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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…

MondayJan 06, 2025 12:18 pm

SocialNewsBreaks – Rumble Inc.’s (NASDAQ: RUM) Financial Journey and Tether’s Investment Impact

Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ: RUM) is a company that went public in 2022, aiming to build an internet infrastructure free from censorship. It competes with major players like YouTube and AWS. Despite its ambitious goals, Rumble has faced financial challenges, reporting a net loss of $116 million in 2023 and an additional $102 million in the first three quarters of 2024. Shares of RUM have recently reached 52-week highs, experiencing a remarkable 300% increase in value since their January lows. This surge is largely due to a substantial $775 million investment from Tether Limited, the company behind the stablecoin Tether (USDT).…

FridayJan 03, 2025 12:29 pm

SocialNewsBreaks – PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) Faces Legal Challenges Over Honey Extension

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) is a leading digital payments company that facilitates online money transfers and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders. It operates globally, providing services to both consumers and merchants. PayPal's competitors include companies like Square and Stripe, which also offer digital payment solutions. Recently, content creators have taken legal action against PayPal, filing two lawsuits related to its Honey browser extension. The creators allege that Honey has been improperly claiming credit on sales, which they argue diverts potential affiliate earnings away from them. This legal challenge could impact…

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