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▼ + stars: | 2023-05-12 | by ( Joseph Hostetler | Jasmin Baron | Credit Cards Reporter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +27 min

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United Airlines — The airline lost 0.9% in the premarket after it announced a net loss for the first quarter. The company reported $11.43 billion in revenue, slightly above the $11.42 billion estimated. The company posted earnings per share of $1.35, which fell below the $1.41 consensus estimate from analysts polled by Refinitiv. Ally Financial — The digital financial services company's shares were down 1.3% after its first quarter earnings and revenue missed Wall Street's expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.23, topping against a consensus estimate of $1.20 per share, according to FactSet.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Rivian, Western Alliance, Peloton and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-19 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Netflix posted a quarterly revenue of $8.16 billion, slightly below the $8.18 billion expectation per Refinitiv. Zion rose 4.3% ahead of its earnings report after the bell. Tesla — The electric vehicle maker pulled back 1 % ahead of its scheduled quarterly earnings after Wednesday's closing bell. CDW issued quarterly revenue guidance of $5.1 billion, which came out below the $5.58 billion consensus estimate from analysts surveyed by FactSet. Citizens Financial reported earnings per share of $1, falling short of analysts' expectations of $1.13, according to Refinitiv data.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Netflix, United Airlines, Western Alliance, Interactive Brokers and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Netflix posted a beat on per-share earnings, but fell short of Wall Street's estimates for revenue, according to Refinitiv. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.35, below a consensus estimate of $1.41, according to Refinitiv. The bank holding company posted adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share against a consensus estimate of 47 cents per share, according to FactSet. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.23 against a consensus estimate of $1.20 per share, according to FactSet. United Airlines — The airline gained 1.3% on forward guidance in the company's latest earnings report that forecasts a second-quarter profit.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: MongoDB, American Airlines and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( Jesse Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Employees of American Airlines help check in passengers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 11, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. Here's a look at some of the stocks making the biggest moves on Wednesday. MongoDB — Shares jumped 9.4% after Morgan Stanley upgraded MongoDB to overweight from equal weight, citing the software company's leadership in cloud optimization initiatives. American Airlines , Delta Air Lines , United Airlines — Shares of the major airline companies were under pressure on Wednesday after American Airlines updated its first-quarter guidance. Shares of American fell more than 9%, while United dropped about 2% and Delta shed nearly 6%.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: First Republic, Western Alliance, Uber, Lyft and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Check out the companies making headlines before the bell:First Republic Bank — The San Francisco-based bank stock jumped 45% after closing down 61.8% on Monday. First Republic shares rose amid a broader rebound in regional bank stocks. Credit Suisse — The bank stock fell by about 1.6% after Credit Suisse said it had found "material weaknesses" in its financial reporting processes for 2022 and 2021. Honeywell International — Honeywell shares rose 0.4% after the conglomerate announced that Vimal Kapur, president and chief operating officer, will succeed Darius Adamczyk as CEO. Blackstone shares rose 1.8%.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: BuzzFeed, First Republic, Meta and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)BuzzFeed — Share of the internet media company lost about 10% on a weak first-quarter revenue outlook. Buzzfeed expects first-quarter revenue of $61-$67 million, compared to expectations of $83.6 million, according to FactSet. Meta Platforms — Meta shares gained 6% after CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday the social media company plans to cut 10,000 employees. First Republic , PacWest Bancorp, Western Alliance Bancorp , Comerica — Regional banks rallied sharply Tuesday after being hit hard last Friday and Monday. Shares of San Francisco-based First Republic rose about 50%, while PacWest jumped more than 60% and Western Alliance Bancorp gained more than 40%.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Gitlab, United Airlines, First Republic Bank and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

It posted fiscal-year 2024 revenue guidance of $529 million to $533 million in 2023, compared to expectations of $586.4 million, according to Refinitiv. It's also lower than consensus expectations of 65 cents per share, according to FactSet. First Republic Bank — The bank stock popped 10% in extended trading, after plunging 61.8% during the regular trading session on Monday. Fears of contagion risk from Silicon Valley Bank weighed on the stock. Regional banks were pummeled after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank raised fears of contagion risk, despite a plan to backstop depositors from regulators.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Rivian, Delta, Snap, Dish Network and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

United Airlines — United Airlines gained 4.4%, as the broader airline space got a boost after the Justice Department sued to block JetBlue's acquisition of American Airlines. Snap — The tech company's stock gained 4.1%, adding to the 13% it gained on Monday. Dish Network -- The stock climbed 7.4% after Dish co-founder and Executive Vice President James DeFranco disclosed the purchase of 1.45 million shares. DXC Technology — Shares fell 4.5% after DXC Technology said talks of a possible acquisition of the information technology company by a financial sponsor were terminated. Bank stocks — Bank stocks fell after Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested that rates may need to go higher for longer.

☆ A lot of big employers are slashing jobs, but these companies — from Chipotle to United Airlines — are still hiring
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Sarah Jackson | Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Chipotle: 15,000 jobsChipotle is one of several companies that recently announced hiring sprees as other large employers, mostly in tech and finance, have cut jobs. ChipotleThe fast-casual chain is beefing up hiring ahead of its busiest months, March to May, a period the company calls "burrito season." Chipotle is hiring 15,000 workers to support its "aggressive growth plans" as it looks to double its footprint to 7,000 stores in North America, according to Chief Restaurant Officer Scott Boatwright.

What are credit card and bank rewards points worth? One great feature of the program is that all points are equal, so any account that earns Membership Rewards points has access to transfer partners. If you're a Bank of America Preferred Rewards customer, you'll earn 25% to 75% more points, depending on how much you have on deposit, but your rewards points are still worth 1 cent apiece. You can transfer points from Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, and Citi ThankYou to JetBlue, but the ratio varies depending on the rewards program. However, those miles expire after 36 months regardless of your account activity, so only transfer miles when you have immediate plans to redeem them.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Wynn Resorts, Microsoft, Honeywell, Salesforce and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The Wynn Resorts logo stands illuminated as people sit by the fountain at the Wynn Macau casino resort in Macau, China, on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday:Wynn Resorts — The casino operator's stock jumped nearly 7%, building on its solid start to 2023. Salesforce — Shares of the cloud-based software company jumped more than 3% after Salesforce announced that it is cutting 10% of its personnel and reducing some office space as part of a restructuring plan. Celanese — The global chemical and specialty materials company jumped more than 6% after being upgraded by RBC Capital Markets to outperform from sector perform. The firm cited the solar company stock's "steep drop from the initial euphoria created by the Inflation Reduction Act."

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Silvergate Capital, MGM Resorts, Bilibili, Murphy Oil & more
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-05 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

United Airlines — Shares rose 1% after Morgan Stanley upgraded United Airlines to overweight from equal weight, saying 2023 could be a "goldilocks" year for the airline stock. Silvergate Capital — Shares dipped 3% after Morgan Stanley downgraded Silvergate Capital to underweight from equal weight, saying a "high level of uncertainty" remains around the stock following the FTX collapse. Chinese tech stocks — Shares of Chinese internet stocks jumped in premarket trading after Beijing and Shenzhen reportedly further eased Covid restrictions. Johnson Controls International — Johnson Controls shares rose slightly after Deutsche Bank named it its top pick heading into 2023. The stock rose by more than 2%.

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Crystal Cox/Business InsiderCredit card rewards come in all types, from cash back, airline miles, hotel points, and transferable points. Among people well versed in rewards credit cards, there's a bit of common knowledge: Not all rewards points are created equal. However, if you transferred your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United, you could potentially book the same flight for half as many points. But when you have the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card or Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card, you get a 25% bonus in value. Best credit cards for earning transferable pointsThe best transferable-point credit card for you depends on what credit card rewards program is most appealing.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Netflix, Intuitive Surgical, Generac, Winnebago and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The power company also reported preliminary third-quarter results, with earnings per share expected to come in at $1.75 compared to the $3.21 estimate. Netflix — Shares of the streaming media company soared 13.1% after the firm on Tuesday posted better-than-expected results on the top and bottom lines. Netflix also reported the addition of 2.41 million net global subscribers, more than doubling the adds the company had projected a quarter ago. Intuitive also reported growth in its da Vinci procedures of about 20% compared with the third quarter of 2021. Snap — The social media stock climbed 2.5% after Citi added a positive catalyst watch on Snap heading into its earnings results Thursday.

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Netflix, United Airlines, Adobe and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Netflix — The streaming giant's shares skyrocketed more than 14% after the bell Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the most recent quarter. Intuitive Surgical — The medical equipment maker jumped 11% after the company reported quarterly earnings and revenue that came in slightly higher than expected, according to FactSet. United Airlines — The airline saw its shares move higher by more than 6% after-hours following its quarterly results. Adjusted revenue came in at $847 million, while FactSet estimates put it at $797.6 million. J.B. Hunt Transport — Shares of the transportation and logistics company gained more than 2% in extended trading following its quarterly earnings report.

What are credit card and bank rewards points worth? One great feature of the program is that all points are equal, so any account that earns Membership Rewards points has access to transfer partners. If you're a Bank of America Preferred Rewards customer, you'll earn 25% to 75% more points, depending on how much you have on deposit, but your rewards points are still worth 1 cent apiece. However, those miles expire after 36 months regardless of your account activity, so only transfer miles when you have immediate plans to redeem them. Non-elite members may transfer points to other members with the same address, provided both parties have been members for at least one year.

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