"Cisco Systems announced plans to lay off 5% of its global workforce, translating to over 4,000 employees. This decision is part of the company's strategic realignment to concentrate on burgeoning sectors like AI, amid a challenging economic landscape that has seen many tech giants reevaluate their workforce and investment priorities.
Lyft, the renowned ride-sharing company, faced an extraordinary situation due to a typographical error in its earnings report. This incident not only led to a dramatic fluctuation in the company's stock prices but also spotlighted the critical nature of financial communications and the repercussions of inaccuracies, however minor they may seem.
"JetBlue Airways saw its shares surge by over 15% following the revelation that corporate titan Carl Icahn had acquired a nearly 10% stake in the airline, branding it as undervalued. The disclosure of Icahn's significant investment has stirred the market, coming at a crucial juncture for JetBlue as it endeavors to navigate post-pandemic recovery and the fallout from a thwarted merger with Spirit Airlines.
Sarepta Therapeutics saw its shares plunge more than 35% Friday after a third patient death tied to its gene therapy programs deepened regulatory scrutiny and rattled investor confidence. The Food and Drug Administration is reportedly preparing to request a voluntary halt in shipments of Sarepta's approved treatment, Elevidys, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to CNBC.
Chevron Corp. has completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corp. following a decisive legal victory over Exxon Mobil in a high-stakes dispute concerning oil rights in Guyana. The ruling by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) cleared the final hurdle to one of the largest energy mergers in over a decade, granting Chevron a critical stake in the Stabroek Block-an offshore field estimated to hold more than 11 billion barrels of oil.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. posted record earnings Thursday, with second-quarter profit surging 60.7% year-over-year to NT$398.3 billion ($13.5 billion), propelled by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence chips. But executives warned that looming U.S. tariff threats and currency fluctuations could weigh on earnings later this year.
South Korea's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the acquittal of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong on charges of stock manipulation and accounting fraud related to a controversial $8 billion merger in 2015, ending nearly a decade of legal uncertainty for the country's most powerful business executive.
Uber Technologies announced Thursday a sweeping six-year partnership with electric vehicle manufacturer Lucid Motors and autonomous driving startup Nuro to roll out more than 20,000 robotaxis across major U.S. cities, signaling an aggressive push into driverless ride-hailing as competition with Waymo and Tesla intensifies.
PepsiCo reported second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.12 and revenue of $22.73 billion, despite ongoing weakness in its North American food and beverage divisions. The results, released Thursday, boosted Pepsi shares roughly 2% in premarket trading.
Goldman Sachs reported second-quarter earnings of $3.72 billion, or $10.91 per share, surpassing analyst expectations as its trading and investment banking divisions delivered strong results. The Wall Street giant's profit rose 22% from the same period a year earlier, with total revenue climbing 15% to $14.58 billion, exceeding the $13.47 billion consensus forecast compiled by LSEG.
Bank of America posted a 3% increase in second-quarter profit, driven by robust trading revenues and higher net interest income, although overall revenue came in slightly below Wall Street expectations. The Charlotte-based lender reported net income of $7.12 billion, or 89 cents per share, surpassing analysts' forecast of 86 cents per share compiled by LSEG.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) announced a $500 million commitment to MP Materials (NYSE:MP) to expand the domestic supply of rare earth magnets used in its products, marking a significant step in the U.S. push to reduce dependence on China for critical materials. The multiyear deal will support new manufacturing and recycling facilities in Texas and California and aligns with broader national security priorities championed by the Trump administration.
India's aviation authority has released preliminary findings into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight 171, revealing that both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost power seconds after takeoff when their fuel-control switches moved to the "cutoff" position. The incident, which killed 260 people and left only one survivor, is being described by investigators as an anomaly that has raised serious concerns about mechanical operation and cockpit dynamics.