1449 ET -- Booking Holdings is one of the most mentioned companies in the U.S. across all news items in the last 12 hours, according to Factiva data. The company reported Thursday that fourth-quarter revenue rose 18% to $4.78 billion, while adjusted earnings per share increased to $32 from $24.74. The company said Spanish antitrust officials notified it in January of a draft decision to impose a fine and restrict certain business practices, and the company recorded a $530 million loss related to this decision. The company also initiated a quarterly cash dividend of $8.75 a share. Dow Jones & Co. owns Factiva. (josh.beckerman@wsj.com)


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