Articles by James Calloway
Brazil Freight Fines Pressure Ambev Amid Rising Cost Outlook
Ambev's U.S.-listed shares fell after Brazil imposed fines for minimum freight-price violations, reviving concerns over logistics costs. The brewer forecasts Brazil beer production costs to increase 4.5%-7.5% in 2026.
Eight States Sue to Block Nexstar's $6.2 Billion Tegna Acquisition
A coalition of eight states has filed an antitrust lawsuit seeking to halt Nexstar Media Group's proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, arguing the deal would harm competition and raise costs for consumers.
Tencent Music Shares Rebound Slightly After Steep Guidance-Driven Plunge
Tencent Music Entertainment shares edged higher Thursday, recovering a fraction of their 25% Tuesday plunge triggered by disappointing financial guidance and a decision to stop reporting quarterly user data. Several analysts cut ratings, citing reduced visibility.
Micron Shares Dip on Capex Surge Despite Record AI-Driven Results
Micron Technology shares declined despite posting record quarterly revenue and a robust outlook, as investors focused on a significant increase in planned capital expenditures. The memory chipmaker now expects to spend over $25 billion in fiscal 2026.
Accenture Shares Gain on Strong Q2, Yet Cautious Outlook Weighs on IT Sector
Accenture posted better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results and lifted its full-year revenue guidance. However, its third-quarter forecast fell short of analyst expectations, reflecting ongoing client caution on large-scale IT investments.
Plug Power's Turnaround Bid Faces Investor Scrutiny Amid Asset Sales
Plug Power Inc. is navigating a critical phase, with its stock trading significantly below recent highs as the company implements asset sales and spending reductions to extend its financial runway. While Q4 results showed revenue growth and a positive gross margin shift, analyst sentiment remains mixed amid ongoing liquidity concerns.
Alibaba's Profit Plunge Overshadows AI Cloud Surge in Q4
Alibaba Group reported a sharp 66% drop in quarterly net income, missing estimates, as aggressive spending on discounts and delivery squeezed margins despite strong growth in its cloud and AI division.
Micron's AI-Driven Earnings Surge Overshadowed by Hefty Capex Hike
Micron Technology reported record quarterly results and a strong forecast, yet shares declined as the company announced significantly higher capital expenditures to expand capacity for AI memory chips.
NIO Shares Slide Amid Broader Market Retreat Despite First Quarterly Profit
NIO's U.S.-listed shares declined 2.35% to $5.82, extending losses despite reporting its first-ever quarterly net profit. The drop coincided with a broader market retreat after the Federal Reserve's latest policy update.
Macy's Shares Surge on Q4 Beat, but Tariff and Margin Pressures Loom
Macy's shares climbed 4.8% to $17.72 following stronger-than-anticipated fourth-quarter results, though management issued cautious 2026 projections amid tariff pressures and store closures.
Micron Gains Ahead of Q2 Report on Nvidia HBM4 Shipments, Supply Expansion
Micron shares advanced Wednesday ahead of its fiscal Q2 results, buoyed by the start of volume shipments for its high-bandwidth HBM4 memory to Nvidia and plans to build a second fabrication plant in Taiwan.
Greene King Restructures Pub Estate, Sells 150 Sites Amid Leadership Shift
Greene King is undertaking a major restructuring, planning to sell 150 managed pubs and transition another 150 to leased or franchised models. The move follows a portfolio review and the departure of Pubs Managing Director Zoe Bowley.