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Tesla and Li Auto are in the spotlight today, with Tesla seeing a 3.4% decline in share price, hitting a 52-week low after announcing price cuts for its Model 3 in China. Li Auto, a Chinese manufacturer, also experienced a 5.6% drop in share price following price reductions on many models.
Verizon Communications faced a more than 4% decrease in stock value after posting mixed quarterly results. Despite reporting revenue slightly under analysts’ expectations, Verizon’s earnings per share exceeded forecasts, and the company reaffirmed its full-year guidance.
Paramount Global’s B-class shares dipped 0.5% as investors speculated on a potential buyout from Sony. On the other hand, Informatica saw a significant 10.5% drop in share value after acquisition talks with Salesforce fell through.
In the cryptocurrency world, Riot Platforms rallied 23.1% following the highly anticipated “halving” event, where bitcoin mining rewards were cut in half. JPMorgan reiterated its overweight rating on Riot, expressing confidence in the company’s leadership in the bitcoin space.
With a focus on healthcare, Cardinal Health faced a 5% decrease in stock value after announcing that its drug distribution contract with UnitedHealth’s OptumRx will not be renewed. However, the company reaffirmed its earnings guidance for fiscal year 2024.
Zions Bancorporation, a regional bank, advanced 3.5% after reporting better-than-expected earnings in the first quarter, with net interest income and margins surpassing estimates.
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