McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) – A U.S. investigation
into an E. coli outbreak focuses on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder
hamburgers. The company has suspended the use of fresh onions and
beef patties in certain states. Health authorities are working to
identify the contaminated ingredient.
Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM),
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) – Arm canceled its
licensing agreement with Qualcomm, which allowed the use of its
intellectual property to design chips. The decision comes amid a
legal battle, with a 60-day notice. Qualcomm disputes the
cancellation and expects it to impact future laptop shipments.
Arm’s shares fell 1.1%, while Qualcomm’s dropped 5.3% in pre-market
trading.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook,
met with China’s Minister of Industry, Jin Zhuanglong, during his
visit to Beijing. Jin encouraged Apple to expand its presence in
China, increase investments in innovation, and collaborate with
Chinese companies. Apple recently launched its new iPhones in
China, facing tough competition from Huawei. Investors should also
watch Verizon’s earnings report, which revealed a 3.0% postpaid
plan renewal rate, down from 3.4% last year, hinting at a softer
start for the iPhone’s new cycle. Shares fell 0.3% in pre-market
trading.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta’s CEO, Mark
Zuckerberg, successfully had a lawsuit dismissed that accused the
company of misleading shareholders about child safety on Facebook
and Instagram. Judge Charles Breyer ruled that the plaintiff, Matt
Eisner, failed to prove economic losses and that Meta wasn’t
obligated to disclose specific child safety issues. Shares fell
0.1% in pre-market trading.
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) – Netflix shares have
surged over 50% this year, and co-founder Reed Hastings has sold
nearly $200 million worth of stock through an automated trading
plan. Hastings still holds over 2.2 million shares to sell through
2033, valued at about $1.74 billion.
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) – Qualcomm’s CEO,
Cristiano Amon, projected that within five years, all smartphones
would feature integrated artificial intelligence capabilities. He
emphasized that Qualcomm is leading innovation with its faster and
more efficient Snapdragon processors, preparing mobile devices to
run advanced AI features and laptop-level applications.
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL),
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) – Qualcomm announced a
partnership with Alphabet to combine chips and software to help
automakers develop custom AI voice assistants. This collaboration
involves the Android Automotive OS running on Qualcomm chips,
offering built-in voice assistants for vehicles without relying on
drivers’ phones. Alphabet’s shares fell 0.2% in pre-market
trading.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co
(NYSE:TSM) – TSMC notified the U.S. after TechInsights found a chip
made by TSMC in a Huawei product, suggesting potential violations
of U.S. sanctions against the Chinese company. While TSMC claims it
hasn’t supplied chips to Huawei since 2020, the discovery raises
questions about export restrictions. Shares fell 0.8% in pre-market
trading.
Walmart (NYSE:WMT) – Walmart agreed to pay $7.5
million to settle claims of illegally disposing of hazardous and
medical waste in California’s municipal landfills from 2015 to
2021. Without admitting fault, the company will pay a fine and hire
an independent auditor to monitor and improve waste management in
its facilities. Shares fell 0.2% in pre-market trading.
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:AFN) – Former
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has been accused of
running a sex trafficking ring, coercing young men into sexual acts
with promises of modeling careers. Jeffries, his partner, and
another man face charges of sex trafficking and interstate
prostitution. According to Bloomberg, they could face a maximum
sentence of life imprisonment or a minimum of 15 years if
convicted. Shares closed down 3.2% on Tuesday.
Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE), Frontier
Airlines (NASDAQ:ULCC) – Frontier Airlines is considering
a new bid to acquire Spirit Airlines, with discussions at an early
stage, according to The Wall Street Journal. A deal could occur if
Spirit faces bankruptcy as part of a debt restructuring. In 2022,
Spirit nearly merged with Frontier, but JetBlue won the bidding
war. Spirit’s shares rose 15.6% in pre-market trading, while
Frontier’s fell 0.1%.
Latam Airlines Group SA (NYSE:LTM) – Latam sees
growth opportunities in South America, leveraging its strengthened
financial position. The company plans to increase capacity by up to
16% in 2024 and expects moderate growth in the following years.
Latam also refinanced part of its debt and recently returned to the
New York Stock Exchange.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) – Bank of America’s
CEO, Brian Moynihan, advised the Federal Reserve to be cautious
with the pace of interest rate cuts, stating that they “were late”
in raising rates in 2022. He predicts more gradual reductions until
2025, with inflation falling to 2.3%. Moynihan highlighted that a
terminal rate of 3% would be a positive change for the U.S.
economic environment. Shares fell 0.1% in pre-market trading.
HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) – HSBC’s new CEO,
Georges Elhedery, implemented a major restructuring at the company
but left many important details vague, such as potential job cuts
and the value of the cost savings. Employees and investors remain
uncertain about their roles in the new structure and the financial
impact of the changes. Shares fell 0.7% in pre-market trading.
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) – Blackstone’s CEO, Steve
Schwarzman, stated that the U.S. is likely to avoid a recession
regardless of who wins the presidential election, due to economic
growth-focused policy proposals. He noted that both Democrats and
Republicans are proposing stimulus policies, with the real impact
depending on what is implemented. Additionally, Blackstone said the
private credit sector is in the early stages of expansion, driven
by investment-grade assets. The $30 trillion investment-grade loan
market has significant potential. Blackstone’s credit arm has
grown, attracting investors seeking higher returns.
Earnings
Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) – Texas
Instruments exceeded third-quarter earnings expectations due to
recovering demand for analog chips, especially in the Chinese
automotive market and smartphone and PC orders. The company
reported earnings per share of $1.47 in Q3 2024, surpassing the
estimate of $1.38. Revenue was $4.15 billion, above the expected
$4.12 billion. However, revenue guidance for the next quarter,
between $3.7 billion and $4 billion, fell short of the expected
$4.06 billion, projecting weakness in the industrial segment.
Shares rose 4.1% in pre-market trading.
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) – Starbucks suspended
its annual forecast after reporting preliminary results showing a
7% drop in same-store sales in the U.S. and a 14% drop in China.
Net sales fell 3%, reaching $9.1 billion. Earnings per share were
$0.80, below the $1.03 expected by analysts. Shares fell 6% in
pre-market trading.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Tesla is set to release
its earnings report after the market closes. Wall Street expects
adjusted earnings of 60 cents per share in the third quarter, with
revenue of $25.47 billion. Operating margin is expected to rise to
around 8%. Shares fell 0.7% in pre-market trading.
Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) – Enphase Energy
reported revenue of $380.9 million for the third quarter of 2024,
below the estimate of $391.98 million. GAAP net income was $45.8
million, and diluted earnings per share were $0.33, falling short
of the expected $0.38. Gross margin was 46.8%, and free cash flow
reached $161.6 million, with $1.77 billion in cash. Revenue
guidance for the next quarter fell below analyst expectations,
ranging from $360 million to $400 million. Shares fell 12.8% in
pre-market trading.
Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) – Seagate
reported revenue of $2.17 billion in the first quarter of fiscal
2025, surpassing the estimate of $2.12 billion. GAAP earnings per
share were $1.41, reversing last year’s loss, with net income of
$305 million. Gross margin increased to 32.9%. Free cash flow was
$27 million, and the dividend increased by 3% to $0.72 per share.
Shares fell 4.6% in pre-market trading.
Baker Hughes (NASDAQ:BKR) – Baker Hughes
reported revenue of $6.9 billion, below the estimate of $7.2
billion. However, diluted GAAP earnings per share were $0.77, a 51%
increase from last year, while net income reached $766 million, up
48%. Free cash flow was $754 million, and adjusted EBITDA reached
$1.208 billion, a 23% YoY increase. Growth was driven by
international demand for drilling equipment and LNG projects,
offsetting declines in North America.
Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) – Canadian
National Railway reported sales of CAD 4.11 billion in the third
quarter of 2024, compared to CAD 3.99 billion last year. Net income
was CAD 1.085 billion, slightly below CAD 1.108 billion from the
prior year. Diluted earnings per share were CAD 1.72, compared to
CAD 1.69 in the same period last year.
Volaris (NYSE:VLRS) – Volaris reported net
income of $37 million in Q3 2024, reversing last year’s $39 million
loss. Total operating revenue was $813 million, a 4% decline.
EBITDAR rose 52% to $315 million, with a 38.7% margin, while TRASM
increased by 12% to $9.38 cents, despite capacity reductions due to
engine inspections.
Nabors Industries (NYSE:NBR) – Nabors
Industries reported revenue of $743.31 million in Q3, slightly
below last year’s $744.14 million. Net loss was $55.83 million,
higher than last year’s $48.92 million. Diluted loss per share
increased to $6.86, compared to $6.26 in the same quarter last
year.
Lloyds Banking Group (NYSE:LYG) – Lloyds
Banking Group beat third-quarter earnings expectations, posting
$2.34 billion (£1.8 billion), exceeding the £1.6 billion forecast.
Although lower than last year’s £1.9 billion profit, the bank
maintained its guidance for 2024. Performance was driven by
increased lending and growth in credit cards and mortgages. Shares
rose 0.9% in pre-market trading.
Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) – Deutsche Bank posted
a Q3 net profit of €1.46 billion, up 42% from the previous year and
in line with analyst expectations. Investment bank revenue grew by
11%, surpassing the 6.5% forecast. Provisions of $475 million for
litigation helped recover after losses in Q2. Shares fell 2.7% in
pre-market trading.
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