BuzzFeed (NASDAQ:BZFD) –
BuzzFeed shares surged over 80% in Thursday’s
pre-market after announcing the sale of Complex and planning staff
cuts. Complex was sold for $108.6 million to NTWRK, while
BuzzFeed will lay off 16% of its staff to save
costs. New details will be shared on February 28th.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN),
Walgreens (NASDAQ:WBA) – Amazon
is set to join the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing
Walgreens Boots Alliance next week, announced
S&P Dow Jones Indices. The change reflects the diversity of
commerce in the US.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – Google announced on
Wednesday that its artificial intelligence tools will be powered by
“Gemini” models and offered at lower prices, aiming to compete with
companies backed by Microsoft and OpenAI. “Duet AI in Workspace” is
now “Gemini for Google Workspace,” available for $20-30 per month.
Moreover, Reddit has struck a deal with Google to provide its
content to train the search giant’s AI models, according to
sources. Valued at about $60 million annually, the contract
highlights Reddit’s efforts to generate revenue and prepare for its
initial public offering.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple is
launching the PQ3 protocol on its iMessage messaging platform to
protect against future advances in quantum computing. The company
rebuilt the cryptographic protocol from scratch to bolster defenses
against potential threats amid concerns about “Q-Day.”
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC), Microsoft
(NASDAQ:MSFT) – Intel revealed plans to partner
with Microsoft to manufacture a custom chip,
aiming to surpass TSMC by 2025. New technologies, including Intel
14A, are expected to maintain leadership until 2026.
Intel seeks recovery with subsidies and geographic
diversification, attracting external customers.
Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) – Arm
Holdings unveiled a set of chip manufacturing designs that
could shorten the development of data center processors to less
than a year. The announcement highlights competition with
Intel and AMD, while companies like
Amazon and Microsoft are already
adopting the technology. This could speed up innovation in the
sector.
ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) – South Korea’s
Samsung Electronics (KOSPI:005930) sold its entire
remaining stake in ASML, a semiconductor equipment
manufacturer, in the last quarter of 2023. A total of 1.58 million
shares were sold, amounting to 0.4% of ASML.
Despite the sale, the companies will continue to collaborate, as
agreed in a previously signed memorandum of understanding.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) – General
Motors announced on Wednesday that its Cadillac Lyriq
regained eligibility for the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit,
following battery source adjustments. The change comes due to new
US Treasury rules, reducing the number of eligible EVs. GM expects
more models to qualify after the change.
Ford Motor (NYSE:F) – The United Auto Workers
(UAW) union announced on Wednesday an agreement with
Ford for a local contract covering workers at the
Kentucky truck plant. With 9,251 employees, the plant produces
Ford‘s profitable F-series trucks. This agreement
is separate from the contracts previously signed by Detroit’s three
automakers – Ford, General
Motors, and Stellantis – with the UAW, which included
record wage increases for about 150,000 members.
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) –
Stellantis announced the start of electric van
production at its Luton, UK, plant from 2025, providing stability
for the 92-year-old facility. The plant will produce five electric
models, in addition to continuing with combustion models.
Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) – Stephen Girsky,
Nikola‘s executive chairman, was appointed interim
chief financial officer on February 14, replacing Anastasiya
Pasterick, who resigned in November. Girsky, a former
General Motors executive, took over following
Pasterick’s resignation, becoming the company’s fourth CEO in three
years. Nikola is set to release its quarterly
results soon.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Boeing
fired Ed Clark, the leader of the 737 Max program, following an
in-air explosion. Katie Ringgold will take his place. Elizabeth
Lund was promoted to senior vice president of quality. The company
faces criticism for manufacturing defects, pressing for
reforms.
JD.com (NASDAQ:JD) – If JD.com
acquires British retailer Currys, it would represent a strategic
move for the Chinese e-commerce giant, providing a unique
opportunity to expand its presence in the UK and Europe.
Additionally, it would be an effective alternative to tackle the
challenges of the saturated domestic market and intense
competition.
TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE) – The
TotalEnergies refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, with
a capacity of 238,000 barrels per day, is facing operational
issues, running at minimal production due to failures in the crude
oil distillation unit heaters. Other units, including vacuum
distillation and the coker, were also affected. Furthermore,
TotalEnergies signed a strategic partnership with
Airbus (USOTC:EADSY), providing sustainable
aviation fuel for over half of the airplane manufacturer’s needs in
Europe. The agreement aims to reduce CO2 emissions from aviation,
in line with carbon neutrality goals by 2050.
Chesapeake Energy (NASDAQ:CHK) –
Chesapeake Energy announced spending and natural
gas production cuts due to market oversupply. The company will
reduce wells and expenses, anticipating a production of 2.7 billion
cubic feet per day in 2024. The acquisition of Southwestern
Energy is ongoing.
Earnings
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Nvidia
exceeded Wall Street’s expectations in the fourth quarter, with an
adjusted earnings per share of $5.16 (expected $4.64) and revenue
of $22.10 billion (expected $20.62 billion). Net income was $12.29
billion, a 769% increase from last year’s $1.41 billion. For the
current quarter, revenue of $24 billion is expected. Shares rose
14.55% in Thursday’s pre-market.
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) – After
reporting significant losses and announcing 10% cuts in its
salaried workforce, shares of the electric vehicle company
plummeted 14.4% in Thursday’s pre-market. Rivian
forecasts electric vehicle production this year well below Wall
Street’s expectations. Last quarter, Rivian
recorded a loss of $1.36 per share, slightly below the LSEG
estimate. Despite this, its revenue of $1.32 billion exceeded
expectations.
Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) – After reporting an
increase in losses, shares of the electric vehicle company fell
about 9% in pre-market trading. Lucid reported
revenue of $157 million in the last quarter, below the LSEG
estimate of $180 million.
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) – Royal
Caribbean raised its earnings forecast for the year,
driven by strong demand and a solid start to 2024 cruises. RCL
shares rose 4.45% in Thursday’s pre-market, reflecting optimism
about demand. The company expects an adjusted EPS between $9.90 and
$10.10, while analysts anticipate $9.73 per share for the year.
SunRun (NASDAQ:RUN) – Shares of SunRun
Inc. fell 6% in Thursday’s pre-market trading due to
fourth-quarter results falling short of Wall Street’s expectations.
The company reported a net loss of $535.4 million and revenue of
$516.6 million, below estimates. The company faces challenges with
weaker demand and higher interest rates.
Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) – Shares of the software
company rose 4.13% in pre-market trading after reporting earnings
of $3.56 per share, excluding items, beating the LSEG estimate of
$3.43 per share. Moreover, the company forecasts second-quarter
revenues and earnings above expectations.
Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY) – Shares of the online
commerce company fell 8% in pre-market trading after reporting
earnings per share of 62 cents, below the LSEG estimate of 78
cents. However, Etsy‘s revenue exceeded
expectations.
Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE:LYG) –
Lloyds Banking Group reported a 57% increase in
annual profit, reaching $9.5 billion (£7.5 billion), exceeding
analysts’ expectations. The bank provisioned £450 million for
regulatory costs and announced the appointment of Nathan Bostock to
the board. The group also announced a final dividend of 1.84 pence
and a £2 billion share buyback.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) –
Berkshire Hathaway investors await the release of
fourth-quarter earnings, Warren Buffett’s letter to shareholders,
and the 2023 annual report. Class B shares have risen over 14% this
year, outperforming the S&P 500, as investors analyze details
such as share buybacks, Geico results, and book value.
AssetMark (NYSE:AMK) – In the fourth quarter,
AssetMark saw an increase in advisors and assets,
but revenue fell to $158 million from $164 million the previous
year, due to a decrease in spread-based revenue. Despite this,
adjusted earnings per share rose to 59 cents, surpassing analysts’
expectations.
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