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Biden heads to Wisconsin to laud new Microsoft facility, meet voters | World News somewhat bullish
MSFT

Summary: President Biden is focusing on economic policy in campaign stops, including highlighting a new $3.3 billion Microsoft data center in Racine, Wisconsin. His campaign is launching a $14 million advertising blitz targeting minority voters, while emphasizing Trump's failures in areas like the economy.

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2024-05-08T21:06:57Z
Dow ends higher, but Treasury yields pressure market - The Globe and Mail somewhat bearish
SHOP DIA SPY TSLA UBER NVDA AMZN GOOGL INTC TRIP LYFT

Summary: Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index fell due to Shopify's downbeat revenue forecast, while U.S. markets saw mixed signals with Dow rising and S&P 500 ending unchanged. Rising Treasury yields dampened market optimism.

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2024-05-08T21:06:51Z
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. Boosts Stake in Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) somewhat bullish
CL

Summary: Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in Colgate-Palmolive by 1.8% during the 4th quarter, owning approximately 0.54% of the company's stock, while several other large investors also modified their positions. Colgate-Palmolive reported positive quarterly earnings results with $0.86 earnings per share and a revenue of $5.07 billion, beating analysts' estimates. The company announced an increase in its quarterly dividend from $0.48 to $0.50, representing a boost from the previous dividend payout.

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2024-05-08T21:04:33Z
IBM software reaches 92 countries via AWS partnership - Bizcommunity somewhat bullish
IBM

Summary: IBM partners with AWS Marketplace to expand software availability in 92 countries, focusing on African market and emphasizing cloud-based solutions. Analysts predict SaaS offerings through cloud platforms to reach $45bn by 2025. IBM aims to streamline procurement process by enabling customers to use AWS commitments to pay for IBM software.

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2024-05-08T20:58:55Z
Intel's and Qualcomm's Huawei export licenses get revoked - Ars Technica somewhat bearish
INTC QCOM

Summary: The US imposes even stronger export restrictions on Huawei, revoking licenses of Intel and Qualcomm, causing Huawei to rely more on its own HiSilicon chips. Intel's involvement in Huawei laptop chips becomes a bigger problem amid concerns over AI features.

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2024-05-08T20:58:50Z
Barry Sternlicht says the Fed's 'tool kit is flawed' for this economy, urges Fed rate cuts somewhat bearish
STWD META MSFT

Summary: Starwood Property Trust's CEO, Barry Sternlicht, expressed concerns about wobbling commercial real estate and inflation, urging the Federal Reserve to cut rates. He mentioned that higher rates are impacting regional banks, cities, and the federal government, but highlighted the positive impact of tech innovation in data center construction.

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2024-05-08T20:56:46Z
Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Kratos Defense (KTOS), GE ... very bullish
KTOS GE BLDR

Summary: Analysts have expressed bullish sentiments on Kratos Defense (KTOS), GE Aerospace (GE) and Builders Firstsource (BLDR) in the Industrial Goods sector, with price target upgrades and Buy ratings from top analysts.

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2024-05-08T20:55:09Z
RTX in digitalization: Theme innovation strategy - Army Technology somewhat bullish
RTX

Summary: Raytheon Technologies Corp has developed innovative digitalization patents related to intelligent cabin management systems using video cameras to monitor and enhance passenger cabin conditions for efficient management and safety during flights.

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2024-05-08T20:54:27Z
Salesforce Announces Timing of its First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results Conference Call neutral
CRM

Summary: Salesforce to release first quarter fiscal year 2025 results on May 29, 2024 after market close and will host a conference call to discuss the financial results with the investment community.

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2024-05-08T20:52:28Z
David Beckham and Authentic Brands Group Talk Up Partnership - Yahoo Finance Canada neutral
ABG SPG

Summary: Authentic Brands Group acquires a 55 percent stake in DB Ventures managing David Beckham's brand, including Studio 99, and renegotiates deals with Safilo Group. The company also buys Champion brand from HanesBrands for about $1 billion. Simon Property Group sells off its stake in ABG to several investors for $1.2 billion.

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2024-05-08T20:52:23Z
A junior Bank of America associate died—and it's ignited discussions about Wall Street's ... somewhat bearish
BAC

Summary: The death of a 35-year-old Bank of America associate due to a blood clot has brought to light the intense working conditions faced by investment bankers, including long hours, high-pressure environments, and negative impacts on mental and physical health. Junior investment bankers are calling for better management of work hours, with demands such as a maximum hour cap of 100 hours per week and more weekends off. This incident has sparked conversations about the challenging work environment and its toll on employee well-being in the investment banking industry.

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2024-05-08T20:52:22Z
Deere to Announce Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results - Morningstar neutral
DE

Summary: Deere & Company will hold its second quarter 2024 earnings call where financial and operating performance will be discussed with analysts and investors.

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2024-05-08T20:51:13Z
Salesforce Announces Timing of its First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results ... - Yahoo Finance Canada neutral
CRM

Summary: Salesforce will release its first quarter fiscal year 2025 results on May 29, 2024, after the market close.

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2024-05-08T20:50:42Z
Salesforce Announces Timing of its First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results Conference Call neutral
CRM

Summary: Salesforce announced that its first quarter fiscal year 2025 results will be released on May 29, 2024, after the market close.

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2024-05-08T20:46:23Z
RTX in batteries: Theme innovation strategy - Army Technology neutral
RTX

Summary: Raytheon Technologies Corp filed 22 patents in Q1 2024 relating to batteries and an electrical power system. One of the patents describes an electrical power system with multiple energy storage modules, bus current controller, and a shared system controller. The patent aims to optimize control and efficiency of an electrical power system for vehicles.

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2024-05-08T20:43:58Z
Child dies in gene therapy trial; Pfizer pauses study - Becker's Hospital Review neutral
PFE

Summary: A boy has died in Pfizer's phase 2 study of its gene therapy candidate for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, leading to Pfizer pausing dosing in its phase 3 study as it investigates the death.

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2024-05-08T20:43:03Z
Salesforce Announces Timing of its First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results Conference Call neutral
CRM

Summary: Salesforce announced the timing for its first quarter fiscal 2025 results conference call to be on May 29, 2024, after market close.

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2024-05-08T20:40:48Z
Apple's shockingly bad iPad ad is poorly timed and raising many questions - Morningstar somewhat bearish
AAPL

Summary: Apple Inc.'s new ad for the latest iPad received mixed reactions, with some criticizing it as anti-artist and not aligned with Apple's history of celebrating creativity and individuality under co-founder Steve Jobs. The ad features a massive compressor crushing artistic tools, sparking outrage and confusion among consumers.

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2024-05-08T20:40:48Z
Costco Wholesale Corporation Reports April Sales Results | Markets Insider somewhat bullish
COST

Summary: Costco reported a 7.1% increase in net sales for the retail month of April and a 7.0% increase for the first 35 weeks compared to the previous year. Comparable sales showed positive growth across different regions, with e-commerce experiencing significant increases. The shift in timing of Easter had a slight negative impact on sales.

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2024-05-08T20:37:19Z
Top Analyst Reports for Salesforce, BP & Southern Co. - May 8, 2024 - Zacks.com neutral,neutral,somewhat bullish
CRM BP SO

Summary: 1. Salesforce is experiencing strong performance driven by a robust demand environment and strategic acquisitions like Slack. However, competition and currency fluctuations are concerns. 2. BP shows growth potential in production but faces financial concerns due to high debt and potential limitations in cash generation from divestitures. 3. Southern Company has been performing well with steady earnings growth, yet high leverage and environmental concerns warrant caution from investors.

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2024-05-08T20:36:00Z
Gov. Evers: Pres. Biden, Microsoft officials to celebrate historic investments in Mount ... - WisPolitics very bullish
MSFT

Summary: Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion in Wisconsin to expand its national cloud and AI infrastructure, creating 2,000 union construction jobs in Mount Pleasant by the end of this year, along with long-term employment opportunities. The investment also includes the establishment of a partnership to advance the state's leadership in AI and manufacturing.

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2024-05-08T20:35:36Z
Apple Destroys Vintage Instruments in Tone-Deaf New Commercial for iPad Pro somewhat bearish
AAPL

Summary: Apple unveiled a new iPad Pro advertisement featuring vintage instruments being crushed, causing backlash due to feeling tone-deaf and dystopian.

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2024-05-08T20:35:34Z
Cisco Unlocks AI-Powered Intelligence for Self-Hosted Observability neutral
CSCO

Summary: Cisco announced a new virtual appliance for its AppDynamics On-Premises application observability offering, which includes AI-powered innovations for anomaly detection, root cause analysis, application security, and SAP monitoring. The new licensing model, AppDynamics Flex, provides customers the option to choose between self-hosted and Software-as-a-Service observability offerings.

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2024-05-08T20:35:12Z
JPMorgan: Investing In The Best (NYSE:JPM) - Seeking Alpha somewhat bullish
JPM

Summary: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) reported solid earnings with revenue and net income up, aided largely by First Republic acquisition. Though shares saw an initial dip due to unchanged guidance and concerns over future interest rate changes, analysts are bullish on earnings upside potential for 2024 and 2025. Valuation metrics like P/E and P/B ratios suggest JPM may be nearing historical high levels, despite analysts' 'Buy' rating and price target predicting 7% upside from current levels.

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2024-05-08T20:34:43Z
Security through Data – Cisco Hypershield – Jeetu Patel – RSA24 #3 | SC Media neutral
CSCO

Summary: Jeetu Patel is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Security and Collaboration at Cisco, leading the strategy and development for these businesses with P&L responsibility for the portfolio.

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2024-05-08T20:32:31Z
Pfizer agrees to settle 10,000 lawsuits accusing pharma giant of hiding cancer risks of ... somewhat bearish
PFE

Summary: Pfizer has agreed to settle over 10,000 lawsuits alleging its heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer due to it being contaminated with a human carcinogen NDMA. Financial details of the settlements were not disclosed.

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2024-05-08T20:30:50Z
NRG Energy: Balancing Solid Performance with Market Uncertainties – A Hold Recommendation neutral
NRG

Summary: James Thalacker from BMO Capital reiterated a Hold rating on NRG Energy, maintaining a price target of $82.00. Despite solid adjusted EBITDA performance, free cash flow before growth declined due to various factors. NRG's potential growth opportunities were noted, but Thalacker's cautious optimism led to the Market Perform rating.

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2024-05-08T20:29:00Z