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Block XYZ EPS Rises 65% But Shares Drop 6% After Earnings
Block Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) reported an adjusted EPS of $1.02 on August 5, exceeding expectations of $0.87, while raising its full-year guidance. Despite this, shares fell approximately 6% the following day due to concerns over Cash App's growth, which saw only 3% year-over-year increase in monthly transacting actives in June. Management has since guided for low single-digit actives growth for 2026, indicating a slowdown in one of the company's key growth areas. This reflects rising competition in mobile payments and investor apprehension following insider selling by CFO Amrita Ahuja on the same day as the earnings report, raising questions around market confidence.
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DOJ Fund Update: $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund Status
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has declined to provide a written assurance regarding the status of its $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund'. Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche previously stated that the fund is 'not going forward.' However, Judge Leonie Brinkema is demanding written confirmation before dismissing a lawsuit blocking the fund. This situation raises concerns over the fund's implications, especially since it was intended to compensate individuals affected by prosecutorial overreach during the Biden administration. The DOJ's decision comes amid political scrutiny and potential legal consequences related to the fund's future.
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