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Options Signal 5.8% Move for Alibaba Ahead of May 13 Results

Options Signal 5.8% Move for Alibaba Ahead of May 13 Results

Options contracts imply Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. could experience a price swing of about 5.8% when it releases earnings on May 13 before the market opens, with the company having both exceeded and fallen short of options-implied moves in recent reports. Historical earnings reactions have ranged from muted gains to double-digit surges and drops.

Former OpenAI Technology Chief Testifies That Altman Fostered Distrust and Disorder Among Executives

Former OpenAI Technology Chief Testifies That Altman Fostered Distrust and Disorder Among Executives

In recorded testimony in federal court in Oakland, former OpenAI technology chief Mira Murati said CEO Sam Altman created an environment of persistent chaos and mistrust among senior leaders, at times conveying conflicting messages to different executives. Her account is part of a trial brought by Elon Musk alleging OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit o…

Broad Earnings Slate Includes Airbnb, McKesson, Gilead, Cloudflare and Monster Beverage

Broad Earnings Slate Includes Airbnb, McKesson, Gilead, Cloudflare and Monster Beverage

Corporate reporting continues with a packed Thursday schedule. Major names such as Airbnb, McKesson, Gilead Sciences, Cloudflare and Monster Beverage will deliver quarterly numbers, alongside a wide swath of companies spanning travel, healthcare, technology and consumer goods. Investors will find a detailed after-the-close calendar with estimated e…

Samsung to End Sales of Certain TVs and Appliances in Mainland China

Samsung to End Sales of Certain TVs and Appliances in Mainland China

Samsung Electronics said on May 7 that it will discontinue sales of some consumer electronics products in mainland China, citing intensified local competition. The company stated it will work to limit customer impact and is evaluating support for business partners. Samsung will continue to sell mobile phones and chips in China.

Samsung to End Sales of Selected TVs and Home Appliances in Mainland China

Samsung to End Sales of Selected TVs and Home Appliances in Mainland China

Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it will cease sales of specific consumer electronics products in mainland China, citing intensifying competition in the local market. The company stated it will seek to limit disruption for customers and is reviewing support measures for business partners. Samsung will continue to sell mobile phones and chips i…

UBS to Bolster U.S. Operations as Swiss Capital Bill Looms, CEO Says

UBS to Bolster U.S. Operations as Swiss Capital Bill Looms, CEO Says

UBS Chief Executive Sergio Ermotti said the bank needs to expand its presence in the United States and is preparing for any outcome from a Swiss parliamentary debate on proposed tougher capital rules. Speaking in St. Gallen, he reiterated that growth in the U.S. could occur without a takeover, while acknowledging acquisitions remain a possibility. …

US Hotel RevPAR Climbs 3.2% in Early May as Occupancy and ADR Rise

US Hotel RevPAR Climbs 3.2% in Early May as Occupancy and ADR Rise

Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the US increased 3.2% year-over-year for the week ending May 2, driven by a 1.2% rise in occupancy and a 2.0% increase in average daily rate (ADR). Luxury hotels saw the largest gains in both occupancy and pricing. Among major markets, Las Vegas recorded the largest year-over-year RevPAR increase while San Fra…

AEX Climbs to Record as Basic Materials and Tech Stocks Lead Gains

AEX Climbs to Record as Basic Materials and Tech Stocks Lead Gains

Netherlands equities closed higher on Wednesday, with the AEX index reaching a fresh record high. Broad gains were led by Basic Materials, Technology and Consumer Goods sectors. ArcelorMittal, DSM Firmenich and ASML were the session's strongest performers, while Wolters Kluwer, Shell and SBM Offshore finished lower. Commodities saw sharp moves, wit…