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“Nikola’s hydrogen-powered truck deliveries to dealers rise 22% in Q3”

“The EV maker delivered 88 Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell trucks to dealers in the quarter, in line with its expectations of selling 80 to 100 units. But that lagged the 80% sequential surge in deliveries reported in the second… Continue Reading…

Business

“Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power”

“The Global Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Investment Partnership is initially looking to raise $30 billion for new and existing data centers. The fundraising, which could total $100 billion, will also be used to invest in the energy infrastructure needed to power… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Why Icahn Enterprises Blasted Nearly 15% Higher on Monday” [September 16, 2024]

“On news that a potentially resource-draining lawsuit against the company had been dismissed, units of master limited partnership Icahn Enterprises (NASDAQ: IEP) leaped almost 15% in price on Monday. This occurred on a rather sleepy trading session for stocks, with the S&P 500 index only… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Microsoft Announces $60 Billion Buyback, 10% Dividend Hike”

“…Microsoft also will increase its quarterly dividend by 8 cents, to 83 cents a share. It’s the company’s 20th straight year of increasing its dividend. Microsoft stock rose 0.9% to 435.07 on Tuesday. MSFT stock has risen for seven straight… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Harris proposes raising the corporate tax rate to 28%, rolling back a Trump law”

“Vice President Kamala Harris is calling for raising the corporate tax rate to 28%, her first major proposal to raise revenues and finance expensive plans she wants to pursue as president…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/19/harris-proposes-raising-the-corporate-tax-rate-to-28percent-rolling-back-a-trump-law.html Americans are overtaxed as is. We’re being robbed… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“S&P and Moody’s downgrade JetBlue amid $3 billion debt raise, shares sink”

“…Shares of the New York-based company plummeted 19%. JetBlue intends to raise $1.5 billion through a private offering of senior secured notes and an additional $1.25 billion via a term loan, secured by TrueBlue. It also plans to raise $400… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“TSMC Sales Soared 45% in July on Strong AI Demand, Shares Gain”

“…Sales for the month reached NT$256.95 billion ($7.9 billion). For the third quarter, analysts project TSMC revenue should grow 37% to NT$747.4 billion, with the July result suggesting TSMC may surpass those expectations…” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tsmc-sales-grow-45-july-054146804.html

Stocks

“Thoma Bravo Raises $2.7 Billion in Nasdaq Stake Sale”

“…The private equity firm sold 41.6 million Nasdaq shares for $65.30 each, according to a statement by the exchange operator Monday. A Thoma Bravo affiliate was offering the stock for between $64.80 and $65.80 each, Bloomberg News reported Friday. The… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“Russia’s Central Bank hikes interest rate as inflation soars”

“…The bank raised the rate by 200 basis points to 18.00%, noting that inflation has accelerated and is developing “significantly above” its forecast. It noted that inflationary risks have been driven by high inflation expectations and changing trade terms as… Continue Reading…

Business

“JPMorgan Hikes BYD’s Price Target by More Than 80% on Outlook”

“JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s analysts raised their price targets for BYD Co. by more than 80% on expectations the Chinese automaker will deliver 6 million vehicles globally in the next two years… BYD has focused on boosting international sales and… Continue Reading…