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Peloton Q4 Earnings Preview: New CEO, Partnerships And Turnaround Plan On Investors' Minds
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 3:03pm | 795Exercise equipment company Peloton Interactive Inc (NASDAQ:PTON) is expected to provide an update on several initiatives — including the search for a new CEO and turnaround plan — when fourth-quarter financial results are reported Thursday before the market opens. Earnings Estimates: Analysts...
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Fitness Trackers As Christmas Gifts: Which Ones To Buy For Your Loved Ones
Friday, December 22, 2023 - 4:31pm | 1251The season of celebration is almost here, with Christmas just around the corner and 2024 a hop away. While merrymaking is the top priority right now, staying fit and helping your loved ones stay fit is just as important. Thanks to recent developments, you can buy everything from a basic step...
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Fitbit Fumbles: Google-Owned Giant Admits Glitches, But Offers No Quick Fix
Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 4:27am | 871Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google-owned Fitbit app faced some major technical difficulties, which the company confirmed. However, hours after some users shared that the issue had been resolved, many continued to face problems. What Happened: On...
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Google-Owned Fitbit Faces Multi-Country Complaints Over Alleged Breach Of GDPR Rules
Thursday, August 31, 2023 - 8:57am | 664Google’s Fitbit faces complaints of GDPR violations filed by privacy advocacy group Noyb. What Happened: According to Reuters, on Thursday, the advocacy group Noyb lodged complaints against Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google-owned Fitbit in Austria, Netherlands, and Italy....
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Amazon Throws In The Towel: Fitness Brand Bites The Dust In Battle Against Apple Watch, Fitbit
Thursday, April 27, 2023 - 5:29am | 511Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has announced the discontinuation of its fitness brand that was originally launched to compete with Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Watch and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Fitbit in the wearable market. ...
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Google Fixes Bugs, Streamlines Fitbit Experience In First Pixel Watch App Update
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - 5:47am | 349Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) has rolled out the first update for Google Pixel Watch App, including bug fixes and improvements for Fitbit experiences and integration. What Happened: The first Google Pixel Watch is now just more than a month old, and the tech giant is...
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Will Google's Pixel Watch End Apple Watch's Dominance?
Sunday, September 25, 2022 - 12:40pm | 855Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google recently confirmed the existence of its long-rumored Pixel Watch — its take on Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) Apple Watch. What Happened: Google announced the Pixel Watch at Google I/O 2022 and it is likely...
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Phillips Sues Google Over FitBit Patent, Could Discontinue FitBit Sales
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 9:15pm | 360Philips North America LLC (NYSE: PHG) has sued Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOGL) for infringing on a patented technology that they claim is used in Fitbit devices. A Massachusetts Federal Judge has decided the claims have merit and ruled not to throw out the case. What Happened: Phillips has a patent...
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This Day In Market History: The Fitbit IPO
Friday, June 18, 2021 - 9:05am | 296Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On this day in 2015, Fitbit went public. Where The Market Was: The Dow closed at 18,115.84. The S&P 500 traded at around 2,121.24. What Else Was Going On In The World?...
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Fitbit Shares Plummet On Q4 Earnings Miss
Friday, February 21, 2020 - 3:42am | 297The shares of Fitbit Inc. (NYSE: FIT) dropped lower in the after-hours session on Thursday as the fitness wearables maker missed analyst expectations for the fourth-quarter earnings. What Happened Fitbit reported a net loss of $120.8 million for the quarter that ended in December 2019 compared to...
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FTC's Look Into Facebook A 'Negative Development,' Says RBC's Mahaney
Friday, December 13, 2019 - 12:47pm | 482The Federal Trade Commission potential move to block Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) from combining its multiple apps into one is a "negative development" for the social media company, according to RBC Capital Markets' Mark Mahaney. Facebook Breakup Unlikely, Analyst Says Facebook...
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IPOs: Do They Live Up To The Hype?
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 - 11:40am | 1393Our brains are wired to like new things, even when they aren’t necessarily better than the old. In the world of investing, nothing is newer or can generate more excitement than an initial public offering—commonly referred to as an IPO. There’s a lot of buzz surrounding IPOs and...
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Benzinga's Bulls & Bears Of The Week: Amazon, Fitbit, Mattel, Twitter And More
Sunday, April 8, 2018 - 2:23pm | 776Benzinga has featured looks at many investor favorite stocks over the past week. Bullish calls included the president's recent whipping boy. Semiconductor makers featured in both bullish and bearish calls. It was a week when fears of a trade war increased and the big tech stocks...
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Benzinga's Bulls & Bears Of The Week: Fitbit, GE, Intel, Target, Walmart And More
Monday, March 5, 2018 - 8:33am | 783Benzinga has featured looks at many investor favorite stocks over the past week. Bullish calls included a leading semiconductor maker and oilfield services giants. Bearish calls featured a wearable device maker and the world's largest retailer. Volatility was turned up again last...
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Barron's Picks And Pans: Lennar, Invesco, L Brands, VMWare And More
Sunday, March 4, 2018 - 11:55am | 654This weekend's Barron's cover story shows why the U.S. housing market is primed for more gains. Other featured articles examine the prospects for a retailers showing surprising strength and a good stock pick if the market corrects. Also, a merger that might be a bad deal and two...