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“Microsoft Announces $60 Billion Buyback, 10% Dividend Hike”

“…Microsoft also will increase its quarterly dividend by 8 cents, to 83 cents a share. It’s the company’s 20th straight year of increasing its dividend. Microsoft stock rose 0.9% to 435.07 on Tuesday. MSFT stock has risen for seven straight… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Russia’s Central Bank hikes interest rate as inflation soars”

“…The bank raised the rate by 200 basis points to 18.00%, noting that inflation has accelerated and is developing “significantly above” its forecast. It noted that inflationary risks have been driven by high inflation expectations and changing trade terms as… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Nvidia stock pops 9%, tops $1,000 after earnings beat forecasts, announces stock split and dividend hike”

“Nvidia (NVDA) stock rose 9.3% on Thursday, closing above $1,000 for the first time and giving the chip giant a market cap north of $2.5 trillion after reporting first quarter earnings that once again blew away forecasts. Nvidia’s first quarter results, released… Continue Reading…

Business

“Procter & Gamble sales disappoint as price hikes slow down”

“Procter & Gamble on Friday reported mixed quarterly results as it struggles to bring back shoppers after two years of hiking prices across its portfolio, from Tide detergent to Charmin toilet paper… Despite its disappointing sales, the consumer giant raised its… Continue Reading…

Economy

“California Businesses Take On Gavin Newsom Over Tax Hikes”

“A coalition of California companies is going to war with Gov. Gavin Newsom and his Democratic allies over taxes it says have grown out of control in the Golden State. The businesses have gathered enough signatures to put a measure on November’s… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Over 500,000 fast-food workers in California just got a huge raise thanks to a new law—but not everyone is celebrating”

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/over-500-000-fast-food-193615296.html There’s no need to quote the article here. Click the link if you wish to read. More importantly businesses are going to layoff employees. Low wadges are better than no wadges. Communism / socialism does not work. Jobs can… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Turkey’s central bank raises interest rate to 50% despite previous hints of end to hike cycle”

“Turkey’s central bank on Thursday raised its key interest rate, the one-week repurchase rate, from 45% to 50%, citing the continuing need to counter climbing inflation in the country… Turkish annual consumer price inflation soared to 67% in February, fueling concerns that… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Republicans Call for Retirement Age Hike in Clash With Biden”

“…The largest caucus of House Republicans called for an increase in the Social Security retirement age Wednesday, setting up a clash with President Joe Biden over spending on popular entitlement programs. The Republican Study Committee, which comprises about 80% of… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Turkey Central Bank Hikes Rate by Double the Forecast to 40%”

“…The Monetary Policy Committee raised the benchmark one-week repo rate by 500 basis points to 40%. The expectation was for an increase of 250 basis points and the currency extended gains after the decision… The currency’s down almost 35% against… Continue Reading…

Business

“Nintendo hikes profit forecast as Mario movie, Zelda game breathe new life into Switch console”

“Nintendo reported better-than-expected sales and profit for its fiscal second quarter on Tuesday, as it continues to get a bump from the “Super Mario Bros. Movie” and flagship Zelda game released this year. Here’s how Nintendo did in its fiscal second… Continue Reading…