Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – According to Reuters,
design flaws could delay the launch of Nvidia’s new AI chips by up
to three months, affecting customers like Meta, Google, and
Microsoft. The Blackwell series, succeeding the Grace Hopper
Superchip, faces production issues, impacting orders from these
major companies. Shares fell 7% pre-market.
Kellanova (NYSE:K) – Mars, the maker of
M&M’s and Snickers, is considering acquiring Kellanova, the
producer of snacks like Cheez-It and Pringles, with a market value
of $27 billion. This potential deal, one of the largest in the
sector, might face regulatory challenges and test the interest of
other buyers, while Kellanova continues to trade below some
competitors. Shares rose 6.7% pre-market.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) – Warren
Buffett increased Berkshire Hathaway’s cash reserves to $276.9
billion in June, up from $189 billion the previous quarter. The
company sold $75.5 billion in stocks, including around 505 million
Apple shares. Despite a record operating profit of $11.6 billion in
Q2 (up 15%), Berkshire bought only $345 million of its own shares,
less than the $2.57 billion the previous quarter. Net profit fell
15%, totaling $30.34 billion. According to Buffett, the sale of
nearly half of Berkshire’s Apple stake does not indicate a lack of
confidence in the tech giant but rather a risk management strategy.
Buffett adjusted his Apple position to reduce concentration and
balance the portfolio. Apple remains Berkshire’s largest position,
and the decision reflects caution regarding the stake size rather
than doubt about the company’s future. Buffett believes the market
is overestimating the impact of AI innovation, but the company
still has significant potential. BRK.B shares are down -3.8%
pre-market.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple Intelligence, shown
to developers, still does not match the expected enthusiasm. Apple
delayed its introduction to October and did not include all
features in the initial release. The company is also reorganizing
its design leadership and expects revenue growth despite weakness
in China. The iPhone 16 will launch in September, while Apple
Intelligence will be integrated later. In Thailand, Apple pulled an
ad after criticism that the film, depicting Bangkok and Rayong,
misrepresented the country as underdeveloped. Lawmakers and
citizens protested, and the Thai government was concerned about the
country’s tourism image. Apple apologized, stating it did not
intend to offend. Apple shares are down -6.5% pre-market.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) – Intel will face a
contraction period, including layoffs and dividend suspension,
following negative financial reports. Shares fell 26% on Friday due
to margin declines and cost-cutting needs. The company’s future
focus is on new products like Lunar Lake and Gaudi 3, essential for
regaining competitiveness. In contrast, Qualcomm and Arm posted
positive results, excelling in revenue and licensing growth,
respectively. Shares fell 3.6% pre-market.
CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD), Delta Air
Lines (NYSE:DAL) – Alphabet’s CapitalG fund reduced its
stake in CrowdStrike from 855,789 to 427,895 shares by June 30.
This occurred before a global disruption in July caused by a
CrowdStrike software update, affecting various sectors and
resulting in a 35% drop in the company’s stock value. In other
related news, CrowdStrike denies responsibility for Delta Air
Lines’ flight disruptions in July, suggesting minimal contractual
liability. Delta claims a $500 million loss and is considering
suing the cybersecurity firm. CrowdStrike said it offered help
immediately after the incident, but Delta did not respond.
CrowdStrike shares fell 4.1% pre-market. Delta shares fell
3.5%.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – Character.AI, an AI
chatbot platform, announced a deal with Google to license its
language technology, reflecting the trend of large companies
acquiring AI startups. Cofounder Noam Shazeer and others are
returning to Google, where they previously worked. The startup will
receive additional funding, but the amount has not been disclosed
yet. Shares fell 4.5% pre-market.
Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE:DNB), Cannae
Holdings (NYSE:CNNE) – Dun & Bradstreet is considering
a sale, working with Bank of America to explore potential buyer
interest, including private equity. Cannae Holdings, the largest
shareholder, might include its stake in the deal. Dun &
Bradstreet shares fell 2.2% pre-market.
23andMe (NASDAQ:ME) – 23andMe rejected CEO Anne
Wojcicki’s acquisition offer, considering it too low. She had
proposed buying all remaining shares at $0.40 each. The company is
now seeking other options to maximize shareholder value and has
given Wojcicki and investors more time to submit a revised
proposal.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta is offering
millions to celebrities like Judi Dench and Awkwafina to use their
voices in AI projects. The company aims to create tools for its
Connect 2024 event. Negotiations face challenges due to
disagreements over voice usage terms, with Hollywood concerns about
AI’s impact. Meta shares fell 5.6% pre-market.
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) – Warner
Bros. Discovery gained more streaming subscribers during the first
four days of the Paris Olympics than throughout the Tokyo Games.
Viewership exceeded Tokyo’s after two days, boosted by the European
time zone and outdoor studios in Paris. Shares fell 4.1%
pre-market.
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) – Tony West,
Uber’s chief legal officer and brother-in-law of Vice President
Kamala Harris, is taking a leave to help with Harris’s presidential
campaign. West will leave Uber on August 17 to support the campaign
as a volunteer, with no formal role or pay, and plans to return
after the campaign. Uber shares fell 5% pre-market.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Elon Musk’s Neuralink
successfully implanted its device in a second patient, enabling
them to control digital devices with their thoughts. The device,
designed to help people with spinal cord injuries, already allowed
the first patient to perform digital activities. Musk noted that
the second implant is functioning well, with more tests planned.
Tesla shares fell 5.3% pre-market.
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) – JPMorgan is
considering suing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
over investigations into Zelle. The bank claims it already
reimburses unauthorized transactions and wants to prevent the CFPB
from imposing new rules requiring refunds for fraud where customers
were deceived. Zelle, a peer-to-peer payment app, allows quick
money transfers between bank accounts, widely used since its 2017
launch. Shares fell 3.6% pre-market.
Citigroup (NYSE:C) – Don Plaus, who recently
joined Citi to lead the wealth management division, is leaving
after just four months. His departure raises questions about the
new leadership’s efforts to revitalize the bank’s $540 billion
wealth management sector. Shares fell 6.1% pre-market.
Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE:LYG) – Lloyds
Banking Group appointed Rohit Dhawan as director of artificial
intelligence and advanced analytics. He will integrate AI into the
bank’s operational and customer processes. Dhawan, former head of
data strategy and AI for AWS in Asia-Pacific, will help accelerate
digitization and improve services like support and fraud detection.
Shares fell 4.9% pre-market.
Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) – Brian Armstrong, CEO
of the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, stated that any future
U.S. government will be “constructive” towards cryptocurrencies.
Despite intense SEC scrutiny, the sector has gained significant
support, reflected in political campaigns and candidate promises,
which could influence crypto asset legislation. Although many at
the Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville were excited about Trump,
there’s notable division within the crypto community. Some believe
his political ideas oppose Bitcoin’s ethos, which aims to be
decentralized and government-independent. Trump’s popularity among
Bitcoin enthusiasts may be more a response to current regulation
than genuine support for cryptocurrency concepts. Coinbase shares
fell 12.9% pre-market, while Bitcoin dropped -8.5% in the past 24
hours.
Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) – Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and
Zepbound medications, used for diabetes and weight loss, are listed
as available on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website.
However, the regulator has not removed the drugs from its shortage
list, while Lilly invests in expanding production to meet high
demand. Shares fell 4.1% pre-market.
Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), Galp
Energia (EU:GALP) – Petrobras plans to include a partner
in its proposal to acquire a 40% stake in Galp Energia’s Mopane
block in Namibia. The decision to seek a partner aims to reduce
risks, while Petrobras attempts to increase its reserves amid
environmental challenges in Brazil. The offer should not impact the
company’s dividends. Shares fell 1.7% pre-market.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) – UPS
announced significant increases in year-end surcharges due to fewer
operational days and higher delivery costs. The decision aims to
offset revenue declines caused by slower deliveries from low-cost
retailers. Experts fear this could drive customers away and reduce
demand. Shares fell 0.9% pre-market.
Five Below (NASDAQ:FIVE) – Five Below will
grant $1.5 million retention bonuses to four executives following
CEO Joel Anderson’s departure in July, which caused shares to drop
16%. The bonuses include $300,000 in cash and $1.2 million in
stock. The company also named Kenneth Bull as interim CEO, eligible
for a $2 million bonus. Five Below shares have dropped 68% this
year. Shares fell 1.5% pre-market.
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) – After earnings fell
short of expectations, McDonald’s might adopt the “McSmart” model
seen in Australia, Germany, and France, offering affordable meals.
The platform has performed well abroad, suggesting a similar
version in the U.S. could attract value-seeking consumers. Experts
believe this change might be necessary due to the declining
popularity of the “1, 2, 3 Dollar” menu. Shares fell 1.7%
pre-market.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) – Walmart’s “everyday low
price” promise will be tested in its quarterly results after Amazon
reported consumers are bargain hunting and predicted a weak
quarter. Despite the pressure to keep prices low, Walmart may
benefit due to its scale and focus on essential products. Shares
fell 2.2% pre-market.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Jeff Bezos, founder of
Amazon, established an automated stock sale plan with a price limit
of $200. Sales began in July but halted when shares fell below this
value. Currently, with shares at $167.90, future sales under the
plan may be delayed. Shares closed down -8.8% on Friday and fell
2.4% pre-market.
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