Block says it is laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000+ employees; XYZ jumps 19%+ in extended trading (Annie Palmer/CNBC)
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February 26, 2026
Annie Palmer / CNBC: Block says it is laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000+ employees; XYZ jumps 19%+ in extended trading — Block said Thursday it's laying off more than 4,000 employees, or about half of its headcount. The stock skyrocketed more than 24% in extended trading.
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