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Super Micro Computer Narrowly Avoids Delisting as Earnings Miss Estimates

Super Micro (SMCI) stock soars premarket after earnings update, Nasdaq delisting deadline extension

Mercury General reports Q4 profit of $101.1 million

Mercury General Corporation (MCY) reported fourth-quarter profit of $101.1 million, or $1.82 per share, and full-year profit of $468 million, or $8.45 per share. The auto insurance company posted revenue of $1.37 billion in the quarter and $5.39 billion for the year.

CBA Posts Solid Half-Year Earnings on Lending Growth, Lower Loan Impairment

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reports better-than-expected first-half cash earnings, driven by volume growth in home lending and deposits, and a lower loan impairment expense.

Elon Musk's Moves Threaten Consumer Watchdog Regulating X's Payments Platform

Elon Musk, who plans to turn his company X into a digital payments platform, appears to be dismantling the agency overseeing that sector. The Trump administration has ordered a halt to work at the CFPB, which regulates large banks, mortgage lenders, student loan servicers, and online payment apps. Musk has supported this move, tweeting "CFPB RIP" and calling for its closure. The agency has also clashed with Silicon Valley, leading to calls for its dismantling. Critics worry that this move will benefit Musk by freeing his company X from government scrutiny.

Central Banks Head in Different Directions for 2025

The first central bank interest rate moves of 2019 suggest it will be a year of contrasting fortunes, with some major economies heading in different directions.

Silicon Valley Companies Adjust DEI Policies Amid Legal and Political Scrutiny

Google is reversing its diversity hiring targets, following scrutiny from Washington. Meanwhile, other tech giants like Apple and Microsoft maintain their DEI initiatives.

Pound Falls Amid Growing Bets on Aggressive BOE Rate Cuts

Investors are bracing for a weaker pound as the Bank of England's policy decision highlights concerns about UK economic growth. Despite a slight recovery, sterling remains the weakest among G-10 currencies, with experts predicting further interest rate cuts and a potential drop to $1.19.

Lilly Beats Q4 Earnings Estimates, Misses on GLP-1 Sales but Remains Growth Leader

Eli Lilly Q4 2024 earnings beat estimates, driven by strong GLP-1 drug sales, despite missing on expectations. Revenue increased 45% to $13.5 billion, and the company raised its 2025 guidance. Investors will focus on management's commentary on prescription volume and coverage dynamics for Mounjaro and Zepbound, as well as updates on orforglipron, a potential pill option for GLP-1 therapy.

Apple Faces Antitrust Probe in China

Apple stock dropped premarket after a Bloomberg report that China is weighing an antitrust probe into its app store policies following a similar move by regulators in the US.

US Stock Futures Decline as Trade War Intensifies, Corporate Earnings Mixed

US stock futures fall as trade war escalates; Alphabet, AMD earnings disappoint; Disney earnings eyed