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Thomas Bravo agrees to buy Darktrace for $5 billion

Private-equity firm Thomas Bravo agreed to buy U.K. cybersecurity company Darktrace for $5 billion, in what would end the company’s brief but rocky spell as a listed company.

U.K. consumers get a spring back in their step as confidence mounts

Consumer confidence ticked a little higher in the U.K. this month, suggesting Britons are feeling more well-off as real incomes rise.

Roku warns of tougher bar for growth ahead. An analyst says that is its ‘fundamental risk.’

TV-streaming service Roku Inc. on Thursday forecast second-quarter sales that were above expectations, but warned of a higher bar for growth up ahead and moderating profit in the second half of the year.

As Alphabet follows Meta with a dividend, the pressure is now on Amazon

Dividends are a sign of maturing companies, but may also be a diversion for investors amid hefty capital spending

Jamie Dimon thinks the odds of a ‘soft landing’ are about half of what Wall Street expects

The JPMorgan Chase CEO’s Wall Street Journal interview covered a range of topics — from his morning routine to his views on the Fed.

Southwest Airlines is ending flights to four airports — and that’s not even the big news for travelers

Sit down for this one, Southwest Airlines travelers: The airline carrier with a distinct seating policy has suggested it’s rethinking its approach.

How active ETFs could help investors navigate recent wild swings in the stock market

Signs of improving market breadth, beyond the tech giants, creates opportunities for the new wave of active exchange-traded funds.

Troubling S&P 500 chart suggests that stock investors have a rough road ahead

Oversold rally earlier this week doesn’t erase the U.S. market’s negative picture.

Boston Beer reports a surprise profit as Twisted Tea shipments keep growing

Boston Beer’s stock surged in after-hours trading Thursday, after the beer brewer reported a surprise first-quarter profit and revenue that rose well above forecasts, fueled by volume increases, pricing and lower returns.

This isn’t ‘some brink’ for the U.S. consumer despite concerning economic data, says TCW

A resilient consumer isn’t likely to turn into a wrecking ball for the U.S. economy, according to Peter Van Gelderen at TCW.

Half of U.S. households can only afford a $400 car payment. Their options — new or used — are scarce.

The large number of buyers seeking a low-cost, entry-level vehicle are underserved in today’s market.

Skechers stock soars 7% after earnings crush estimates and company offers upbeat guidance

Skechers Inc.’s stock soared 7% in after-hours trade Thursday, after the athletic footwear company swept past earnings estimates for the first quarter.
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