Event Brief
Block shares soar 24% as layoffs hit workforce
Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
Summary: Block announces layoffs of over 4,000 employees, boosting stock by 24%.
WHO: Block, Jack Dorsey, Amrita Ahuja
WHAT: Laying off more than 4,000 employees
WHEN: Feb 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To position the company for long-term growth and efficiency
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