Tag: Internet Media and Services

Airbnb misses on earnings but squeaks in a revenue beat

Airbnb reported third-quarter earnings on Thursday that were shy of analyst estimates, though it squeaked in a small revenue beat. The stock fell about 3% in after-hours trading.

Booking Holdings stock climbs as Q3 results beat high expectations, Evercore says

On Thursday, Evercore ISI updated its outlook on Booking Holdings stock, increasing the price target to $5,300 from the previous $4,200 while maintaining an Outperform rating. The revision follows Booking Holdings’ third-quarter earnings, which exceeded expectations and prompted the firm to adjust its financial projections upward.

Meta Stock Falls Further After Facebook Parent’s Earnings Beat. Spending Is an Issue.

Meta Platforms reported better-than-expected earnings results on Wednesday but forecast rising infrastructure expenses next year. Its shares fell in after-hours trading.

Alphabet Stock Rises on Earnings Beat. Google Is Still the Search Tool of Choice.

Alphabet reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street estimates, sending the stock higher.

Google orders small modular nuclear reactors for its data centres

Tech group signs deal with Kairos Power to build up to 7 small facilities to meet its energy needs

DOJ indicates it’s considering Google breakup following monopoly ruling

The Department of Justice late Tuesday made recommendations for Google’s search engine business practices, indicating that it was considering a possible breakup of the tech giant as an antitrust remedy.

Google Says It Will Appeal Ruling Allowing Rival App Stores on Android Devices

Shares of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, fell Monday after a federal judge ordered it to allow users to bypass the Google Play Store when downloading and purchasing apps on Android devices.

Google files EU antitrust complaint accusing Microsoft of stifling cloud competition

Google filed an antitrust complaint with the European Commission Wednesday accusing Microsoft of using unfair licensing contracts to stifle competition in the multibillion-dollar cloud computing industry.

Google wins court challenge to the EU’s $1.7 billion antitrust fine over ad product

The European Union’s second-highest court on Wednesday said a 1.5 billion euro ($1.7 billion) fine imposed on Google
by regulators should be annulled, siding with the U.S. tech giant after it challenged the ruling.

Delivery Hero shares pop 10% as European food delivery giant plans IPO of Middle East unit

European food delivery firm Delivery Hero says it plans to spin off its Middle East business Talabat and float it on the Dubai stock exchange later this year.

Uber fined in Netherlands for sending drivers’ data to the US

Ride-hailing platform Uber has been fined 290 million euros ($324 million) in the Netherlands for sending the personal data of European taxi drivers to the United States in violation of EU rules, Dutch data protection watchdog DPA said on Monday.

Detention of Telegram founder sparks debate about free speech and criminal activity online

The detention of the Russian-born billionaire founder of Telegram, a messaging app known for its unfiltered content, has sparked debate about freedom of speech and illegal content on the internet.

US Considers a Rare Antitrust Move: Breaking Up Google

A bid to break up Alphabet Inc.’s Google is one of the options being considered by the Justice Department after a landmark court ruling found that the company monopolized the online search market, according to people with knowledge of the deliberations

Expedia Posts Earnings Beat While Warning of Soft Demand

Expedia Group Inc. posted better-than-expected second-quarter results while warning of “softening” travel demand in the current quarter, leading it to adjust its expectations for the rest of the year.

Airbnb Shares Fall on Earnings Miss, Slowing U.S. Demand

Airbnb shares were falling in after-hours trading after the short-term rental company missed expectations for second quarter earnings and warned of moderating demand in the current quarter.

Uber reports better-than-expected results for second quarter

Uber reported second-quarter results that topped Wall Street estimates on Tuesday. The stock rose about 4% in pre-market trading.

Meta shares pop on revenue and earnings beat, better-than-expected forecast

Meta shares jumped about 7% in extended trading on Wednesday after the company beat Wall Street estimates for revenue and profit and issued a better-than-expected forecast for the current period.

Uber, BYD partner to bring EVs to ride-hailing platform globally

 Uber and Chinese automaker BYD announced a multi-year partnership on Wednesday aimed at bringing 100,000 new electric vehicles to the ride-hailing platform globally.

Alphabet meets earnings expectations but misses on YouTube ad revenue

Google parent company Alphabet reported second-quarter results after the bell Tuesday that were in-line with analyst estimates on revenue and earnings, but missed on YouTube advertising revenue.

Wiz Rejects Google’s $23 Billion Offer, Seeks IPO Instead

Cybersecurity startup Wiz Inc. has turned down a takeover bid of as much as $23 billion from Alphabet Inc.’s Google, sticking instead with a plan for an initial public offering.