Oracle’s recent announcement of cloud deals with Google and OpenAI caused their shares to soar by 9% in extended trading. Despite falling short of Wall Street expectations for the fourth quarter, the company reported an increase in revenue of 3% year over year, reaching $14.29 billion. While earnings per share were adjusted to $1.63, slightly
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The transformation of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure marks a significant shift in Disney’s retheming strategy. Originally announced four years ago, this reimagined water ride is set to reopen on June 28 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The new theme takes guests on a journey through the swamps of New Orleans,
GameStop shares took a significant hit on Monday, dropping by approximately 12%. This decline comes on the heels of a substantial sell-off that occurred last Friday. The stock, which reached about $25 per share on Monday, had already fallen by nearly 40% the previous day. The downward trend was initiated by an underwhelming earnings report
Delta Air Lines recently announced that they will be launching their premium economy service on transcontinental flights starting in September. This move is seen as an effort to attract customers who are willing to pay more for additional space and perks during their flights. Premium economy is a relatively new class of service that falls
Elliott Management, an activist hedge fund, has recently acquired a significant stake in Southwest Airlines amounting to $1.9 billion. The hedge fund has expressed its intentions to instigate leadership changes at Southwest Airlines, citing the airline’s decline from being a “best-in-class” carrier to one of the biggest laggards in the industry. Elliott is specifically targeting
The first pick by the Street’s top pros is off-price retailer Burlington Stores (BURL). The company demonstrated positive results for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 and raised both its profit margin and earnings outlook for the year. Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe, who reaffirmed a buy rating on BURL, raised the price target to $275
The Covid-19 pandemic not only exposed the vulnerabilities in the American economy but also highlighted the resilience within certain sectors. Child care, in particular, took center stage as daycares closed, schools shifted to remote learning, and parents struggled to balance work and childcare responsibilities. While employment in the child care sector has slowly recovered post-pandemic,
Inflation, though showing slight signs of improvement, continues to weigh heavily on consumers, as per Joel Anderson, CEO of discount retailer Five Below. Particularly, those in the lower-income bracket are experiencing the brunt of this economic pressure. Anderson emphasized the need for delivering value to customers, especially in the face of rising prices. While efforts
Salesforce, a leading enterprise tech giant, has recently announced its plans to open an artificial intelligence center in London. This move is seen as a bullish bet on the U.K. as a global technology hub. The U.S. software giant has stated that the new facility, which spans over 40,000 square feet in London’s Blue Fin
The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest malls, is set to undergo a massive expansion with an estimated cost of 1.5 billion dirhams ($408 million). This sprawling shopping complex in the heart of the United Arab Emirates’ commercial capital is already a tourist hotspot, housing 1,200 stores, 200 food and beverage vendors, an aquarium,