Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) – Adobe‘s
shares fell approximately 11.65% in pre-market trading following a
robust first fiscal report. Adobe reported an
adjusted earnings per share of $4.48 on revenue of $5.18 billion,
compared to LSEG consensus estimates of earnings of $4.38 per share
and revenue of $5.14 billion. Net income was $620 million.
Adobe projected earnings and revenue below analyst
estimates for the current quarter and announced a $25 billion share
repurchase.
Cardlytics (NASDAQ:CDLX) – The advertising
platform surged 38% in pre-market trading after the company
reported becoming positive in adjusted earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation, and amortization for the full year for the
first time since 2019. In the first quarter, the company reported
earnings per share of $0.14 on revenue of $89.2 million, while
estimates were for a loss of $-0.33 per share on revenue of $84.7
million.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – According to Bloomberg,
Apple acquired the Canadian AI startup DarwinAI
before its planned launch. The acquisition aims to bolster
Apple‘s AI efforts, aligning with its previous
research on language models. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Apple‘s shares rose 0.72% in pre-market trading,
despite a 10% decline this year.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) –
Nvidia‘s shares are currently below recent highs,
but a potential new hardware announcement could reignite growth.
Nvidia is expected to reveal more about its B100
chip at the GTC conference, while rumors suggest the existence of a
B200 chip.
Smartsheet (NYSE:SMAR) – The enterprise
software provider registered an 11.2% drop in pre-market trading
due to disappointing revenue outlook for Wall Street.
Smartsheet estimated revenues between $257 million
and $259 million for the current quarter, and between $1.113
billion and $1.118 billion for the year. However, analysts surveyed
by FactSet project revenues of $262.3 million for the quarter and
$1.14 billion for the year.
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) – Cisco
Systems received EU antitrust approval for its $28 billion
acquisition of Splunk (NASDAQ:SPLK),
unconditionally, after regulators found no competition issues. This
is Cisco‘s largest deal, aimed at bolstering its
software business and offsetting the post-pandemic slowdown.
PagerDuty (NYSE:PD) –
PagerDuty reported a net loss of $28.8 million for
the fourth fiscal quarter, with adjusted earnings of 17 cents per
share on revenue of $111.1 million. Analysts surveyed by FactSet
had expected an average adjusted net profit of 15 cents per share
on revenue of $110.7 million. The company provided
weaker-than-expected sales outlooks for the current quarter and the
full year. Shares fell -7.6% in pre-market trading.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) –
TSMC‘s rapid rise is raising concerns among its
staunchest supporters. The stock’s relative strength index reached
overbought levels, while analysts question the sustainability of
AI-driven growth. Nonetheless, TSMC remains
optimistic, though geopolitical concerns persist.
Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD) – Swisscom announced on
Friday the purchase of Vodafone Italia for $8.7 billion, merging it
with its subsidiary Fastweb. The deal will create Italy’s
second-largest fixed broadband operator. Vodafone
will return 4 billion euros to shareholders and reduce dividends.
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of
2025.
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) –
McDonald’s Japan, along with units in Australia
and Hong Kong, faces system disruptions. In Japan, stores stopped
accepting orders at mobile kiosks. McDonald’s
Australia and Hong Kong are also dealing with technical issues. The
company is working to restore operations soon.
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) –
Restaurant Brands International, parent company of
Burger King, named Sami Siddiqui as its new CFO, succeeding Matt
Dunnigan. Jeff Klein becomes president of Popeyes in the US and
Canada, while Thiago Santelmo will lead international businesses.
The changes aim to boost the company’s long-term goals amid global
challenges.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) – In the fourth
quarter, Ulta reported earnings per share of $8.08
on revenues of $3.6 billion, beating analyst forecasts. The
cosmetics retailer projected yearly earnings at the lower end of
Wall Street predictions, forecasting annual earnings between $26
and $27 per share, below the $27 expectation of analysts surveyed
by LSEG.
Macy’s (NYSE:M) – Arkhouse Management revealed
ongoing negotiations with Macy’s after expressing
dissatisfaction with a previous offer. The company and Brigade
Capital raised their offer to $24 per share, awaiting
Macy’s response to confirm or potentially increase
the offer.
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) – AliExpress is under
investigation by the European Commission for the spread of illegal
content, being the third platform to be examined after TikTok. As a
large online platform under the EU’s Digital Services Act, it is
required to take more effective measures against illegal
materials.
Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) – After presenting a
disappointing outlook for the current quarter, the specialty
retailer saw a 4.75% drop in pre-market trading.
Zumiez predicted a loss per share between $1.09
and $1.19, contrasting with analysts’ forecast of just 34 cents per
share surveyed by FactSet. The company also set quarterly revenue
between $167 million and $172 million, below the $186.3 million
estimate by analysts.
Altria Group (NYSE:MO) – Altria
Group expanded its share repurchase program by $2.4
billion and revised its annual profit forecast, after selling part
of its stake in Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:BUD). The company plans
to invest the proceeds in transitioning to tobacco alternatives and
paying off debt.
Citigroup (NYSE:C) – Citigroup
is investigating harassment allegations against a senior US banker,
Edward Ruff, from New York, who is on leave. Incidents of abusive
behavior are under scrutiny as Citi changes its organizational
culture.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) – Bank of
America implemented leadership changes in its capital
markets business, establishing a Capital Markets Advisory group.
Gregg Nabhan and Mike Browne will lead the advisory unit, aiming to
improve offerings amid a volatile environment.
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) –
JPMorgan was fined $348.2 million by US banking
regulators for deficiencies in its trading activities monitoring
program from 2014 to 2023. The bank agreed to review and enhance
its trading surveillance procedures as required by regulators.
New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB) –
NYCB disclosed the sale of loans to boost earnings
and is integrating the defunct Signature Bank into its financial
reports. Analysts expressed concerns about recovery, predicting
that trading will remain limited until a concrete recovery plan is
established.
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) – Real estate prices have
fallen, creating an opportunity for investors, according to Jon
Gray, President of Blackstone, who noted the need
for capital and buying opportunities. Blackstone
is active in financing and sees growth potential as the market
stabilizes.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) –
Amazon‘s autonomous vehicle unit Zoox seeks to
outpace Alphabet’s Waymo by expanding vehicle tests in California
and Nevada, including broader areas, higher speeds, and night
driving. The vehicles, lacking internal manual controls, resemble
toasters on wheels. Zoox also operates adapted autonomous Toyota
Highlanders in various cities. The company aims to replace human
drivers with fully autonomous vehicles, though no timeline has been
set. Amazon acquired Zoox in 2020, sparking
speculation about its potential use for delivery, but Zoox has yet
to announce plans beyond robo-taxis.
Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) –
Nissan and Honda are considering
a strategic partnership to collaborate on key components for
electric vehicles (EVs) and AI in automotive software platforms.
This potential cooperation aims to face increasing competition from
rivals.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) – General
Motors‘ Mexican unit and union agreed on a 9.2% wage
increase, along with improvements in the savings fund and food
vouchers.
Fisker (NYSE:FSR) – Fisker
denied speculation about potential bankruptcy, stating it routinely
works with consultants and is committed to securing a deal with
another automaker. Its shares plummeted Thursday following reports
of financial troubles, but the company asserts it remains focused
on raising capital and establishing strategic partnerships.
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) – United
Airlines is close to acquiring more than three dozen
Airbus A321neo jets from aircraft lessors, seeking alternatives to
the uncertified Boeing MAX 10.
Royal Caribbean (NYSE:RCL) – Royal
Caribbean suspended cruise visits to Labadee, Haiti, for
seven days due to escalating gang violence in the country. The
company’s president, Michael Bayley, stated the suspension would
continue as necessary, with prior notice given to affected
guests.
Hilton (NYSE:HLT) – Hilton
announced the acquisition of Graduate Hotels from Adventurous
Journeys Capital Partners for $210 million, its first brand
purchase in over 20 years. Hilton sees
consolidation opportunities due to pressure in the hospitality
industry.
US Steel (NYSE:X) – On Friday, Japan’s Nippon
Steel announced that, under the proposal to acquire US
Steel, there would be no layoffs or factory closures until
September 2026, subject to specific conditions. The company is
advancing in the regulatory review of the deal and is committed to
completing it.
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:MDGL) – The
first drug for obesity-related liver disease was approved in the US
on Thursday, boosting Madrigal Pharmaceuticals‘
shares by 24.40% in pre-market trading on Friday, as the developer
of the drug Rezdiffra. The annual price is expected to be about
$50,000, generating optimistic sales expectations.
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