Snap says 'still early' in realizing monetization potential of content platform 16:43 SNAP The company said, "While the majority of our revenue today is generated from video ads, we believe we are still early in terms of realizing the full monetization potential of our content platform. Today, we comprise less than 2% of the $210 billion US digital ad market and less than 1% of the $520 billion global digital ad market, while reaching nearly half of US smartphone users and more than 75% of 13 to 34 year olds in over 20 countries. In addition, mobile advertising is growing faster than desktop advertising, video advertising is growing faster than non-video advertising, and self-serve advertising is expected to make up 90% of all digital display ad spend in 2022. These trends are favorable for our strategy, and we believe our video advertising business has the potential to deliver robust top line growth." JD.com proposed special dividend shows it is 'confident' on business prospects, Citi says Apr. 22, 2022 8:30 AM ETJD.com, Inc. (JD) JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) announced that it is considering a special dividend on or around May 4, a development that surprised investors and one that investment firm Citi said shows confidence in its long-term prospects. Analyst AliciaYap, who rates JD.com (JD) buy with a $97 price target, noted that the special dividend is both "surprising and positive," but it also shows that the Chinese e-commerce company is positive about its business prospects and ability to generate cash flow. Yap pointed out that the board of directors of JD.com (JD) raised the amount of its buyback to $3 billion from $2 billion inlate Decemberand still has another $2.2 billion buyback program it could execute. "Since buybacks are usually subject to trading window restrictions and may not see immediate effect, we believe the decision for a special cash dividend likely suggests JD’s management and board are evaluating different ways to return value to shareholders, especially given the current uncertain macro environment," Yap added. JD.com (JD) sharesrose more than 3.5% to $52.54 in premarket trading on Friday.
GOOD NEWS FOR LESLIE POOLS... Latham Group's Odessa, Texas fiberglass facility affected by fire, no injuries reported Apr. 21, 2022 6:01 PM ET Latham Group, Inc. (SWIM) Latham Group (NASDAQ:SWIM) on Thursday said its fiberglass facility in Odessa, Texas was affected by a fire. SWIM said no employees were present at the time of the incident and no one was injured. Latham, a U.S. designer, maker and marketer of in-ground residential swimmingpools in North America, Australia and New Zealand, said the Odessa location is the company's second smallest U.S. fiberglass facility. SWIM said the fire primarily impacted the facility's production area. However, existing inventory in the facility was largely unaffected.
I MEAN THIS IS A BARE ESSENTIAL SURELY... Kimberly Clark carried higher on earnings beat, raised forecast Apr. 22, 2022 7:59 AM ETKimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)PG Kimberly-Clark Corporation (NYSE:KMB) is continuing the trend of strength in consumer staples stocks after reporting earnings on Friday morning. The Kleenex manufacturer cleaned up on quarterly numbers, eclipsing expectations on EPS by $0.12 and pushing past revenue estimates by $180 million. Perhaps more importantly, the company said it now expects full year organic sales growth of 4% to 6%, up from prior expectations of 3% to 4%, a 100 to 200 basis point bump in net sales. "We delivered double-digit organic sales growth with strong increases across all our segments in the first quarter," CEO Mike Hsu said. "Our growth strategy is working and we're continuing to invest in our business. Additionally, we continue to take the necessary actions to mitigate macro headwinds and remain committed to improving our margins over time."
Lol... Then why'd you say you did? TWICE lol [QUOTE="stonedinvestor, post: 5581959, member: 48838" PFE-$52-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX SOLD TINY LOSS [/QUOTE] Come on Stoney.
Long lines greet customers as adult-use marijuana sales begin in New Jersey Apr. 21, 2022 3:03 PM ET Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (CURLF),GTBIF,TRSSF,VRNOFACRDF,AAWH Customers looking to purchase adult-use cannabis for the first time at one of 12 New Jersey dispensaries were met with long lines Thursday. The New York Times reported that some customers arrived at locations before dawn to secure a spot in line. Many locations opened before sunrise in anticipation of strong demand on the first day. Customers at a Curaleaf (OTCPK:CURLF) dispensary in Bellmawr were waiting an hour in line to be served,6abc.com reported. Under state law, customers are permitted to purchase for adult use up to one ounce of cannabis, <-- LIGHT! or up to five grams of cannabis concentrate, or a combination not to exceed one ounce of cannabis in a solid, liquid, or concentrate form. A total of 13 dispensaries were granted the first licenses to sell adult-use marijuana, though one location did not open today due to a zoning issue,The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Publicly traded multi-state operators that are or will engage in adult-use marijuana sales in New Jersey: Acreage Holdings (OTCQX:ACRDF), Verano Holdings (OTCQX:VRNOF), Ascend Wellness Holdings (OTCQX:AAWH), TerrAscend (OTCQX:TRSSF), and Green Thumb Industries (OTCQX:GTBIF).
Right. The hospitals will now abandon all those buildings they lease and turn them into homeless shelters. Afterall, boomers are getting younger. Stoney.... sometimes I really think you're a wannabe at this stuff. My beloved Stryker is holding up well btw. Damn I'm good!
Come on Stoney.[/QUOTE] SORRY I DID NOT GET OUT IT'S EVEN LOWER YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY. I GAVE THE SELL IDEA IN BUT HF WANTS ME TO COME UP WITH ANOTHER HEALTH IDEA-- FOR THE PORTFOLIO HERE I'M OUT AT $50 WHEN I WANTED TO. SO IT'S A WASH FOR BARE ESSENTIALS/ BUT I'M STILL STUCK IN IT.. I WAS THINKING ABT OR REGN.
SORRY I DID NOT GET OUT IT'S EVEN LOWER YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY. I GAVE THE SELL IDEA IN BUT HF WANTS ME TO COME UP WITH ANOTHER HEALTH IDEA-- FOR THE PORTFOLIO HERE I'M OUT AT $50 WHEN I WANTED TO. SO IT'S A WASH FOR BARE ESSENTIALS/ BUT I'M STILL STUCK IN IT.. I WAS THINKING ABT OR REGN.[/QUOTE] +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Well, then as general rule of thumb, lets not lie to the readers then and say "you're out"----- twice. You should have bought Abbott when I said to at $116. I even pointed out the opportunity to average down at $108, but I told you it was a buy at $116. There is no doubt in anyone's mind who the best stock-picker ever at ET is.