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Figma valued at $12.5 billion in tender offer backed by Fidelity, others May 16, 2024 03:01PM

By Krystal Hu

(Reuters) - Cloud-based designer platform Figma is closing a deal to allow its employees and early investors to sell their stake to new and existing investors at a valuation of $12.5 billion, the company said on Thursday.

Figma, whose free online tool is used to create, share and test designs for websites, mobile apps and other digital products, has been seeking ways for employees to cash out on their stock options and... (continue reading...)


Analysis-Walmart's strong forecast signals a resilient consumer May 16, 2024 02:10PM

By Siddharth Cavale and Aishwarya Venugopal

(Reuters) - A positive forecast from retail bellwether Walmart on Thursday signaled a resilient U.S. shopper, in line with earlier remarks by one of its key suppliers and one of its retail rivals.

American shoppers are opening their wallets, spending money on bargain-priced goods in stores and online, with many people turning to Walmart's delivery service for convenience, Walmart executives... (continue reading...)


Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems to lay off about 400 employees, memo says May 16, 2024 02:01PM

(Reuters) -Spirit AeroSystems is laying off several hundred members of its workforce in Wichita, Kan., according to an internal memo, as the company deals with high debt and slowed production at Boeing, its key customer.

“The recent slowdown in the delivery rate on commercial programs compels a reduction to our workforce in Wichita,” spokesman Joe Buccino said. “In the coming weeks, we will inform affected employees. We are committed to implementing... (continue reading...)


Tesla gets local council go-ahead for German factory expansion May 16, 2024 02:00PM

GRUENHEIDE, Germany (Reuters) - Tesla got the go-ahead for an expansion of its German factory in Gruenheide near Berlin from the local council on Thursday despite protests against the U.S. electric vehicle maker's plans.

The green light from the Gruenheide council is just the first in a series of hurdles Tesla needs to clear before being able to start its expansion to add logistical spaces including a train station. The expansion must also be approved... (continue reading...)


Midday movers: Walmart, Chubb and Trade Desk rise; Meta, GameStop fall May 16, 2024 11:51AM (Updated - May 16, 2024 11:51 AM EDT)

Investing.com -- Main U.S. indexes rose but struggled to push much higher after the previous session’s strong gains to record levels in the wake of cooler inflation data.

Here are some of the biggest U.S. stock movers today:

  • Walmart (NYSE: WMT) stock rose 6% after the retail giant topped quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, helped by significant e-commerce gains

  • Chubb (NYSE: CB) stock rose 4% after Warren Buffett’s... (continue reading...)


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