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Diamondback Energy to Acquire Double Eagle for $4.08 Billion

Diamondback Energy to acquire units of Double Eagle in $4.08 billion deal. Diamondback to sell non-core assets to reduce debt, maintain leverage at $6-8 billion.

Tech CEOs Take Center Stage as Trump Starts Second Term with Focus on Economy

Listen to top company executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Sundar Pichai, discuss the potential economic effects of Trump's second term, including its impact on tech, green energy, and insurance.

Tesla Eyes India Hiring, Showroom After Musk-Modi Meet

Tesla to Hire in India, Signaling Progress Toward Market Entry

USD's Surge Impacts Corporate Earnings: Big Tech to Consumers Brace for Foreign-Exchange Headwinds

The strong US dollar is negatively impacting corporate earnings for companies with significant overseas revenue, including tech giants and consumer brands. Amazon, McDonald's, and Coca-Cola have all issued warnings about the impact of foreign exchange headwinds, while the US Dollar Index has rallied over 7% since September.

The Bleak Future of Low-Cost Airlines

Low-cost airlines face an uncertain future as costs soar and passengers seek comfort. Despite mergers and cost-cutting efforts, the ultra-low-cost model is eroding, leading to stock underperformance and uncertainty for investors.

Big Tech in the Age of the Trump Trade War

Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Nowak estimates that two-thirds of Amazon's first-party merchandise cost of goods sold is non-grocery, with 40% exposure to China. The short run effects of a trade war are certainly painful, says Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Sløk, and these risks are not priced into the stocks of big tech companies.

Japan’s Non-Life Insurers Sell ¥1.64 Trillion in Cross-Held Shares

Japan’s largest non-life insurers sold ¥1.64 trillion ($11B) of cross-held shares in April-December 2023, nearly 90% of their planned ¥1.84T divestitures by March 2025. The sales aim to improve governance and reduce cozy ties, with proceeds used for shareholder returns, acquisitions, and investments

Wall Street's DEI Retreats Face Conservative Backlash

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon expresses skepticism about DEI initiatives, while rivals like Goldman Sachs adjust policies amid conservative pressure.

NNVC Reports Q2 Loss

NanoViricides Inc. (NNVC) reported a loss of $2 million in its fiscal Q2.

Airbnb Aims to Expand Beyond Vacation Rentals, Take on Amazon

Airbnb stock surged over 14% after earnings beat as CEO Brian Chesky outlined plans to transform the vacation home marketplace app into a one-stop shop for all travel and living needs, similar to Amazon.