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Cybersecurity firm Rubrik stock soars 21% in debut

hapabapa Cybersecurity software firm Rubrik (NYSE:RBRK), which counts Microsoft (MSFT) among its prominent investors, jumped 21% in its initial public offering. Palo Alto-based Rubrik sold 23.5M shares at $32, raising $752M, after originally marketing them for $28 to $31 a share. The shares opened at $38.60 and the stock is trading on the New York...

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16 “As Seen On TV” Products That Were Definitely NOT Worth The Money

123rf The allure of “As Seen on TV” products is undeniable. With their flashy commercials and promises of revolutionizing daily life, these items tempt us with convenience and innovation. However, not all that glitters is gold, and many of these products fail to deliver on their lofty promises. We’ve rounded up 16 such products, revealing...

Snap stock soars following beat on revenue, earnings and daily active users
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Snap (SNAP) Q1 2024 earnings

Snap reported first-quarter results on Thursday that beat analysts’ estimates and showed a return to double-digit revenue growth. Shares soared more than 25% in extended trading.   Here’s how the company did:  Earnings per share: 3 cents adjusted vs. a loss of 5 cents expected by LSEG Revenue: $1.19 billion vs. $1.12 billion expected by LSEG...

David Beckham Is Suing Mark Wahlberg, F45. Jury Trial in Jan
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David Beckham Is Suing Mark Wahlberg, F45. Jury Trial in Jan

Two major stars are heading to court over a failed investment in a chain of gyms. Soccer legend David Beckham and F45 Chief Brand Officer and actor Mark Wahlberg will face each other in court in a full-jury trial in January 2025. Beckham’s company, DB Ventures Ltd, alleges in the lawsuit that Mark Wahlberg Investment...

Google shifts culture, CEO notes 'this is a business'
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Alphabet set to report first-quarter results after market close

Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, speaks on artificial intelligence during a Bruegel think tank conference in Brussels, Belgium, on Jan. 20, 2020. Yves Herman | Reuters Alphabet will report first-quarter earnings after the bell Thursday. Here is what analysts are expecting. Earnings per share: $1.51, according to LSEG. Revenue: $78.59 billion, according to LSEG. YouTube...

10 Wearable Tech Trends with Unexpected Consequences
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10 Wearable Tech Trends with Unexpected Consequences

Unsplash Wearable technology has become increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, promising convenience, connectivity, and enhanced functionality. From fitness trackers to smartwatches, wearable devices offer a wide range of features designed to improve productivity, monitor health, and streamline communication. However, as wearable tech continues to evolve, it also brings about unexpected consequences that warrant closer...

French headquarters of Microsoft, Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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5 stocks to watch on Thursday: CAT, MSFT, RBRK market debut and more

HJBC U.S. stock index futures on Thursday slumped, as sentiment was hit by a post-earnings slide in Meta Platforms (META) and weak U.S. GDP data. Here are some stocks to watch on Thursday: Shares of Caterpillar (CAT) slipped nearly 6% in pre-market trading, after the industrial bellwether’s Q1 revenue missed estimates. Moreover, the Irving, Texas-based...

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13 Passwords You Should Never Use Because Every Hacker Knows Them Already

In today’s digital age, safeguarding your online identity is crucial. Cybersecurity threats are growing, and with hackers getting more sophisticated, the first line of defense is often your password. Surprisingly, many people still use passwords that can be easily guessed, leaving their personal information vulnerable to attacks. These 13 common passwords are alarmingly easy to...

Wedbush's Matt Bryson talks the AI chip space
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Nvidia supplier SK Hynix reverses losses in first quarter on AI demand

SK Hynix Inc. signage at the company’s office in Seongnam, South Korea, on Monday, April 22, 2024. SK Hynix is scheduled to release earnings figures on April 25. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix on Thursday reported a net profit of 1.92 trillion...

AI not yet the 'lift' for Meta that the Street was expecting, says Deepwater's Gene Munster
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Meta loses $200 billion in value, Zuckerberg focuses on AI, metaverse

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building on January 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg started Meta‘s earnings call by talking about artificial intelligence. Then he moved onto the metaverse, touting his company’s headsets, glasses and operating system. He spent...