Salesforce (NYSE:CRM),
Informatica (NYSE:INFA) – Salesforce has withdrawn
from negotiations to acquire Informatica due to disagreements over
terms, according to Reuters. The discussions were in advanced
stages, with a potential price of around $30 per share for
Informatica, which has clients such as Unilever and Deloitte.
Salesforce shares rose 3.4%, while Informatica shares fell 6.2%, in
pre-market trading.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Tesla has reduced prices
in several markets, including the USA, China, and Germany, in
response to falling sales and competition. Elon Musk stated that
prices vary to meet demand. Tesla also reduced the price of the
Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to $8,000 in the USA, with Elon
Musk reinforcing his commitment to autonomous driving. Musk bets
that the FSD will be an important revenue source, despite
regulatory challenges. Musk postponed his visit to India, including
a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, due to urgent issues
at Tesla. The decision follows a tumultuous week, with staff
reductions and financial challenges.
Li Auto (NASDAQ:LI) – Following Tesla’s price
cuts in its lineup in China, possibly initiating a new price war
with Li Auto, which responded with immediate discounts. Li Auto cut
prices by 6-7%, with its SUV L7 now starting at $41,700 (301,800
yuan). Li Auto’s shares, traded in the United States, recorded a
7.3% drop in pre-market trading.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple is close to
receiving EU antitrust regulators’ approval to open its tap-and-go
mobile payment system to competitors, after adjusting terms. This
would end a four-year investigation, potentially avoiding a
significant fine. Apple’s proposal to share NFC technology will be
reviewed by May.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – On Friday, Google
announced the revocation of minimum wage and benefits requirements
for U.S. suppliers, aligning with practices of other companies and
clarifying its role as an employer. This change follows recent
labor disputes and regulatory pressures. Additionally, the Japanese
antitrust regulator accuses Google of limiting competition by
blocking Yahoo Japan’s access to mobile advertising technology,
compromising competition. Alphabet agreed to grant access, but
Japanese authorities continue to monitor the situation, reserving
the right to reopen the investigation.
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ:CSCO) – Cisco Systems is
adopting a new security strategy, using artificial intelligence to
protect computing systems. Its Hypershield service automates
security tasks, such as vulnerability patches and updates, aiming
to protect against cyberattacks, while preparing the infrastructure
for the AI revolution.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Nvidia was showing a
2.6% increase in pre-market trading. On Friday, the shares of the
artificial intelligence chip company fell 10%, marking the largest
percentage drop in a single day since March 16, 2020, according to
Dow Jones Market Data. This resulted in a $212 billion reduction in
Nvidia’s market value, representing the largest single-day market
value decline for the company.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
(NYSE:TSM) – Options investors in Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Co. are pessimistic due to the chip maker’s
conservative guidance and doubts about the future of artificial
intelligence trade. While put options are increasing, suggestions
of recovery also emerge, indicating uncertainty about the future
direction of the shares.
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) – Super
Micro Computer shares showed a 3.4% increase in pre-market trading,
after suffering a 23% drop on Friday, when the artificial
intelligence hardware company announced it would release its
earnings on April 30, but did not provide preliminary results for
the fiscal third quarter. This disappointed investors who were
expecting a positive update from the company, especially since in
January, 11 days before the earnings announcement, Super Micro had
significantly raised its profit and sales outlook.
Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) – The annual
compensation for CEO David Zaslav of Warner Bros Discovery
increased nearly 27%, to $49.7 million in 2023, according to an SEC
document. The increase reflects the company’s shift to prioritize
debt reduction and free cash flow, driven by an 86% jump in free
cash flow, to $6.16 billion. Although it is an increase from 2022,
it still falls short of his record compensation of $246.5 million
in 2021.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) – PepsiCo, a key customer
of Tesla, made initial payments for 100 Tesla Semi trucks in 2017,
aiming to transport its products. However, only 36 out of the 100
trucks have been used to this month, highlighting Tesla’s
challenges in the electric truck market.
Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) – Honda announced an
investment of $807.74 million (4.2 billion reais) in its Itirapina
plant, Brazil, by 2030, aiming to develop a hybrid-flex
vehicle.
Embraer (NYSE:ERJ) – Embraer announced the
delivery of 25 aircraft in the first quarter of 2024, including
seven commercial planes and 18 executive jets, representing a 67%
increase compared to the previous year. The company recorded a firm
order book of $21.1 billion, its highest level in seven years.
Embraer forecasts delivering between 72 to 80 commercial aircraft
and between 125 to 135 executive jets this year.
Albemarle (NYSE:ALB), Cummins
(NYSE:CMI), Siemens Energy (USOTC:SIEGY) –
Albemarle, Cummins, and Siemens Energy are among the companies that
obtained tax credits under the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act.
Thirty-five projects, spanning electrical grid improvements and
electric vehicles, received a total of $1.93 billion in credits.
This boost is crucial for accelerating the transition to clean and
renewable energies, vital for achieving global climate goals.
Albemarle will receive $9.4 million to support lithium carbonate
production, Cummins obtained $10.6 million for electrolyzers in
Minnesota, while Siemens Energy received $18.3 million for its
first power transformer factory in the USA.
Express (NYSE:EXPR) – The fashion retailer
Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the USA, planning to
close more than 100 stores. With assets and liabilities estimated
between $1 billion and $10 billion, the company appointed Mark
Still as the new CFO and will close Express and UpWest stores as
part of the process.
Nike (NYSE:NKE) – Nike plans to lay off
approximately 740 employees at its global headquarters in Oregon,
as part of an effort to contain costs following a revenue decline
anticipated for the first half of the fiscal year 2025. This
follows a previously announced cost-reduction plan.
Lululemon Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) – Lululemon
Athletica will close its distribution center in Washington and lay
off more than 100 employees by the end of the year, as part of a
business restructuring due to slowing demand in North America. Some
employees will be relocated to other facilities.
UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) – UBS plans to cut
costs and jobs in five phases after acquiring Credit Suisse,
starting in June, according to the SonntagsZeitung. The program
aims to save over $10 billion. It is estimated that up to 35,000
jobs could be affected globally, with up to 60% of former Credit
Suisse employees being laid off.
Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) – Wells Fargo faces
charges of sexual discrimination in a lawsuit filed by Michal
Leavitt, a bond saleswoman. She alleges that the bank denied
salaries and promotions available to men, creating a sexist work
environment.
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN),
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) – Shares of
Coinbase Global recorded a 3.3% increase, while those of Robinhood
Markets rose 1.3%, driven by an increase in Bitcoin value following
the event known as halving on Friday. Bitcoin, the world’s leading
cryptocurrency, was trading at $65,900 on Monday morning,
representing a 1.7% increase over the last 24 hours.
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) – Blackstone made an offer
of about $1.5 billion to acquire the Hipgnosis Songs
Fund (LSE:SONG), outbidding Concord. Blackstone is the
majority owner of the fund’s investment advisor, holding music
rights of artists like Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) – CEO of
UnitedHealth, Andrew Witty, will testify in a U.S. House
subcommittee on May 1st, addressing a cyberattack on its technology
unit. The hack at Change Healthcare, on February 21st, disrupted
payments to doctors and healthcare units across the country for a
month.
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