Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) – Coca-Cola has signed a
new five-year contract, worth US$1.1 billion, with
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), utilizing its cloud
computing and artificial intelligence services, including Azure
OpenAI. The agreement aims to enhance Coca-Cola’s productivity with
tools like Microsoft’s Copilot.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple announced an event
on May 7, with no details revealed, but rumors suggest the launch
of the long-awaited renewed iPad Pro and iPad Air. The company
seeks to revitalize falling sales in the tablet market amid
economic uncertainties.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – Alphabet is injecting
600 million euros (640.62 million dollars) into a new data center
in Groningen, the Netherlands, creating 125 jobs. Since 2014,
Alphabet has invested more than 3.8 billion euros in digital
infrastructure in the Netherlands, emphasizing sustainability and
positive community impact. Additionally, Google has postponed until
2025 its decision to phase out cookies in the Chrome browser amid
concerns and regulatory reviews. The plan, which aims to transform
digital advertising, is subject to agreements with regulators. This
occurs while the company faces antitrust scrutiny and seeks to
replace cookies with its Privacy Sandbox initiative. Additionally,
Mobvoi, a Chinese AI startup backed by Alphabet, ended its first
day of trading down in Hong Kong, with shares falling 3.2% below
the initial offering price, raising $41 million, below the $200 to
$300 million target from last year.
IBM (NYSE:IBM) – IBM is in advanced
negotiations to acquire cloud software provider
HashiCorp (NASDAQ:HCP), boosting its offerings in
the area. IBM, under CEO Arvind Krishna, has been pursuing
acquisitions to strengthen its cloud presence.
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) – Larry Ellison, chairman of
Oracle, announced on Tuesday that the company plans to move its
corporate headquarters to Nashville, highlighting the city as a
health hub. The new campus, designed by Norman Foster, will include
a community clinic and a concert hall, aiming to integrate into the
local community.
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) – Shares of
Super Micro Computer advanced 3.3% in pre-market trading after
analysts at KeyBanc, led by Tom Blakey, initiated coverage with a
Sector Weight rating. They highlighted the company’s position as a
leading provider of full-stack IT solutions at rack scale,
benefiting from AI growth trends.
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT)
– On Tuesday, Donald Trump secured a stock bonus worth $1.3 billion
from the company operating his social media app Truth Social. This
award, derived from the SPAC deal, will increase his stake in Trump
Media & Technology Group to $4.1 billion.
Rubrik – The data security and cloud startup
Rubrik, backed by Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT),
received about 20 times more orders than the number of shares
available in its planned initial public offering. The company aims
to raise up to $713 million.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) – U.S. Supreme Court
justices signaled support for Starbucks against a court order to
rehire seven employees fired in Memphis as they sought
unionization. The case, centered on the National Labor Relations
Act, could impact future injunctions on contested labor practices.
The final decision is expected in June.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) – The majority-owned fintech
startup One by Walmart began offering “buy now, pay later” (BNPL)
loan options for expensive items in some U.S. stores, joining
Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM) as a choice for customers.
The initiative seeks to expand the retail giant’s financial
offerings to customers.
Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) – Williams-Sonoma
agreed to pay a civil fine of $3.18 million to settle FTC charges
of false “Made in USA” claims for some products. A revised order,
requiring judicial approval, increases the original fine from $1
million.
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) – The CEO of JPMorgan
Chase, Jamie Dimon, expressed confidence in the robust U.S.
economy, highlighting strong employment and healthy consumer
finances. Dimon warned about the persistence of inflation and
advocated a pragmatic approach to public policy. Additionally,
future plans for government participation were mentioned. In other
news, a Russian court ordered the seizure of funds from JPMorgan
Chase’s bank accounts in Russia, as part of an action brought by
state bank VTB to recover $439.5 million blocked abroad. JPMorgan
sued VTB in New York last week.
UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) – Executives from UBS
expressed concerns about tighter capital requirements proposed by
the Swiss government, warning that they could require between $15
to $25 billion additional. Despite this, they reiterated their
commitment to returning excess capital to shareholders through
dividends and share buybacks.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Tesla announced on
Tuesday the dismissal of 6,020 employees in Texas and California,
in addition to cutting about 400 jobs, or about 3% of the
workforce, at its gigafactory in Germany near Berlin, without
forced layoffs. The cuts aim to reduce costs, combat slowing
demand, and falling margins. In other news, Tesla has set the price
of its new high-performance Model 3 at 335,900 yuan, equivalent to
US$46,364.29, in China. Deliveries of the vehicle are scheduled to
begin in the third quarter of this year. Tesla also launched a
performance variant of its compact sedan Model 3 in the United
States for US$52,990. Moreover, Elon Musk announced that the
humanoid robot Optimus could be marketed by the end of next year,
aiming to meet labor demands in sectors such as logistics and
retail. Musk highlighted that Tesla is well-positioned for this
endeavor.
Fisker (NYSE:FSR) – Fisker faces the imminent
possibility of filing for bankruptcy protection in 30 days unless
it obtains adequate relief from creditors to meet debt obligations.
The electric vehicle startup is in financial distress after
failures in investment negotiations and falling shares.
Polestar Automotive (NASDAQ:PSNY) – Polestar
Automotive, the Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer, is planning
to transfer production of cars destined for Europe to its U.S.
factory due to rising geopolitical tension. The company explores
exporting the Polestar 3 from the U.S. to the European Union amid
investigations into tariffs. Additionally, Polestar launched its
own smartphone for the Chinese market in collaboration with the
smartphone manufacturer Xingji Meizu Group. The phone, integrated
with Polestar EVs, comes with up to 1 terabyte of storage and a
50-megapixel camera, starting at $1,019.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) is investigating allegations of retaliation by
Boeing against two engineers who requested an engineering review on
the 777 and 787 jets. The union SPEEA denounced unfair labor
practices. Boeing denies retaliation, while the union seeks access
to a crucial report.
Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:SPR),
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Spirit
AeroSystems agreed to advance payments of $425 million to
Boeing, aiming to address issues such as high inventories and
reduced cash flow, following FAA restrictions on 737 MAX
production. The agreement aims to sustain Boeing’s contractual
production and stabilize operations.
Ryanair Holdings (NASDAQ:RYAAY) – The CEO of
Ryanair Holdings, Michael O’Leary, expressed optimism about the new
leadership at Boeing Co. and the possibility of increased
production, aiming to deliver 40 jets to Ryanair before the high
travel season. He emphasized the importance of continuity and
precise execution.
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) – JetBlue Airways
warned on Tuesday that it no longer expects to achieve break-even
in its adjusted operating margin for this year, with depressed
revenues due to excess capacity in Latin America. Its shares fell
about 17%, to $6.25. The company expects second-quarter revenue to
decline up to 10.5% compared to the previous year. JetBlue is also
seeking compensation from Pratt & Whitney due to engine issues,
which are expected to keep an average of 11 aircraft out of service
throughout the year.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) – L3Harris
Technologies of the U.S. will cut 5% of its workforce, about 2,500
employees, as part of cost-saving measures. The cuts, not focused
on the recent acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, aim for efficiency
and cost savings, aligned with the multi-year LHX NeXt plan of $1
billion.
Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) – Shares of
Palantir are rising 2% before the market opens, after registering
an increase of more than 5% over the past two days, recovering
after six consecutive days of losses.
Bunge (NYSE:BG) – The Competition Department of
Canada has expressed serious concerns about the proposed
acquisition of Bunge by Viterra, backed by
Glencore (LSE:GLEN), posing an obstacle to the
agricultural merger valued at $34 billion. The deal faces scrutiny
over potential anti-competitive effects, awaiting government
decision.
Pfizer (NYSE:PFE), BioNTech
(NASDAQ:BNTX), Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) – Pfizer and
BioNTech have filed a petition in London to invalidate Moderna’s
patents on key vaccine technology for Covid-19, amid a global legal
battle. Moderna claims patent infringement by Pfizer and BioNTech,
while these argue technological improvements. The billion-dollar
sales of both vaccines highlight the significance of the case.
Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) – Lumen
Technologies plans to cut less than 7% of its staff to reduce
expenses amid growth and cash challenges. The costs related to
personnel cuts are expected to reach between $90 million to $100
million, with completion anticipated by the end of the second
quarter. Analysts have expressed skepticism about the company’s
ability to recover, despite improvements in business trends.
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