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Gold Moves Lower; Darden Restaurants Earnings Top Views
Benzinga· 2025-06-20 17:36
Company Performance - Darden Restaurants Inc. reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.98, exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $2.97 [2] - The company's quarterly sales reached $3.27 billion, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $3.26 billion [2] - For fiscal 2026, Darden expects adjusted EPS between $10.50 and $10.70, which is below the consensus estimate of $10.75 [2] - Darden projects total sales growth of 7% to 8% for the year [2] Stock Movements - Gorilla Technology Group Inc. shares increased by 36% to $25.51 following a strong first-quarter earnings report indicating significant revenue growth and a return to profitability [8] - Couchbase, Inc. shares surged 30% to $24.69 after agreeing to be acquired by Haveli Investments for $1.5 billion [8] - Innovative Eyewear, Inc. shares rose by 81% to $4.12 after announcing a partnership with Smartech Retail Group [8] - Accenture plc shares fell by 6% to $287.53 after releasing its third-quarter results [8] - Moleculin Biotech, Inc. shares dropped 47% to $0.31 due to a $5.9 million public offering announcement [8] - Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. shares declined by 18% to $8.89 after reporting worse-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and sales [8]
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Investopedia· 2025-06-19 11:01
Microsoft is reportedly planning to trim thousands of jobs, particularly in sales, as the tech giant faces pressure to lower labor costs while it boosts spending on artificial intelligence. https://t.co/fSpNq6JwdN ...
科创板深化改革“1+6”政策落地 更好服务优质科技企业
Zheng Quan Shi Bao· 2025-06-18 18:32
Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "1+6" policy measures for the Science and Technology Innovation Board (STAR Market) aims to enhance the inclusiveness and adaptability of the system, better serving technological innovation and the development of new productive forces [1][6]. Group 1: Policy Measures - The "STAR Market Opinions" introduces a new "growth layer" to accommodate unprofitable technology companies, allowing them to list under the fifth set of standards [2][4]. - A total of 32 existing unprofitable technology companies are expected to be included in the new growth layer, marking them as the first batch of companies under this new framework [2][4]. Group 2: Investor Protection - The reform emphasizes risk disclosure and investor protection, including the introduction of a special identifier "U" for stocks of growth layer companies, and requiring regular disclosures about the reasons for unprofitability [3][8]. - Securities firms are mandated to enhance risk assessment for investors and ensure they are fully informed about the risks associated with investing in growth layer companies [3][8]. Group 3: Institutional Innovations - The reform includes six key measures, such as introducing a system for experienced institutional investors and a pre-review mechanism for IPOs, aimed at improving the identification of quality technology companies [4][5]. - The pre-review mechanism allows eligible companies to submit documents for review before officially applying for an IPO, thereby protecting sensitive information [5][6]. Group 4: Market Stability and Regulation - The reform is designed to enhance the STAR Market's inclusiveness and adaptability without leading to a large-scale expansion, maintaining strict entry standards for listings [7][8]. - The regulatory framework will focus on balancing reform with risk prevention and strong oversight, ensuring high-quality development and compliance among listed companies [8].
Zuckerberg, Altman feud for top AI talent
CNBC Television· 2025-06-18 18:15
All right, OpenAI CEO Sam Alman has some strong words from Mark Zuckerberg on a new podcast criticizing Meta's recruitment methods and even its level of innovation. Deerra Bosa with more in today's tech check. Is it fair to say Dearra that like the we had Trump criticize Pal with some choice language.It's heating up out west too. It's cutthroat out there Brian you're right. Yes.I mean critical words maybe an understatement. And so Sam Alman on his brother's podcast, he says that Zuckerberg is offering $und0 ...
Sam Altman says Meta offered millions to poach OpenAI staff
CNBC Television· 2025-06-18 17:15
OpenAI CEO Sam Alman not mincing words in this new appearance on his brother's podcast accusing Mark Zuckerberg and Meta of trying to poach his employees because the company struggling to achieve breakthroughs in AI. Our DOSA digs in for today's tech check once again talking about Sam Almondy. Yep.He is not afraid to beef with almost anyone in the field. And really the AI talent wars they're not just getting personal but they're becoming very very public. So, OpenAI CEO Sam Alman, he says that Meta is tryin ...
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Investopedia· 2025-06-18 16:30
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said Meta Platforms offered signing bonuses as high as $100 million to poach the ChatGPT maker's staffers. https://t.co/UgXtQbHcmY ...
Can Non-Technical CEOs Win?
20VC with Harry Stebbings· 2025-06-18 14:00
For Open AI, you have a CEO and now another CEO that are both not technical. I think it's really weird. And listen, Sam is obviously off the charts genius level.Even though he's lost a lot of people, he can recruit like no one on planet Earth. And maybe that's all that matters as a CEO. But my life experience is non-technical CEOs.Now we have two of them. They can't win at companies like Open. And yet they are winning.But my experience is they almost all fail. Why Fiji built our naps ecosystem at Facebook u ...
32家公司预纳入科创成长层 未盈利企业IPO阶段可融资
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao· 2025-06-18 12:15
21世纪经济报道记者 杨坪 深圳报道 6月18日下午,中国证监会印发了《关于在科创板设置科创成长层 增强制度包容性适应性的意见》(以 下简称《科创板意见》),上交所就同步制订的2项配套业务规则公开征求意见。 根据《科创板意见》,未盈利科技型企业全部纳入科创成长层,调出条件实施新老划断。 同时,《科创板意见》还支持在审未盈利科技型企业面向老股东开展增资扩股等活动。允许在审未盈利 企业或其子公司基于持续研发等合理发展需求面向老股东开展股权融资,专款专用。 "这项规则很好解决了在审企业的一个痛点,就是目前A股IPO审核周期相对较长,而企业在排队过程中 是没有办法融资的,这可能导致公司审着审着资金链出现问题。新规则允许企业向老股东融资,相当于 给了一条解决途径,至少能够保证企业在审核期间不会出现资金链问题。"北京一家资深的上市公司董 秘对记者说道。 32家企业或纳入科创成长层 据了解,科创成长层重点服务技术有较大突破、商业前景广阔、持续研发投入大,但目前仍处于未盈利 阶段的科技型企业。 从全球实践看,科技型企业往往经营业绩不确定性大、转盈利周期长,资本市场服务能不能覆盖优质未 盈利科技型企业,是市场各方判断制度包容性 ...
Microsoft and OpenAI's slow untangling
CNBC Television· 2025-06-17 17:02
One of the longest standing partnerships in AI might be reaching a breaking point. Open AI now growing frustrated with its obligations to Microsoft. That's according to some reports.For today's tech check, our dear DOS is talking about how this could be a part of a bigger realignment in the industry. Hey D. Hey, good morning Carl.So theirs is the most public falling out, but this isn't just about OpenAI and Microsoft. What we're seeing is a much broader alignment, realignment where strategic alliances may e ...
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Investopedia· 2025-06-17 11:00
Shares of Meta Platforms, the top performing stock in the Magnificent 7 this year, got a boost Monday as the tech giant announced plans to introduce paid advertising to WhatsApp, opening up a new revenue stream. Monitor these important chart levels. https://t.co/OWWiblVvfp ...