Tag: NASDAQ:AZN
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CalPERS to Oppose Exxon Mobil Directors; Microsoft Unveils Copilot+ PCs with AI Focus, and More News
Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) – The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) announced it will vote against Exxon’s 12 board nominees, citing the company’s legal action against activist investors. CalPERS warned in a letter that such legal action could diminish investors’ roles and rights in influencing the company’s financial outcomes. The vote will take place at…
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Arm Sets 2025 Target for AI Chip Development, Amazon and Microsoft Commit Billions to French Investments, and More
Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) – SoftBank is collaborating with Arm to develop AI chips, aiming to start mass production in 2025. SoftBank is financially contributing, negotiating with manufacturers like TSMC (NYSE:TSM). Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) – France secured new jobs and investments on Sunday before hosting a foreign investment summit. Macron led the ‘Choose France’ event, aiming to…
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U.S. Futures Drop in Pre-Market Trading as Tech Stocks Plunge After Meta Issues Gloomy Forecast
U.S. index futures fell in pre-market trading on Thursday, particularly technology stocks, which saw a significant depreciation after Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) announced disheartening forecasts. At 6:44 AM, the Dow Jones (DOWI:DJI) futures were down 257 points, or 0.66%. The S&P 500 futures fell by 0.64%, and the Nasdaq-100 futures lost 0.95%. The yield on 10-year…
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Southwest Shares Tumble 9.6% Post $231 Million 1Q Loss, AstraZeneca Surges on 19% Annual Increase, and More on Earnings
Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) – Southwest Airlines’ shares fell 9.6% in pre-market trading after reporting a larger first-quarter loss compared to the previous year and warned of potential delays from Boeing impacting its growth until 2025. The company plans to increase capacity by 4%, below the planned 6%, and expects a decline in revenue for the…
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Paramount Global Board Shrinks, Morgan Stanley Faces Regulatory Probe, and More News
Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) – Some investors in Paramount Global are concerned about a potential merger with Skydance Media and are calling for a fair approach. Skydance, known for hits such as “Top Gun: Maverick,” is in exclusive talks. Four board members of Paramount Global have announced they will resign amid reports of merger talks with…
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Costco Increases Dividend by 14%, Meta Introduces ‘Artemis’ AI Chip, and More News
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta Platforms disclosed details on Wednesday about its upcoming generation of internal AI accelerator chip, named Artemis, aiming to lessen its dependence on Nvidia’s AI chips and energy costs. The MTIA chip delivers thrice the performance of its preceding generation. Furthermore, Instagram intends to trial features to blur messages containing nudity,…
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GameStop Shares Tumble 20% in Pre-Market Trading Amid Revenue Decline, Direct Digital Plummets 42%, and More News
GameStop (NYSE:GME) – GameStop reported $1.79 billion in revenue for the fourth quarter, which is less than the $2.23 billion earned in the same quarter of the previous year. However, the company announced an adjusted earnings per share of 22 cents, compared to the previous year’s 16 cents per share. Shares of the video game…
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Super Micro Computer and Seagate Shares Surge on Analyst Optimism in Pre-Market Trading, and Latest News
Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) – An analyst has joined the optimistic group regarding the shares of Super Micro Computer, with an increase of about 856% over the last 12 months. Rated Overweight, JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee justifies the “premium valuation” due to the rapid growth of the artificial intelligence server market. SMCI shares are up…
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Unilever Initiates Ice Cream Division Spin-Off and Announces Job Cuts; Berkshire Ramps Up Share Buyback Efforts, and More
Unilever (NYSE:UL) – Unilever announced on Tuesday the spin-off of its ice cream unit, including Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s, into an independent business, accompanied by a cost-cutting program that would cut 7,500 jobs. The initial action resulted in a 3.2% increase in shares in pre-market trading. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) – Berkshire Hathaway has stepped…
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Fisker’s Shares Take a Hit Amid Speculation of Bankruptcy, Altria Divests from AB InBev to Fund Stock Repurchase Initiative
Fisker (NYSE:FSR) – Shares of the electric vehicle startup fell 39.71% in pre-market trading, following a Wall Street Journal report that Fisker hired restructuring consultants as part of preparations for a possible bankruptcy filing. At the end of February, Fisker admitted to having doubts about its ability to continue operating, as it faced difficulties in…