Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A), Bank
of America (NYSE:BAC) – Berkshire Hathaway sold 33.9
million Bank of America shares for approximately $1 .48 billion.
After the sale, it still owns around 999 million shares in the
bank. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire has invested in BofA since 2011,
when it purchased preferred shares and warrants. Bank of America
shares fell 1.7% in premarket trading.
Ryanair Holdings Plc (NASDAQ:RYAAY) – Ryanair
fell 12.2% announced a 46% drop in quarterly profit and lower than
expected fares for the summer. Despite a 10% increase in passenger
traffic, the company cited weaker fares and falling demand over
Easter as reasons for the decline in profit. Tariffs fell by 15%,
resulting in a profit reduced to 360 million euros. The company
faces challenges such as low consumer confidence, air traffic
problems and delays in plane deliveries. Shares fell 11.7% in
premarket trading.
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) – Delta Air Lines is
still facing major problems due to a CrowdStrike software glitch,
resulting in the cancellation of 11% of its flights and additional
delays on Monday . Meanwhile, rivals like American Airlines and
United Airlines have faced fewer difficulties. The company has had
5,000 flights canceled and thousands of passengers affected since
the IT failure, and is still struggling to resolve operational
issues, particularly with its crew tracking system. Shares fell
0.1% in premarket trading.
American Airlines (NASDAQ:AAL) – American
Airlines flight attendants have reached a tentative labor agreement
after more than three years of negotiations. The agreement, which
still needs to be ratified by members, promises billion-dollar
investments in wages and working conditions. Final approval will
depend on a vote among the commissioners. The union requested a 33%
pay increase, noting that flight attendants have not had a pay
raise in more than five years and have faced significant challenges
with problem passengers during the pandemic. Shares fell 0.7% in
premarket trading.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) – The Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Southwest Airlines
flight that flew just 175 feet over Tampa Bay on July 14. The
incident is part of a series of safety problems involving the
company, including flights at dangerously low altitudes and
anomalous aircraft movements. Southwest is cooperating with the
investigation.
FedEx (NYSE:FDX), United Parcel
Service (NYSE:UPS) – FedEx and UPS warned of possible
delivery delays due to global IT failure. FedEx faced “substantial
disruptions” and said it could delay scheduled packages, while UPS
dealt with issues with its systems but continues to operate. These
issues arose in the wake of Amazon’s record Prime Day sales.
Crowdstrike (NASDAQ:CRWD),
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) – CrowdStrike reported
that many of the 8.5 million Windows devices affected by the global
software flaw have now been restored and are operational. Although
it impacted less than 1% of systems, the outage had serious
economic and social repercussions. Experts point out that the
update, intended to improve security against hackers, failed due to
inadequate testing, resulting in major outages. Banks, airlines and
hospitals were affected. In premarket trading, Crowdstrike shares
fell 2.9%, while Microsoft shares rose 0.6%.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Elon Musk announced that
Tesla has stopped using CrowdStrike’s software following an update
that caused global outages. In posts on X, Musk mentioned that the
problem affected the automotive supply chain. He did not confirm
whether all of his companies, such as SpaceX and Neuralink, have
abandoned the software. Shares rose 1.4% in premarket trading.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – CrowdStrike’s
faulty update caused an outage that also affected Meta’s external
vendors responsible for content moderation on Facebook. Although
Meta classified the incident as SEV1, with high risk and need for
immediate attention, the impact on moderation was minimal. Mark
Zuckerberg praised Donald Trump’s response after the assassination
attempt, calling it “tough” and inspiring, which helps explain his
appeal to voters. While Zuckerberg doesn’t support Trump or Biden
and doesn’t plan to get involved in the election, he recognizes
Trump’s emotional impact. In Nigeria, Meta was fined US$220 million
for violating privacy laws with its 2021 data policy, forcing it to
adjust its practices and guarantee the privacy rights of Nigerian
users. Shares rose 0.8% in pre-market trading.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Nvidia is adapting its
new AI chips, launched in March, to meet US export rules, targeting
the Chinese market. The “B20” chip, a modified version of the
“Blackwell”, will be distributed with the help of Inspur, its
partner in China. Sales of H20 chips, also from Nvidia, are growing
rapidly despite US export restrictions and the competitive market
with Huawei. Shares rose 1.4% in premarket trading.
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) – Oracle agreed to pay $115
million to settle a lawsuit that alleged the company violated
privacy by collecting and selling personal information without
authorization. The agreement requires court approval and prohibits
Oracle from collecting data from websites visited and forms from
other websites.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) – Walt Disney announced
that Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle, is leaving the entertainment
company’s board after six years. Disney’s board will now have 11
members following Catz’s departure. Catz was elected to Disney’s
board in 2017, during which the company was planning to acquire
Twenty-First Century Fox’s media empire.
Booking.com (NASDAQ:BKNG), Ryanair
Holdings (NASDAQ:RYAAY) – A US court ruled that
Booking.com violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act by accessing
the Ryanair website without permission. Ryanair believes the
decision will help combat unauthorized practices of screen scraping
and ticket reselling. Booking.com plans to appeal the decision.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) – Activist fund Elliott
Investment Management has acquired a significant stake in
Starbucks, seeking to improve the company’s stock performance. This
occurs in a context of falling company sales and profits,
especially in the US and China. Shares fell 0.8% in premarket
trading.
Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD) – Vodafone sold 10% of
its stake in Vantage Towers for $1.4 billion, reducing its stake as
planned. The sale, part of a 2022 deal, aims to reduce Vodafone’s
debt. With the sale, Vodafone’s stake in Vantage Towers fell to
44.7%. Shares rose 0.3% in premarket trading.
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) – Chrysler owner
Stellantis paid $190.7 million in fines for failing to meet U.S.
fuel economy requirements for 2019 and 2020, with an additional
$459.7 million outstanding. The fines highlight compliance
challenges as the company invests heavily in electric vehicle
production. Shares rose 1.4% in premarket trading.
Xpeng (NYSE:XPEV) – Xpeng and Volkswagen are
collaborating to develop a new architecture for electric vehicles
(EV) through engineering centers in China, Guangzhou and Hefei. The
objective is to start production of this new technology in two
years. The partnership aims to create more affordable electric cars
for the Chinese market. Shares rose 2.3% in premarket trading.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Aviation leaders will meet
at a summit in London to discuss challenges such as supply chain
disruptions and aircraft delays. The Farnborough Airshow, July
22-26, is expected to see fewer aircraft orders due to problems at
Airbus and Boeing. Boeing sees significant improvements in 737 MAX
production flow following safety crisis, with new boss Stephanie
Pope saying changes at the factory are “transformational”,
highlighting that the priority is safety and quality, not just
schedule . Boeing still faces problems with the 737 MAX 7’s
anti-icing system, which could delay certification until 2025, and
the MAX 10 awaits FAA approval. Additionally, the company is facing
delays in building Air Force One, with possible delays until 2027
or 2028, and has already lost more than $2 billion on the project
due to supply, inflation and workforce challenges. Shares rose 0.5%
in premarket trading.
Embraer (NYSE:ERJ), Gol
(NYSE:GOL) – Eve, controlled by Embraer, revealed its full-scale
“flying taxi” prototype, marking a significant advance. The
vehicle, an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft),
is scheduled for certification and operation by 2026. The company
has already raised almost US$400 million and has 3,000 potential
orders. Furthermore, Gol and LATAM Airlines are negotiating the
inclusion of Embraer planes in their fleets, driven by BNDES and
the Brazilian government. The negotiations aim to strengthen the
national manufacturer and improve regional aviation in Brazil. Both
companies, which predominantly operate with Boeing and Airbus, can
expand with Embraer models.
Astra Space (NASDAQ:ASTR) – Astra Space’s
capitalization deal with its founders has been completed following
a rapid decline in its valuation, which fell from $3.9 billion in
2021 to around $12.2 million in March. CEO Chris Kemp and
technology chief Adam London will buy shares in the company at 50
cents each, down from the previous sale price of 53 cents. Astra,
which has faced numerous problems and delays, now plans to develop
a new rocket and cut up to 25% of its workforce.
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) – Exxon Mobil agreed to
sell its oil and gas assets in Malaysia to state-owned Petronas,
exiting the sector in the country. Exxon seeks to focus on
production in the Americas. Petronas will take over operations,
including the Tapis field, and discuss new arrangements for the
transfer. Shares rose 0.1% in premarket trading.
U.S. Steel (NYSE:X) – Nippon Steel has hired
former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo as an advisor to support
the acquisition of U.S. Steel, highlighting economic and national
security benefits. Despite approvals outside the US, the deal faces
political resistance and objections from unions and politicians,
including Trump and Biden.
Sempra Infrastructure LLC (NYSE:SRE) – Sempra
has hired Bechtel Energy to expand its Port Arthur LNG export plant
in Texas. Bechtel is already building the first phase of the plant,
which will have a capacity of 13 million tons per year. The
expansion, which will double this capacity, has no disclosed cost
yet. The agreement includes guaranteeing project costs and
schedules.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) – BlackRock is expanding
its presence in the Middle East, moving senior strategist Ben
Powell to Dubai. He will lead macroeconomic and markets research
for the region and continue oversight in Asia-Pacific. The company
seeks to strengthen ties with local customers and is already
strengthening its operations in the region.
Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE:DB) – Arjun Nagarkatti,
head of Deutsche Bank’s U.S. wealth unit, plans to hire up to a
dozen private bankers this year, focusing on San Francisco and Los
Angeles. The goal is to expand its presence in the ultra-rich
market and achieve double-digit revenue growth in the coming
years.
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