Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) – Intel secured up to $3.5
billion in federal subsidies to manufacture semiconductors for the
U.S. Department of Defense. This information was disclosed by
Bloomberg News after the company signed a binding agreement with
U.S. authorities. Shares rose 3.7% in pre-market trading after
closing up 1.6% on Friday.
Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) – Stellantis NV,
Europe’s second-largest automaker, opposes delaying the European
Union’s new emissions targets set to take effect next year. CEO
Carlos Tavares stated it would be unfair to change the rules now,
as the company is prepared to meet the regulations. Shares rose
1.2% in pre-market trading after closing up 0.5% on Friday.
Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO), BP
plc (NYSE:BP) – Apollo Global Management closed a $1
billion deal with BP to finance its 20% stake in the Trans Adriatic
Pipeline. Apollo will acquire a minority interest in BP’s
subsidiary owning the pipeline, allowing BP to retain control. The
deal, expected in Q4, will aid BP’s divestment plan for 2024. BP
shares rose 0.7% in pre-market trading after closing up 0.8% on
Friday.
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) – Oracle surprised the
industry by announcing plans for a giant nuclear-powered data
center, capable of consuming more energy than 300,000 homes. Larry
Ellison revealed the company’s intent to use small nuclear reactors
to power the facility. The news excited the nuclear industry,
despite the lack of project details and partners. Shares fell 0.1%
in pre-market trading after closing up 0.4% on Friday.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Walmart
(NYSE:WMT) – Samsung, Xiaomi, and other smartphone manufacturers
were accused of colluding with Amazon and Walmart’s Flipkart to
launch products exclusively on their platforms, violating antitrust
laws in India. The Competition Commission of India found evidence
that these practices harmed competition and demanded changes in the
involved companies’ business practices. Amazon shares rose 0.1% in
pre-market trading, while Walmart shares dropped 0.1%.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) – Walt Disney and
DirecTV announced a deal restoring access to channels like ABC and
ESPN for over 11 million DirecTV subscribers after a dispute had
interrupted service. The agreement includes new package options and
Disney’s streaming services. Additionally, DirecTV will have
distribution rights for ESPN’s streaming version. Disney also won
the 2024 Emmy Award for Best Drama for Shogun, which set a record
with 18 awards. Shares rose 0.5% in pre-market trading after
closing up 1.4% on Friday.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) – Netflix is negotiating
to broadcast live versions of the popular talk show “Hot Ones,”
produced by BuzzFeed. The plan includes live episodes with host
Sean Evans to attract more viewers and expand the platform’s live
programming, which now features sports and wrestling. Shares rose
0.1% in pre-market trading after closing up 1.5% on Friday.
EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS),
AT&T (NYSE:T) – AT&T and its joint venture
TPG are in early talks to merge DirecTV with Dish’s EchoStar. The
merger would create the largest U.S. pay-TV provider with 16
million subscribers. The deal would face antitrust scrutiny but may
overcome hurdles due to increasing competition. AT&T shares
rose 0.1% in pre-market trading after closing up 0.2% on
Friday.
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT)
– On Friday, Donald Trump stated he would not sell his shares in
Trump Media & Technology Group, causing the stock to surge 30%
before closing with an 11.8% gain. Trump owns 57% of the company,
and the rally reflects a recovery after recent losses. Shares rose
3.5% in pre-market trading.
Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) – Delta Air Lines
asked the U.S. Department of Transportation to delay the resumption
of four daily flights to China due to market difficulties. The
airline already operates flights to Shanghai from Seattle and
Detroit but seeks to postpone two daily flights to Shanghai and two
to Beijing. Shares rose 0.2% in pre-market trading after closing up
2.1% on Friday.
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) – United Airlines
signed an agreement with Starlink to provide in-flight internet on
its aircraft. Starlink, part of SpaceX, already has contracts with
other airlines. United plans to begin testing in 2025 and will
offer the service for free on over 1,000 aircraft. Shares rose 0.6%
in pre-market trading after closing up 1.2% on Friday.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – A strike at Boeing may
extend as workers seek higher wages and better retirement benefits.
Over 30,000 union members rejected an initial contract,
prioritizing wage increases and pension restoration. Boeing and the
union will resume negotiations next week. Shares rose 0.5% in
pre-market trading after closing down 3.7% on Friday.
Ryanair (NASDAQ:RYAAY) – Ryanair’s CEO, Michael
O’Leary, warned that a prolonged Boeing strike could reduce
aircraft deliveries from 25 to 20 by next summer. The low-cost
airline was set to receive 30 737 MAX planes by 2025, but
production issues and the strike have affected these numbers.
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) – Uber announced
an expansion of its partnership with Alphabet to include autonomous
transportation services from Waymo in Austin and Atlanta next year.
Uber will continue integrating electric autonomous vehicles into
its fleet. Additionally, Uber recently lost a legal appeal in New
Zealand, where four drivers were classified as employees rather
than contractors, leading to changes in New Zealand’s labor laws.
Shares rose 0.2% in pre-market trading after closing up 6.5% on
Friday.
US Steel (NYSE:X) – A U.S. national security
panel is reviewing Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion offer for US Steel.
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS) will decide
by September 23 whether to recommend approving or blocking the
deal. The decision is politically sensitive, with opposition from
figures like Biden and Trump. Nippon Steel and US Steel sent a
letter to President Joe Biden addressing national security concerns
that could prompt Biden to block the deal.
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) – Alcoa will sell a 25.1% stake
in its Ma’aden joint venture to Saudi miner Ma’aden for $1.1
billion. The transaction includes 86 million shares and $150
million in cash, aiming to simplify Alcoa’s portfolio and increase
financial flexibility.
Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE:ADM) – The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency found that Archer-Daniels-Midland
violated drinking water rules and its underground injection permit
in its Illinois carbon capture project. The company failed to
properly monitor the well, and the injected CO2 flowed into
unauthorized areas, but ADM claims there was no impact on public
health.
HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE:HSBC) – Georges
Elhedery, HSBC’s new CEO, began a major restructuring after two
weeks in office. Facing revenue declines due to low interest rates,
he aims to cut $2 billion in costs and is considering selling
non-essential businesses. Elhedery, who visited Hong Kong shortly
after taking office, is evaluating changes to the bank’s structure
and executive team, focusing on efficiency and expense reduction.
Shares fell 0.5% in pre-market trading after closing up 0.7% on
Friday.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) – According to Goldman
Sachs, hedge funds were active in buying shares of financial
institutions last week, at the fastest pace since June 2023.
Despite maintaining global short positions for nine consecutive
weeks, funds focused on long positions in North American and
European financial institutions. Goldman noted that funds were more
active in buying financial sector stocks while moderately selling
consumer finance companies and mortgage-backed securities.
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) – JPMorgan Chase has
hired Yang Ruo, a former Citigroup banker, to lead its technology,
media, and telecommunications team in China. With extensive
experience in financial leadership, Yang will help expand the
company’s presence in this booming sector. He will report to
Asia-Pacific and China leadership and has a track record of success
at companies like Xiaohongshu and Fosun.
Citigroup (NYSE:C) – Citigroup agreed to sell
its trust services unit to JTC, a financial services firm based in
Jersey. JTC will provide fiduciary and curator services, while Citi
will continue with investment management and other services. The
sale is aimed at helping Citi focus on strategic areas, while JTC
expands its global presence. The deal is expected to close by
mid-2025. Shares rose 0.5% in pre-market trading after closing up
0.6% on Friday.
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B), (NYSE:BRK.A) –
Berkshire Hathaway’s shares are facing their longest losing streak
in over 15 years after a rally that brought its market
capitalization to $1 trillion. Recently, Vice Chairman Ajit Jain
sold $139 million in Class A shares, sparking speculation about
valuation. Additionally, Warren Buffett made an unusual donation of
20 Class B shares, worth about $9,000, to one or two individuals.
While Buffett is known for large donations to foundations like the
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, personal donations of this
type are rare. BRK.B shares rose 0.4% in pre-market trading after
closing down 0.7% on Friday.
KKR (NYSE:KKR) – German billionaire Mathias
Doepfner and KKR have reached a preliminary agreement to split up
media giant Axel Springer. KKR is set to gain a majority stake in
the company’s profitable classified ad business. The deal values
Axel Springer at about $14.95 billion, with over $10.77 billion
allocated to the classifieds business. The signing could take
months, but an announcement may come in the coming days.
Bain Capital (NYSE:BCSF) – Bain Capital is
considering selling British insurer Esure and has hired advisors,
including Fenchurch, for the process. Belgian insurer Ageas is
interested in the purchase, primarily because it already uses the
same technology platform as Esure. The company could be worth at
least $1.31 billion.
Icahn Enterprises (NASDAQ:IEP) – Carl Icahn’s
Icahn Enterprises won a lawsuit accusing it of inflating its stock
prices by paying unsustainably high dividends to secure personal
loans. Judge K. Michael Moore ruled that shareholders did not prove
material misrepresentations or intent to defraud. The case
continues, with a new complaint to be filed by October 14. Shares
rose 1.4% in pre-market trading.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) –
Walgreens Boots Alliance agreed to pay $106.8 million to settle
claims of fraudulent billing to the U.S. government for uncollected
prescriptions between 2009 and 2020. The company, without admitting
guilt, corrected the error and repaid $66.3 million. The settlement
ends whistleblower lawsuits in three states. Shares rose 0.7% in
pre-market trading after closing up 4.2% on Friday.
Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) – Novartis’s Kisqali
showed progress in treating breast cancer, reducing the recurrence
risk by 28.5% after four years of treatment. These data are
compared to Eli Lilly’s Verzenio. Kisqali’s approval for
early-stage breast cancer in the U.S. is expected in September.
Despite a smaller reduction compared to Verzenio, the cancer-free
survival rate is higher.
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