Philips (NYSE:PHG) – In the third quarter, Philips recorded €4.4 billion in sales, a 2% annual decline, though net income doubled to €181 million, and diluted earnings per share rose from €0.09 to €0.19. Adjusted EBITA increased to €516 million, up from €456 million the previous year, reflecting higher margins and a focus on productivity. Philips lowered its annual sales forecast due to declining demand in China, impacting orders by 2% in Q3. Now, it expects sales growth of 0.5% to 1.5%, down from the previous forecast of 3% to 5%, with an adjusted EBITA margin of 11.5%. Shares dropped 16.4% pre-market.

BP plc (NYSE:BP) – Italy’s Eni and the UK’s BP resumed oil exploration activities in Libya after a hiatus since 2014. The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported that Eni began drilling in the Ghadames Basin region on Saturday. BP shares fell 1.5% in pre-market trading.

Alibaba (NYSE:BABA) – Alibaba agreed to pay $433.5 million to settle a U.S. class-action lawsuit filed by investors alleging monopolistic practices. The company denied wrongdoing, stating the settlement was to avoid higher costs and disputes. The proposal still awaits court approval in the New York District Court. Shares rose 2.2% in pre-market trading.

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – Google is developing AI technology, known as Project Jarvis, which could autonomously perform navigation tasks such as searching and shopping. A demonstration is planned for December alongside the launch of the Gemini language model. Microsoft and Anthropic are also exploring autonomous agents that interact directly with browsers and computers. Additionally, Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit, Waymo, secured $5.6 billion in its largest funding round, led by Alphabet with contributions from Andreessen Horowitz, Fidelity, and T. Rowe Price. Offering robotaxi services in cities like San Francisco and Phoenix, Waymo recently partnered with Uber to expand operations. Shares rose 1.4% in pre-market trading.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Masimo (NASDAQ:MASI) – Apple convinced a federal jury that older versions of Masimo’s smartwatches infringed two of Apple’s design patents. Despite the win, the jury awarded only $250 in damages, but Apple seeks an injunction to block Masimo’s current sales. The jury, however, concluded that Masimo’s current models do not infringe Apple’s patents, which the company sees as a win.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple is expanding into digital health. The company tested an app with employees to help pre-diabetics monitor diet and lifestyle adjustments to prevent diabetes. Though no release is planned, the technology could integrate a non-invasive glucose tracker. Additionally, Indonesia blocked sales of the new iPhone 16, as Apple failed to meet the 40% local content requirement, mandating 40% of product value come from local components, production, or services. Apple invested $95 million in Indonesia, prioritizing developer academies over local factories, unlike competitors like Samsung and Xiaomi. Shares rose 0.7% in pre-market trading.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Nvidia briefly surpassed Apple in market value on Friday, reaching $3.53 trillion, before closing with a market cap of $3.47 trillion while Apple closed at $3.52 trillion. This move is driven by increased investments in AI, while Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China, impacting its market position. Nvidia shares rose 1.2% pre-market.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) – TSMC suspended shipments to Chinese company Sophgo after one of its branded chips was found in a Huawei AI processor, which is restricted from accessing certain U.S. technologies. While Sophgo denies any connection with Huawei, TSMC notified Taiwanese and U.S. authorities and is investigating. Shares fell 1.8% pre-market.

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) – BlackBerry opened its Asia-Pacific regional cybersecurity headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The unit includes sales, marketing, threat research, and technical support teams. The initiative follows an agreement with the Malaysian government in November to provide cybersecurity infrastructure and training. Shares rose 0.4% in pre-market trading.

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) – Last fall, CrowdStrike’s CEO George Kurtz reported a $32 million deal with Carahsoft, reportedly intended for the IRS, boosting the company’s stock. However, the IRS never purchased the software. The transaction, although paid for by Carahsoft, raised legal and accounting questions about transparency and pre-recognition of revenue, with experts highlighting compliance risks. Shares rose 0.2% pre-market.

Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL), CrowdStrike (NASDAQ:CRWD) – Delta sued CrowdStrike, claiming a defective software update caused a global outage in July, resulting in 7,000 canceled flights and impacting 1.3 million passengers, with losses exceeding $500 million. CrowdStrike denied the allegations, attributing damages to Delta’s outdated IT infrastructure while apologizing for the incident. Delta shares rose 2.6%, and CrowdStrike shares rose 1.4% pre-market.

Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Boeing plans to raise over $15 billion through a stock and convertible note sale on Monday to improve its financial standing, affected by a workers’ strike. It recently recorded a $6 billion loss and obtained a $10 billion loan from major banks, aiming to maintain its investment grade. Boeing is also considering selling parts of its space business, including the Starliner vehicle and International Space Station support operations, but keeping the Space Launch System division, which faces technical issues and delays, with losses exceeding $1.8 billion. Shares fell 0.8% pre-market.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – A U.S. appeals court ruled 9-8 that Elon Musk didn’t have to delete a 2018 tweet suggesting Tesla employees would lose stock options if they unionized. The court argued that the tweet is protected free speech under the First Amendment, ordering the NLRB to reassess the reinstatement of a pro-union employee who was fired. Shares rose 0.2% pre-market.

Ford Motor (NYSE:F) – Ford will release its third-quarter earnings report after the market closes. Estimates predict earnings of 46 cents per share on revenue of $45.1 billion, compared to last year’s 39 cents per share on revenue of $43.8 billion. Shares rose 0.7% in pre-market trading.

Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM), Hyundai (KOSPI:005380) – Toyota and Hyundai’s presidents, Akio Toyoda and Euisun Chung, joined together at an event in South Korea, highlighting the collaboration of the two largest Asian automakers in the transition to electric vehicles. The festival showcased advanced models and hydrogen-powered cars, reflecting their unity in facing increasing competition in the automotive sector. Toyota shares rose 2.4% pre-market.

Hawaiian Electric (NYSE:HE) – Ken Griffin’s Citadel and related funds acquired a stake in Hawaiian Electric Industries. Griffin now owns about 8.9 million shares, representing 5.4% of the company’s total, according to regulatory filings.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) – McDonald’s ruled out beef as the source of the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder burgers, which caused one death and nearly 75 contamination cases. Negative tests on meat batches confirmed safety. The chain removed fresh onions, suspected to be the source, and the Quarter Pounder will return to restaurants next week. Supplier Taylor Farms initiated a product recall. By Friday, the number of affected people rose to 75. Shares rose 1.0% pre-market after closing 3% lower on Friday.

Blackstone (NYSE:BX), EQT Corp (NYSE:EQT) – Blackstone is negotiating to buy minority stakes in EQT Corp’s interstate pipelines for about $3.5 billion. If completed, the deal will help EQT reduce its debt, which increased after acquiring Equitrans Midstream. EQT will retain pipeline operations, while Blackstone will gain stable income and access to infrastructure assets, such as the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline. EQT Corp shares fell 1.3% pre-market.

Capital One (NYSE:COF), Discover Financial Service (NYSE:DFS) – New York Attorney General Letitia James is investigating whether Capital One’s proposed $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover violates antitrust laws. James requested documents from Capital One, alleging that the merger could negatively impact New York consumers, particularly the most vulnerable, by concentrating the market and increasing credit card fees.

HSBC Holdings (NYSE:HSBC) – According to S&P Global Visible Alpha estimates for the earnings report due Tuesday, HSBC is expected to report a 3.7% drop in net income to $5.41 billion in Q3, compared to $5.62 billion the previous year. Investors are closely watching for updates on cost-cutting, possible divestitures, and revenue recovery from interest income, as well as credit costs. Shares rose 1.5% pre-market.

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF) – Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and prostitution. He and two others allegedly recruited men with modeling career promises, but prosecutors claim the goal was to satisfy Jeffries’ and his partner Matthew Smith’s sexual desires. Victims, coerced into using substances and signing confidentiality agreements, reportedly suffered abuse. Jeffries is under house arrest, with a hearing scheduled for December. Shares rose 0.7% pre-market.

Eli Lilly (NYSE:LLY) – Eli Lilly plans to start selling its weight-loss drug Mounjaro in Hong Kong by year-end, following approval for the Kwikpen device, also used for type 2 diabetes treatment. Its active ingredient, tirzepatide, positions Lilly to compete strongly with Novo Nordisk in the growing Asian obesity drug market. Shares rose 0.6% pre-market.

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) – Led by Lance Allen and his merchandising team, Home Depot innovated the Halloween market with the 12-foot skeleton “Skelly,” launched in 2020, which went viral and boosted sales. With immense popularity on social media, the company expanded its seasonal portfolio, adding oversized holiday decorations, solidifying its reputation in festive decor.