"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.
Crocs Inc. shares tumbled nearly 30% Thursday, marking their steepest one-day drop since 2011, after the company warned of a revenue decline in the third quarter and outlined a significant hit from U.S. tariffs. The Colorado-based footwear maker said it expects sales to fall between 9% and 11% from a year earlier, missing analysts' expectations for modest growth.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Thursday rejected calls for his resignation from President Donald Trump, insisting he has "always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards" and has the full support of the company's board.
Intel shares declined Thursday after President Donald Trump publicly called for the immediate resignation of CEO Lip-Bu Tan, citing what he described as deep conflicts of interest tied to Chinese entities. The remarks intensified political scrutiny surrounding the semiconductor giant's leadership at a time when U.S. chip policy remains central to national security debates.
Apple will commit an additional $100 billion to expand its U.S. operations, President Donald Trump is set to announce Wednesday alongside CEO Tim Cook at an Oval Office event, marking a major escalation in the administration's campaign to reshore key elements of the tech giant's global supply chain.
Uber Technologies Inc. posted strong second-quarter results on Wednesday, exceeding revenue expectations and authorizing a $20 billion stock buyback as global demand for mobility and delivery services remained robust. Gross bookings rose 17% year-over-year to $46.8 billion, while the number of trips surged 18% to a record 3.3 billion.
Shares of Advanced Micro Devices fell more than 9% on Wednesday after the chipmaker missed earnings expectations for the second quarter and offered limited clarity on when it will resume shipments of artificial intelligence chips to China, which have been impacted by U.S. export restrictions.
McDonald's Corp. reported stronger-than-expected global sales for the second quarter, driven by aggressive value meal promotions and its largest-ever marketing campaign tied to the release of "The Minecraft Movie." The fast-food giant posted a 3.8% rise in global comparable sales, surpassing Wall Street's 2.4% estimate, according to LSEG data, while total revenue increased 5% year-over-year to $6.8 billion.
Palantir Technologies Inc. posted its strongest quarter to date, crossing $1 billion in revenue for the first time and boosting its full-year outlook, as surging demand for artificial intelligence applications and government efficiency projects under President Donald Trump fueled growth across its U.S. operations.
Tesla has awarded CEO Elon Musk a new stock compensation package worth approximately $29 billion, just months after a Delaware court invalidated a previous $56 billion deal that was the largest in corporate history.
More than 3,200 Boeing defense workers began a strike early Monday after rejecting a revised four-year contract offer that the company said included average wage increases of 40%, a $5,000 ratification bonus, and other benefits.