Jonathan Wong
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Google Dismisses 28 Employees Over Protests Against $1.2 Billion Israeli Cloud Contract
Google has terminated 28 employees who were involved in protests against the company's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government. This contract, known as Project Nimbus, involves providing cloud and artificial intelligence services to Israeli government and military entities. 
Google has terminated 28 employees who were involved in protests against the company's $1.2 billion contract with the Israeli government. This contract, known as Project Nimbus, involves providing cloud and artificial intelligence services to Israeli government and military entities. -
Micron to Receive Over $6 Billion in U.S. Grants for Chip Manufacturing Expansion - Report
Micron Technology Inc., a leading U.S. memory chip manufacturer, is on the verge of receiving a significant financial boost from the U.S. government, with more than $6 billion in grants slated to support its domestic semiconductor factory projects. This move is part of a broader federal effort under the 2022 Chips and Science Act to revitalize American chip manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains. 
Micron Technology Inc., a leading U.S. memory chip manufacturer, is on the verge of receiving a significant financial boost from the U.S. government, with more than $6 billion in grants slated to support its domestic semiconductor factory projects. This move is part of a broader federal effort under the 2022 Chips and Science Act to revitalize American chip manufacturing and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains. -
ASML's Weak Q1 Bookings Drag Semiconductor Stocks Lower Despite Resilient China Sales
ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant and a key supplier to the world's top chip manufacturers, reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter new bookings on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the semiconductor industry and dragging down the stocks of major chipmakers. Despite the disappointing bookings, ASML's sales to China remained strong, even in the face of U.S.-led export restrictions aimed at curbing Beijing's military capabilities. 
ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment giant and a key supplier to the world's top chip manufacturers, reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter new bookings on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the semiconductor industry and dragging down the stocks of major chipmakers. Despite the disappointing bookings, ASML's sales to China remained strong, even in the face of U.S.-led export restrictions aimed at curbing Beijing's military capabilities. -
Tesla to Revisit Musk’s $56 Billion Compensation and Proposes Moving Incorporation to Texas
Tesla Inc. is once again making headlines with two controversial proposals slated for shareholder voting: reinstating CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package, which was previously nullified by a Delaware judge, and relocating the company's incorporation from Delaware to Texas. This move reflects Tesla's aggressive strategy to address legal setbacks and reshape its corporate governance landscape. 
Tesla Inc. is once again making headlines with two controversial proposals slated for shareholder voting: reinstating CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion compensation package, which was previously nullified by a Delaware judge, and relocating the company's incorporation from Delaware to Texas. This move reflects Tesla's aggressive strategy to address legal setbacks and reshape its corporate governance landscape. -
United Airlines Blames Boeing 737 Max 9 Grounding for $200 Million Q1 Earnings Hit
United Airlines has reported a $200 million hit to its earnings in the first quarter of the year, largely attributing the loss to the three-week grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 jets following a mid-flight blowout incident on an Alaska Airlines flight in January. The US carrier stated that without the disruption caused by the grounding, it would have reported a quarterly profit. 
United Airlines has reported a $200 million hit to its earnings in the first quarter of the year, largely attributing the loss to the three-week grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 jets following a mid-flight blowout incident on an Alaska Airlines flight in January. The US carrier stated that without the disruption caused by the grounding, it would have reported a quarterly profit. -
LVMH Reports Modest Growth in Q1 Amid Strong Demand for Fashion and Leather Goods in China
LVMH, the luxury goods conglomerate, announced its financial results for the first quarter, revealing modest growth amidst varying performances across its business segments. Despite a general decline in global sales, the company expressed satisfaction with a nearly 10% increase in demand for fashion and leather goods in China, highlighting a bright spot in its latest financial quarter. 
LVMH, the luxury goods conglomerate, announced its financial results for the first quarter, revealing modest growth amidst varying performances across its business segments. Despite a general decline in global sales, the company expressed satisfaction with a nearly 10% increase in demand for fashion and leather goods in China, highlighting a bright spot in its latest financial quarter. -
Johnson & Johnson's Q1 Results: Medical Device Sales Surge, but Stelara and Vision Products Lag
Johnson & Johnson reported mixed first-quarter results on Tuesday, with adjusted earnings surpassing Wall Street's expectations despite underwhelming sales in its medical devices and pharmaceutical divisions. The healthcare giant's shares closed more than 1% lower following the announcement, as investors weighed the company's performance and ongoing talc-related liabilities. 
Johnson & Johnson reported mixed first-quarter results on Tuesday, with adjusted earnings surpassing Wall Street's expectations despite underwhelming sales in its medical devices and pharmaceutical divisions. The healthcare giant's shares closed more than 1% lower following the announcement, as investors weighed the company's performance and ongoing talc-related liabilities. -
UnitedHealth Expects Up to $1.6 Billion Impact from Change Healthcare Cyberattack in 2024
UnitedHealth Group, one of the nation's largest health insurers, has revealed that the February cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has cost the company $872 million in the first quarter of 2024. 
UnitedHealth Group, one of the nation's largest health insurers, has revealed that the February cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has cost the company $872 million in the first quarter of 2024. -
Tesla's Workforce Reduction Hits Major Markets in U.S. and China
Tesla, the pioneering electric vehicle manufacturer, is facing a pivotal moment as it implements sweeping global job cuts affecting its largest markets, the United States and China. Amid declining sales and heightened competition, particularly in the electric vehicle sector, Tesla is streamlining its operations by reducing its workforce across various departments including sales, tech, and engineering. 
Tesla, the pioneering electric vehicle manufacturer, is facing a pivotal moment as it implements sweeping global job cuts affecting its largest markets, the United States and China. Amid declining sales and heightened competition, particularly in the electric vehicle sector, Tesla is streamlining its operations by reducing its workforce across various departments including sales, tech, and engineering. -
Justice Department Prepares Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly gearing up to sue Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, on grounds of antitrust violations. This impending lawsuit, first disclosed by The Wall Street Journal, stems from allegations that Ticketmaster has abused its dominant position in the ticketing market to stifle competition and control the live events space. 
The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly gearing up to sue Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, on grounds of antitrust violations. This impending lawsuit, first disclosed by The Wall Street Journal, stems from allegations that Ticketmaster has abused its dominant position in the ticketing market to stifle competition and control the live events space.
