI and News Corp Seal Partnership, DuPont de Nemours Announces Division, and More News
News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS) – News Corp and OpenAI have established a historic partnership allowing OpenAI to use journalistic content from News Corp, including major titles like The Wall Street Journal and The Sun, to enhance OpenAI’s answers and products. News Corp’s shares rose up to 2% in pre-market trading. DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD) – DuPont…
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US Stock Futures Rise Amid Softer Inflation, Oil Prices Dip
U.S. index futures show a slight uptick in pre-market trading on Thursday, buoyed by softer-than-expected inflation. This optimistic scenario has helped the S&P 500 surpass the 5,300 point mark for the first time, signaling potential relief in inflationary pressures and rejuvenating investor spirits. At 6:37 AM, the Dow Jones (DOWI:DJI) futures rose by 16 points,…
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Walmart Corporate Job Cuts and Office Centralization, GameStop and AMC Surge, and More News
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) – Walmart is reducing corporate jobs and urging remote workers to move to offices, according to the Wall Street Journal. Smaller offices in Dallas, Atlanta, and Toronto are being redirected to hubs like the headquarters in Bentonville or Hoboken. The company allows part-time remote work but prioritizes office presence. Walmart is about to…
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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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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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Anglo American Rejects BHP Group’s Offer, Toyota Invests $1.4 Billion in Indiana, and More News
BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) – Anglo American has rejected BHP’s acquisition proposal of $38.88 billion, stating it significantly undervalues the company and its future prospects. The offer of £25.08 per share represented a 31% premium, but Anglo considered it opportunistic. BHP may need to increase its offer by May 22 for a successful deal. Toyota Motor…
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Apple to Invest $250 Million in Singapore Expansion, Oracle Commits $8 Billion to Japan Infrastructure, and More News
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple plans to invest over $250 million to expand its operations in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, with two buildings acquired in 2022 undergoing a major upgrade. CEO Tim Cook emphasized the importance of connecting with the local community. Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) – Oracle announced on Wednesday an investment of more than $8 billion…
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Apple Terminates 614 Employees, Disney Unveils June Crackdown on Password Sharing, and More Updates
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple is laying off 614 employees in Silicon Valley after ending its secret autonomous electric vehicle project. These are the first significant job cuts since the beginning of the pandemic, mainly impacting satellite offices in Santa Clara, California. Moreover, Hon Hai, known as Foxconn (USOTC:FXCOF), saw an 11.8% increase in sales in…