Starbucks introduces "Back to Starbucks" plan
- Process Reorganization: Starbucks $SBUX focuses on streamlining processes and improving operational efficiencies to restore the welcoming atmosphere that is iconic to the brand.
- Possible job cutsPlan includes Job cuts within the administration and other areas outside the cafes themselves to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
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Volkswagen and Rivian strengthen strategic partnership
- Strengthening cooperation: Volkswagen $VWA.BR CEO Oliver Blume confirmed Volkswagen is considering expanding its cooperation with Rivian, including sharing modules and pooling purchasing volumes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Rivian's shares are rising: Following the announcement, shares of Rivian $RIVN ro...
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I think the partnership is great and I think Rivian has a lot of potential. A lot of people in the US would rather buy a Rivian car than a Cybertruck.
Bitcoin is heading to break the 100 000 USD mark
- Strong price growth: bitcoin $BTCUSD has approached USD 100,000, supported by favorable macroeconomic factors such as a weakening dollar and an improving inflation environment.
- The impact of inflation: December data suggests falling inflation, reinforcing expectations that Fed to start cutting rates in the year 2025.
- Instit...
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I'm watching it too and the volatility is pretty high on BTC right now. Let's see when BTC looks above 100,000 again.
Nio (NIO) recorded significant growth in shipments in December
- Shipment growth: shipments of Nio $NIO electric vehicles rose 73% in December , signaling a strong finish to 2024 and giving investors reason for optimism.
- Onvo brand: $NIO's newer brand , Onvo, is expected to be a key driver of growth in 2025.
- Market challenges: Chinese price war in the electric vehicle...
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I only have $BABA stock from China so far, and that's good enough for me. Nio is also an interesting company, but I won't invest in it.
Disney and fuboTV partnership: combining Hulu + Live TV with new capabilities
- Expanded reachDescription : Partnership connects Hulu + Live TV s fuboTV, together reaching 6.2 million subscribers.
- Shares: Disney $DIS acquires a 70% ownership stake, while fuboTV $FUBO retains management control of day-to-day operations.
- Strategic advantagesA: Disney support increases credib...
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That's great for me. I have a few shares of $DIS and will continue to hold them.
Meta Platforms cancels fact-checking program in the US
- Change of approach: Meta Platforms $META (the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and Threads) is scrapping its fact-checking program in the US and introducing Community Notes, inspired by Elon Musk's Social Network X.
- Community Notes features: Users will be able to Report misleading posts and provide context.
- Reg...
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That model works well for Company X, so I believe it will work well here too. Plus Meta is now changing partly management and that's a cool move too.
I wrote off Boeing a long time ago, so I'm just following the developments and various news (problems).
Hello investors, I would like to know what sectors you see the most potential in the coming year?
I think it's going to be AI, and there could be a lot of success for fossil fuel companies.
Accenture expands team of AI experts in partnership with Nvidia
- Dedicated team: Accenture $ACN has created a team of 30,000 Nvidia technology experts to help clients deploy artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions .
- AI's share of contracts: Generative AI has so far accounted for 5% of total orders, which reflects potential and current limitations in its scope.
- Growth...
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TikTok faces threat of ban in the country
- Court ruling: Court of Appeal upholds Lawthat threatens the availability of TikTok in the domestic market.
- Impact of the ban: The ban could have significant impacts on users, content creators and advertiserswho actively use TikTok.
- Competitive opportunities: Meta $META (Facebook, Instagram) and YouTube stand to benefit...
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A lot will depend on what the ban looks like and what actually happens. But if it were to happen, $META stock would probably rise quite a bit.
Apple plans $1 billion investment in manufacturing in Indonesia
- iPhone 16 ban: Indonesia has imposed a ban on iPhone 16 sales due to non-compliance with local content requirements (minimum 40% of parts).
- Planned investment: $AAPL announced a $1 billion investment in a new manufacturing plant in Indonesia that will produce components for smartphones and other devices.
- Hig...
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The company hasn't come out with a new report in a while, so this one saves the day a little.
Wall Street forecasts for the stock market in 2025
- Downside risk for current leaders: Companies like Vistra a Palantirwhich dominate in 2024, may face moderate growth or even decline.
- Favorable outlook for growth titles: Nvidia a Constellation Energy are expected to grow by 23 % a 11 % due to continued demand for technology and energy innovation.
- Political factors:...
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Gap strengthens thanks to successful start of the holiday season
- Stock Rising: $GAP shares are up 13% on a positive outlook for the full year and a strong start to the holiday season.
- Exceeded expectationsEarnings per share reached 72 cents, beating estimates of 58 cents.
- Revenuedespite challenges: Revenue $GAP rose to $3.83 billion, despite the effects of hurricanes...
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The results and overall numbers don't look bad at all. I'm adding the company to my watchlist and will keep an eye on its progress.
Netflix hits record highs thanks to success of live sports streaming
What do you think of this genius move from $NFLX and the future of these sports broadcasts on streaming platforms?
- Record viewershipThis entry was posted in Netflix, Netflix shares rise after reaching record viewership 108 million viewers for Jake Paul and Mike Tyson's boxing match.
- Historic milestone: The...
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I've been wishing for some downside to come as Netflix is a great business and I'd love to have their stock in my portfolio.
Palantir reaches record prices thanks to strong demand and the move to Nasdaq
- Shares Rise: Shares of Palantir $PLTR jumped 11% after announcing its transition from the NYSE to Nasdaq, reaching a record high of $65.77.
- Financial success: The company beat expectations in Q3 thanks to demand for AI technology and significant government contracts.
- Increased investor interestP...
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I'm interested to see how much longer it will grow😂. But I don't have stocks in my portfolio, so any drop wouldn't matter😃
For diversification it can be fine, but if I want to diversify my portfolio, I prefer to buy other stocks.