Month: August 2022
Pelosi to visit Taiwan, local media say, despite China warnings
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (2nd L) leaves the Shangri-La Hotel after a reception organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore on August 1, 2022. Roslan Rahman | AFP | Getty Images U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, Taiwanese media reported […]
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Starbucks union asks coffee giant to extend pay hikes, benefits to unionized stores
With pay increases set to kick in at Starbucks cafes around the U.S. Monday, labor organizers are asking the coffee giant to extend the benefits to unionized stores as well without going through the bargaining process. The request comes after Starbucks announced in May that it would hike wages for workers and add other benefits […]
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A decline in paying subscribers could hurt Bumble shares, Jefferies says in downgrade
Investors should keep an eye on the number paying subscribers for Bumble , according to Jefferies. Analyst Brent Thill downgraded shares of Bumble to hold from buy, expecting dwindling revenue growth, among other challenges, for the online dating company. “While our 3P data checks show an acceleration in Q2 rev and downloads for the Bumble […]
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Nikola to acquire battery-pack supplier Romeo Power in $144 million deal
Nikola Motor Company Two truck Source: Nikola Motor Company Electric heavy truck maker Nikola said Monday that it struck a $144 million deal to acquire battery pack supplier Romeo Power, giving the company control over a key part of its supply chain. The all-stock transaction values Romeo at 74 cents per share, a 34% premium […]
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Shares of Chinese EV makers Nio, Xpeng and Li Auto rise as July car deliveries jump
Xpeng said it delivered 11,524 in July, a rise versus the same time last year, but slipping from June’s figure. Xpeng had the highest deliveries out of its closest rivals Nio and Li Auto in July. Xpeng said it will begin accepting reservations for its new G9 SUV in August 2022. Chen Dongqiu | Visual […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Boeing, Nio, Check Point Software and more
Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Boeing (BA) – Boeing defense workers will vote on a new proposed labor agreement on Wednesday, averting – for now – a strike that could have begun today. Separately, sources tell CNBC the Federal Aviation Administration has approved inspection protocol revisions that should […]
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Palo Alto Networks can surge 40% as it expands its next-gen security business, Wolfe Research says
Palo Alto Networks could see roughly 40% upside from here, as the network security company builds out its suite of next-generation products, according to Wolfe Research. Analyst Joshua Tilton initiated coverage on Palo Alto Networks with an outperform rating, saying investors should take a closer look at the rapidly growing next generation security (NGS) portfolio. […]
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Target is oversold and could jump nearly 20% from here, Wells Fargo says in upgrade to buy
It’s time to snap up shares of Target at a bargain as they could surge nearly 20% from current levels, according to Wells Fargo. Analyst Edward Kelly upgraded shares of Target to overweight from equal weight, saying in a Monday note that the retailer is oversold. Target tumbled 25% after its calendar first-quarter earnings report, […]
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Ford is adding an off-road package to its hot-selling Maverick compact pickup
2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Source: Ford Ford Motor is adding a new off-road-ready package to its Maverick pickup in a bid to extend the sales success of its hot-selling small truck. The new Maverick Tremor package includes a beefed-up, higher-riding suspension and a new all-wheel-drive system system powered by Ford’s 2-liter EcoBoost turbo four-cylinder […]
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Ukraine’s first grain shipment in months leaves port; Putin says navy will be armed with hypersonic missiles
Putin says Russia’s navy will get new hypersonic missiles soon Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Navy Day Parade on July, 31 2022, in St. Petersburg, Russia. Planned Navy Day celebrations in Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea were canceled on Sunday after officials accused Ukraine of carrying out a drone attack on the Black Sea Fleet’s […]
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