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Airbus CEO Wants EU to Relax Stance for Space Merger

Airbus CEO seeks EU antitrust approval for space merger talks with Thales and Leonardo.

Meta: More Than Trump Ties Fueling Record High Stock Price

Meta's strong fundamentals, rather than its relationship with President Trump, are driving its stock to record highs. Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak believes the company's improving platform and advertising dynamics are behind its success.

Zips Car Wash Files for Bankruptcy to Transfer Control to Lenders

Zips Car Wash files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, plans to hand over control to lenders amidst $1B+ in debt

Pfizer Q4 2024 Earnings: Beat Estimates, Stock Flat on Revenue Gains

Pfizer's Q4 2024 earnings beat expectations, with revenue up 7% YoY to $63.6B and EPS of $3.12 exceeding estimates. The company is downsizing to offset waning COVID-19 product revenue, targeting $4.5B in savings by 2025. Despite headwinds such as patent expirations and Medicare price negotiations, Pfizer aims to enhance shareholder value through R&D productivity and strategic priorities.

Ferrari Q4 Profit Tops Estimates

Ferrari NV (RACE) beats Q4 expectations with $410.7

China Factory Activity Cools on Trade Woes, Staffing Falls

China's factory activity grew at a slower pace in January as staffing levels fell and trade uncertainties increased. The Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing PMI fell to 50.1 from 50.5, indicating a slowdown but still above the 50 mark that separates growth from contraction. The survey also showed that new export orders declined for a second straight month, while average selling prices fell at the fastest pace since July 2023. Manufacturers reported improved domestic demand, but rising uncertainty in international policies could worsen China's export environment and pose significant challenges for the economy.

Banco Santander-Chile reports Q4 profit that tops Street forecasts

Banco Santander-Chile reports fourth-quarter profit of $285 million, exceeding Wall Street expectations.

US Tax Burden: Lower Compared to OECD, But with Trade-Offs

Americans pay lower taxes than citizens of other developed countries, primarily due to the absence of a value-added tax (VAT) and a lower overall tax burden at 25.2% of GDP. However, this tax savings comes with trade-offs, including a reliance on states for social programs and a smaller federal safety net.

U.S. Power, Utility Stocks Plunge on AI Advancements

AI Technology Raises Concerns About US Electricity Demand Growth and Slows Utility Sector Stocks