Visa (NYSE:V) – The US Department of Justice is
suing Visa, accusing the company of illegally monopolizing the
debit card market. The lawsuit, which will take place in federal
court, is based on the company’s anti-competitive behavior. The
investigation began in 2021 to determine whether Visa prevents
competition. Shares fell 1.8% in pre-market trading after closing
up 1.4% on Monday.
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) – Meta plans to
announce deals with celebrities like Judi Dench, Kristen Bell, and
John Cena to voice its Meta AI chatbot. The announcement will be
made during the Connect conference, where the company will also
unveil new augmented reality glasses. Celebrity voices will begin
rolling out this week. Shares rose 0.7% in pre-market trading after
closing up 0.6% on Monday.
Stellantis (NYSE:STLA) – Stellantis has begun
the search for a successor to CEO Carlos Tavares, whose contract
ends in January 2026. Tavares, who has led the company since its
inception, faces pressure to improve operations in North America,
where the automaker is experiencing significant drops in sales and
profits. The company plans to cut vehicle inventories and prices.
Stellantis also denied breaching commitments with the United Auto
Workers (UAW) regarding a 2023 agreement, as the union prepares for
a strike. UAW President Shawn Fain accused the company of delays in
investments, especially in a new battery plant in Illinois and
production of the Dodge Durango SUV. Additionally, Stellantis
partnered with Leapmotor to start taking orders in Europe for an
urban car and SUV, expanding its low-cost electric vehicle lineup.
The T03 model will launch from €18,900, while the C10 SUV will be
available in October at €36,400. Shares rose 1.2% in pre-market
trading after closing up 3.0% on Monday.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Last Friday, Apple’s
stock initially looked promising but dropped more than 2% before
the close, surprising the market. A large imbalance of sell orders
indicated the disposal of 30 million shares, possibly due to funds
taking advantage of the quarterly adjustment to sell. Shares rose
0.6% in pre-market trading after closing down -0.8% on Monday.
Constellation Energy (NASDAQ:CEG) – Jefferies
analysts provided estimates on Microsoft’s payment to Constellation
Energy, highlighting the growing demand for clean energy to power
data centers and AI technologies. They estimated that Microsoft
will pay Constellation between $110 and $115 per MWh in a 20-year
PPA related to the Three Mile Island plant. Joe Dominguez, CEO of
Constellation Energy, stated that to meet the growing electricity
demand for AI, the US must adopt a similar approach to China,
building data centers near power plants to avoid long transmission
lines due to infrastructure shortages.
Vistra Corp. (NYSE:VST) – Vistra’s shares have
outperformed Nvidia in the S&P 500, up 180% this year. Interest
focuses on the potential of nuclear energy to meet the growing
demands of data centers, especially after Constellation signed a
20-year deal with Microsoft. Shares rose 3.5% on Monday.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) – Microsoft hired new
cybersecurity executives after a series of breaches, including US
government veterans, according to Bloomberg. The company holds
weekly meetings to reinforce its Secure Future Initiative, aiming
to improve software security. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized the
importance of prioritizing security across all products, despite
pressure for rapid innovations. Shares were stable in pre-market
trading after closing down -0.4% on Monday.
Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) – Ciena shares closed up 5.0%
on Monday after Citi upgraded its rating from “Sell” to “Buy,”
forecasting a return to growth. The stock’s price target was raised
from $44 to $68. Analysts expect demand in the telecommunications
sector to improve, benefiting the company. Shares rose 0.2% in
pre-market trading.
OpenAI – OpenAI reported that its X account was
compromised on Monday when a hacker posted fraudulent messages
about a fake cryptocurrency token linked to the company. OpenAI’s
security team had already warned internally about a rise in
employee account breaches.
Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) – Cloudflare CEO Matthew
Prince stated that the company did not help Elon Musk’s X evade a
ban in Brazil nor supported regulators in restoring the block. X
briefly went back online after a technical change, but Prince
denied any collaboration with Brazilian authorities. Shares closed
up 3.8% on Monday.
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT)
– Trump Media & Technology Group’s shares fell 10.3% on Monday,
hitting a new low after insider trading restrictions ended. With
six consecutive days of decline, the company’s market
capitalization is $2.38 billion, reflecting significant losses
since its March debut. Shares rose 1.2% in pre-market trading.
Telegram – Telegram CEO Pavel Durov announced
that the platform will begin providing users’ IP addresses and
phone numbers to authorities in response to valid legal requests.
This change, following his arrest in France, represents a new
approach to avoid abuses and improve content moderation.
Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) – Analysts from
TECHnalysis Research and Bernstein expressed skepticism about
Qualcomm’s acquisition of Intel, suggesting the acquisition could
accelerate its diversification but also burden the company with an
underperforming manufacturing unit. Furthermore, the merger would
face stringent global antitrust scrutiny as it would combine two
large chipmakers, complicating the sector’s current crisis. Shares
rose 0.9% in pre-market trading after closing down -1.75% on
Monday.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Boeing made a final wage
offer to striking workers, offering to reinstate a performance
bonus, improve retirement benefits, and double the ratification
bonus to $6,000. The union refused to put it to a vote, stating the
proposal was not negotiated and did not meet members’ demands for a
40% wage increase. Shares fell 0.2% in pre-market trading after
closing up 2.0% on Monday.
Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE:SPR) – Spirit
AeroSystems is investigating its parts record-keeping after
discovering missing and duplicate documents, representing 4% of all
records since 2010, measured by coordinate measuring machines
(CMM). So far, no safety issues have been identified. The company
notified affected customers and plans to automate production and
report storage to avoid human error.
StandardAero – StandardAero, backed by the
Carlyle Group and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, seeks a
valuation of up to $7.54 billion in its US initial public offering
(IPO). The company, which provides maintenance services for
aerospace engines, plans to sell 46.5 million shares between $20
and $23.
Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) – Toyota faces a
proposed class-action lawsuit in the US, accused of emissions fraud
in nine forklift engines. Buyers claim the automaker altered
software and swapped engines during emissions testing, resulting in
misleading performance. Additionally, Toyota increased its share
buyback to ¥1.2 trillion ($8.3 billion), driven by strong demand in
its core markets. The automaker added ¥200 billion to the original
plan, anticipating repurchasing up to 3.93% of its shares. Shares
fell 0.9% in pre-market trading after closing up 0.7% on
Monday.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Next week, Tesla’s
delivery numbers could bring an optimistic dynamic to Wall Street,
with bullish investors more positive. Outperforming deliveries
could boost the stock, which has risen 36% in the last three
months. Despite challenges in Europe, performance in China and the
introduction of the Cybertruck are promising. Investors are also
eyeing Robotaxi Day in October. Shares rose 1.8% in pre-market
trading after closing up 4.9% on Monday.
Chevron (NYSE:CVX), Exxon
Mobil (NYSE:XOM), Hess (NYSE:HES),
BP plc (NYSE:BP), Shell
(NYSE:SHEL) – US oil producers began evacuating employees from
platforms in the Gulf of Mexico due to the forecast of a second
major hurricane in two weeks. The National Hurricane Center warned
that a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean could intensify, bringing
winds up to 185 km/h. Companies like BP, Chevron, and Shell have
already halted some production and evacuated personnel. Meanwhile,
the US Federal Trade Commission is expected to approve Chevron’s
$53 billion acquisition of Hess this week, a deal facing resistance
from Exxon Mobil. Exxon is contesting the deal, claiming preference
rights over assets in Guyana, with a decision expected in August
2025. Additionally, California and environmental groups sued Exxon
Mobil, accusing the company of contributing to global plastic
pollution and misleading the public about recycling efficacy. Hess
shares rose 3.2% in pre-market trading, while Exxon shares rose
0.6%.
Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) – Petrobras plans to
invest in converting corn or sugarcane ethanol into sustainable
aviation fuel. The company is seeking a location for a new plant
that will serve both domestic and international markets.
Additionally, Petrobras is retrofitting its refineries to produce
biofuels as part of a $16.7 billion investment through 2028. Shares
rose 0.8% in pre-market trading after closing up 1.2% on
Monday.
Equinor ASA (NYSE:EQNR) – Equinor ASA secured
all major contracts for a large natural gas project off Brazil’s
coast, with production expected by 2028. CEO Anders Opedal said
suppliers have been secured to build a floating production vessel
and install subsea infrastructure. The project, named Raia, will
cost around $9 billion and could meet 15% of Brazil’s demand.
Shares rose 1.7% in pre-market trading after closing up 1.6% on
Monday.
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) – JPMorgan is
optimistic about India, highlighting its broad growth and business
opportunities, especially in the commercial banking sector, with
expectations of up to a 30% increase. The bank also sees potential
in Japan, due to positive interest rates, and in Southeast Asia,
benefiting from the “China Plus One” strategy, diversifying
investments and supply chains.
HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE:HSBC) – HSBC aims to
increase its participation in infrastructure financing to support
AI implementation, according to Gerry Keefe, co-head of global
banking coverage. The bank will focus on this area over the next
two years, aligning with initiatives from major companies like
BlackRock and Microsoft. Shares rose 1.1% in pre-market trading
after closing up 2.0% on Monday.
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) – Bank of America
plans to open more than 165 branches in the US by 2026, focusing on
in-person sales of products like mortgages and investments.
Although the bank has reduced its total number of branches, it
invested $5 billion in renovations, with 40 new branches planned
for this year. Shares rose 0.1% in pre-market trading after closing
down 1.0% on Monday.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) – Morgan Stanley
advised investors to shift from a defensive stance to focus on
large-cap companies with solid fundamentals. Although defensive
stocks have appreciated, they are expensive compared to earnings.
The bank recommends quality stocks, including members of the
Magnificent Seven.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) – Italy approved BlackRock
as a shareholder with over 3% in defense group Leonardo, according
to a document submitted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s office
to parliament. The government imposed unspecified conditions, but
BlackRock may need to reduce its stake due to the company’s
internal rules limiting external investors, according to
Reuters.
Blackstone (NYSE:BX),
Smartsheet (NYSE:SMAR) – Vista Equity Partners and
Blackstone are nearing a deal to acquire Smartsheet, making
concessions to private creditors. They will include safeguards in a
$3.2 billion debt package to address concerns over controversial
asset transfers. The transaction could value Smartsheet at around
$8 billion.
Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM) – The
UAE’s Masdar announced its acquisition of Spain’s Saeta Yield SA
from Brookfield Asset Management for around $1.3 billion. This is
Masdar’s second clean energy deal in Spain in months, aiming to
expand its investments in renewable projects. Saeta has 745
megawatts of assets and projects under development in Spain and
Portugal.
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) – Coinbase and
the SEC clashed in a federal appeals court in Philadelphia, with
Coinbase pushing for new digital asset rules. The exchange sued the
SEC after its regulatory petition was denied, arguing that the
agency doesn’t provide clarity on how to operate legally. The SEC
defends that current regulations are adequate. Shares rose 1.1% in
pre-market trading after closing up 0.1% on Monday.
Nike (NYSE:NKE) – Nike shares fell 0.4% on
Monday after JPMorgan warned of potentially weak quarterly results.
Analyst Matthew Boss placed the stock under “negative catalyst
watch” and cut the earnings estimate to 48 cents, below consensus,
while the revenue forecast was also reduced. Shares, down 21% this
year, rose 0.8% in pre-market trading.
PVH Corp (NYSE:PVH) – China will open an
investigation into PVH, the parent company of Calvin Klein and
Tommy Hilfiger, over potential market-related violations concerning
Xinjiang products. The company has 30 days to submit documents on
any “discriminatory measures” taken over the past three years. The
ministry also accuses PVH of “unjustly boycotting” cotton from the
region.
Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) – According to the
Financial Times, Levi Strauss’s current target of reaching $9
billion to $10 billion in revenue by 2027 is likely to be
delayed.
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ:ULTA) – Ulta Beauty was
downgraded by TD Cowen due to increasing competition and lack of
execution. While the company continues to lead the sector,
investments in exclusives and in-store experiences are necessary,
which could pressure its margins in the short term. Shares closed
down 2.0% on Monday.
Tempur Sealy International (NYSE:TPX) – Tempur
Sealy announced plans to sell stores to gain regulatory approval
for its $4 billion merger with Mattress Firm. The company plans to
sell 73 Mattress Firm stores and 103 Sleep Outfitters locations,
along with seven distribution centers, in response to concerns over
prices and jobs.
Novo Nordisk (NYSE:NVO) – Novo Nordisk CEO Lars
Fruergaard Jorgensen said that the diabetes drug Ozempic will be
available for price negotiations with the US government in less
than a year. During a Senate hearing, he noted that net prices of
Ozempic and Wegovy have fallen by about 40% since their launches,
with further reductions expected. Shares rose 0.8% in pre-market
trading after closing down -3.0% on Monday.
Biohaven (NYSE:BHVN) – Biohaven shares closed
up 13.7% on Monday after the company reported that its treatment,
troriluzole, slowed the progression of spinocerebellar ataxia by
50% to 70% during a clinical trial. Biohaven plans to file for US
regulatory approval in Q4, aiming to treat a condition currently
without approved options.
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