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THIS LOOKS FINE ON THE SURFACE But the reaction tells you something is off. Spotify beats EPS.Revenue lands exactly in line.Users are still growing. And yet the market is not impressed. So what is actually going on here? Start with the obvious question most people skip:If everything is “solid,” why is guidance weak? Because the …
STOCKHOLM, Feb 19 (Reuters) – Swedish “buy now, pay later” services provider and online bank Klarna swung to a net loss in the fourth quarter and gave weaker-than-expected guidance for 2026 as fast growth also hiked costs, sending the U.S.-listed group’s shares down 23% in early trade on Thursday. Klarna’s net loss for the October …
Why the hell are you logging into social media instead of opening the door? It seems that they’re deliberately dragging it out so they can get arrested on camera and play the victim later. Maybe just open the fucking door and show them your ID? Seems a lot easier than logging into social media, going …
The Nikkei’s up 5x. The yen’s down 50%. The GDP’s down 25%. That’s not a bull market, it’s an illusion. The Nikkei is up 5x since the GFC lows, now above 50,000, meanwhile: In 2009Japan GDP: ~5.3 trillion USDUSD/JPY: ~98 TodayJapan GDP: ~4 trillion USD (end 2024)USD/JPY: ~153 Do you now realise why virtually nobody …
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/brooklyn-nursing-home-wheelchair-murder/6391828/ An 89-year-old woman living at a senior housing facility in Brooklyn was bludgeoned to death with a wheelchair part by a fellow resident who has dementia, sources with knowledge of the probe say. The police sources said Nina Kravtsov was killed Sunday night when an argument broke out between two women at the Seagate …
American Eagle said Wednesday its partnership with Sydney Sweeney has been its “best” advertising campaign to date as it announced fiscal second-quarter earnings that beat expectations. The company’s splashy, yet controversial, campaign with the “Euphoria” star led to some criticism and blowback but the launch, coupled with a recent partnership with Taylor Swift’s new fiancé …
BREAKING: President Trump accuses Nancy Pelosi of insider trading. pic.twitter.com/HtWMIsDJoh — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) August 9, 2025 Trump calls Pelosi a “disgusting degenerate.” Says her husband “beat every hedge fund in 2024.” Blames “INSIDE INFORMATION.” https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/trump-accuses-pelosi-insider-trading Pelosi’s 2024 return: +54% Trump’s crypto wallet: +900% Pelosi’s trades: Apple, NVIDIA, Palo Alto Networks Trump’s trades: MAGA …
They hit $1 billion. But the multiple still demands miracles. Palantir posted second-quarter revenue of $1 billion, up 48% from last year. Earnings per share came in at $0.16, beating consensus by $0.02. U.S. commercial nearly doubled to $306 million. Government contracts jumped 53% to $426 million. Total contract value surged 140% to $2.27 billion. …
Sean “Diddy” Combs just dodged the biggest bullet of his life. The federal jury handed down its verdict on July 2 after seven weeks of testimony and three days of deliberation. Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking, the two charges that carried the possibility of life in prison. But he didn’t walk out …
Nvidia CEO Activates 10b5-1 Trading Plan, Kicks Off Stock Sales Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has initiated a new 10b5-1 trading plan, aiming to sell up to 6 million shares by the end of the year. The timing follows a sharp rebound in Nvidia stock, which tumbled below $100 earlier this spring but has since surged …
According to Dr. Georgia Ede, red meat is in fact one of the most nutritious foods available to us, and “there are no plant foods on the planet” that are both metabolically safe and nutritionally complete. “Almost everything that we’ve heard about red meat comes from either very poorly designed rodent studies or human studies… …
Picture 2008 again. The fear on screens. The system breaking. Now pause. The difference today is quieter and darker. The collapse arrives in data points, not alarms. Start with labor. The working‑age population between 25 and 54 is now shrinking in absolute terms. That means fewer workers, fewer new households, fewer buyers. Without a growing …
When the carry trade unwind inevitably comes, it’s going to be incredible to watch. — Middle Man (@npresc) May 22, 2025 UK now Japan 🫣 pic.twitter.com/qhfg0nK6YU — TT3 (@TradingThomas3) May 23, 2025
https://twitter.com/MichaelAArouet/status/1859509748216782958 Mississippi, America’s poorest state, outpaces France and Italy in GDP. The second poorest, West Virginia, has a GDP larger than Canada or Germany. These figures aren’t just surprising; they reveal a stark disparity in economic outcomes driven by policy choices. Europe and Canada face mounting economic stagnation. Overregulation, excessive bureaucracy, and aggressive redistributive policies …
Quarterly Results: Alphabet Inc. announced Q3 2024 financial results. Total Revenue: $88.3 billion, a 15% year-over-year increase. Google Services: Revenue increased 13% to $76.5 billion, driven by: Growth in Google Search and other services. Increased subscriptions and device sales. Strong YouTube ad performance. Google Cloud: Revenue up 35% to $11.4 billion, fueled by: Growth in …
DoorDash driver gives man the beats after he lied and stole his neighbor’s food 💀 byu/_zurenarrh inPublicFreakout
In a quarter marked by challenges, Apple’s latest financial report unveils a surprising resilience, defying expectations and igniting investor enthusiasm. Despite a turbulent market and fierce competition, the tech giant showcases strength in key sectors, signaling enduring potential amidst adversity. Key points: Apple’s second-quarter results surpassed expectations, with sales declining less than anticipated and profits …
Amazon shares rose in extended trading on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected revenue and earnings. Here’s how the company did: Earnings per share: 98 cents vs. 83 cents expected by LSEG Revenue: $143.3 billion vs. $142.5 billion expected by LSEG Wall Street is also watching several other numbers in the report: Amazon Web Services: …
Cloud services revenue rose 28% to $900 million in quarter Company announces 20-cent dividend, $70 billion share buyback Alphabet Inc. reported first-quarter revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations, buoyed by growth in its cloud computing unit. The Google parent generated sales, excluding partner payouts, of $67.6 billion for the three months that ended on March 31, …
via Mike Shedlock: The ISM services index was a bit stronger than the Bloomberg consensus estimate of 52.1. Notably, 64 percent of respondents report increasing prices, up from 56.7 percent. ISM chart and excerpts below by permission from the Institute for Supply Management® ISM® If Fed chair Jerome Powell was looking for another excuse to …
by Chris Black I’m glad Epic beat Google. I’m glad to see Google lose on anything, because they just never do. Victory over Google! After 4 weeks of detailed court testimony, the California jury found against the Google Play monopoly on all counts. The Court’s work on remedies will start in January. Thanks for everyone’s …
“After Georgia’s indictment of Donald Trump, our new national poll show he not only beats Biden, but he would defeat the current president in an electoral landslide. The McLaughlin national survey finds Trump leads Biden 47% to 43% — up 2 points this month alone. Even more remarkable, with our voter model for this poll …
https://twitter.com/_/status/1686739544631037952 https://www.toddstarnes.com/crime/best-video-ever-store-owner-beats-daylights-out-of-looter/ People are finally sick of all this crap, the NYC demonrats screwed this country up so damn bad but the damage will be undone soon. h/t General Thade
A new poll from The Economist and YouGov released yesterday brings more bad news for Biden, as Democratic rival RFK, Jr. surges in favorability with voters while Biden slumps. No wonder Biden refuses to debate RFK, Jr. and is desperately trying to move the first primary to a more favorable state. Also today: Did Massie …