Economy

“Key Fed inflation measure rose 0.4% in January as expected, up 2.8% from a year ago”

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/29/pce-inflation-january-2023-.html Inflation is up and unfortunately its going to get worse. Banks are going to have some major problems in March. This doesn’t bode well for the economy.

Stocks

“Viking Therapeutics stock jumps 120% after positive weight loss drug trial results”

“Shares of Viking Therapeutics closed more than 120% higher on Tuesday after the company’s experimental weight loss drug showed promising initial results in a mid-stage trial.  Viking Therapeutics is one of several small obesity drugmakers hoping to enter the budding weight loss drug industry, which analysts say… Continue Reading…

Business

“Sony to lay off 900 workers from PlayStation division, or 8% of unit’s global workforce”

“Sony Interactive Entertainment on Tuesday said it will lay off about 900 employees in its PlayStation unit, or 8% of its global workforce, becoming the latest technology company to announce headcount trims… He added that employees across all of the company’s… Continue Reading…

Energy, Stocks

“Sunnova CEO tries to reassure rattled investors after stock plunged 26% in worst day since March 2020”

“…Sunnova shares plummeted 26.7% Thursday after the residential solar company announced a $100 million at-the-market stock offering program. Sunnova’s market cap declined by $382 million in the worst day for the company since March 2020 and the second worst day… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Block shares surge 16% after company announces surprise profit”

“Block stock closed up 16% Friday, a day after the payments company reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates on gross profit and showed strong growth in its Square and Cash App revenue. Here’s how the company did, compared to analysts’ consensus from… Continue Reading…

Economy

“India’s Zee Entertainment pops 10% on report that $10 billion merger with Sony is being revived”

“Shares of India’s Zee Entertainment jumped more than 10% on Tuesday after a report that its $10 billion merger with Japanese tech giant Sony could be revived. The Economic Times, an Indian news publication, reported on Tuesday that Zee had re-engaged with Sony in a… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Lunar company Intuitive Machines’ stock surges 50% to trade above SPAC debut price”

“Shares of Intuitive Machines jumped for a third consecutive trading session, surpassing their post-SPAC debut price, as the company’s first mission completed further milestones as it approached the moon. Intuitive Machines’ stock surged as much as 65% in trading Tuesday to an… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“This Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Growth Stock Has Jumped 86% in a Year. Here’s Why It Can Skyrocket Another 73%.”

“Cybersecurity specialist SentinelOne (NYSE: S) has delivered remarkable gains of 86% in the past year… Assuming SentinelOne does hit $1 billion in revenue in fiscal 2026 and maintains its current sales multiple of 15, its market capitalization could increase to $15 billion. That… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Potential Stock Splits in 2024: 2 Monster Growth Stocks Up More Than 400% and 1,000% in 4 Years to Buy Now”

“Share prices of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) soared more than 1,000% and 400%, respectively, over the last four years. Those monster gains make the companies stock-split candidates in 2024, but both are worthwhile investments whether or not those splits happen… Grand View Research… Continue Reading…

Business

“Cisco says it’s cutting 5% of global workforce, amounting to over 4,000 jobs”

“…It’s the latest tech company to downsize in 2024, as the industry continues to squeeze out costs following the market downturn that hit two years ago. January was the busiest month for job cuts in the industry since March, as Alphabet, Amazon,… Continue Reading…