MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), Coinbase
Global (NASDAQ:COIN) – In pre-market trading,
MicroStrategy saw an 11.26% increase priced at $1,601.00, while
Coinbase Global gained 5.85% priced at $255.00, driven by a rise in
cryptocurrency-related stocks, following Bitcoin (COIN:BTCUSD).
Bitcoin rose 3.7% in the last 24 hours, reaching $71,933.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Boeing shares are down 1.03%
in pre-market trading after CEO David Calhoun announced he is
stepping down earlier than expected, and that he received a salary
of nearly $33 million last year, a 45% increase from 2022. Boeing
was trading at about $330 per share when Calhoun took over as CEO
in 2020, but closed Friday at $183.14. Additionally, the Federal
Aviation Administration is investigating an incident where an
engine cover fell off a Southwest jet during takeoff on Sunday. The
involved plane was a Boeing 737-800. This incident comes as Boeing
is still dealing with the aftermath of the 737 MAX 9 emergency plug
explosion on January 5.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) – On Sunday, an
engine cowling on a Southwest Airlines flight fell off during
takeoff in Denver. The cowling, part of the nacelle, houses the
engine and other components, reducing drag and improving cooling.
The FAA is investigating. The flight safely returned to Denver
International Airport.
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) – United Airlines
is canceling its upcoming investor meeting due to safety concerns,
following a series of incidents. The FAA is reviewing the company’s
safety protocols.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple agreed to comply
with European Union demands, allowing music streaming apps to
inform users about deals outside of the App Store. However, it will
continue to charge a commission of up to 27% on sales made through
these external links.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Mark Zuckerberg
surpassed Elon Musk as the third richest person in the world on
Friday. Musk fell to fourth place following news about Tesla
canceling plans for a cheaper car. Zuckerberg added $58.9 billion
to his wealth, while Musk’s fortune dropped by $48.4 billion this
year. Court documents revealed that nearly 30% of Meta’s revenue in
the first half of 2022 came from Instagram, with $16.5 billion in
the first six months. The app is growing faster than other parts of
Meta, reflecting the success of Zuckerberg’s acquisition in 2012.
Meta does not disclose this information in its quarterly reports.
Moreover, Meta requested a judge to dismiss the FTC’s antitrust
lawsuit, arguing that there’s no evidence that breaking up
Instagram and WhatsApp would benefit consumers, and that it
invested billions in their development. The case has yet to be
scheduled for trial.
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) – On Monday, Alibaba Cloud
announced price cuts of up to 59% on its offshore data center-based
products amid competition for artificial intelligence software
developers. The price reduction covers computing, storage,
networking, databases, and big data, averaging 23%. This is Alibaba
Cloud’s third price cut initiative in the past 12 months, aiming to
attract developers to its cloud services.
ASML (NASDAQ:ASML) – ASML, a Dutch chip-making
company, is facing pressure from the United States to stop
servicing equipment sold to Chinese customers. This poses a dilemma
for the Netherlands, as it may affect its diplomatic and trade
relations with both the US and China. Although the Dutch government
is hesitant to make a definitive decision, there are signs it may
align with US export restrictions, especially due to national
security concerns and the situation in Ukraine. However, any
decision will have significant implications for the semiconductor
industry and the geopolitical relations between the involved
countries.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
(NYSE:TSM) – The US plans to grant TSMC $6.6 billion in subsidies
and up to $5 billion in loans to build factories in Arizona. The
deal aims to boost domestic production of critical technology,
including a new factory with 2-nanometer technology.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – In Monday’s pre-market
trading, Tesla shares rose more than 3% after CEO Elon Musk
announced on X (formerly known as Twitter) that the company would
launch its “robotaxi” on August 8. In other news, Elon Musk clashed
with Brazil when he challenged the decision of Minister Alexandre
de Moraes to order the blocking of certain social media accounts.
Musk deemed such restrictions unconstitutional and called for
Moraes’ resignation. In response, Moraes opened an inquiry against
Musk for judicial disobedience and included him in his
investigation into the spread of fake news.
Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) – Ferrari unveiled a new
laboratory for lithium battery cell research, preparing to launch
its first fully electric supercar next year. Focusing on
solid-state analysis, fast charging, and safety, Ferrari aims to
advance in the electric world, facing competitors like China’s BYD
Co.
Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) – Daihatsu Motor
announced on Monday a simplification in development and
certification reporting for Toyota Motor, aiming to overcome a
safety testing scandal. The change follows the appointment of a new
Toyota president at Daihatsu, aiming to revitalize the small car
unit.
Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY) – On Friday, the
Royal Bank of Canada appointed Katherine Gibson as interim Chief
Financial Officer, following Nadine Ahn’s departure. Ahn was fired
over allegations of misconduct, including preferential treatment to
an employee. Both were terminated following an investigation.
UBS Group (NYSE:UBS) – Following the rescue of
Credit Suisse by UBS, Switzerland is set to unveil measures to
protect its only remaining major bank. New banking oversight
recommendations are expected to demand stricter rules, possibly
forcing UBS to find additional billions to prevent collapse.
Additionally, on Monday, UBS announced that its Japanese wealth
management joint venture with SuMi TRUST Wealth Management Co would
acquire Credit Suisse’s wealth management business in Japan
following its acquisition by the Swiss bank in 2023. After
incorporating Credit Suisse’s client assets in Japan, the partners
will adjust the ownership structure to maintain UBS’s original 51%
stake and SuMi TRUST Holdings’ 49% in the joint venture.
HSBC (NYSE:HSBC) – HSBC’s European leader is
looking to expand wealth in the region and extend the international
presence of Asian clients, turning its unit into a profitable
source after a multi-year reboot. The strategy aims to integrate
services in Europe for Asian clients, boosting return on tangible
equity and overall profit.
Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) – Brazil’s President Luiz
Inácio Lula da Silva called a meeting with ministers to discuss the
possible replacement of Petrobras’ CEO, Jean Paul Prates.
Speculation about his resignation is rife, with uncertainty about
his successor. Criticisms include price management and retained
dividends.
TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE) – TotalEnergies agreed
to acquire a 20% stake in the Dorado field from Texas-based Lewis
Energy Group, boosting its natural gas production in the US. The
deal aims to increase net natural gas production by 50 million
cubic feet per day by 2024, potentially rising to 50 Mcf per day by
2028.
Herbalife (NYSE:HLF) – Herbalife is seeking
investors for its leveraged loan and high-yield bond division,
offering high yields and favorable protections. Price discussions
have increased due to lukewarm demand. Investors pressed for more
protections after a call with management. Proceeds from the debt
sale will be used to refinance existing credit lines and notes,
with redemption protections included in the loan.
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR), Walgreens
Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) – Financial executives at
Dollar Tree and Walgreens Boots Alliance bought large quantities of
shares as both companies’ stock prices lagged behind the market.
Dollar Tree disappointed with its latest earnings, while Walgreens
faces macroeconomic challenges.
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) – Kimberly-Clark
agreed to sell its personal protective equipment division to
Australian company Ansell for $640 million. The transaction
involves the sale of a company that produces a variety of safety
products, including gloves, protective clothing, and safety
glasses, marketed under the Kimtech and KleenGuard brands.
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