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Amazon.com, Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) on Wednesday announced a stock split for the first time in more than 20 years. Besides the extended time between splits, why is it such a big deal for Amazon in particular?

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Vodafone Group PLC (NASDAQ:VOD) is investigating Lapsus$' claims of a data breach, CNBC reports. The group noted for breaching Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's (OTC:SSNLF) source codes of Galaxy-branded devices, threatened to leak Vodafone's source code. In February, the group also accepted responsibility for NVIDIA Corp's (NASDAQ:NVDA) data breach. On March 7, the group initiated a poll on the Telegram…

Pre-open movers

Gainers Sunshine Biopharma, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBFM) shares jumped 150% to close at $3.80 on Wednesday. Sunshine Biopharma, last month, priced its 1.88 million unit uplisting to Nasdaq at $4.25 per unit.

Shares of U.S.-listed Chinese tech companies traded higher in Hong Kong on Thursday, lifting the benchmark Hang Seng Index into positive territory after a four-day slump.  

Nio, Inc. (NASDAQ: NIO) shares, which fell to their lowest level in 1-1/2 years on Tuesday, are rebounding from the depressed level. In addition to the broader market strength, the stock is receiving support from the optimism around its planned debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange on Thursday.

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia has led to many companies offering support to Ukraine while pulling operations from Russia. For many companies, the operations in the two countries represent a small portion of revenue and could have minimal impact on operations as the conflict continues.  

Stephens analyst James Rutherford said in a note that fast food restaurant sales performed markedly better than casual diners in an inflationary scenario. Given the current environment, with gas prices over $4 per gallon, up over 20% from the start of the year, the analyst recommends exposure to Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:WEN), Papa John's International Inc (NASDAQ:PZZA), and Chipotle…

U.S. stocks traded higher toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq surging 400 points on Wednesday.

With markets in correction territory amid rising inflation concerns and ongoing geopolitical tensions, investors are looking for opportunities. Some of the best opportunities might be hiding in beaten-down acquisition targets, according to Gene Munster of Loup Ventures.