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Tweet Sends Twitter Stock Into Tailspin
kmjnow.com ^ | April 30, 2015 | Unknown

Posted on 04/30/2015 9:01:45 AM PDT by Enterprise

How ironic: Twitter’s stock plunged 18% today because of a tweet. The company was supposed to announce earnings after the close of the market, but the website Selerity tweeted them beforehand, reports the Wall Street Journal. It was bad news: First-quarter revenue was $436 million, about $20 million below estimates, and shares tumbled instantly. Trading was even halted temporarily following the early release of results. Twitter also warned investors that second-quarter revenue will be lower than expected.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: earnings; loss; selerity; stock; tweets; twitter
Origin of article was Newser. For FReeper consideration.
1 posted on 04/30/2015 9:01:45 AM PDT by Enterprise
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To: Enterprise

In related news, a GoFundMe campaign has been initiated for the purpose of raising funds for the hostile takeover of GoFundMe.


2 posted on 04/30/2015 9:12:01 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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To: Buckeye McFrog

Count me in!


3 posted on 04/30/2015 9:13:49 AM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

If it isn’t about Apple watches I don’t care. lol


4 posted on 04/30/2015 9:16:26 AM PDT by cripplecreek ("For by wise guidance you can wage your war")
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To: Enterprise

Another tech bubble bout to pop?


5 posted on 04/30/2015 9:42:02 AM PDT by dware (The GOP is dead. Long live Conservatism.)
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I still don’t understand how Twitter makes any money. Just because there are advertisers doesn’t mean people are buying what it advertised.


6 posted on 04/30/2015 12:02:27 PM PDT by Enterprise ("Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." Voltaire)
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