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🚀 Trump Media Shares Gain 40%
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Trump Media shares surge 40% as traders speculate on his election lead (link)
Reddit achieves profitability for the first time, with nearly 100 million daily users (link)
Boeing allegedly overcharged the military 8,000% for airplane soap dispensers (link)
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🗞️ News
Trump Media Shares Gain 40%
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group surged by 43% in after-hours trading on Robinhood as early election results indicated a lead for Donald Trump. The stock rose to over $48 a share following Trump's strong performance in key states like North Carolina. Despite a reported loss of $19.2 million in the third quarter the stock's movement reflects investor speculation about Trump's electoral prospects.
The volatility of the shares has been notable throughout the election season as traders react to shifting political dynamics.
Reddit Is Profitable
Reddit has achieved profitability for the first time in its nearly 20-year history, reporting a profit of $29.9 million in its third quarter. Revenue reached $348.4 million, a 68 percent increase year over year. The platform also saw its daily user count rise to 97.2 million, a 47 percent increase from the previous year.
Reddit's advertising revenue grew significantly, driven by partnerships with companies like Google and OpenAI for data licensing. CEO Steve Huffman credits the growth to new AI-powered translation features aimed at expanding global accessibility.
Boeing x Military
Boeing is facing scrutiny after a Pentagon audit revealed it allegedly overcharged the Air Force nearly 8,000 percent for soap dispensers used in C-17 cargo planes. The audit found that the Air Force paid excessive prices for 12 out of 46 spare part orders, with total overcharges nearing $1 million. Boeing disputed the findings, claiming the report compares specialized parts to basic commercial items.
The Department of Defense has recommended stricter oversight on pricing for future contracts to prevent further overpayments.
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