American International Group (NYSE:AIG) – AIG
has appointed Keith Walsh as Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, effective October 21. Walsh brings over 20 years
of experience, having been CFO at Marsh and an equity analyst at
Citi. He will succeed Sabra Purtill and report to CEO Peter
Zaffino.
Progyny (NASDAQ:PGNY) – Progyny announced that
a “significant” client, responsible for around 670,000 members and
12% of its revenue in the first half of the year, will terminate
its service contract as of January 1. Despite this, Progyny
maintains expectations of membership growth in 2025. Shares fell
23.9% in pre-market trading after closing down -1.5% on
Wednesday.
Exicure (NASDAQ:XCUR) – Exicure received an
extension for its Nasdaq listing, conditional on proving it meets
all applicable criteria by November 14. The biotech company
recently regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement
of $1 last week. Shares surged over 190% in pre-market trading,
priced at $6.57, after closing up 3.6% on Wednesday.
Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) – Alibaba is releasing over
100 of its language models to the open-source community, marking a
significant advance in artificial intelligence. The initiative
includes models from the Qwen 2.5 series, covering language, audio,
and vision. The announcement was made during Alibaba Cloud’s annual
event in Hangzhou. Shares rose 4.2% in pre-market trading after
closing down -0.3% on Wednesday.
Moody’s (NYSE:MCO), Fifth Third
Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB), First Citizens
(NASDAQ:FCNCA), Regions Financial (NYSE:RF),
Huntington Bancshares (NASDAQ:HBAN) – Moody’s
upgraded the debt outlook for Fifth Third Bancorp, First Citizens,
Regions Financial, and Huntington Bancshares from negative to
stable, citing stronger balance sheets. The improvement reflects
enhanced capital and liquidity positions, despite challenges from
high deposit costs. First Citizens’ acquisitions also received
praise.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) – Microsoft President
Brad Smith warned of increased foreign interference in U.S.
elections in the 48 hours before voting. He referenced lessons from
Slovakia’s election, where a fake audio circulated before the vote.
Microsoft identified manipulated videos from Russian groups, while
tech executives highlighted AI’s role in creating disinformation.
Shares rose 1.5% in pre-market trading after closing down -1.0% on
Wednesday.
OpenAI, Coursera (NYSE:COUR) – OpenAI has hired
Leah Belsky, a former Coursera executive, as its first general
manager of education. She will lead efforts to integrate the
company’s products into schools and universities, as well as work
on academic partnerships. Belsky will focus on engaging educators
and students, promoting responsible AI use in education. Shares
closed down -4.1% on Wednesday.
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) – The EU General Court
upheld an antitrust fine of €238.7 million against Qualcomm,
slightly reduced from €242 million. The European Commission imposed
the penalty in 2019, claiming Qualcomm sold chipsets below cost to
undercut Icera. Qualcomm argued that its market share was too small
to exclude competitors. Shares rose 2.5% in pre-market trading
after closing down -0.2% on Wednesday.
Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) – Analog Devices
and India’s Tata Group have signed an agreement to explore
semiconductor manufacturing in India. Tata Electronics, investing
$14 billion in plants in Gujarat and Assam, is seeking to produce
Analog’s semiconductors. The deal supports India’s initiative to
bolster its chip industry, driven by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Sea
Limited (NYSE:SE) – Google offered to sell its AdX
advertising marketplace to resolve an EU antitrust investigation,
but European publishers rejected the proposal as insufficient. They
want Google to divest more assets to avoid conflicts of interest in
the advertising supply chain. Meanwhile, YouTube and Shopee
announced an online shopping service in Indonesia, with plans to
expand across Southeast Asia in response to growing competition
from TikTok. The service will allow users to purchase products seen
on YouTube through Shopee. The service will also expand to Thailand
and Vietnam soon. Waymo, an Alphabet subsidiary, is in talks with
Hyundai to outsource manufacturing of its autonomous vehicles using
the Ioniq 5 model. The discussions follow high tariffs on Chinese
imports as Waymo continues to validate its autonomous driving
technology. Hyundai has not confirmed new deals. Alphabet shares
rose 1.7% in pre-market trading, while Sea shares rose 2.4%.
EQT (NYSE:EQT) – EQT and its shareholders plan
to sell Open Systems, a network and cybersecurity provider, to
Swiss Post. Since EQT acquired Open Systems in 2017, revenue has
nearly doubled, and profits have significantly increased. The sale
is expected to close in Q4 2024, pending regulatory approvals.
Shares rose 0.8% in pre-market trading after closing up 0.8% on
Wednesday.
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon will raise the
wages of its U.S. fulfillment and transportation staff by at least
$1.50 per hour, with total spending exceeding $2.2 billion. Base
wages will increase from $22 to over $29 per hour, including
benefits, and will be accompanied by free Prime memberships. Shares
rose 1.7% in pre-market trading after closing down -0.2% on
Wednesday.
X – X, formerly Twitter, bypassed Brazil’s ban
by updating its structure to use Cloudflare IP addresses, making it
harder to block the platform, which unexpectedly returned for
Brazilian users. The company stated the restored access is
“temporary” and hopes to resolve the situation with the government.
The Brazilian Supreme Court continues to monitor the issue.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta Platforms
had a lawsuit dismissed, which accused it of misleading
shareholders by concealing the impact of Apple’s privacy changes on
its ads. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers also dismissed allegations of
misused resources by former COO Sheryl Sandberg and the transition
to Reels. The court ruled that there were no securities law
violations. Additionally, Meta agreed to buy up to 3.9 million
carbon offset credits from BTG Pactual through 2038 without
disclosing the deal’s value. The transaction, valued at up to $16
million, aims to help Meta achieve net-zero emissions by 2030. The
credits come from reforestation projects in Latin America. Shares
rose 1.8% in pre-market trading after closing up 0.3% on
Wednesday.
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT)
– Trump Media & Technology Group shares fell 3.22% on Wednesday
after a CNBC poll showed economists and strategists expect Kamala
Harris to win November’s presidential election against Donald
Trump. The survey had only 27 respondents. Shares rose 0.8% in
pre-market trading.
Playtika (NASDAQ:PLTK) – Playtika announced the
acquisition of SuperPlay for up to $1.95 billion, including $700
million upfront and up to $1.25 billion based on financial targets.
The transaction, expected to close in Q4, will unite games like
Bingo Blitz and Dice Dreams.
GameStop (NYSE:GME) – GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen
agreed to pay nearly $1 million to settle a U.S. Federal Trade
Commission allegation. He failed to disclose his purchase of more
than $100 million in Wells Fargo shares in 2018, violating
notification requirements. Cohen also interacted with the bank’s
management and sought a board seat. He reported the transactions to
the FTC in 2021. Shares rose 1.8% in pre-market trading after
closing down -2.5% on Wednesday.
T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS) – T-Mobile announced it
expects adjusted free cash flow between $18 billion and $19 billion
by 2027 during its event in San Francisco. The company projects
strong growth due to customer additions and partnerships with
Nvidia and OpenAI. Additionally, it plans to return up to $50
billion to shareholders by 2027. Shares rose 0.5% in pre-market
trading after closing down -3.0% on Wednesday.
Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) – Car-Mart is planning a
$65 million stock sale through an underwritten public offering. The
company stated that the proceeds would be used to pay down the
balance on its revolving credit line and for general corporate
expenses.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Elon Musk supports Donald
Trump in the presidential race, but employees at his companies,
including Tesla and SpaceX, are donating more to rival Kamala
Harris. Contributions to Harris total $42,824, while Trump received
$24,840. This reflects a political divide between Musk and his
staff. Shares rose 2.8% in pre-market trading after closing down
-0.3% on Wednesday.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) – Starting this month,
General Motors EV customers can use Tesla’s Superchargers following
an agreement between Mary Barra and Elon Musk. GM model owners can
access Tesla’s 17,800 chargers with a $225 adapter. From 2026, new
GM vehicles will have standard charging ports. Shares rose 1.6% in
pre-market trading after closing up 2.4% on Wednesday.
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) – The United Auto
Workers (UAW) is threatening strikes against Stellantis, accusing
the company of breaking contractual promises. Last year’s strike
cost Stellantis about $834 million. The UAW seeks to resolve issues
such as investment delays and possible changes to Dodge Durango
production. Shares rose 4.2% in pre-market trading after closing up
0.7% on Wednesday.
Ford Motor (NYSE:F) – The United Auto Workers
(UAW) has set a strike deadline for Ford’s tool and die unit at the
River Rouge Complex, with a walkout planned for September 26 if
contract issues like job security and pay parity are not resolved.
Ford expressed willingness to negotiate. Shares rose 2.0% in
pre-market trading after closing up 0.7% on Wednesday.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Boeing will grant temporary
leaves to U.S. workers to save money during the ongoing strike. CEO
Kelly Ortberg stated that many employees, including executives,
will be affected. Ortberg and other executives will take pay cuts.
The union seeks a 40% wage increase, while Boeing offers 25%. The
China Development Bank Financial Leasing ordered 50 Boeing 737 MAX
8 jets, helping the manufacturer amid a drop in Chinese orders.
This is the largest order from a Chinese customer since 2015, with
deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2031. Shares rose 1.3% in
pre-market trading after closing down -0.8% on Wednesday.
BHP Group (NYSE:BHP) – BHP has halted plans to
back two new nickel trading platforms aimed at challenging the
London Metal Exchange due to a suspension of its operations in
Western Australia. This hindered the platforms’ ability to compete,
as they relied on BHP’s nickel supply. Both initiatives are now
seeking other supply sources. Shares rose 4.1% in pre-market
trading after closing down -0.8% on Wednesday.
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) – JPMorgan Chase
created a new role to oversee its junior bankers and analysts,
aiming to combat overwork on Wall Street. Ryland McClendon was
named global associate of investment banking and will lead
initiatives to promote employee well-being. Shares rose 1.2% in
pre-market trading after closing down -0.8% on Wednesday.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) – A team of financial
advisors from Morgan Stanley managing nearly $1.8 billion in assets
has left the firm to join Wells Fargo’s independent brokerage unit,
known as FiNet. The group, now called Verismo Financial, seeks
greater independence to better serve its clients. Shares closed
down -0.5% on Wednesday.
HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) – HSBC cut its prime
lending rate in Hong Kong from 5.875% to 5.625%, its first
reduction since 2019. The move, followed by other major banks,
reflects U.S. Federal Reserve policy and may ease borrowing costs
but will pressure profit margins. Shares rose 1.3% in pre-market
trading after closing up 0.5% on Wednesday.
Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) – The Bank of
Nova Scotia has appointed Jean-Francois Courville as president of
its Quebec operations, aiming to expand in the province. Starting
November 12, he will report to Aris Bogdaneris and focus on growth
in retail, wealth management, and capital markets.
Truist Financial (NYSE:TFC) – Truist Financial
announced it would cut its prime lending rate by 0.50%, bringing it
down to 8% starting Thursday, aligning with the U.S. Federal
Reserve’s recent rate cuts. Shares rose 1.9% in pre-market trading
after closing up 0.3% on Wednesday.
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) – Blackstone views Asia as
a strategic growth area, with strong activity in India, Japan,
Australia, and Southeast Asia. In India, where it holds $50 billion
in investments, it stands out for complex transactions.
Additionally, talks are progressing to sell a stake in VFS Global,
valued at around $7 billion. Shares rose 1.1% in pre-market trading
after closing down -0.1% on Wednesday.
Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) – Marriott
International CEO Anthony Capuano stated that the company is
monitoring whether high-income consumers will continue to cut back
on travel spending in the third quarter. While they prioritize
travel, there was a slight drop in auxiliary spending, such as food
and spa services, in the second quarter. Capuano will assess
whether this trend is temporary.
AMC Entertainment (NYSE:AMC) – AMC noteholders
have sued the company, alleging that the July restructuring deal
harmed their rights. They claim essential guarantees were removed,
prioritizing less senior creditors. The lawsuit seeks to restore
priority rights over transferred assets. AMC used the deal to
reduce debt and extend maturities. Shares rose 1.1% in pre-market
trading after closing down -0.8% on Wednesday.
Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) – Steelcase issued
third-quarter sales forecasts below expectations, citing weak
demand from large clients and in China. The company expects sales
of $785 million to $810 million, compared to estimates of $812
million, and adjusted earnings per share between 21 cents and 25
cents, versus FactSet’s forecast of 23 cents. Second-quarter net
income was $63.1 million, exceeding the prior year. Shares fell
8.9% in pre-market trading after closing up 0.7% on Wednesday.
GSK (NYSE:GSK) – GSK announced a settlement in
two California lawsuits related to Zantac, a discontinued heartburn
medication allegedly linked to cancer, but admitted no liability.
The company faces thousands of lawsuits, particularly in Delaware,
where a judge allowed the cases to proceed, resulting in an appeal.
Shares rose 0.9% in pre-market trading after closing down -0.3% on
Wednesday.
Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS) – Hims &
Hers announced it would offer compounded versions of the drug
Wegovy for $99 per month to military personnel, teachers, nurses,
and first responders. The company also offers semaglutide
injections for $199 in 12-month plans. The move aims to make weight
loss treatments more affordable. Shares rose 3.4% in pre-market
trading after closing up 1.3% on Wednesday.
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