Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta could face
a significant fine from the European Union for attempting to
dominate the classifieds ad market. Regulators allege the company
links its Marketplace services to Facebook to disadvantage
competitors. The decision may be announced next month, under the
supervision of Margrethe Vestager. Additionally, Meta is
introducing privacy controls for Instagram accounts of users under
18, making them private by default. Only followed accounts can
interact, and users under 16 will need parental permission to
change settings. Usage limits and notifications will also be
implemented. Shares fell 0.2% in pre-market trading after closing
up 0.6% on Tuesday.
Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP) – Snap launched an updated
version of its augmented reality glasses, Spectacles, betting that
wearable devices will be the next technological frontier. The new
generation, equipped with Snap OS, enhances user interaction and
will initially be available to developers for $99 per month.
Meanwhile, the company faces challenges in the digital advertising
market but believes augmented reality can create new demand.
Additionally, Snap revamped its Snapchat app, introducing a new
algorithm to rank and recommend video content, aiming to compete
with TikTok and Instagram. The update unifies video feeds and
highlights the camera and messaging. According to Bloomberg, the
company is investing $1.5 billion in artificial intelligence
technologies to enhance user experience. Shares closed down 2.3% on
Tuesday.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – Google overturned a
$1.7 billion (€1.5 billion) European Union fine for
anti-competitive practices in online ads, after the EU’s General
Court found regulatory errors in the investigation. This decision,
however, may be appealed. The victory follows Google’s recent
defeat in a separate antitrust case, where it was fined €2.4
billion. Shares rose 0.5% in pre-market trading after closing up
0.8% on Tuesday.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon appointed Samir
Kumar as its new head in India, replacing Manish Tiwary, who
stepped down after eight years. Kumar, a company veteran, will take
over on October 1st and will also lead consumer businesses in
several regions. The change comes as Amazon plans to invest $26
billion in India by 2030, facing a challenging regulatory
environment. Shares fell 0.1% in pre-market trading after closing
up 1.1% on Tuesday.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Nvidia shares dropped 1%
on Tuesday despite strong demand signals for its next-generation
chips in the Asian supply chain. The decline followed disappointing
sales guidance last month, although analysts remain optimistic
about growth potential with the new NV systems. Shares fell 0.4% in
pre-market trading.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.
(NYSE:TSM) – TSMC’s new chip factories in Kyushu drove the biggest
land price increases in Japan for the second consecutive year. In
Ozu, near the factories, prices rose 33.3%, far above the national
average of 3.4%. The increase reflects Japan’s economic recovery.
Shares rose 0.3% in pre-market trading after closing down 1% on
Tuesday.
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) – Electronic Arts
(EA) unveiled its annual bookings forecast and announced a new
“Battlefield” title, returning to modern settings. The company
expects bookings between $7.30 billion and $7.70 billion for 2025
and will launch an “EA Sports” app to engage fans. EA will also
produce a film based on “The Sims.” Shares were little changed in
pre-market trading after closing down 2.7% on Tuesday.
Sony Group (NYSE:SONY) – Sony is exploring
blockchain technology with the launch of Soneium, a digital ledger
to power applications in gaming, music, and film. Other Japanese
companies, such as Toyota and Mitsubishi UFJ, are also investing in
the technology. However, Japan’s strict regulation poses a
challenge for the sector. Shares closed down 2.8% on Tuesday.
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT)
– Trump Media & Technology Group shares fell 6.6% on Tuesday
ahead of the expiration of insider trading restrictions. The stock
had jumped 12% on Friday after Trump stated he wouldn’t sell his
$1.9 billion stake. The company’s market capitalization is $3.19
billion, with shares worth about $16.14, down about 75% since
March. Shares rose 1.7% in pre-market trading.
AT&T (NYSE:T) – AT&T agreed to pay $13
million to settle a Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
investigation into a data breach affecting 8.9 million customers.
The company pledged to improve its data governance practices after
exposing account information, though sensitive data was not
compromised. Shares fell 0.3% in pre-market trading after closing
down 2.2% on Tuesday.
Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) – Uber is
introducing features to enhance driver safety, including a
“verified” badge on passenger profiles and the option to record
audio and video during rides using smartphones, eliminating the
need to buy vehicle cameras. The company is also testing a feature
allowing drivers to block passengers who rate them 2 or 3 stars
while maintaining its policy of not matching drivers with
passengers rated 1 star. Shares rose 0.1% in pre-market trading
after closing up 1.8% on Tuesday.
Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ:LUNR) – Intuitive
Machines secured a contract worth up to $4.82 billion with NASA for
communication and navigation services in space missions. The
contract includes deploying lunar satellites to support the Artemis
campaign, which aims to send astronauts to the Moon. Shares jumped
42.8% in pre-market trading after closing down 5.6% on Tuesday.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Boeing and its largest union
will resume negotiations on Wednesday with mediators after failing
to agree on wages and pensions. The union is demanding a 40% pay
raise over four years, rejecting Boeing’s offer of 25%. The strike
has halted production of key jet models. Shares remained flat in
pre-market trading after closing up 0.5% on Tuesday.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) – Elliott
Investment Management, which owns 10% of Southwest Airlines shares,
is seeking to replace CEO Robert Jordan and Chairman Gary Kelly,
despite the carrier announcing board changes. According to Reuters,
the investor met with the mechanics’ union, insisting on new
leadership to improve the airline’s competitiveness.
Alaska Air Group (NYSE:ALK), Hawaiian
Holdings (NASDAQ:HA) – The U.S. Department of
Transportation approved Alaska Airlines’ $1.9 billion acquisition
of Hawaiian Airlines, provided both maintain key routes and
consumer protections. The deal, which aims to preserve passenger
rewards and competitive access, will close on Wednesday after
detailed negotiations.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) – Canadian union
Unifor extended its negotiations deadline with General Motors,
avoiding a strike at the Ingersoll, Ontario plant that produces
electric vehicles and batteries. Though 97% of members were willing
to strike, the union did not disclose a new deadline but said talks
are ongoing.
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) – The United Auto
Workers union plans to vote on strike authorization at Stellantis
units, which could cause significant disruptions. President Shawn
Fain criticized the company for failing to meet previous
commitments. Stellantis faces complaints about Dodge Durango
production and delays in a battery investment. CEO Carlos Tavares
said the company is taking steps to avoid factory closures, as
Volkswagen faces. He emphasized unpopular decisions were made to
sell electric vehicles at similar prices to gasoline models.
Stellantis has already cut nearly 20,000 jobs in Europe since its
formation in 2021. Shares rose 0.9% in pre-market trading after
closing down 0.6% on Tuesday.
Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) – BofA Securities analysts
gave a buy rating for Carvana shares, predicting sustainable growth
in the $800 billion used car market. They expect supply recovery
and lower interest rates to boost sales, setting a price target of
$185. However, risks include the company’s high debt and heavy
investment needs. Carvana shares have nearly tripled this year,
outperforming the S&P 500.
Blink Charging (NASDAQ:BLNK) – Blink Charging
announced layoffs of about 14% of its global workforce to cut costs
due to weak demand for electric vehicle chargers. The layoffs,
expected to save about $9 million annually, will be completed by
the first quarter of 2025. Shares rose 5% on Tuesday.
SolarEdge (NASDAQ:SEDG) – SolarEdge faces
competition and leadership challenges, as noted by Jefferies. After
the RE+ 24 event, the company was downgraded from “Hold” to
“Underperform,” with the price target lowered from $27 to $17. The
lack of clear leadership and strong competition are concerns.
Shares have fallen 76% this year. Shares fell 0.3% in pre-market
trading after closing up 2.6% on Tuesday.
US Steel (NYSE:X) – The U.S. national security
panel delayed a decision on Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for US
Steel, allowing the companies to resubmit the approval request.
This extension provides hope amid national security and steel
supply chain concerns. The new review could take up to 90 days,
beyond the November elections. Shares rose 3.2% in pre-market
trading after closing down 0.4% on Tuesday.
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) – Chevron CEO Michael Wirth
criticized the Biden administration’s policies, saying they target
the natural gas industry. Wirth defended the critical role of
Permian gas in meeting the growing energy demand from artificial
intelligence, emphasizing that replacing coal with gas could
significantly reduce carbon emissions.
Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) – Diamondback
Energy is considering using some of its natural gas to generate
electricity for drilling and hydraulic fracturing. The company is
exploring alternatives to grid electricity, which can be unstable.
Additionally, it signed a deal with Oklo to explore small nuclear
reactors for its electricity needs.
Nucor (NYSE:NUE) – Nucor expects a profit
decline for the third quarter, forecasting earnings between $1.30
and $1.40 per share, down from $2.68 in the second quarter. This
reduction is driven by lower average steel prices. Nucor’s shares
have fallen 17% this year.
Newmont Corp. (NYSE:NEM) – Newmont plans to
raise up to $2 billion by selling smaller mines and projects.
Following its acquisition of Newcrest Mining, the company is
focusing on high-performing assets like the Akyem mine in Ghana,
which is already in advanced stages of sale. Shares fell 0.2% in
pre-market trading after closing down 0.04% on Tuesday.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK),
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) – BlackRock and Microsoft
plan to create a fund exceeding $30 billion to invest in artificial
intelligence infrastructure, including data centers and energy
projects. The Global AI Infrastructure Investment Partnership aims
to strengthen AI supply chains and mobilize up to $100 billion in
total investments. Microsoft shares rose 0.3% in pre-market trading
after closing up 0.9% on Tuesday.
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM),
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – JPMorgan Chase is in talks
with Apple to become the new credit card partner, replacing Goldman
Sachs. Discussions, which began earlier this year, have progressed,
but an agreement could take months. Additionally, JPMorgan CEO
Jamie Dimon plans to travel to Africa in October to expand the
bank’s presence there, marking his first visit in seven years.
JPMorgan shares rose 0.1% in pre-market trading, while Apple shares
fell 0.3%.
KKR & Co. (NYSE:KKR) – KKR & Co. led a
$1.4 billion private credit financing for USIC Holdings, allowing
the company to repay broadly syndicated debt. The deal included a
term loan, a delayed draw loan, and a revolving loan, with leverage
of around 7 times.
Bausch Health Cos. (NYSE:BHC),
Jefferies (NYSE:JEF) – Bausch Health is
collaborating with Jefferies Financial Group to refinance part of
its debt, aiming to facilitate the anticipated spinoff of Bausch +
Lomb. The refinancing could help overcome obstacles delaying the
separation, while Bausch + Lomb is also considering a sale,
attracting interest from private equity investors.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) – Brazilian restaurant
operator Zamp SA plans to expand Starbucks to 1,000 stores in
Brazil, significantly increasing from the current 128 locations.
Supported by Mubadala Capital, Zamp will begin the expansion in two
years, focusing on major cities and airports. The company acquired
Starbucks’ rights after SouthRock Capital’s bankruptcy. Shares fell
0.4% in pre-market trading after closing up 0.1% on Tuesday.
Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) – Philip
Morris International (PMI) announced the sale of its asthma inhaler
manufacturer Vectura Group to Molex Asia Holdings for approximately
$198 million. CEO Jacek Olczak stated that Molex is better
positioned to lead Vectura.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) – Walmart’s Sam’s Club
announced it would raise the average hourly wage for nearly 100,000
employees ahead of the holiday season. Starting wages will increase
from $15 to $16, with the average wage expected to exceed $19. The
new plan will take effect on November 2. Shares rose 0.1% in
pre-market trading after closing down 2.4% on Tuesday.
Kroger (NYSE:KR), Albertsons
(NYSE:ACI) – The trial over Kroger’s $25 billion proposed
acquisition of Albertsons concludes Tuesday, but legal challenges
are just beginning, with two more trials scheduled. Regulators
argue that the merger will raise prices and reduce options, while
Kroger defends that it will result in lower prices and higher
wages.
Tupperware Brands (NYSE:TUP) – Tupperware
filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after facing years of declining
sales and growing competition. The company, with assets between
$500 million and $1 billion, aims to sell the business while
continuing operations during the bankruptcy process. Since 2020,
Tupperware has warned of its viability in the market.
Deckers Outdoor (NYSE:DECK) – Deckers
Outdoor shares dropped on Tuesday following a six-for-one stock
split. The split was approved on September 13 and is aimed at
increasing the liquidity of the stock.
Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) – Workday announced
the acquisition of Evisort, a document intelligence company,
allowing its clients to use AI to analyze data within its finance
and HR solutions. While the price was not disclosed, the
transaction is expected to close by October 31. Shares rose 0.3% in
pre-market trading after closing down 0.4% on Tuesday.
Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) – Danish
pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk believes its diabetes drug
Ozempic is “very likely” to be included in the U.S. government’s
price negotiations by 2027. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
allows Medicare to negotiate the prices of expensive drugs,
benefiting millions of Americans. Senator Bernie Sanders announced
that major generic drug companies confirmed they could sell Ozempic
alternatives for less than $100 per month. Novo Nordisk CEO Lars
Jorgensen will testify next week about the high drug prices. Shares
rose 0.4% in pre-market trading after closing down 3.6% on
Tuesday.
23andMe (NASDAQ:ME) – 23andMe’s
independent directors resigned after not receiving a satisfactory
acquisition offer from CEO Anne Wojcicki. She proposed $0.40 per
share, but the directors deemed the offer insufficient and not
feasible. A special committee rejected the bid, and Wojcicki is now
open to third-party proposals. Shares dropped 6.8% in pre-market
trading after closing down 0.3% on Tuesday.
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