Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Tesla
exited the top 10 largest US companies by market cap for the first
time in 13 months, surpassed by Visa (NYSE:V). The
stock drop reflected concerns about margins and demand. Elsewhere,
Tesla announced its departure from Australia’s
main automotive lobby, accusing it of misleading consumers about
fuel efficiency standards. The company requested an investigation
into the FCAI’s allegations and will cease membership in June. The
government plans to impose aggressive fuel efficiency standards.
Additionally, Tesla reported that its German
factory would face electricity shortages until March 17, following
an alleged criminal attack leaving the Berlin gigafactory without
power, affecting production. The company estimates significant
losses, while German industry calls for better protection of
critical infrastructure.
Victoria’s Secret (NYSE:VSCO) – After
forecasting next year’s sales at $6 billion, below the $6.19
billion expectation, Victoria’s Secret shares fell
31.4% in Thursday’s pre-market. The company reported a net income
of $181 million in the fourth quarter, with revenue of $2.08
billion, and same-store sales fell 6%.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Directors of
Nvidia Corp. sold about $180 million in shares in
recent days, spurred by the stock’s advance into record territory.
The sales included 200,000 shares by Tench Coxe and 12,000 by Mark
Stevens.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple
has intensified its rivalry with Epic Games, blocking the Fortnite
maker from launching its own online marketplace on iPhones and
iPads in Europe. The companies are in a prolonged legal battle,
while Apple faces concerns over iPhone demand in
China. The EU questioned Apple, citing a potential
violation of antitrust rules.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Forty US states
and Washington, DC, have called on Meta Platforms
to curb the “dramatic” rise in scammers hijacking Facebook and
Instagram accounts. New York’s Attorney General leads the charge,
demanding immediate measures to protect users.
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) –
IBM unveiled on Wednesday that its initial tests
of Adobe‘s (NASDAQ:ADBE) generative AI tools
resulted in productivity improvements. With 1,600 designers using
these tools, IBM significantly shortened project
timelines.
Booking Holdings (NASDAQ:BKNG) –
Kayak, owned by Booking, launched
AI-powered tools for travel planning, including Ask Kayak and Kayak
PriceCheck, to facilitate purchasing decisions and price
comparisons. The tools utilize chatbot technology and extensive
research to find ideal destinations and flights, aiming to simplify
the user experience.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Boeing,
criticized for not providing employee names following the 737 MAX
incident, finally yielded to NTSB pressure. The FAA requires
Boeing to address quality issues after an audit
revealed problems in the manufacturing process control.
Mobileye (NASDAQ:MBLY) –
Mobileye‘s shares surged on Wednesday, boosted by
optimistic comments at an investor conference. The company
reiterated sales expectations, bringing relief to investors after a
previous drop.
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) – A joint venture
between Stellantis and Leapmotor, approved by the
Chinese regulator, will allow Stellantis to build
and sell electric vehicles outside China. The initiative received
green light from China’s National Development and Reform Commission
(NDRC) while awaiting approvals in other markets. Additionally,
Stellantis revealed a 5-year investment plan for
Latin America, with 5.6 billion euros earmarked from 2025 to 2030.
In Mirafiori, Italy, Stellantis extended reduced
operations due to low demand for the Fiat 500 electric and
Maserati. The shutdown will last until April 20, affecting 2,200
workers. Italy launched a 1 billion dollar (950 million euros) plan
to promote eco-friendly vehicles, but it is not yet in effect.
Rush Street Interactive (NYSE:RSI) –
Rush Street Interactive‘s shares rose 19.3% in
pre-market trading after fourth-quarter results exceeded analysts’
expectations. The company also forecasts annual revenues between
$770 million and $830 million, surpassing Wall Street
estimates.
Enbridge (NYSE:ENB) –
Enbridge, a North American pipeline operator,
raised its short-term profit forecast and will invest $500 million
in pipeline and storage expansions on the US Gulf Coast. The
anticipated growth, driven by acquisitions, aims to meet rising
demand, maintaining optimism in its pipeline capabilities.
Brown-Forman (NYSE:BF.A) –
Brown-Forman suffered a 7.2% pre-market drop due
to lower-than-expected third-quarter sales. Net income reached $285
million, or 60 cents per share, while sales fell 1% to $1.069
billion, below estimates.
Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) – Foot
Locker‘s shares are slightly down after plummeting on
Wednesday, even after beating quarterly estimates but delaying
financial forecasts. Fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share
were 38 cents, above the predicted 32 cents, with sales of $2.38
billion, surpassing the $2.28 billion estimate.
Estee Lauder (NYSE:EL) – Valisure, an
independent US lab, detected high levels of benzene in acne
treatments from brands like Clinique, owned by
Estee Lauder, Up & Up, by Target, and
Clearasil, by Reckitt Benckiser. They urged the FDA to investigate
and withdraw the products, citing cancer concerns.
AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) –
AstraZeneca plans to invest 826.80 million dollars
(650 million pounds) in Britain to strengthen vaccine research,
development, and manufacturing, the government announced. The
investment includes 450 million pounds for facilities in Liverpool
and 200 million pounds for expansion in Cambridge.
Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) – Novo
Nordisk selected Japan as the first Asian market to launch
its weight loss drug Wegovy, due to a lack of awareness of obesity
as a disease and associated stigma. The company seeks to educate
and expand treatment in the country.
UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) – The US will
accelerate Medicare/Medicaid payments to hospitals affected by a
hacker attack on UnitedHealth. Medical
associations criticize the government’s response as inadequate,
calling for additional measures, including financial
assistance.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) –
Berkshire Hathaway acquired about 3.7 million
shares of Liberty Sirius XM Holdings (NASDAQ:LSXMA) in recent days,
raising its stake to approximately 23% in the company. This
reflects intermittent purchases throughout the year.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) – Goldman
Sachs revised its S&P 500 stock buyback forecast,
expecting a 13% increase, to $925 billion in 2024, driven by
stronger-than-expected tech profits.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) – Bank of
America expects a 10% to 15% increase in its investment
banking revenues in the first quarter compared to the previous
year, driven by increased capital market activity, while
Citigroup (NYSE:C) and JPMorgan
Chase (NYSE:JPM) have more conservative projections.
UBS (NYSE:UBS) – UBS‘s CEO
criticized European regulators for allowing the US to dominate the
banking sector post-2008 crisis. CEO Sergio Ermotti highlighted the
lack of regulatory and political unity in Europe, resulting in less
competitive European banks globally.
New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB) –
NYCB said on Wednesday that it raised $1 billion,
with investors like Liberty Strategic Capital, led by former US
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, and appointed a former currency
comptroller as CEO. Fitch Ratings downgraded New York
Community Bancorp to BB+, while Moody’s downgraded it from
Ba2 to B3 after finding “material weaknesses” in loan risk
management.
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