Tag: NASDAQ:DJT
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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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Chubb Stock Soars 9% with Berkshire Acquisition, AST SpaceMobile jumps 37% on AT&T deal, and More News
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A), Chubb (NYSE:CB) – Chubb’s stock increased by approximately 9.3% after Berkshire Hathaway disclosed its acquisition of nearly 26 million shares of the property and casualty insurer, representing a $6.7 billion investment. As a result, Chubb became Berkshire’s ninth-largest holding by the end of March, as recorded in a new regulatory document. Netflix…
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Coca-Cola and Microsoft Sign Billion-Dollar Agreement, Apple Event Set for May 7, and More News
Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) – Coca-Cola has signed a new five-year contract, worth US$1.1 billion, with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), utilizing its cloud computing and artificial intelligence services, including Azure OpenAI. The agreement aims to enhance Coca-Cola’s productivity with tools like Microsoft’s Copilot. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple announced an event on May 7, with no details revealed, but rumors…
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Paramount’s Shares Surge Following Sony and Apollo’s Joint Bid; ISS Backs Berkshire Hathaway Director Re-election, and More
Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA), Sony (NYSE:SONY), Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) – Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management are in discussions for a joint bid for Paramount Global, aiming to take the company private. The bid would include cash for all outstanding shares. Sony would operate the studio, while Apollo would take control of the CBS…
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Apple to Invest $250 Million in Singapore Expansion, Oracle Commits $8 Billion to Japan Infrastructure, and More News
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple plans to invest over $250 million to expand its operations in Ang Mo Kio, Singapore, with two buildings acquired in 2022 undergoing a major upgrade. CEO Tim Cook emphasized the importance of connecting with the local community. Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) – Oracle announced on Wednesday an investment of more than $8 billion…
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United Shares Surge 5.3% in Q1 2024 Earnings Beat; Take-Two Cuts 5% of Workforce, and More News
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) – United Airlines forecasts an adjusted profit of between $3.75 and $4.25 per share for the June quarter. In the first quarter, it posted an adjusted loss of 15 cents per share, better than Wall Street’s estimate of a 57-cent loss per share. The company reaffirmed its earnings estimate for 2024 of…
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Ericsson Soars with 66% Net Profit Growth; Live Nation Under Antitrust Scrutiny in US, and More News
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE:LYV) – The U.S. Department of Justice plans to initiate an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation next month, citing its control over the live event market. Its subsidiary Ticketmaster faced criticism for its management during Taylor Swift’s tour, fueling the investigation. Shares fell 6.8% in Tuesday’s pre-market trading. Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) – Ericsson’s…
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Tesla Resolves Autopilot Lawsuit, JPMorgan Unveils Potential CEO Successors, and More
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Tesla settled a lawsuit regarding a fatal Autopilot accident before the high-profile trial. The company faces legal and reputational challenges amidst promoting autonomous driving technology. Despite Elon Musk’s optimism, critics question the feasibility of self-driving cars. In other news, Tesla founder Martin Eberhard expressed regret over the cancellation of plans for a…
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Apple Terminates 614 Employees, Disney Unveils June Crackdown on Password Sharing, and More Updates
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple is laying off 614 employees in Silicon Valley after ending its secret autonomous electric vehicle project. These are the first significant job cuts since the beginning of the pandemic, mainly impacting satellite offices in Santa Clara, California. Moreover, Hon Hai, known as Foxconn (USOTC:FXCOF), saw an 11.8% increase in sales in…
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Cal-Maine Surges on Strong Quarterly Performance, Taiwan Earthquake Disrupts Tech Supply Chain, and More
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) – TSMC evacuated some factories and suspended operations after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, raising concerns about the global technology supply chain. Companies like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are affected. Taiwan is crucial for chips but vulnerable to natural disasters and geopolitical tensions. TSMC shares are down 0.9%…