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Take-Two Stock Soars on GTA 6 Pre-Order Buzz Ahead of Key Earnings Call
Take-Two shares jumped 10% last week fueled by GTA VI pre-order speculation. Earnings on May 21 will be a critical test for the game's Nov. 19 launch.
UMC's Share Buyback and Tech Advances Drive Stock Surge
UMC shares surged 20% last week after a NT$406.6 million buyback and launch of a 14nm display driver chip platform. April net sales rose 10.8% year-on-year to NT$22.66 billion.
Everspin Drops 7.5% Friday but Surges 39% for the Week After Insider Sale and Defense Win
Everspin shares fell 7.5% to $37.57 Friday but gained 39% for the week after a director sold shares and the company reported a $40 million defense contract and positive Q1 results.
American Rare Earths Gains 12% on Nasdaq Listing Progress
American Rare Earths (AARD) rose 12.33% to A$0.410 after appointing BDO as auditor and Rimon as U.S. legal adviser for its planned Nasdaq secondary listing. The company remains focused on its Halleck Creek project in Wyoming.
3M Defies Market Slide, Dividend and Earnings in Focus
3M shares rose 0.76% to $146.22, outperforming a broad market drop. The company declared a 78-cent quarterly dividend and reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $2.14, up 14%.
Coca-Cola Defies Market Slide, Eyes New Hurdles
Coca-Cola shares closed the week up 3.1% at $80.82, near a 52-week high, as the S&P 500 and Dow fell. The company faces headwinds from rising packaging costs and cautious consumers.