Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) – Ericsson reported
better-than-expected profits, driven by a rebound in 5G equipment
demand in North America. Net sales fell 4% to $5.92 billion but
surpassed forecasts, with U.S. sales jumping over 50%. Europe and
Latin America remained stable, while other markets faced
challenges. Adjusted profits were 7.33 billion crowns, exceeding
estimates and last year’s 3.9 billion, buoyed by an AT&T
contract. The adjusted operating margin was 11.9%, above
expectations. Shares rose 6.9% pre-market after closing up 0.4% on
Monday.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – Google has signed a
deal with Kairos Power to purchase electricity from small modular
reactors (SMRs) to meet growing demand for AI-related power. The
first reactor is expected to be operational by 2030, with more
deployments by 2035. Google will buy 500 megawatts of power from
six to seven reactors. Shares remained steady in pre-market trading
after closing up 1.1% on Monday.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) – Sebastien Bubeck,
Microsoft’s vice president of AI research, is leaving to join
OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT. While his new role is unspecified,
Microsoft expects to continue collaborating with him.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – The Biden administration
is considering restricting the sale of advanced AI chips from
Nvidia and other American firms, with restrictions based on
countries. This move aims to protect national security,
particularly in Gulf nations investing in AI data centers.
Discussions are in early stages. Nvidia’s director, Mark Stevens,
recently sold 155,000 shares for $20.5 million, bringing his total
2024 sales to over 4 million shares, totaling $425.5 million. Other
executives use automated trading plans, but Stevens has not adopted
such plans for his sales. Nvidia shares closed up 2.4% on Monday,
driven by strong demand for AI chips, bringing the company close to
surpassing Apple as the world’s most valuable. Pre-market shares
fell 1.8%.
International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) –
IBM is investigating its head of China, Chen Xudong, after an
anonymous letter accused him of misconduct, including accepting
gifts from partners and leaking confidential information. The
company confirmed the letter’s existence and is conducting an
investigation.
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ:SOFI) – SoFi
Technologies’ shares surged 11.4% on Monday, boosted by a $2
billion lending platform deal with Fortress Investment Group. The
deal strengthens confidence in SoFi’s lending model, alleviating
market concerns about credit underwriting. Shares have risen 34% in
three months. Pre-market shares fell 0.2%.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta Platforms’
Facebook and Instagram were largely restored after an outage that
affected thousands of U.S. users on Monday. At its peak, there were
over 12,000 reports of issues with Facebook and 5,000 with
Instagram. Shares rose 0.1% pre-market after closing up 0.1% on
Monday.
Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) – Adobe launched new AI
tools for creating and editing videos, integrating them into its
Premiere software. These generative AI features allow users to
extend video clips and create videos from text and images. Adobe is
marketing its models as “commercially safe,” using carefully
selected training data. Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen noted that the
new tool would have a different price due to the higher production
cost of videos. With the rise in video creation, distinct pricing
models will be implemented, as Adobe currently does not charge for
AI features beyond its standard subscription. Shares rose 0.2%
pre-market after closing up 2.9% on Monday.
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT)
– Trump Media & Technology Group’s shares closed up 18.5% on
Monday, fueled by increasing chances of Donald Trump’s victory in
the upcoming November presidential election. The rise followed the
announcement of a Fox News interview with Kamala Harris. Trump
Media shares climbed 53% last week, recovering from previous
losses. Pre-market shares rose 10.6%.
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ:FYBR),
Verizon (NYSE:VZ) – Some Frontier Communications
shareholders, including Glendon Capital and Cerberus Capital, are
unhappy with Verizon’s $38.50 per share offer to acquire the
company, considering it too low. Glendon, holding nearly 10% of
Frontier, plans to vote against the $9.6 billion deal set for
decision on November 13. Verizon shares rose 0.4% pre-market after
closing up 0.4% on Monday.
Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBA) – Warner
will launch its Max streaming service in new Asian markets like
Hong Kong and Thailand starting November 19. While Amazon and
Disney are cutting back investments in the region, Warner will
bring popular franchises such as Harry Potter and the DC Universe.
Max will offer subscription options for mobile and TV. Shares fell
0.3% pre-market after closing up 0.3% on Monday.
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) – Stellantis NV is
requiring employees to return to the office three days a week after
a profit warning triggered management changes. The company, which
previously allowed 70% remote work, is redesigning spaces to
accommodate employees. Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares attributed
U.S. issues to a risky marketing strategy and promised to resolve
inventory issues by the end of 2024, but faces investor pressure
and stiff competition. Additionally, Chairman John Elkann said
Stellantis is not pursuing mergers or acquisitions, despite rumors
of a possible Renault merger. Elkann emphasized that Stellantis is
focused on its business, not distractions from consolidations, as
it already has competitive size. Pre-market shares fell 1.5% after
closing up 1.8% on Monday.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – The German union IG
Metall accused Tesla of using “aggressive tactics” against workers
trying to unionize, following the dismissal of a workers’ council
representative. The union said the Gruenheide plant is threatening
other members with dismissal to intimidate IG Metall workers.
Additionally, Tesla used human remote control for some Optimus
robot functions during the “We, Robot” event to generate investor
excitement. While appearing autonomous, some participants noticed
this assistance. CEO Elon Musk stated that Optimus, with domestic
capabilities, could become a major product. Pre-market shares fell
1.1% after closing up 0.6% on Monday.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) – Elliott
Investment Management is calling for a special Southwest Airlines
shareholder meeting to vote on new directors to guide the company’s
strategy. Elliott, holding 10% of shares, wants to replace eight
directors, including CEO Bob Jordan, aiming to improve Southwest’s
financial performance, whose stock has dropped 42% in five years.
Pre-market shares rose 0.4% after closing down 0.8% on Monday.
Azul SA (NYSE:AZUL) – Azul is seeking to raise
capital after an agreement with aircraft lessors reduced its debt
by R$3 billion in exchange for 100 million new preferred shares.
However, the company still needs new financing to strengthen its
liquidity, a crucial step to avoid future financial troubles.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Acting U.S. Labor Secretary
Julie Su traveled to Seattle to mediate Boeing machinists’ strike,
now in its fifth week. The strike prompted Boeing to announce
17,000 job cuts and $5 billion in charges, worsening the company’s
crisis. The engineers’ union stated Boeing would issue 60-day
layoff notices in November for employees to be terminated in
January. Pre-market shares remained steady after closing down 1.3%
on Monday.
Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) – Phillips 66 will sell
its 49% stake in Coop Mineraloel AG for $1.24 billion to its Swiss
partner. The transaction is part of the company’s plan to divest $3
billion in non-core assets by 2024. The sale will be completed in
Q1 2025.
Petrobras (NYSE:PBR), Vale
(NYSE:VALE) – Petrobras is negotiating a partnership with Vale to
reduce carbon emissions by supplying marine fuel and diesel with
renewable content. As two major Latin American players, they aim to
decarbonize operations. Petrobras already offers fuels with up to
24% renewable content and targets net-zero emissions by 2050.
Petrobras also focuses on maximizing oil extraction from existing
fields to prevent production decline in the 2030s. Its next
strategic plan, to be released in November, will prioritize
revitalizing old fields and new platforms while seeking approval
for Equatorial Margin drilling. Pre-market shares of Petrobras fell
1.2%, while Vale shares dropped 2%.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ:WBA) –
Walgreens Boots Alliance will report earnings today, but no major
changes are expected for its stock, which has fallen 66% this year.
The company is expected to report fiscal Q4 earnings of 36 cents
per share, down from 67 cents in the same quarter last year, on
sales of $35.8 billion, up from $35.4 billion. Investors await the
company’s plans to reverse its fortunes. Pre-market shares fell
0.6% after closing down 2.3% on Monday.
Vanda Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VNDA) – Vanda
Pharmaceuticals rejected a second acquisition offer from Cycle
Pharmaceuticals, which valued the company at $8 per share. The
offer represented an 80% premium after Vanda shares dropped 4.5%
due to an FDA drug rejection. Pre-market shares fell 1.7% after
closing up 8.3% on Monday.
Coty (NYSE:COTY) – Coty, owner of CoverGirl,
reduced its Q1 sales growth forecast to 4%-5%, down from 6%, due to
a slowdown in the U.S., Australia, and China. The company expects
some sales acceleration in H2 and is cutting costs. Pre-market
shares fell 2% after closing down 0.4% on Monday.
Citigroup (NYSE:C) – According to Reuters,
Citigroup faces difficulties training staff in risk and compliance
roles, delaying the resolution of regulatory issues. A lack of
qualified personnel and training tools worsens the situation, even
after billions spent on improvements. Recent layoffs have further
complicated regulatory efforts. Pre-market shares rose 0.3% after
closing up 0.4% on Monday.
HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) – HSBC is reviewing
expenses and operational controls at its China-based digital wealth
unit, Pinnacle, due to excessive costs. The review could lead to
layoffs and includes an investigation into inflated supplier
expenses. The bank seeks to control costs, as unit revenue lags
behind expenses, marking a potential setback. Pre-market shares
fell 1.3%.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) – A Bank of America
survey showed investor optimism reaching its highest level since
June 2020, driven by Federal Reserve rate cuts and expectations of
Chinese stimulus. Stock allocations increased, while cash and bonds
decreased. U.S. trade policy is expected to be the primary impact
of the upcoming election. Pre-market shares rose 0.6% after closing
down 0.1% on Monday.
UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) – Swiss regulator Finma
stated UBS must review its emergency plan to ensure safe resolution
during crises, considering its integration of Credit Suisse. The
bank’s current restructuring strategy needs adjustments, focusing
on liquidity and refinancing the Swiss entity due to increased
capital requirements. Pre-market shares fell 1% after closing up
0.5% on Monday.
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