Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), Robert
Bosch GmbH (TG:R1WE) – Robert Bosch GmbH plans to buy
Johnson Controls’ heating and ventilation division for $8 billion,
expanding its operations beyond the automotive sector. The deal
includes the complete acquisition of a joint venture with Hitachi,
strengthening Bosch’s presence in global heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning markets. The transaction is pending regulatory
approval and is expected to be completed within a year. Johnson
Controls shares rose 1% in pre-market trading.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – The Israeli startup
Wiz canceled negotiations to be acquired by Alphabet for $23
billion and opted for an initial public offering, targeting annual
revenue of $1 billion. Alphabet will release its quarterly report
after market close today. Alphabet is expected to announce nearly
14% growth in its quarterly revenue, driven by AI-powered cloud
services and increased advertising. YouTube is projected to perform
robustly, with cloud sales expected to grow by 26.4% and
advertising revenue by 10.8%. Additionally, Google decided to keep
third-party cookies in Chrome to facilitate personalized ads
despite privacy concerns. Shares rose 0.1% in pre-market
trading.
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) – Victor
Peng, president of AMD and former CEO of Xilinx, which was acquired
by AMD in 2022, will retire on August 30. During his tenure, AMD,
led by CEO Lisa Su, increased its market share and surpassed Intel
in market value. Peng’s responsibilities will be partly assumed by
Vamsi Boppana, focusing on AMD’s AI accelerators. Shares fell 1.4%
in pre-market trading.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL),
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Apple
(NASDAQ:AAPL) – Negotiations for a global tax agreement called
“Pillar 1” on the taxation of large multinationals, including
Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple, continue past the June 30 deadline.
The plan aims to replace unilateral taxes on U.S. tech companies
with a shared global system. The G20 meeting could be crucial for
advancing discussions.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Workers at a major
Amazon warehouse in California went on strike to protest the
company’s retaliation against unionization efforts, according to
the Teamsters union. The protest occurred in San Bernardino and
involved over 100 workers, despite Amazon claiming the action did
not impact its operations. Workers demand better working conditions
and higher wages, especially after incidents during high-demand
periods like Prime Day. Shares rose 0.3% in pre-market trading.
ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ON) – The automotive
chip supplier ON Semiconductor is collaborating with Volkswagen to
supply silicon carbide microchips that help electric vehicles
travel longer distances without additional batteries. This
agreement aims to integrate technologies that improve operational
performance and reduce costs, creating more accessible and
efficient electric vehicles. The partnership is seen as strategic
for the automotive industry, seeking to overcome range and cost
challenges of electric vehicles. Shares fell 3% in pre-market
trading.
Equinix (NASDAQ:EQIX) – Equinix acquired three
data centers in the Philippines from Total Information Management
to expand its presence in Southeast Asia. The company also plans to
expand in Singapore, Jakarta, and Chennai. The strategy aims to
strengthen its operations in a region with significant growth
potential and increasing demand for IT services.
Logitech (NASDAQ:LOGI) – Daniel Borel,
co-founder of Logitech, won the right in court to include his own
candidate for chairman of the company’s board on the agenda of the
next shareholder meeting. The decision allows shareholders to vote
for Guy Gecht, despite him and the company preferring the current
chairwoman, Wendy Becker. Borel has criticized Becker for her lack
of technology experience. The situation has caused surprise and
discontent at Logitech, seeing the decision as a source of
confusion for shareholders. Shares fell 0.3% in pre-market
trading.
AT&T (NYSE:T) – AT&T’s network failure
in February prevented 92 million calls and blocked 25,000 attempts
to reach 911. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is
investigating potential violations of company rules, affecting 125
million devices. AT&T promised to prevent future issues and
credited customers with one day of service. Shares fell 0.1% in
pre-market trading.
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) – The U.S. House
Homeland Security Committee asked CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to
testify about a global flaw in its security software. The software
update caused issues on 8.5 million Windows devices, affecting
various sectors. Shares rose 1.6% in pre-market trading.
Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) – Private equity firm L
Catterton, linked to LVMH, made a purchase proposal for Mattel, the
toy manufacturer. This could attract other interested parties, such
as Hasbro, which may also consider making an offer.
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) – Chinese companies raised
a record $14 billion in offshore convertible bonds this year, an
increase of 1,588% from last year. Alibaba Group raised $5 billion
in May, while Ping An Insurance completed a $3.5 billion
transaction last week. This growth reflects renewed investor
interest in China, especially after a period of capital market
downturn and IPOs. Shares fell 1.1% in pre-market trading.
Reddit (NYSE:RDDT) – Reddit partnered with
major sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, and MLB to enrich its site
with sports video content. This strategy aims to boost the
platform’s advertising revenue by offering game videos,
behind-the-scenes moments, and direct interactions with athletes.
The company seeks to attract more advertisers by improving the
quality and variety of its visual content.
Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) – TNT
Sports, a Warner Bros Discovery company, decided to match Amazon’s
$1.9 billion per season offer to broadcast NBA games. The decision
aims to maintain its long-standing partnership with the league,
which has signed deals with ESPN, NBCUniversal, and Amazon for
upcoming contracts. Shares fell 0.8% in pre-market trading.
AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) – AMC
extended the maturity of up to $2.45 billion in debt until 2029.
The company will transfer assets and rights of 175 theaters to the
new subsidiary Muvico and convert part of the debt into equity,
helping to reduce its debt by $464 million. Shares fell 2.1% in
pre-market trading.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) – India’s antitrust body
intensified its evaluation of the merger between Reliance
Industries and Walt Disney, an $8.5 billion deal, asking about 100
questions on details such as sports rights. The deal would form
India’s largest entertainment conglomerate, raising concerns about
the concentration of cricket rights and impacts on competition. The
companies claim the merger would not harm the market, but the
regulator seeks more clarifications. Shares fell 0.1% in pre-market
trading.
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) – Comcast is betting on
the 2024 Paris Olympics to boost Peacock, its streaming service.
The company hopes to attract new subscribers by offering exclusive
Games coverage and high-tech content. Peacock’s performance at the
Olympics is seen as crucial for competing with rivals like Netflix
and Disney+.
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) – McDonald’s extended its
$5 meal offer until August, after approval from 93% of U.S.
restaurants. The promotion, launched in June to attract
budget-conscious customers, helped increase store traffic and
compete with offers from rivals like Burger King and Wendy’s.
New York Community Bancorp (NYSE:NYCB),
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) – NYCB sold about $5.9
billion in mortgage loans to JPMorgan Chase. The deal improves
NYCB’s liquidity and capital as it seeks to return to
profitability. The bank also plans to sell another $200 million in
loans soon.
Barclays (NYSE:BCS) – Barclays asked the London
High Court to dismiss more than half of a $720 million lawsuit
accusing it of misleading investors about its operations in “dark
pools” trading platforms. The bank faces allegations that it failed
to adequately inform shareholders, leading to a significant loss in
market value in 2014. The case will be initially heard in October
2025. Shares fell 0.6% in pre-market trading.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) – Goldman Sachs
Alternatives, the investment arm of Goldman Sachs, acquired seven
logistics properties in Australia to expand its portfolio. These
sites are strategically located in urban areas of cities like
Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, and Melbourne, primarily targeting
e-commerce and distribution companies. These properties facilitate
rapid delivery of products to end consumers.
Julius Baer Group (USOTC:JBAXY) – Julius Baer
appointed Stefan Bollinger as its next CEO, coming from Goldman
Sachs, where he co-led private wealth management. The choice aims
to overcome the Signa real estate scandal after the bank’s $700
million exposure to the failed business. Bollinger will take over
by February 1, 2025, marking a new beginning for the Swiss bank
after significant management and reputation challenges. Julius Baer
shares rose 1.4% in pre-market trading.
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) – Blackstone’s first
private equity fund for individual investors in Japan raised $1.2
billion in just four months, reflecting growing Japanese interest
in alternative investments. This interest is driven by government
incentives to diversify investments beyond traditional stocks and
bonds, especially in a context of rising inflation. The fund, which
requires a significantly higher minimum investment than the local
average, is popular among wealthier investors.
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) – Brian
Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, was removed from the Giving Pledge, an
initiative where billionaires commit to donating a large portion of
their wealth to charity. Armstrong, who joined in 2018 as the first
representative from the cryptocurrency sector, was removed without
public explanation by the Gates Foundation, which confirmed his
departure but did not comment on the reason. Armstrong had
expressed in 2018 his desire to use his wealth to improve education
and economic freedom. Shares fell 1.6% in pre-market trading.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Boeing’s Wisk Aero aims to
launch its autonomous air taxi by the end of the decade, despite
doubts about regulation and technology. The company is developing a
four-seat electric aircraft with a range of 145 km. Wisk
differentiates itself by opting for a pilotless model, aiming to
reduce costs. Boeing led sales on the first day of the Farnborough
International Airshow, achieving about $12.6 billion in orders.
Korean Air committed to acquiring up to 50 Boeing planes, including
20 777-9 models and 20 787-10 models, with options for another 10
787 Dreamliners. Additionally, Boeing signed a deal for 20 787
Dreamliner aircraft with Japan Airlines. Shares rose 0.1% in
pre-market trading.
Embraer (NYSE:ERJ) – Embraer signed a contract
to sell nine C-390 Millennium military aircraft to the Netherlands
and Austria. Delivery will begin in 2027 and extend to 2030. This
is Embraer’s largest export contract for the C-390, reinforcing its
presence in the European defense market. Shares rose 0.7% in
pre-market trading.
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) – Delta, affected by
a global cyber disruption, canceled more than 4,000 flights since
Friday. The disruption, triggered by a faulty software update from
CrowdStrike that affected Windows systems, including many airlines,
severely impacted Delta’s operations. The Atlanta-based company
canceled over 800 flights on Monday alone, accounting for about 21%
of its scheduled flights. CEO Ed Bastian stated that the situation
is gradually improving and expects a full recovery in the coming
days.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – The electric vehicle
maker will release its earnings report on Tuesday, and it is
expected that the margin will drop to the lowest level in five
years due to discounts and incentives. The company is betting on
the development of robotaxis and AI products to recover margin and
drive growth. Vehicle sales and technological advancements are
priorities for Tesla’s recovery. Additionally, CEO Elon Musk
announced that Tesla will begin low-scale production of humanoid
robots for internal use in 2024, with plans to expand to high
production for other companies by 2026. The robot, called Optimus,
is expected to perform tasks in the factory and be ready for sale
by the end of 2025. Shares rose 0.5% in pre-market trading.
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) – The NHTSA has
initiated a preliminary evaluation of about 150,000 Stellantis
vehicles, including the 2022 RAM 1500 pickups and Jeep Wagoneer
SUVs, following 80 reports of power loss and unexpected engine
shutdowns, often at low speeds. The issue also involves the vehicle
shifting to park mode and activating the emergency brake, with a
battery failure warning light on the dashboard. Shares fell 1.8% in
pre-market trading.
Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) – Toyota will buy back
806.8 billion yen (approximately $5.2 billion) of its own shares
from Japanese banks and insurers. This move is part of a broader
plan to eliminate cross-shareholdings with financial partners,
aligning with government guidelines to unwind long-standing
strategic ties and improve corporate governance. This action may
encourage other major Japanese companies to do the same.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) – Warren
Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway reduced its stake in Chinese electric
vehicle maker BYD to less than 5%, possibly ending disclosure
obligations for future share sales. Berkshire’s stake fell to 4.94%
after selling shares acquired in 2008.
Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) – Brazilian fertilizer
manufacturer Unigel is demanding compensation from Petrobras for
losses at two leased plants, which have been idle since last
semester. A natural gas-for-fertilizers exchange deal failed,
worsening Unigel’s financial situation, which now seeks
reimbursement for the losses suffered. Both companies aim to resume
production but are currently in arbitration.
SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) – The solar energy
company faces tough times. Recently, it announced it would no
longer lease solar panels for homes, following an earlier decision
to stop selling panels directly. This led analysts, like Joe Osha
of Guggenheim Securities, to predict that SunPower may cease
operations. The company’s shares have also plummeted in recent
years, indicating serious challenges ahead. Shares fell 0.1% in
pre-market trading.
Agilent Technologies (NYSE:A) – Agilent
Technologies will buy drug manufacturer Biovectra for $925 million
to expand its services to biotech companies and researchers.
Biovectra, which offers manufacturing services and active
ingredients for complex drugs, will be integrated into Agilent’s
diagnostics and genomics unit.
Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) – Novo Nordisk bought
land in Odense, Denmark, for a potential new factory to meet the
growing demand for its weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
The municipality approved the planning, and Novo will soon begin
site preparation. The final investment decision will be made later
this year after an internal review. Shares rose 0.6% in pre-market
trading.
Solventum (NYSE:SOLV) – Activist fund Trian
Fund Management is building a position in Solventum, believing the
company has significant potential for value appreciation as an
independent entity. Trian plans to work with Solventum’s management
to drive growth and optimize the business portfolio. Solventum
sells various medical products, from wound care to filtration
technology. After Solventum split from 3M, its shares started
trading at $80 and have since declined.
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