Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) – NASA awarded
Intuitive Machines a $116.9 million contract to deliver six
payloads to the lunar south pole. This marks the company’s fourth
contract under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative,
with the second lunar mission in final assembly stages. Shares are
up 18.3% pre-market, after closing up 3.2% on Thursday.
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) – Intel is considering
options to overcome its crisis, including splitting its design and
manufacturing operations and selling factory projects. The company
faces financial challenges and stock declines despite CEO Pat
Gelsinger’s efforts to restore its position. Advisors like Morgan
Stanley and Goldman Sachs are helping assess strategies. Shares are
up 2.1% pre-market, after closing up 2.7% on Thursday.
Dell Technologies (NYSE:DELL),
SecureWorks (NASDAQ:SCWX) – Dell is once again
exploring the sale of its cybersecurity subsidiary SecureWorks
after previous unsuccessful attempts. Dell has hired bankers from
Morgan Stanley and Piper Sandler to assess interest from potential
buyers, including private equity firms. While the sale is not
guaranteed, SecureWorks shares closed up 20.41% on Thursday. Dell,
which controls 97.4% of SecureWorks’ voting shares, considers the
sale as part of its strategy to divest non-core assets. Dell shares
are up 6.2% pre-market, after closing down 0.7% on Thursday.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta’s Llama AI
models are being used by companies like Goldman Sachs and AT&T
for commercial tasks such as customer service and code generation.
Since launch, they’ve been downloaded nearly 350 million times.
Meta highlights that offering these models for free helps compete
with paid alternatives, despite limitations in some tasks. Shares
are up 0.5% pre-market, after closing up 0.3% on Thursday.
OpenAI – Nvidia is in talks to participate in a
funding round for OpenAI, which could value the startup at over
$100 billion. Apple and Microsoft are also considering
participating, with the round led by Thrive Capital. This funding
would bolster OpenAI’s position as one of the world’s most valuable
startups. Additionally, OpenAI announced that ChatGPT now has over
200 million weekly active users, doubling the number from the
fourth quarter. Recently, OpenAI and Anthropic signed agreements
with the US government for research and evaluation of their AI
models, addressing increasing regulatory scrutiny. These agreements
allow the US AI Safety Institute early access to new models to
assess risks and collaborate on research, marking an important step
for responsible AI use.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Nvidia is creating a
“data center in a box” with its Blackwell platform, combining all
hardware and software components into a single system. According to
MarketWatch, this is akin to Apple’s transformation into a tech
platform, offering advanced integration and services, not just
isolated products. Shares are up 1.6% pre-market, after closing
down 6.4% on Thursday.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) – The new version of
Amazon’s Alexa, expected in October, will use Anthropic’s Claude AI
instead of Amazon’s own AI due to Claude’s superior performance.
The new “Remarkable” version will cost $5 to $10 per month and
offer more complex responses, while the “Classic” version will
remain free. Amazon is betting on this update to compete in the
market and generate significant revenue. Shares are up 0.7%
pre-market, after closing up 0.8% on Thursday.
ASML Holding NV (NASDAQ:ASML) – The Netherlands
plans to limit ASML’s support and maintenance of its machines in
China, which could severely impact China’s efforts to develop its
semiconductor industry. The decision, influenced by US pressure,
could render some equipment inoperable, affecting chip production
in the country. Shares are up 1% pre-market, after closing down
0.1% on Thursday.
Nokia (NYSE:NOK), Samsung
Electronics (KOSPI:005930) – Nokia is exploring options
for its mobile networks business, attracting interest from
companies like Samsung, according to Bloomberg. Nokia is
considering selling part or all of the business, valued at up to
$10 billion, or merging with a rival. Negotiations are in the early
stages. Nokia shares are down 2.2% pre-market, after closing up
6.9% on Thursday.
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) – Uber announced
an investment in the British autonomous driving startup Wayve to
accelerate the development of driving systems with major
automakers. While the investment amount was not disclosed, it adds
to the $1.05 billion Wayve raised in May. Wayve will use the
funding to advance driver assistance technology and develop
scalable autonomous vehicles for future Uber deployments. Uber CEO
Dara Khosrowshahi reaffirmed on Friday the company’s commitment to
the South Korean market, where it faces strong competition from
Kakao, which dominates over 90% of the taxi market. Khosrowshahi
highlighted that Uber drivers earn more and are busier. Since the
Uber Taxi overhaul in March, passenger numbers have grown by nearly
80% in the first half of 2024.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) – General Motors was
ordered by a US appeals court to face a class action lawsuit,
accusing it of selling vehicles with defective transmissions in 26
states. The lawsuit includes about 800,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet, and
GMC vehicles from model years 2015 to 2019. GM tried to contest,
but the court rejected its arguments. Additionally, GM announced
that its BrightDrop electric vans will be integrated into the
Chevrolet brand, leveraging Chevrolet’s extensive dealership
network and services in North America. The change aims to increase
accessibility, improve customer support, and boost sales.
BrightDrop, launched in 2021, will be rebranded as Chevrolet
BrightDrop 400 and 600.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), X,
Starlink – Elon Musk and Tesla had a federal
lawsuit dismissed, where they were accused of misleading investors
by promoting Dogecoin (COIN:DOGEUSD) and engaging in insider
trading. Manhattan Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled that Musk’s
comments on Dogecoin were exaggerated and could not be considered
fraud. The case was definitively closed. Musk’s X faces possible
closure in Brazil after failing to appoint a legal representative
as required by the Supreme Court. The court also froze Starlink’s
accounts amid the dispute. Musk criticized Alexandre de Moraes,
calling him a “malignant dictator” and accusing him of censorship.
Moraes and Musk have been at odds for months due to non-compliance
with orders to block accounts spreading “fake news” and hate. Tesla
shares are up 1.6% pre-market, after closing up 0.3% on
Thursday.
Zeekr (NYSE:ZK) – Zeekr announced it will
launch its electric SUV, the Zeekr 7X, in China in September,
priced at 239,900 yuan ($33,829). This price is more than $1,400
below Tesla’s Model Y, which starts at 249,900 yuan ($35,240). The
Zeekr 7X promises a range of up to 780 kilometers and charges 75%
in 10.5 minutes. Shares are up 0.9% pre-market, after closing up
7.3% on Thursday.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), RTX
Corporation (NYSE:RTX) – A joint venture between Lockheed
Martin and Raytheon received an additional $1.3 billion contract
from the US Army for Javelin missiles, essential in Ukraine’s
defense against Russia. Part of a larger agreement, the contract
aims to replenish stockpiles and increase production to 4,000
missiles annually by 2026. RTX shares are up 0.3% pre-market, after
closing up 1.2% on Thursday.
Embraer (NYSE:ERJ) – Embraer faces delivery
delays of one to two months, significantly shorter than those of
larger manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus, which can exceed a
year. Demand for its E2 jets remains high, and the company
maintains a robust order backlog of $21.1 billion, the highest in
seven years.
Azul SA (NYSE:AZUL) – Azul’s CEO denied that
the company plans to file for bankruptcy protection in the US after
rumors caused its US-listed shares to plunge 24.42% on Thursday. He
stated that the company is financially healthy and in negotiations
with partners due to the depreciation of the real. Azul is
exploring options to restructure its shareholding structure.
United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ:UAL),
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK), Hawaiian
Holdings (NASDAQ:HA) – United Airlines has alerted the
Biden administration about the potential financial impacts of the
$1.9 billion merger between Alaska Air and Hawaiian Holdings. The
main concern is that the merger could harm marketing and loyalty
agreements, affecting the value and profitability of these
contracts. The Department of Transportation is evaluating the
economic impact and may impose conditions to protect
competition.
GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) – GE Vernova received a
Buy recommendation from Jed Dorsheimer at William Blair, citing its
expertise in natural gas turbines. Despite environmental concerns,
natural gas is seen as a pragmatic solution for power generation,
and the stock closed up 4% on Thursday following the
recommendation.
SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) – A US judge approved a
$45 million bid by Complete Solaria for the assets of bankrupt
SunPower. If no higher bid emerges by September 10, Complete
Solaria will acquire these assets, including the residential solar
energy business and the Blue Raven division. An auction is
scheduled for September 16, if necessary.
Marathon Oil (NYSE:MRO),
ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) – Marathon Oil
shareholders approved the company’s acquisition by ConocoPhillips
for nearly $16 billion on Thursday. The two companies expect to
complete the purchase, currently under review by the Federal Trade
Commission, by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024.
Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO), BYD
(USOTC:BYDDY) – Rio Tinto and electric vehicle manufacturer BYD are
among six companies selected by Chilean state-owned ENAMI to
develop a lithium project in the Altoandinos salt flats in northern
Chile. Chile, the world’s second-largest lithium producer, seeks to
increase production in partnership with the state. The
formalization of the partnership is expected by March 2025. Rio
Tinto shares are up 0.7% pre-market, after closing up 0.5% on
Thursday.
Nasdaq (NASDAQ:NDAQ) – Nasdaq agreed to pay $22
million to settle charges from the US Commodity Futures Trading
Commission (CFTC) that its former energy contracts market concealed
details of incentives offered to traders. Nasdaq Futures Inc was
accused of making misleading statements about the incentive
program, violating legal obligations.
Nomura Holdings (NYSE:NMR) – Nomura Holdings is
expanding its foreign exchange and emerging markets team by hiring
Todd Richards and Sagar Sambrani to strengthen its operations. The
new hires follow the arrival of Ruchir Sharma and aim to respond to
interest rate volatility and divergences in global monetary
policies.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) – Today is
Warren Buffett’s birthday, as he turns 94 with 83 years of
investment experience. Known for his ability to buy and hold
undervalued stocks, he has transformed Berkshire Hathaway into a
giant valued at over $1 trillion this week. BRK.B shares are up
0.4% pre-market, after closing up 0.8% on Thursday.
Citigroup (NYSE:C) – Citigroup predicts that
the dollar will strengthen after the US presidential elections. The
bank’s strategists believe that a possible victory by Donald Trump
and protectionist policies could boost the currency, offsetting the
expected interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
PDD Holdings (NASDAQ:PDD) – PDD Holdings’
weekly 33% stock drop, owner of retailer Temu, caused
billion-dollar losses for hedge funds heavily invested in the
company. By the end of June, these funds held 102.8 million PDD
shares, and the 30% drop in the third quarter wiped out about $4
billion in value. The drop was driven by pessimistic forecasts from
PDD executives, worsening sentiment towards Chinese stocks. PDD
shares are up 2.7% pre-market, after closing up 4.8% on
Thursday.
NetEase (NASDAQ:NTES), Tencent
Holdings (USOTC:TCEHY) – Tencent Holdings and NetEase are
scaling back investments in Japanese studios after years of heavy
spending and limited success. NetEase cut jobs at its Ouka studio
in Tokyo and plans to close it. Tencent is also reviewing its
investments in Japan, focusing on partnerships more aligned with
its ambitions. Both Chinese giants are prioritizing the domestic
market, which is recovering. NetEase shares are up 1.6% pre-market,
after closing up 0.2% on Thursday.
Kroger (NYSE:KR), Albertsons
(NYSE:ACI) – Kroger swapped $6.8 billion in Albertsons’ bonds for
new ones, about 92% of the total offered. The company, which plans
to buy Albertsons, sold $10.5 billion in new bonds to finance part
of the acquisition. The swap aims to facilitate changes to
Albertsons’ loan agreements.
Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN) – Tyson Foods appointed
Curt Calaway as CFO, replacing John R. Tyson, who is on medical
leave after being arrested for DUI. Calaway, who has been acting
CFO since June, now assumes the role permanently. The appointment
is immediate, and Tyson remains with the company.
DexCom (NASDAQ:DXCM) – DexCom shares have
fallen nearly 40% in the past six months due to
slower-than-expected growth and sales management issues. However,
the launch of the new CGM, Stelo, and promises of improvements in
the sales force offer recovery potential. The company trades at a
P/E multiple of 37 times, which could be attractive if growth
accelerates. Shares are up 0.2% pre-market, after closing down 1.2%
on Thursday.
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