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April 26, 2024
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Here’s why Thursday’s post-GDP sell-off may be overdone

Stocks sold off Thursday after the latest economic data came in weaker than expected, but some observers say that the reaction was overdone. The major benchmarks slid Thursday after quarterly U.S. gross domestic product came in at the slowest pace in two years and inflation stayed stubbornly above target, spurring fears of stagflation that could […]

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April 26, 2024
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Snap shares soar 23% as company beats on earnings, shows strong revenue growth

Snap reported first-quarter results on Thursday that beat analysts’ estimates and showed a return to double-digit revenue growth. Shares soared more than 23% in extended trading.   Here’s how the company did:  Earnings per share: 3 cents adjusted vs. a loss of 5 cents expected by LSEG Revenue: $1.19 billion vs. $1.12 billion expected by LSEG […]

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April 26, 2024
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Intel shares fall after providing weak forecast for the current quarter

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, holding an Intel chip, speaks during the 54th Annual Meeting of The Semafor 2024 World Economy Summit in Washington, DC, on April 17, 2024. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Intel reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat Wall Street expectations for earnings per share, but came up light in […]

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April 26, 2024
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Alphabet issues first ever dividend, $70 billion buyback

Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai departs federal court on October 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. Pichai testified on Monday to defend his company in the largest antitrust case since the 1990s. Drew Angerer | Getty Images News | Getty Images Alphabet said Thursday that it’s issuing a 20-cent per share dividend, the company’s first ever, and […]

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April 26, 2024
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Google parent Alphabet announces first-ever dividend, shares soar

By Greg Bensinger and Akash Sriram (Reuters) -Alphabet announced its first-ever dividend on Thursday and a $70 billion stock buybuck, cheering investors who sent the stock surging nearly 16% after the bell. The Google parent is returning capital while spending billions of dollars on data centers to catch up with rivals on generative artificial intelligence. […]

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April 26, 2024
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Google parent announces first-ever dividend; beats on sales, profit; shares soar

By Greg Bensinger and Akash Sriram (Reuters) -Alphabet announced its first-ever dividend on Thursday and a $70 billion stock buybuck, cheering investors who sent the stock surging nearly 16% after the bell. The Google parent is returning capital while spending billions of dollars on data centers to catch up with rivals on generative artificial intelligence. […]

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April 25, 2024
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Chevron, Exxon profits expected to drop despite rising oil prices

While energy stocks outperformed other sectors last quarter, Wall Street anticipates lower annualized profits from giants like Chevron (CVX) and ExxonMobil (XOM) when they report quarterly results this Friday — in part due to falling natural gas prices and lower refining margins during the first three months of the year. Investors will also be looking […]

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April 25, 2024
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Is it safe to store money in apps like Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App?

Mobile payment apps such as Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App have grown in popularity in recent years. More than three-quarters of Americans have used these types of apps to send or receive money from individuals. Yet despite the convenience and growing use of P2P apps, there are risks you should be aware of as well. […]

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April 25, 2024
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Bristol Myers Squibb Swings To Quarterly Loss, After String Of Multi-Billion Acquisitions

Bristol Myers Squibb Swings To Quarterly Loss, After String Of Multi-Billion Acquisitions Thursday, Bristol Myers Squibb & Co (NYSE:BMY) posted first-quarter revenues of $11.9 billion, beating the consensus of $11.5 billion, an increase of 5% year-over-year, or 6% when adjusted for foreign exchange impacts, primarily driven by Eliquis, Reblozyl, and Opdualag, partially offset by Opdivo and Revlimid. Growth Portfolio […]