Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) – Amazon plans to invest
$8.88 billion in Singapore over the next four years to expand its
cloud infrastructure, bringing its total in the region to over
$17.06 billion by 2028.
Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) – Tesla laid off employees
in software, services, and engineering on Monday, as part of the
announcement to reduce its global workforce by over 10%. The
company, focused on autonomous software and robotics, is under
pressure due to falling sales and is looking to save for future
projects, announcing job cuts and top executive reductions. In
April, Tesla sold fewer electric cars in China, with 62,167 units,
a drop of 18% compared to the previous year, according to data from
the China Passenger Car Association. Meanwhile, its Chinese
competitor BYD (USOTC:BYDDY) saw a significant
increase in sales, reaching 312,048 vehicles sold, an increase of
nearly 49% from the previous year.
Nio (NYSE:NIO) – Nio is about to launch a new
model under the Onvo brand, targeting the mass market and competing
with the Tesla Model Y. Another smaller EV, aimed at Europe, is
scheduled for next year, priced under $30,000. The company is also
developing a second sub-brand. Additionally, Nio has closed a deal
with rival BYD (USOTC:BYDDY) to supply batteries
for its new more affordable EV brand.
Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding – The
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr will close its
bookbuilding for its initial public offering (IPO) in New York on
Wednesday, seeking to raise up to $367.5 million, with the order
books already oversubscribed. The company expects to begin trading
on Friday.
Toyota Motor (NYSE:TM) – Toyota anticipates a
strong increase in demand for hybrids as it unveils its annual
earnings. Despite expecting record results and success with
hybrids, it faces challenges in key markets, such as Chinese
competition and electric vehicles. Partnerships and launches in
China reflect its efforts to regain ground.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple is developing its
own chip to run artificial intelligence software in data centers,
according to the Wall Street Journal. The project, internally
called Project ACDC, aims to leverage Apple’s chip design expertise
for its server infrastructure, focusing on running AI models.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) – Microsoft is
developing MAI-1, a new AI language model to compete with Google
and OpenAI. Overseen by Mustafa Suleyman, it will be presented at
the Build conference. With 500 billion parameters, the initiative
aims to enhance Microsoft’s leadership in generative AI.
Additionally, Microsoft faces a complaint from a Spanish startup
association to the Spanish antitrust regulator, alleging
anticompetitive practices in its cloud services. The association
cited the use of Microsoft’s dominant position in other markets to
boost the use of Azure, harming startups.
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) – Nvidia is investing in
the UK’s Wayve Technologies in a funding round of $1.05 billion to
expand autonomous driving technology. Wayve plans to deploy its
technology in vehicles, prioritizing driver assistance before full
autonomy.
Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS) – Synopsys agreed to
sell its Software Integrity Group (SIG) for $2.1 billion to a
private equity consortium led by Clearlake Capital and Francisco
Partners. The deal includes up to $475 million in cash, depending
on financial performance. The transaction is expected to be
completed in the second half of 2024.
ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) – ServiceNow indicated
that its new set of AI-oriented products might not have an
immediate financial impact. CFO Gina Mastantuono highlighted a
“huge” potential for additional revenue, potentially between $1
billion and $2.5 billion, but did not specify timelines.
Concurrently, CEO Bill McDermott emphasized the product’s rapid
growth. Investors are waiting for clear signals on customer
adoption. The company maintains its sales outlook of $15 billion by
2026.
Sony (NYSE:SONY) – Sony’s shares fell up to 3%
in pre-market trading on Tuesday following its $26 billion bid to
buy Paramount Global, raising financial concerns due to the size of
the deal relative to Sony’s cash reserves. Analysts question the
feasibility of the deal, while additional regulatory issues arise
around the CBS channel.
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS),
Comcast (NASDAQ:CMCSA) – Disney and Comcast are in
search of a financial advisor to resolve a dispute over the
valuation of Disney’s 33% stake in Hulu, which Disney will acquire
from Comcast. The difference in valuations has prompted the search
for an impartial third investment bank for an opinion.
Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT)
– Following threats of arrest against Donald Trump, shares of Trump
Media fell 0.8% in pre-market trading to $48.80. The former
Republican president was fined for violating court gag orders. The
company fired its auditing firm following an SEC order.
Boeing (NYSE:BA) – Boeing’s first crewed test
flight was postponed to Friday due to a failure in the Atlas V
rocket. This flight is crucial for Boeing to compete with SpaceX.
The Starliner spacecraft, destined for the ISS, has faced delays,
marking another setback for the company.
FedEx (NYSE:FDX) – A federal judge ruled that a
small company contracted to deliver packages for FedEx on the
California-Oregon border must resolve its claims against the
company through arbitration, rather than proceeding with a lawsuit.
The company, PYNQ Logistics Services, filed a lawsuit against FedEx
Ground, accusing it of illegal business practices. The judge
decided that, as most contracts between FedEx and its contractors
include arbitration clauses, PYNQ must follow this process to
resolve its disputes. FedEx, in turn, pledged to defend against the
allegations and asked the court to dismiss the case.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) – Brian
Newman, CFO and Executive Vice President of United Parcel Service,
will leave the company on June 1st. UPS is searching for internal
and external replacements. Newman cited health as a priority. UPS
exceeded analyst estimates for first-quarter earnings and won a
significant contract with the United States Postal Service in
April.
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) – A US judge formally
ended the criminal case against Goldman Sachs related to its
dealings with the Malaysian fund 1MDB, after the bank fulfilled its
obligations and paid $2.9 billion in fines. The bank did not oppose
the withdrawal of the criminal charge.
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM),
Visa (NYSE:V) – JPMorgan Chase recently initiated
a new wave of layoffs in Asia, eliminating at least seven
investment banking jobs. The reduction primarily affects
vice-presidents and associates in sectors such as consumer, energy,
and healthcare. Additionally, JPMorgan Chase expects a book gain of
$8 billion upon completing its part of the deal with Visa. The
plan, announced in 2023, allowed the exchange of Visa’s Class B-1
ordinary shares for Class B-2 and Class C shares. Visa accepted
240,677,470 shares in the offer.
US Steel (NYSE:X) – The European Union approved
the acquisition of US Steel by Nippon Steel for $14.9 billion,
alleviating competition concerns. In the US, there is resistance
from lawmakers and unions. Nippon offered to move its headquarters
to the US. US Steel expects to close the deal in the second half of
2024.
BHP (NYSE:BHP), Anglo American
(LSE:AAL) – BHP intends to sell the South African assets of Anglo
American, a key part of its acquisition strategy. The rejected
proposal, worth $39 billion, implied selling Anglo’s shares in
Kumba Iron Ore and Anglo American Platinum to Anglo’s shareholders.
There are speculations about a revised offer.
Denny’s Corp (NASDAQ:DENN) – The imminent
shareholder vote at Denny’s Corp may urge goals to reduce the use
of gestation crate pork. The proposal, supported by the Humane
Society, aims for transparency and a phased elimination. The
competitor Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) is
already committed to the change. Denny’s faces resistance from the
board.
MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) – Argentine banks
have filed a lawsuit against MercadoLibre for alleged “abusive
conduct” on its digital payments platform. MODO, a virtual wallet
backed by 30 banks, accuses MercadoLibre of anticompetitive
practices. The company denies the allegations, highlighting its
regulatory compliance.
Target (NYSE:TGT) – Target expands sales of its
Cat & Jack brand at Hudson’s Bay Co. in Canada, including
swimwear and footwear. The company sees an increase in sales and
value, seeking wholesale opportunities in Europe and the Americas
while maintaining focus on US customers.
Novavax (NASDAQ:NVAX) – Shah Capital urged
Novavax shareholders to vote against the reelection of three
directors and oppose executive compensation proposals, citing
concerns over undervaluation and poor management. Shah Capital
plans to vote against the directors and the proposals at the
shareholders’ meeting in June.
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