Gen Digital Inc. (GEN) News
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Gen Digital Announces R$ 0.458375876 Dividend per Unit
EQUITY | Nov 03, 2026, 08:25 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Raises 2027 Adjusted EPS Outlook
Gen Digital raised its adjusted EPS outlook for 2027.
EARNINGS | Oct 29, 2026, 09:49 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Raises 2027 Adjusted EPS Growth Forecast to 16%-18%
Gen Digital raised its forecast for adjusted earnings-per-share growth in 2027 to 16%-18%.
EARNINGS | Oct 29, 2026, 09:49 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Surges as Earnings Beat Ends M&A Speculation
Gen Digital reportedly beat earnings expectations and rejected speculation that it would pursue an acquisition, while cybersecurity demand benefits from the AI boom.
EARNINGS | Oct 29, 2026, 04:15 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Shares Rise 11% After Raising Revenue Forecast
EQUITY | Oct 29, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC
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Analysts Raise Gen Digital Price Targets After Fiscal Q2 Results
Morgan Stanley raised its target to $34 from $32, Jefferies to $29 from $27, and RBC to $27 from $24 while maintaining a Sector Perform rating. The changes follow Gen Digital’s fiscal Q2 results and updated fiscal 2027 g
EQUITY | Oct 29, 2026, 01:33 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Raises Annual Revenue Forecast
Gen Digital raised its annual revenue forecast.
EQUITY | Oct 29, 2026, 10:59 AM UTC
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Company Reports FY2026 First-Half Profit
Profit attributable to shareholders was reported at 5.02亿美元, up 86.62% year over year. Basic earnings per share were 0.84美元.
EARNINGS | Oct 29, 2026, 08:26 AM UTC
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Gen Digital shares rise 5.5% premarket after raising revenue forecast
EQUITY | Oct 29, 2026, 08:16 AM UTC
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Gen Digital reports higher Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, sets Q3 guidance
Gen Digital reported higher adjusted earnings and revenue for fiscal Q2 and set guidance for Q3.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 08:59 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Q2 Profit Rises to $287 Million
Gen Digital reported earnings of $287 million, or $0.48 per share, compared with $134 million, or $0.21 per share, a year earlier.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 08:34 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Q2 FY27 Net Income More Than Doubles to $287 Million
EARNINGS | Oct 28, 2026, 08:21 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Raises Annual Revenue Forecast on Cybersecurity Demand
Gen Digital raised its annual revenue forecast, citing sustained demand for its cybersecurity offerings.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 08:21 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS of $0.74 vs. $0.72 Estimate
EARNINGS | Oct 28, 2026, 08:12 PM UTC
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Gen Digital forecasts Q3 EPS of $0.73 to $0.75
Gen Digital's Q3 EPS outlook is $0.73 to $0.75, versus an IBES estimate of $0.73.
EARNINGS | Oct 28, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Sees Q3 Revenue of $1.37B-$1.39B
Gen Digital provided a Q3 revenue outlook of $1.37 billion to $1.39 billion.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 08:09 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Reports Q2 FY27 Results, Raises FY27 Outlook
Gen Digital reported results for its second quarter of fiscal 2027, ended October 2, 2026, and raised its FY27 outlook.
EQUITY | Oct 28, 2026, 08:07 PM UTC
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Genuit Warns Full-Year Profit Will Miss Market Expectations
Genuit reported revenue of £464.5 million for the nine months to 30 September, up 3.5% year on year on a reported basis but down 4.3% like-for-like.
EQUITY | Oct 20, 2026, 07:23 AM UTC
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Gen to announce fiscal 2027 second-quarter results on Oct. 28, 2026
EQUITY | Oct 09, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Q1 2027 Earnings Call: Complete Transcript
On Thursday, Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN ) discussed first-quarter financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. This transcript is brought to you APIs. For real-time access to our entir
LIVE | Oct 05, 2026, 09:01 AM UTC
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Nasdaq 100 Climbs as Cooler PCE Cuts Rate Hike Bets, Micron Earnings Loom: Stock Market Today
U.S. stocks are higher at midday Wednesday, led by technology and software shares, after softer-than-expected inflation data eased fears of another Federal Reserve rate hike. Oil is climbing again, however, and long-date
LIVE | Sep 30, 2026, 04:47 PM UTC
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Shares of software companies are trading higher, possibly due to cooler-than-expected inflation data, which may ease concerns about future Fed rate hikes. President Trump's recent comments that he and large groups of AI leaders signed a pact to "self-police" their products, which may ease SaaSpocalypse fears and help the legacy software developers.
Shares of software companies are trading higher, possibly due to cooler-than-expected inflation data, which may ease concerns about future Fed rate hikes. President Trump's recent comments that he and large groups of AI
LIVE | Sep 30, 2026, 04:28 PM UTC
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Reported earlier, Gen Digital Affirms FY2027 Adj EPS Guidance of $2.87-$2.97 vs $2.90 Est; Affirms FY2027 Sales Guidance of $5.375B-$5.475B vs $5.373B Est; Outlook Tracking At High End Of Guidance
Gen Digital affirmed its FY2027 adjusted EPS guidance of $2.87-$2.97, compared with the $2.90 analyst estimate, and FY2027 sales guidance of $5.375 billion-$5.475 billion, versus the $5.373 billion consensus estimate. Th
LIVE | Sep 29, 2026, 08:15 AM UTC
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Reported earlier, Gen Digital Affirms Q2 Adj EPS Guidance of $0.71-$0.73 vs $0.69 Est; Affirms Q2 Sales Guidance of $1.325B-$1.350B vs $1.312B Est; Outlook Tracking At High End Of Guidance
Gen Digital affirmed its Q2 adjusted EPS guidance of $0.71-$0.73, compared with the $0.69 analyst estimate, and Q2 sales guidance of $1.325 billion-$1.350 billion, versus the $1.312 billion consensus estimate. The compan
LIVE | Sep 29, 2026, 08:13 AM UTC
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Gen Digital CEO outlines disciplined acquisition strategy, raises fiscal 2027 outlook to 9%-11% revenue growth
Gen Digital outlined a disciplined M&A approach and said fiscal 2027 revenue growth is expected to be 9%—11% with mid—to—high—teens non—GAAP EPS growth.Key Highlights:Original SEC Filing: Gen Digital Inc. [ GEN ] - 8-K -
EARNINGS | Sep 28, 2026, 08:27 PM UTC
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Shares of software companies are trading lower as rising oil prices and Treasury yields weigh on broader market sentiment. Elevated energy prices are fueling inflation concerns and expectations for interest rates to remain elevated, potentially pressuring growth-oriented stocks.
Shares of software companies are trading lower as rising oil prices and Treasury yields weigh on broader market sentiment. Elevated energy prices are fueling inflation concerns and expectations for interest rates to rema
LIVE | Sep 28, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC
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Weekly Recap: GoDaddy talks hit NASDAQ:GEN and RBC trims target to $26
Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:GEN) held early talks to approach GoDaddy, sparking GoDaddy shares higher while GEN slid about 8—9% as traders flagged cross—selling upside but heavy GEN debt could complicate financing; RBC kept
EQUITY | Sep 28, 2026, 11:03 AM UTC
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General Capital Says Brent Douglas King Given Notice Of Intention To Retire As CEO
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COMMODITIES | Sep 27, 2026, 09:15 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.46%, Nasdaq 100 +0.39%; EUR/USD +0.14%, WTI -1.88%, NVDA leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.46 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.39 percent, Dow futures is up 0.88 percent and Russell futures is up 0.12 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC
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AMD Hits $1 Trillion, Muse Spooks Subscription Stocks: This Week on Wall Street
Wall Street closed the week riding a semiconductor rebound that pushed the AI infrastructure trade back into favor, even as a spike in Treasury yields tested the rally’s staying power. Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ
LIVE | Sep 25, 2026, 08:02 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.59%, Nasdaq 100 +0.51%; EUR/USD +0.17%, WTI -2.42%, NVDA leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.59 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.51 percent, Dow futures is up 0.95 percent and Russell futures is up 0.32 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.44%, Nasdaq 100 +0.41%; EUR/USD +0.2%, WTI -2.02%, NVDA leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.44 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.41 percent, Dow futures is up 0.84 percent and Russell futures is up 0.25 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.43%, Nasdaq 100 +0.41%; EUR/USD +0.21%, WTI -2.52%, NVDA leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.41 percent, Dow futures is up 0.82 percent and Russell futures is up 0.12 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.49%, Nasdaq 100 +0.52%; EUR/USD +0.14%, WTI -2.71%, NVDA leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.49 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.52 percent, Dow futures is up 0.82 percent and Russell futures is up 0.11 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 06:32 PM UTC
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AI Apps and Agents Are Taking Off. Gen Can Help People Understand What Happens to Their Data.
Gen data shows nearly 1/3 of people use AI apps and agents, as the company expands its Agent Trust Hub with the new AI Data CheckerMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026 // -- AI is moving beyond answering questions. Incr
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 06:03 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.43%, Nasdaq 100 +0.45%; EUR/USD +0.13%, WTI -2.49%, NVDA leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.43 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.45 percent, Dow futures is up 0.73 percent and Russell futures is up 0.04 percent. In currencies, the dollar index i
EQUITY | Sep 25, 2026, 06:02 PM UTC
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Gen Digital Is Maintained at Sector Perform by RBC Capital
Ratings actions from Benzinga
NEWS | Sep 25, 2026, 02:00 PM UTC
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Analysts See GoDaddy as Potentially Viable Acquisition Target Again — Market Talk
After coming out of private equity more than a decade ago, GoDaddy looks like it could be a viable acquisition candidate again, according to Wedbush Securities in a note, pointing to its depressed FCF multiple, strong ca
MNA | Sep 25, 2026, 01:59 PM UTC
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RBC Capital maintains Sector Perform rating on Gen Digital, $26 price target
RBC Capital maintained their Sector Perform rating on Gen Digital's stock with a price target of $26.00.The price target implies an upside of 12.7% from the Sep 24 close of $23.07.Key takeaways from the analyst noteSusta
EARNINGS | Sep 25, 2026, 01:50 PM UTC
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Oracle, Qualcomm, Meta, Everpure, BlackBerry, MGM, Nebius, and More Stocks That Explain Today's Market — Barrons.com
By George Glover, Mariapaula Gonzalez, and Connor SmithStocks were mixed Thursday as the bond market's woes worsened and following a report that signaled potential progress in discussions between the U.S. and Iran.Oracle
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 24, 2026, 08:39 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.24%, Nasdaq 100 -0.26%; EUR/USD -0.11%, WTI +3.47%, WBD leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.24 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.26 percent, Dow futures is down 0.45 percent and Russell futures is down 0.29 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 08:31 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.04%, Nasdaq 100 -0.02%; EUR/USD -0.07%, WTI +3.39%, WBD leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.02 percent, Dow futures is down 0.27 percent and Russell futures is down 0.13 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.03%, Nasdaq 100 -0.01%; EUR/USD -0.1%, WTI +3.54%, WBD leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.03 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.01 percent, Dow futures is down 0.33 percent and Russell futures is down 0.27 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.08%, Nasdaq 100 -0.11%; EUR/USD -0.1%, WTI +2.51%, WBD leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.11 percent, Dow futures is down 0.28 percent and Russell futures is down 0.15 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.08%, Nasdaq 100 -0.17%; EUR/USD -0.1%, WTI +2.81%, WBD leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.08 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.17 percent, Dow futures is down 0.25 percent and Russell futures is down 0.25 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
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GoDaddy Stock Rises After Norton Owner Makes Takeover Approach
GoDaddy NYSE:GDDY, the web domain and hosting provider, rose 12.12% intraday, as of 10:30 a.m. ET, after the Financial Times reported that Gen Digital NASDAQ:GEN, the maker of Norton antivirus software, has made a takeov
MNA | Sep 24, 2026, 06:12 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.16%, Nasdaq 100 -0.21%; EUR/USD -0.17%, WTI +3.49%, WBD leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.21 percent, Dow futures is down 0.4 percent and Russell futures is down 0.47 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 06:00 PM UTC
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S&P 500 Erases Losses as US, Iran Reportedly Discuss Hormuz Deal: Stock Market Today
The S&P 500 clawed back most of its morning decline at midday Thursday after sources told Reuters that U.S. and Iranian negotiators meeting in New York are discussing a phased deal that would have Tehran reopen the Strai
LIVE | Sep 24, 2026, 05:32 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.04%, Nasdaq 100 +0.02%; EUR/USD -0.11%, WTI +2.46%, WBD leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.04 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.02 percent, Dow futures is down 0.34 percent and Russell futures is down 0.4 percent. In currencies, the dollar inde
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 05:31 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 +0.05%, Nasdaq 100 +0.07%; EUR/USD -0.05%, WTI +1.78%, WBD leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is up 0.05 percent, Nasdaq futures is up 0.07 percent, Dow futures is down 0.16 percent and Russell futures is down 0.18 percent. In currencies, the dollar ind
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 05:02 PM UTC
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GoDaddy (GDDY) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know
What Happened? Shares of domain registrar and web services company GoDaddy NYSE:GDDY jumped 3% in the afternoon session after the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that Gen Digital, maker
MNA | Sep 24, 2026, 04:45 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.54%, Nasdaq 100 -0.82%; EUR/USD -0.02%, WTI +2.25%, GEN leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.54 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.82 percent, Dow futures is down 0.66 percent and Russell futures is down 0.99 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC
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A Major Software Player Has Its Eyes on GoDaddy, Says a Report. GoDaddy Stock Rises. — Barrons.com
By Mariapaula GonzalezGoDaddy has received an acquisition offer from software company Gen Digital, the Financial Times reported Thursday.Negotiations were at an early stage with no guarantees that the preliminary takeove
MNA | Sep 24, 2026, 04:10 PM UTC
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GoDaddy Shares Surge On Gen Digital's Reported Takeover Bid — GEN Stock Falls As Talks in Early Stages
GoDaddy Inc. (GDDY) shares spiked as much as 11% Thursday after it was reported that Gen Digital Inc. (GEN), the company behind Norton and Avast, had made a takeover approach for the web-services company.Gen Digital made
MNA | Sep 24, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.5%, Nasdaq 100 -0.71%; EUR/USD -0.11%, WTI +4.43%, GEN leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.5 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.71 percent, Dow futures is down 0.66 percent and Russell futures is down 0.99 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 04:02 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.54%, Nasdaq 100 -0.8%; EUR/USD -0.15%, WTI +3.97%, GEN leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.54 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.8 percent, Dow futures is down 0.72 percent and Russell futures is down 0.82 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 03:31 PM UTC
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US session market picture: S&P 500 -0.36%, Nasdaq 100 -0.62%; EUR/USD -0.1%, WTI +3.43%, EA leads volume
US session market picture. US index futures: S and P futures is down 0.36 percent, Nasdaq futures is down 0.62 percent, Dow futures is down 0.5 percent and Russell futures is down 0.65 percent. In currencies, the dollar
EQUITY | Sep 24, 2026, 03:02 PM UTC
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Godaddy Receives Takeover Offer From Gen Digital, Maker Of Norton Antivirus Software -FT
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MNA | Sep 24, 2026, 02:28 PM UTC
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Top 3 Tech Stocks That May Explode In September
The most oversold stocks in the information technology sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies. The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its
LIVE | Sep 23, 2026, 10:18 AM UTC
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Nasdaq 100 Flirts with Records, Oil Sinks for Fifth Day: Stock Market Today
The Nasdaq 100 carved out a fresh intraday record by midday Tuesday as the artificial intelligence trade powered ahead. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Donald Trump said he faces a “
LIVE | Sep 22, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC