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Walmart Gains 4% After Earnings Beat, Vizio Deal, & Dividend Increase: 3 Other Reasons to Buy WMT
Walmart (WMT) shared the results from its fourth quarter alongside the announcement that it would be purchasing TV manufacturer Vizio while simultaneously boosting the quarterly dividend. All this news sent shares 4% higher Tuesday morning, adding to what has been a strong trend over the past few weeks. The worldwide retailer is benefiting from a tightening of the global [...]
Super Micro Computer Stock Falls Hard After Nearly 200% Surge in Price: What Investors Need to Know
It’s been a thrilling start to 2024 for investors of Super Micro Computer (SMCI), as the stock has skyrocketed 191% through the first month and a half of the year. However, it looks like the stock’s win streak has come to an end after last Friday’s reversal. All eyes are on Super Micro Computer as there is hope it [...]
Market Insights: Volatility Strikes as Inflation Data Sparks Concern
Market Recap: Navigating Market Swings Wall Street faced uncertainty in the first session, ending mixed amidst anticipation of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) release. While the Dow saw a modest uptick of 0.3%, the S&P500 dipped 0.1%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.3%. Tuesday's market sentiment took a sharp turn with the release of hotter-than-expected CPI data, igniting worries about [...]
Coinbase Climbs 15% After Easily Beating Earnings and Revenue Expectations: Is it Time to Buy Yet?
Coinbase (COIN) is up more than 15% after unveiling Q4 earnings yesterday after the market closed. The world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange easily outperformed compared to the market’s expectations. Total revenue was up 41% to $954 million, well above the $826 million Wall Street was forecasting. Meanwhile, adjusted earnings of $1.04 not only blew the estimate of 2 cents out [...]
The Children’s Place Gets Massive Lift After Investment: Should You Invest in PLCE Too?
The Children’s Place (PLCE) is up more than 78% Thursday morning after news broke that an investment group came together to build a majority stake in the company. Snowball Compounding Ltd. and groups associated with Mithaq Capital (a Saudi Investment firm) teamed up to claim a 54% stake and will nominate 11 people for the board at the 2024 [...]
Heineken Sales Take a Hit After Price Increase, Shares Fall 5%: Should Investors be Concerned?
The world’s second-largest brewer is having a hard time getting customers on board with price increases. Heineken (HEINY) reported a drop off in the volume of beer sold for the most recent quarter, sending shares 5% lower this Wednesday morning. After increasing prices on average 10.2% around the world, the Amsterdam-based company only managed to sell 242.6 million hectoliters [...]
