Activist group Politan Capital has made it clear that they are not backing down in the battle for board seats at Masimo. In response to the company’s settlement offer to add one of Politan’s nominees, William Jellison, to the board, Politan’s Quentin Koffey has demanded that not only Jellison be added, but also another nominee,
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Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr has made headlines with its successful initial public offering (IPO), pricing its shares at $21 – the top end of its range. With the company set to sell 21 million American depository shares, it is expected to raise $441 million when it begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s regulation aimed at reducing late fees on credit cards is facing significant opposition from the card industry, led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The industry sued the CFPB in federal court in an attempt to block the implementation of the new rule, which would cap late fees at $8
The potential merger of Sony and Apollo with Paramount Global has sparked discussions about the strategy the conglomerates might adopt if the deal goes through. One key aspect of their plan is to maintain a steady theatrical release output between both studios, without reducing it. This approach is aimed at ensuring a consistent flow of
Uber Technologies saw a significant drop of over 8% in response to mixed first-quarter results. While the company’s overall revenue surpassed expectations, reaching $10.13 billion, the loss of 32 cents per share was disappointing compared to the forecasted earnings of 23 cents per share. Reddit Shares of Reddit rose by approximately 3% following a report
British neobank Monzo recently announced that it has secured an additional $190 million in funding, bringing its total fundraising for the year to an impressive $610 million. This latest round of funding included investments from notable new backers, such as Hedosophia and CapitalG, as well as participation from existing investors like Singaporean sovereign wealth fund
The dollar has shown signs of strength as investors weigh the possibility of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Despite earlier losses, the dollar made modest gains amidst renewed speculations on the future monetary policy direction of the Fed. The yen, on the other hand, has been experiencing a downward trend, edging closer to the 155 per
China is at the forefront of AI research, with local companies utilizing technologies similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT to enhance the development of humanoid robots. Li Zhang, COO of LimX Dynamics in Shenzhen, noted the significant impact of generative AI in speeding up research and development cycles. The ability of AI to understand and generate content
The recent decision by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration to pause a shipment of weapons to Israel has raised concerns over the possibility of an Israeli invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah. The move was made in an effort to prevent a full-scale assault by the Israelis against Rafah, where hundreds of thousands
Oddity Tech, a newly public Israeli cosmetics platform, has defied expectations by exceeding first-quarter results. Using artificial intelligence to develop innovative beauty products, Oddity reported earnings per share of 61 cents compared to the expected 49 cents. Additionally, revenue reached $211.63 million, surpassing the projected $205 million. This remarkable performance showcases the company’s potential in
Stanley Druckenmiller, a renowned billionaire investor, made headlines recently when he disclosed that he had reduced his stake in chipmaker Nvidia due to concerns about the artificial intelligence market becoming overheated. This move has sparked debate about the future of AI investments and the long-term viability of the sector. Druckenmiller’s Investment Philosophy Druckenmiller’s decision to
Brad Gerstner, the Chair and CEO of Altimeter Capital, has recently made some significant strategic moves in response to this year’s strong run in technology stocks. Despite being bullish on the stocks that are reaccelerating due to artificial intelligence, Gerstner has decided to take some chips off the table. He mentioned during an appearance on
The Asian stock markets experienced a surge on Tuesday, fueled by the optimism surrounding a potential decline in U.S. interest rates. The indexes in Japan and South Korea outperformed their peers, setting the tone for a positive trading day. Investors were eagerly awaiting the Reserve Bank of Australia meeting to gauge the central bank’s stance
Palantir, the defense tech firm that specializes in big-data and artificial intelligence software, experienced a sharp decline in its shares following a report of weaker-than-expected guidance. The company’s earnings per share of 8 cents adjusted fell short of the 8 cents expected, while revenues of $634 million were slightly below the $625 million anticipated by