Stocks

Stocks are a type of security that gives stockholders a share of ownership in a company. Stocks also are called “equities.”

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Macy’s and Dollar General Results Show Inflation’s Bite Is Far-Reaching
Macy’s and Dollar General Results Show Inflation’s Bite Is Far-Reaching
June 01, 2023  |  Economy

The markdown of retail stocks Thursday (June 1) signals that the summer of markdowns is here. Macy’s financial results and a host of announcements from other...

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Coinbase Investor Lawsuit Accuses Execs of Using Inside Info
Coinbase Investor Lawsuit Accuses Execs of Using Inside Info
May 02, 2023  |  Legal

A Coinbase investor said company officials used inside information to avoid $1 billion in losses. Investor Adam Grabski accused Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, board member...

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First Republic Bank Shares Rise in Pre-Market Trading
First Republic Bank Shares Rise in Pre-Market Trading
April 28, 2023  |  Stock Index

Investor confidence in First Republic Bank has reportedly picked up. The bank’s stock rose as much as 14% in pre-market trading in New York after...

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Investors Reportedly Anxious as Deadline for MoneyGram Sale Nears
Investors Reportedly Anxious as Deadline for MoneyGram Sale Nears
April 26, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Investors are reportedly feeling uncertain about MoneyGram as a deadline nears for its planned sale. The company’s stock dipped 2.4% Wednesday (April 26) in a...

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Morgan Stanley Says Marqeta Earnings Face Growth Pressure
Morgan Stanley Says Marqeta Earnings Face Growth Pressure
April 03, 2023  |  Stock Index

Marqeta stock dipped 4.2% Monday morning (April 3) after being downgraded by Morgan Stanley. The stock of the provider of card issuing and payment solutions...

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SVB Financial Group Reportedly Looks to Sell After Trading Halted
SVB Financial Group Reportedly Looks to Sell After Trading Halted
March 10, 2023  |  Banking

SVB Financial Group has reportedly ended its plan to raise capital and is looking to sell. The parent company of Silicon Valley Bank — which...

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FinTechs That Went Public Since 2020 Trading at Half Listed Price
FinTechs That Went Public Since 2020 Trading at Half Listed Price
March 07, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

The FinTechs are burning through cash. The capital markets are pulling back. The FinTech IPOs are underwater. So coming back to Wall Street for more...

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Alibaba’s Growth Slows Due to COVID Disruptions
Alibaba’s Growth Slows Due to COVID Disruptions
February 23, 2023  |  Retail

Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba is still suffering the effects of COVID-19. The company released earnings results Thursday (Feb. 23) showing growth of 2%, a slower...

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London Stock Exchange Suffers IPO Flop
London Stock Exchange Suffers IPO Flop
December 12, 2022  |  IPO

London contributed just 9% of all European IPOs this year. According to data published by Bloomberg, initial public offerings (IPOs) in London raised 1.5 billion...

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