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Apple, Oprah Partner On A Book Club
Monday, September 23, 2019 - 12:12pm | 516Oprah Winfrey announced Monday she will host an author interview series called “Oprah’s Book Club,” on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)’s Apple TV+ when it launches on Nov 1. Winfrey also announced that the first book she will highlight will be “The Water Dancer” by Ta-...
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6 Times These Big Investors Probably Said 'Whoops!'
Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 9:23am | 832Not even the wealthiest, most successful investors are immune from trading blunders. Some of the most famous fund managers and investing gurus have dropped the ball and mistimed their buys and sells. Here’s a look at six times top investors probably thought, "Whoops!" 1. Ackman...
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Apple Rolls Out Streaming Service Apple TV+, TV Channels
Monday, March 25, 2019 - 3:24pm | 915Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) rolled out its much-awaited video streaming move with Apple TV+ and Apple TV Channels on Monday, along with other expanded services for delivering games and news articles for subscribers for single monthly fees. Apple is seeking to be the go-to place for TV and movie...
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Analysts Tip The Scales On Weight Watchers After Guidance Sinks Shares
Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - 11:00am | 503Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WTW) disappointed investors with a fourth-quarter earnings report that fell short of nearly every expected metric and signals the company struggles to transform itself from a diet brand to a wellness company. Oppenheimer: Unusual Speed Of Collapse Weight...
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7 Executives Who Climbed The Corporate Ladder
Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 9:00am | 937The epitome of the American dream is the equality of opportunity that allows every American to start with nothing and achieve any degree of success through hard work and determination. Some of the most successful and wealthy business leaders in the world were either born or immigrated to America,...
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A Technical Look At Weight Watchers: Support At Last?
Monday, December 17, 2018 - 2:07pm | 519Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NASDAQ: WTW) is down more than 50 percent from its June high, and spokesperson and investor Oprah Winfrey has taken some of the heat for the decline. A Winfrey spokesperson denied last week’s New York Post report that Oprah may be dialing back her role at...
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What 5 Of The World's Most Successful CEOs Accomplish Before 8 AM
Friday, December 14, 2018 - 8:57am | 595It comes as no surprise that responsible entrepreneurs must maintain a strict routine in order to effectively tackle the most productive day. From meditation and family time to a workout class, here are some morning habits from the world’s most successful people, courtesy of an...
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The Oprah Effect: Apple, Winfrey Sign Multiyear Programming Deal
Friday, June 15, 2018 - 2:03pm | 419Billionaire media mogul Oprah Winfrey is credited in some part for helping Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) stock outperform the broader market in her roles of brand ambassador, large shareholder and board member. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is clearly hoping the same...
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Oprah Sheds Stake In Weight Watchers, Remains 'Committed' To The Company
Wednesday, March 7, 2018 - 9:55am | 385Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) fell more than 5 percent Wednesday after the firm’s celebrity figurehead surrendered shares. In a “normal diversification of her investment portfolio,” Oprah Winfrey divested or donated to her philanthropic foundation no more than 25...
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B Riley Is Bullish On Weight Watchers Ahead Of Q4 Report
Thursday, February 22, 2018 - 5:08pm | 398Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) stock has gained more than 450 percent over the past year, partly due to media mogul Oprah Winfrey becoming part owner and the face of the company. On Tuesday, the company will report its fourth-quarter results, but investors should focus on...
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When Markets Crash, What Do People Google?
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 - 2:24pm | 458The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE: DIA) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) are recovering from 7.7-percent and 6.2-percent dips. The market moved down quickly over the last few sessions, leaving many on the Street surprised. "People are waking up shocked —...
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Weight Watchers Drops After Oprah Says She Isn't Interested In Running For President
Thursday, January 25, 2018 - 10:44am | 340Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) plunged more than 6 percent pre-market Thursday after spokesperson Oprah Winfrey denied speculation of her presidential ambitions. “I’ve always felt very secure and confident with myself in knowing what I could do and what I could not,...
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The Oprah Effect: Weight Watchers Pops On 2020 Speculation
Monday, January 8, 2018 - 2:47pm | 463Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) traded up 13.6 percent Monday amid chatter of spokeswoman Oprah Winfrey’s political potential. Winfrey received the Cecil B. DeMille Award Sunday at the Golden Globes and, following a rousing speech declaring “a new day on the horizon...
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With Weight Watchers, Oprah May Have Shed 45 Pounds, But Her Wallet's Put On A Few
Thursday, October 19, 2017 - 1:39pm | 471Two years ago, Oprah Winfrey joined Weight Watchers International, Inc. (NYSE: WTW) 40-some pounds heavier and $258,353,457 lighter — according to “before” and “after” photos and the SEC. Winfrey enrolled in the program in August 2015 and, within two months, joined the...
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Can Oprah Do For Kraft Heinz What She Did For Weight Watchers?
Friday, August 25, 2017 - 12:05pm | 605We’ve known for a long time that brands partnering with celebrities can often lead to an increase in product sales. One of the best examples of this has occurred over the past two years, as Oprah Winfrey shed pounds in exchange for millions of dollars of gains in Weight Watchers’ stock...