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Trump Media Shares Surge 32% Pre-Market; Tesla Jumps 13%; Coinbase Rises with BTC All-Time High

Fernanda T
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November 06 2024 6:09AM

Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) – Donald Trump’s media company reported a $19.2 million loss in Q3, driven by $12.1 million in legal fees tied to a streaming deal and SPAC. Research and development expenses totaled $3.9 million. Despite the loss, shares surged 32.7% in pre-market after Trump declared victory in the presidential election, pushing the stock price to $45.23, reflecting increased optimism for Trump’s chances. His stake in the company is now valued around $5.8 billion.

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Tesla shares rose 13.1% in pre-market trading, driven by Elon Musk’s support for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign against Kamala Harris.

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) – Coinbase shares rose 12.7% in pre-market trading, following a record surge in Bitcoin’s value.

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple may face its first fine under the EU’s new digital antitrust rules for violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by blocking developers from directing users to cheaper options outside the App Store. The penalty could be imposed before Commissioner Margrethe Vestager steps down later this month. The fine could reach up to 10% of Apple’s annual global sales. Shares rose 0.4% in pre-market.

Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Nvidia surpassed Apple in market capitalization as demand for its AI chips remains strong, with Chinese startup DeepRoute.ai highlighting its collaboration with the company in new funding. Shares rose 1.5% in pre-market after closing up 2.8% on Tuesday.

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) – A federal judge dismissed a class action against Google, which accused it of profiting from Google Play gift card scams. Judge Beth Labson Freeman ruled that the plaintiff, Judy May, failed to prove Google caused her losses or knew about the stolen funds. May claimed a $1,000 loss in the scam, but the judge found Google not liable. She may refile her case. Shares rose 2.1% in pre-market.

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated that the decision requiring employees to work five days a week in the office isn’t aimed at reducing headcount or appeasing local leaders. While the policy has caused discontent, Jassy clarified that it focuses on strengthening corporate culture. Some employees raised concerns about efficiency and work-life balance, but Jassy noted that Amazon is providing support, such as transportation benefits. Shares rose 1.0% in pre-market.

iRobot (NASDAQ:IRBT) – The home robot maker announced a restructuring plan on Tuesday, including the layoff of about 105 employees, or 16% of its global workforce. The company estimates restructuring costs of $5.3 million, mainly in severance packages, with most of these costs expected in Q4 2024. Shares fell 2.9% in pre-market.

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) – Emerson Electric has proposed acquiring the remaining stake of AspenTech for $15.1 billion, offering $240 per share. Since 2021, Emerson has held 55% of AspenTech, and the deal aims to bolster its focus on industrial automation. AspenTech is reviewing the proposal. Emerson’s shares closed up 7.2% on Tuesday.

Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR) – Palantir executives plan to sell more than $580 million in company shares over the coming months, using Rule 10b5-1 plans to avoid conflicts of interest. CTO Shyam Sankar and other directors adopted new sales plans, reducing the number of shares compared to previous plans. Palantir shares, which have nearly tripled this year, rose 3.1% in pre-market after closing up 23.5% on Tuesday.

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) – Christmas product imports to the U.S. dropped significantly this year. According to Reuters, Walmart reduced these imports from 1.9 million in 2022 to 340,000 kilos in 2024, signaling a weaker holiday season. This reflects consumer spending concerns, rising costs, and economic uncertainty. Shares rose 0.9% in pre-market.

Peloton (NASDAQ:PTON), Roblox (NYSE:RBLX) – Peloton and Roblox recently received new buy ratings from analysts despite challenges. Bank of America projects Peloton at $9 per share, while Morgan Stanley sees Roblox reaching $65. Peloton shares rose 4.7% in pre-market, while Roblox shares gained 2.2%.

Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) – Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares did not confirm Maserati’s electrification plans during a meeting with union leaders, raising concerns about the brand. Union representatives noted that no mention was made of electric production for the MC20, scheduled for 2025, and expressed uncertainty about new models. Shares rose 2.8% in pre-market.

Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) – A Honda executive stated that tariffs on cars imported from Mexico to the U.S. could disrupt vehicle delivery. With Trump favoring such tariffs and promising to cut subsidies for electric vehicles, companies may revise production strategies and consider lobbying efforts. Shares fell 7.6% in pre-market.

General Motors (NYSE:GM) – General Motors has recalled some 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles in the U.S. due to a fire risk, involving 107 vehicles following an earlier recall of 142,000 units for the same issue. A software flaw linked to the previous recall prevented battery defect warnings. GM is working to resolve the issue quickly. Shares rose 4.1% in pre-market.

Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:SPR) – The Boeing supplier warned of uncertainties in its continuity due to cash flow reduction, exacerbated by a recent Boeing workers’ strike impacting 737 MAX production. With a cash balance of $218 million in Q3, Spirit Aero is exploring financial alternatives, including a $350 million bridge loan and a $425 million advance from Boeing.

Hawaiian Electric (NYSE:HE) – Hawaiian Electric signed a $2 billion deal to settle damages from a fire that devastated Lahaina, causing over 100 deaths. Under a provisional agreement, the company, along with other defendants, will contribute to a total fund of $4 billion to settle fire-related lawsuits. This agreement excludes claims from insurers, which remain in court. Shares rose 1.7% in pre-market.

KKR (NYSE:KKR) – KKR acquired a 35% stake in Japanese software firm Fuji Soft after the first phase of its public offer. With this stake, KKR can block a rival bid from Bain Capital, which recently offered 9,450 yen per share to take Fuji Soft private. Investors 3D Investment Partners and Farallon Capital had agreed to sell their shares to KKR for 8,800 yen each. Shares rose 5.0% in pre-market.

Blackstone (NYSE:BX) – Avery Lodge, Blackstone’s workforce housing specialist, has attracted interest from investors like Bain Capital and Apollo Global Management. The portfolio, featuring four complexes with 1,700 units, could be valued at around $568 million.

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) – Berkshire Hathaway could become one of the largest corporate taxpayers this year after selling two-thirds of its Apple stake. With stock sales that could generate over $20 billion in taxes, the company faces a significant tax bill, reflecting its large gains. Warren Buffett believes paying taxes is appropriate and necessary, emphasizing Berkshire’s fiscal responsibility. Shares rose 2.7% in pre-market.

Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) – Wells Fargo tripled its donations to groups that influence state elections, totaling $704,300 in 2024. This reflects the growing importance of local politics for big businesses. Donations, evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, have risen over 200% since 2014. Shares rose 7.2% in pre-market.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) – JPMorgan will offer instant settlement for USD-EUR currency conversions via its Kinexys blockchain platform, with plans to add GBP in the future. The solution uses tokenized deposits with JPM Coin, processing over $2 billion daily. The Kinexys expansion aims to attract clients and break even in three to five years, executives say. Shares rose 5.9% in pre-market.

American Financial Group (NYSE:AFG) – American Financial Group announced a special dividend of $4 per share, payable on November 26 to shareholders of record on November 15. This additional payment raises total special dividends to $50 per share since 2021.

LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating LPL Financial’s practices regarding clients’ uninvested cash, which is transferred to accounts that pay minimal interest. Several investors have sued LPL, alleging breach of fiduciary duty. LPL stated it is cooperating with the SEC and defending its practices.

Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA) – Stephane Bancel, Moderna’s CEO, will step down as Chief Commercial Officer, as reported by Bloomberg. Company President Stephen Hoge will take on sales and medical affairs responsibilities. Bancel will remain CEO. Shares fell 0.4% in pre-market.

Earnings

Supermicro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) – The server solutions company reported adjusted earnings per share of 75 to 76 cents for Q1, above FactSet’s average estimate of 73 cents. However, revenue ranged from $5.9 to $6 billion, below the $6.44 billion expectations. For next quarter, it forecasts sales of $5.5 to $6.1 billion, short of the $6.84 billion expected. The recent exit of auditor Ernst & Young, citing governance concerns, led to a 14% drop in shares. Accounting issues and potential Nasdaq delisting intensified the crisis, straining investor relations. Shares fell 18.1% in pre-market.

Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) – The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic reported a 26% increase in Q3 operating profit, totaling $4.86 billion (33.8 billion Danish kroner), slightly above analysts’ estimate of 33.6 billion kroner. EBIT reached 33.8 billion, slightly exceeding expectations. Net profit was $3.92 billion. Full-year sales growth projection adjusted to 23%-27%, with operating profit revised to 21%-27%, reflecting strong demand for GLP-1 drugs. Shares rose 5.3% in pre-market.

Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) – Toyota reported an operating profit of 1.16 trillion yen ($7.55 billion) in Q2, down 20% from a year earlier but in line with analysts’ forecasts of 1.2 trillion yen. Total revenue was $75 billion, and annual production was revised to 10.85 million units. Toyota sold 2.3 million vehicles globally last quarter and maintained its fiscal year forecast of $23 billion profit. Shares fell 0.3% in pre-market.

Honda Motor (NYSE:HMC) – Honda reported operating profit of 257.9 billion yen ($1.68 billion) in Q2, down from 302.1 billion yen a year earlier and below analysts’ average estimate of 427.2 billion yen. The 15% drop was driven by lower sales in China, despite 9% growth in the U.S. Full-year forecast remains at 1.42 trillion yen. Shares fell 7.6% in pre-market.

Devon Energy (NYSE:DVN) – The energy producer reported earnings per share of $1.10 in Q3, slightly below the analysts’ estimate of $1.11. Quarterly revenue reached $4.02 billion, surpassing the consensus forecast of $3.72 billion. Shares rose 3.6% in pre-market.

Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) – The telecom solutions provider reported Q3 2024 revenue of $3.221 billion, slightly above the $3.217 billion forecast but down from $3.641 billion in 2023. Net loss was $148 million, widening from $78 million last year, with a per-share loss of $0.15, larger than the expected negative $0.09. Adjusted EBITDA was $899 million, and free cash flow surged to $1.198 billion, a huge leap from $43 million in 2023. Shares fell 8.5% in pre-market.

Pan American Silver (NYSE:PAAS) – The silver miner reported record Q3 2024 results, with free cash flow of $151.5 million and revenue of $716.1 million. Production reached 5.47 million ounces of silver and 225,000 ounces of gold. Net income was $57.1 million, or $0.16 per share, while adjusted earnings were $115.1 million ($0.32 per share). Shares rose 2.0% in pre-market.

Kinross Gold (NYSE:KGC) – The Canadian gold miner reported Q3 2024 production of 564,106 ounces of gold, with a production cost of $976 per ounce and a margin of $1,501 per ounce. Revenue was $1.43 billion, and net income reached $355.3 million, or $0.29 per share. Free cash flow hit $414.6 million, more than tripling from Q3 2023. Shares fell 1.3% in pre-market.

Microchip Technology (NASDAQ:MCHP) – The semiconductor and microchip maker reported Q2 FY25 net sales of $1.164 billion, beating the $1.152 billion estimate, but down 48.4% year-over-year. GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.14, at the upper end of guidance. GAAP gross margin was 57.4%, with non-GAAP at 59.5%. The company returned $261 million to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. Shares fell 2.5% in pre-market.

Coupang (NYSE:CPNG) – The Korean e-commerce platform exceeded Q3 expectations with earnings of 4 cents per share and revenue of $7.9 billion, beating projections of 1 cent per share and $7.8 billion in sales. Compared to last year, sales rose from $6.2 billion, though earnings per share fell from 5 to 4 cents. Adjusted EBITDA was $343 million, slightly below the $352 million estimate. Despite consistent double-digit revenue growth for seven consecutive quarters, Farfetch losses, acquired in January, weighed on results. CEO Bom Kim noted Farfetch is close to breakeven. Shares fell 6.6% in pre-market.

BigBear.ai (NYSE:BBAI) – The AI provider reported a quarterly loss of five cents per share, better than the seven-cent loss forecast. Revenue of $41.505 million missed the projected $46.03 million but rose from $33.98 million last year. Gross margin increased to 25.9%, with a backlog of $437 million. The company maintains an annual revenue forecast between $165 million and $180 million. Shares fell 10.2% in pre-market.

Exact Sciences (NASDAQ:EXAS) – The molecular diagnostics company reported a Q3 per-share loss of $0.21, slightly worse than the $0.20 analysts’ estimate. Revenue was $709 million, below the $716.8 million forecast. The company lowered its annual revenue projection to $2.73-$2.75 billion from a consensus of $2.83 billion and adjusted EBITDA guidance to $310-$320 million from $335-$355 million. Shares fell 25.4% in pre-market.