Tag: NASDAQ:LI
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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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U.S. Index Futures Edge Slightly Higher in Pre-Market Trading, Oil Prices Dip
U.S. index futures showed a slight uptick in Monday’s pre-market, buoyed by the Dow Jones closing above the significant 40,000 point mark for the first time the previous week. At 6:16 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) rose 13 points, or 0.03%. S&P 500 futures advanced 0.10%, and Nasdaq-100 futures gained 0.18%. The 10-year Treasury yield…
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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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Perficient Stock Soars 52.9% Post-Acquisition; Luminar Declines 10% Amid Workforce Cutbacks, and Other News
Perficient (NASDAQ:PRFT) – After an acquisition agreement with EQT, a Swedish private equity firm, Perficient saw its shares soar 52.9% in pre-market trading to $73.55. EQT offered $76 per share, representing a 58% premium over Perficient’s closing price on Friday of $48.11. Luminar Technologies (NASDAQ:LAZR) – Luminar Technologies faces staff cuts, reducing 20% of its…
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U.S. Index Futures Surge While Wall Street Eyes Rebound on Earnings Focus, Oil Prices Slip
U.S. index futures saw significant gains in Monday’s pre-market trading, signaling a potential stabilization on Wall Street after a six-session streak of losses for the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite. Meanwhile, investors are refocusing on corporate earnings results. As of 6:09 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) were up 184 points, or 0.48%. S&P 500…
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Li Auto Stock Drops 7.3% Amid Tesla Price Cuts, Salesforce Retreats from Informatica Deal, and Other Market Updates
Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), Informatica (NYSE:INFA) – Salesforce has withdrawn from negotiations to acquire Informatica due to disagreements over terms, according to Reuters. The discussions were in advanced stages, with a potential price of around $30 per share for Informatica, which has clients such as Unilever and Deloitte. Salesforce shares rose 3.4%, while Informatica shares fell 6.2%,…
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U.S. Index Futures Dip Amid Inflation Data Anticipation, Oil and Iron Ore Prices Retreat
On Monday, U.S. index futures fell slightly, signaling investor tension as they await new inflation data this week, closely monitored by the Federal Reserve, and keep an eye on the wave of significant earnings reports approaching, including Salesforce (NYSE:CRM), restaurants, and major retailers. At 05:22 AM, Dow Jones futures (DOWI:DJI) fell 55 points, or 0.15%.…