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A CarMax dealership on April 11, 2023 in Santa Rosa, California.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesCheck out the companies making headlines before the bell.Micron — The chipmaker's shares fell 3.4% Thursday before the bell on the back of a weaker-than-expected earnings forecast. Micron estimates a fiscal first-quarter loss of $1.07...

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Delta CEO says carrier went ‘too far’ in SkyMiles changes, promises modifications after frequent flyer backlash

Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200 airplane as seen on the final approach landing at New York JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport, NYC, USA.NurPhoto / ContributorDelta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the airline will make "modifications" in the next few weeks to its loyalty program after a recently...

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Farther closes Series B founding round to gain $131M valuation

A Series B funding round has raised $31 million for Farther, as backers including Lightspeed Venture Partners joined existing investors to more than double its valuation to $131 million. For Taylor Matthews and Brad Genser, founders of the wealth management firm which combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology, the total...

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GameStop names Ryan Cohen as CEO effective immediately

GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen.Source: CNBCGameStop said Thursday morning that billionaire activist investor Ryan Cohen would take over as the video game retailer's chief executive.Shares of the company jumped nearly 10% in premarket trading following the announcement. GameStop was part of the meme stock craze of 2020 and 2021.GameStop said...

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SEC agrees Wall Street WhatsApp settlement says Reuters

The Securities and Exchange Commission is finalizing settlements with about two dozen Wall Street firms to resolve probes into lapses in record keeping, Reuters reported.  The settlements are with investment advisers and broker-dealers, according to the report, which cited people familiar with the matter. It marks the latest enforcement action in...

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