Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Tesla — Shares fell 2.8% after an internal memo said the electric vehicle maker is planning to lay off more than 10% of its global workforce . “As we prepare the company for our next phase of growth, it is extremely important to look at every … Read more
Carey Halio, Goldman Sachs’ head of strategy and investor relations, is getting promoted to global treasurer at the bank, according to people familiar with the matter. Her new role, effective June 1, encompasses authority over the firm’s more than $1.6 trillion balance sheet, with responsibilities including overseeing the firm’s liquidity, funding and capital. She will … Read more
Hedge funds are dumping stocks at the fastest pace in three months as what’s often called ” the smart money ” stepped up bearish wagers against equities amid the recent pullback. The professionals sold global stocks on a net basis for a second straight week last week, driven almost entirely by short sales, according to … Read more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Micron — The semiconductor manufacturer popped 14% after beating analyst expectations for its fiscal second-quarter earnings and revenue. Micron posted earnings of 42 cents per share on $5.82 billion of revenue. Analysts polled by LSEG expected a loss of 25 cents per share on $5.35 billion of … Read more
Bitcoin to the moon, SPACs on the rise, chatroom trading all the rage — it can feel like 2021 all over again. The Federal Reserve’s rate-cut signal in December triggered a furious rally to record highs, unleashing animal spirits that are fueling similar speculative activities from the depths of the pandemic. “The animal spirits are … Read more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. WK Kellogg — The cereal company’s shares surged 11% after posting a beat on both top and bottom lines in the fourth quarter. The recently spun-off company also raised its 2024 forecast. Shopify — The e-commerce company saw shares slide more than 10% after it gave … Read more