Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) – Deutsche Bank has
proposed a settlement to resolve shareholder lawsuits alleging that
the bank underpaid for the Postbank acquisition. However,
shareholders’ lawyer Jan Bayer rejected the offer, calling it
unsatisfactory. Shares rose 0.9% in pre-market.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) – Bank of America
has partnered with FIFA to sponsor the 2026 World Cup. This will be
FIFA’s first global banking sponsorship, expanding the bank’s reach
and increasing its global visibility. The tournament, featuring 48
teams and 104 matches, will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and
Mexico. Shares rose 0.3% in pre-market.
Quanterix (NASDAQ:QTRX) – On August 13, 2024,
Quanterix Corp CEO Masoud Toloue acquired 19,000 shares, increasing
his total stake to 354,119 shares. The purchase reflects confidence
in the company, which specializes in highly sensitive biomolecular
measurement technology. The purchase comes as shares are
undervalued below the estimated intrinsic value of $24.98,
according to GF Value.
MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), ETF
Defiance Daily Target 1.75X Long MSTR (NASDAQ:MSTX) –
Defiance launched the ETF Defiance Daily Target 1.75X Long MSTR
(MSTX), focused on MicroStrategy, known for its large Bitcoin bets.
The leveraged fund seeks daily returns and is highly volatile, with
elevated risk, reflecting the growing trend of high-volatility and
leveraged ETFs. Shares rose 1.9% in pre-market.
UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) – UBS decided to
liquidate a $2 billion real estate fund acquired from Credit Suisse
due to the decline in asset value and difficulty meeting investor
redemptions. The decision reflects the challenges in the commercial
real estate market, especially for offices, exacerbated by the
pandemic. Shares closed down 2.4% on Thursday but rose 1.3% in
pre-market.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B),
Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) – Warren Buffett now owns
exactly 400 million shares each of Apple and Coca-Cola after
halving his stake in Apple. This raises speculation that he may
have finished selling Apple shares, treating it as a long-term
investment similar to Coca-Cola. Berkshire shares rose 0.3% in
pre-market, while Coca-Cola shares increased by 0.2%.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), PayPal
(NASDAQ:PYPL) – Apple has allowed third parties to access its
near-field communication technology, enabling competition with
Apple Pay. This benefitted PayPal, which saw its shares close up
2.72% on Thursday as it can now offer tap-to-pay payments. Analysts
expect the change to boost transaction margins in the long run.
Shares rose 0.3% in pre-market.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – Google is expanding
its AI-generated summaries feature, after a product review, to six
new countries: Brazil, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, and the UK.
Initially available in the U.S., the “AI Overviews” will appear at
the top of searches, offering summaries before traditional links.
Google has adjusted the feature to avoid inaccurate responses and
now includes more relevant links to sites. Shares rose 0.2% in
pre-market.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta’s Threads
app is introducing new features to enhance the platform for
businesses and digital creators. Users can now access post metrics
and follower demographics, and write and schedule multiple post
drafts. The updates start on the web version and will soon be on
the mobile app. Meanwhile, Meta has deactivated CrowdTangle, a
crucial tool for monitoring and analyzing popular posts on Facebook
and Instagram, especially for journalists and researchers. The
decision, made shortly before the U.S. presidential election, has
raised concerns, as the replacement, Meta Content Library, lacks
the same functionality and access. The new tool limits the ability
to study trends and misinformation, hindering research on the
impact of social media. After closing up 2% on Thursday, shares
fell 0.3% in pre-market.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) – Microsoft’s LinkedIn
is adapting to include more personal content, such as selfies and
intimate stories, alongside traditional leadership articles. Users
are adjusting their strategies to share personal and authentic
experiences, which could increase visibility and engagement on the
platform. It is important to ensure that posts still offer
professional value and promote meaningful connections. After
closing up 1% on Thursday, Microsoft shares rose 0.4% in
pre-market.
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM), Manchester
United (NYSE:MANU) – Qualcomm has extended its sponsorship
deal with Manchester United until 2029 to promote the Snapdragon
brand. The Snapdragon logo has already been displayed over 2
billion times, boosting the company’s visibility. Qualcomm aims to
expand its presence in the PC market, challenging Intel. The
partnership is valued at around £60 million annually. After closing
up 3.7% on Thursday, Qualcomm shares rose 0.3% in pre-market.
Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) – Edgar Bronfman
Jr., Seagram heir and media executive, is preparing an offer to
acquire National Amusements, which controls Paramount Global. The
offer, which could occur soon, adds complexity to Paramount’s
current situation, which recently struck a deal with Skydance
Media. Shares are stable in pre-market after rising 7.1% on
Thursday.
Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK) – The design and
engineering software company continued offering discounts on
multi-year contracts despite promising to stop in 2021. This
practice aimed to increase cash flow but was considered risky by
employees as it reduced long-term revenue and complicated financial
modeling. The accounting investigation resulted in the CFO’s
replacement and increased pressure for leadership changes.
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ:ASTS) – AST SpaceMobile
shares closed at a record high on Thursday after confirming the
commercial launch of its low-orbit satellite network in September.
The company, which aims to offer satellite communication services
for smartphones, has partnerships with AT&T and Verizon. The
first satellites are expected to be operational by the end of the
year. Shares fell 0.2% in pre-market after rising 50.7% on
Thursday.
PepsiCo (NASDAQ:PEP) – PepsiCo is facing a
lawsuit for allegedly misleading consumers by promoting its
Gatorade protein bars as healthy despite containing more sugar than
protein and being comparable to regular chocolate bars. The judge
accepted the claim that the marketing might have been deceptive,
and the case continues.
Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) – The Flynn Group, the
world’s largest franchise operator, acquired 83 Wendy’s stores,
bringing its total to 277. The purchase makes Flynn one of the
largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S., controlling nearly 5% of
the chain’s units. The transaction’s value and the seller were not
disclosed.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) – Chipotle
lost nearly $6 billion in market value with CEO Brian Niccol’s
departure to Starbucks. However, investors have confidence in COO
Scott Boatwright as interim CEO, citing improvements in food
quality and sales growth. Shares fell 0.1% in pre-market after
rising 4.5% on Thursday.
Kroger (NYSE:KR) – Kroger plans to cut food
prices by $1 billion after its $25 billion merger with Albertsons,
surpassing the previous $500 million commitment. The merger, facing
antitrust challenges, is awaiting a court decision in Colorado,
with the trial set for September 30.
Disney (NYSE:DIS), Lululemon
Athletica (NASDAQ:LULU) – Disney shares have fallen 30%
since April, with weak theme park results, although streaming is
profitable. Calvin McDonald, Disney director and Lululemon CEO,
purchased $1 million in Disney shares after the earnings report,
increasing his stake to 22,313 shares. Disney shares rose 0.3% in
pre-market after rising 2.9% on Thursday. Lululemon shares are
stable after a 6.7% rise yesterday.
MGM Resorts International (NYSE:MGM) – MGM
Resorts has formed a joint venture with Grupo Globo to explore the
Brazilian sports betting and online gaming market. If licensed, the
partnership will launch BetMGM in early 2025 in São Paulo. Brazil,
with over 20 million bettors, is regulating the sector and expects
to generate $3 billion in revenue this year. Shares are stable in
pre-market after rising 2.9% yesterday.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Tesla shares closed up
6.3% on Thursday, driven by positive economic data. Increases in
retail sales and declines in jobless claims raised expectations of
lower interest rates, benefiting the automotive sector. However,
Tesla shares are still down about 14% year-to-date. Shares rose
0.5% in pre-market.
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) – Shareholders have sued
Stellantis after the company reported lower-than-expected profits,
alleging that the automaker hid inventory issues and other
weaknesses to artificially inflate stock value in 2024. The company
denies the accusations and will defend itself in court. Shares rose
1% in pre-market.
Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) – According to Reuters,
while Toyota lags behind some competitors in electrifying its
fleet, it may become the first to abandon gasoline-only cars. The
automaker plans to convert many of its models to hybrids,
leveraging a strategy that combines hybrids and other technologies.
This approach allows Toyota to comply with new emissions
regulations and buy time to improve its electric vehicle offerings
while maintaining efficiency and reducing regulatory costs.
Boeing (NYSE:BA), United
Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) – United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
believes Boeing’s recovery will be faster than expected. After
lunch with Boeing’s new CEO Kelly Ortberg, Kirby expressed renewed
confidence in the company’s direction, highlighting Ortberg’s
experience and close approach to teams and customers. Boeing shares
rose 4.7% on Thursday and 0.3% in pre-market. United shares are
stable in pre-market after rising 6% on Thursday.
Alaska Air (NYSE:ALK), Hawaiian
Holdings (NASDAQ:HA) – Alaska Air extended the review of
its $1.9 billion acquisition proposal for Hawaiian Holdings with
the U.S. DOJ until August 20. The deal, announced last year, is
being closely scrutinized due to rigorous merger scrutiny in the
aviation sector.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), Terran
Orbital (NYSE:LLAP) – Lockheed Martin will buy Terran
Orbital for $450 million, paying 25 cents per share, a 37.5%
discount from the previous value. The deal follows the withdrawal
of an earlier $1 per share offer. The acquisition aims to
consolidate Lockheed’s satellite supplier and pay off Terran’s
debt. Terran Orbital shares fell 39.4% on Thursday and are down
1.1% in pre-market.
Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) – Chevron agreed to pay
Richmond City Council $550 million over 10 years, avoiding a vote
on a new tax at the company’s refinery. The agreement, effective
July 2025, aims to resolve litigation and keep the refinery
operational.
BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) – The strike at BHP’s
Escondida mine in Chile has raised copper prices due to supply
concerns. After a meeting without progress, BHP and the union
failed to advance negotiations. The world’s largest mine faces
operational stoppage and a possible impact on global copper supply.
Shares rose 0.4% in pre-market.
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