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WednesdayJan 22, 2025 11:37 am

SocialNewsBreaks – Sprout Social Inc. (NASDAQ: SPT) Recognized as a Top Workplace

Sprout Social Inc. (NASDAQ: SPT), a leading provider of cloud-based social media management software, has been named one of the best places to work in Chicago and Seattle for the sixth consecutive year by Built In’s 2025 Best Places to Work Awards. The recognition celebrates companies with outstanding workplace culture, employee benefits, and innovative practices. Sprout Social supports a global workforce with flexible remote, hybrid, and in-person work options across offices in Chicago, Seattle, and Dublin. This flexibility, combined with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), has enabled the company to attract and retain top talent. Chief…

TuesdayJan 21, 2025 10:49 am

SocialNewsBreaks – Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Fined by Indonesia’s Antitrust Agency

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), through Google, a major player in the technology sector, operates the Google Play Store, a key platform for distributing software applications. Recently, Indonesia's antitrust agency fined Google approximately $12 million for unfair business practices related to its payment system services on the Play Store. This fine highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny faced by tech giants globally. Despite this regulatory challenge, Alphabet's stock reached a high of $202.29 today. This indicates investor confidence in the company's ability to navigate legal hurdles and maintain its market position. The stock's performance suggests that investors may view the fine…

FridayJan 17, 2025 9:37 am

SocialNewsBreaks – Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) is a social media company known for its popular app, Snapchat, which allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. The company faces competition from other social media giants like Facebook and Instagram. Recently, Snap shares fell by 5% after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) referred a complaint to the Department of Justice (DOJ). The complaint alleges that Snapchat's My AI chatbot poses "risks and harms to young users," as stated by the FTC. This news has impacted Snap's stock performance, which is currently trading at $11.22. The stock has seen a…

ThursdayJan 16, 2025 10:13 am

SocialNewsBreaks – Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ: DJT) Stock Volatility Ahead of Inauguration

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ: DJT) is the company behind the Truth Social social media network. As the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump nears, DJT's stock is experiencing notable volatility. The stock initially saw a strong upward movement earlier this week, but has since started to decline. This fluctuation is closely tied to the political climate surrounding the upcoming inauguration. Currently, DJT's stock price on the NASDAQ is $41, marking a slight change of $0.17 or 0.4164% from the previous session. The stock has shown a range of movement today, with a low of $40.01 and a high…

WednesdayJan 15, 2025 9:28 am

SocialNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Plans Workforce Reduction

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) is a leading technology company known for its social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The company is currently planning to reduce its workforce by about 5% through performance-based terminations. Despite these reductions, Meta plans to hire new employees to fill these roles within the year, as highlighted by Riley Griffin on "The Asia Trade." The current stock price of Meta is $594.25, showing a decrease of 2.31% or $14.08. This decline in stock price may reflect investor concerns about the workforce reduction and its potential impact on the company's operations. Today, the stock…

TuesdayJan 14, 2025 9:39 am

SocialNewsBreaks – Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ: RUM) Secures Cloud Services Agreement with El Salvador Despite Financial Challenges

Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ: RUM) is a video-sharing platform and cloud services provider that has recently secured a significant cloud services agreement with the Government of El Salvador. This partnership underscores Rumble's commitment to freedom-oriented values, which are increasingly sought after globally. The agreement involves Rumble providing El Salvador with a comprehensive suite of cloud services, including cloud storage, computing, databases, load balancers, and Kubernetes integration. This strategic move allows Rumble to expand its international market presence and diversify its service offerings. Despite this promising partnership, Rumble faces financial challenges. The company has a negative price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of approximately -16.90,…

MondayJan 13, 2025 11:24 am

SocialNewsBreaks – PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) Surpasses S&P 500 with Impressive Annual Growth

In 2024, PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) saw its shares rise by 39%, marking a significant achievement for the financial technology company. This growth allowed PayPal to outperform the S&P 500, which had a return of 23.3% during the same period. This is the first time in three years that PayPal has surpassed the S&P 500 in annual returns. Despite this impressive annual performance, PayPal's current stock price is $83.01, reflecting a slight decrease of $0.35, or approximately -0.42%. The stock has traded between $81.79 and $83.43 today, indicating some volatility. Over the past year, PayPal's stock has reached a…

FridayJan 10, 2025 8:59 am

SocialNewsBreaks – Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Financial Contribution and Stock Performance

Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG), through Google, has made headlines with its recent financial contribution to Donald Trump's inauguration. The company has pledged $1 million, a substantial increase from its 2017 donation. This move places Google alongside other tech giants like Amazon and Meta in supporting the event. The increased donation from Google, more than triple its previous contribution, underscores the company's growing financial involvement in political events. This aligns with a broader trend among major tech companies to engage more actively in political and social initiatives. Such contributions can influence public perception and potentially impact regulatory relationships. On…

WednesdayJan 08, 2025 9:48 am

SocialNewsBreaks – Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.’s (NASDAQ: DJT) Stock Volatility Amid Political Developments

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ: DJT) is experiencing notable stock volatility due to political developments involving President-elect Donald Trump. The company's stock is highly sensitive to Trump's political statements, such as his recent comments on Greenland and the Panama Canal. These events have led to significant fluctuations in DJT's share price. Currently, DJT's stock price is $34.30, marking a decrease of 2.61% or $0.92. The stock has shown volatility today, with a low of $33.89 and a high of $34.87. This reflects the market's reaction to Trump's political statements, which can cause rapid changes in investor sentiment and…

TuesdayJan 07, 2025 9:18 am

SocialNewsBreaks – Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) Adjusts Content Moderation Strategy

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META), the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, is making significant changes to its content moderation strategy. The company, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has decided to end its fact-checking program on these platforms. This decision aligns with Meta's commitment to promoting 'free speech' and fostering open dialogue among users. In place of the fact-checking program, Meta plans to introduce a 'Community Notes' feature. This feature is similar to one already available on X, aiming to engage users in content moderation. This shift reflects Meta's ongoing efforts to balance the need for content…

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