Nicolas Thomas

Jensanity in Taiwan: Nvidia boss welcomed as a national hero

(MarketScreener with Reuters) Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sparked a media and public frenzy during his visit to Taiwan this week for the Computex trade show in Taipei. A native of Tainan, in the south of the island, Huang, who is often discreet in the United States, is welcomed here like a superstar.

May 19, 2025 at 08:40 am

Walmart: Some doubts looming on the horizon

Walmart exceeded expectations in Q1, with better-than-expected results, particularly in the US. However, the stock is down 4% at the time of writing. Its caution regarding the evolution of tariffs and the lack of forecasts for the current quarter are weighing on the stock.

May 16, 2025 at 03:27 pm

Novo Nordisk CEO ousted as battle against obesity intensifies

(MarketScreener with Reuters) With its share down 33% since the start of the year, Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk has announced the departure of its CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen.

May 16, 2025 at 02:40 pm

Take-Two reduces forecasts after postponement of GTA 6

(MarketScreener with Reuters) Unsurprisingly, the delay of GTA 6 has prompted US software publisher Take-Two Interactive to reduce its targets, while promising a record fiscal year in 2027.

May 16, 2025 at 01:05 pm

China's neighbors are betting on their currencies to appease Trump

(MarketScreener with Reuters) With the currencies of South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan posting notable gains in recent days, speculation is rife that these economies may use a revaluation of their currencies as leverage in their trade negotiations with US President Donald Trump.

May 16, 2025 at 10:33 am

Antitrust: Meta calls for FTC to drop lawsuit

(MarketScreener with Reuters) Meta Platforms, Facebook's parent company, on Thursday asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which accuses the group of maintaining an illegal monopoly on personal social networks. Meta believes that the regulatory agency has not provided the necessary evidence to support its allegations in this high-stakes antitrust lawsuit.

May 16, 2025 at 09:04 am

Xiaomi launches its first mobile chip at the end of May

(MarketScreener with Reuters) Chinese technology company Xiaomi has announced the launch of its own mobile chip by the end of May. The group, known for its smartphones and electric vehicles, wants to compete with Apple and Huawei.

May 15, 2025 at 03:52 pm

Alleged Medicare fraud puts UnitedHealth under legal pressure

(MarketScreener with Reuters) US healthcare specialist UnitedHealth is struggling to stay afloat following the sudden departure of its CEO, Andrew Witty. The Wall Street Journal has revealed that the group is under criminal investigation for possible Medicare fraud.

May 15, 2025 at 09:03 am

European stockmarkets close ranks against Wall Street

The main European stock exchanges, Deutsche Börse and Euronext, are stepping up initiatives to stem the exodus of local IPOs to the US, against a backdrop of marked disaffection with European and UK markets over the past two years.

May 14, 2025 at 01:49 pm

Stellantis suspends its plan to reform its dealership network in Europe

(MarketScreener with Reuters) On Tuesday Stellantis announced the suspension of its controversial plan to reform the legal structures of its distribution network in Europe, as the manufacturer also prepares to unveil an updated version of its program to revive car production in Italy.

May 14, 2025 at 10:45 am

Baidu's robotaxis soon to hit the roads in Europe

(MarketScreener with Reuters) Baidu, a Chinese tech company, is preparing to launch its robotaxis in Europe through a new subsidiary based in Switzerland.

May 14, 2025 at 10:39 am

IQE, one of Apple's suppliers, is considering repatriating part of its production to the US

(MarketScreener with Reuters) As the manufacturer of the chips used in iPhone facial recognition technology, IQE may well decide to relocate in order to cushion the impact of the price hike.

May 13, 2025 at 02:42 pm

Andrew Witty leaves UnitedHealth, with company suspending forecasts

UnitedHealth has announced the suspension of its annual forecasts for 2025 following the departure of its CEO Andrew Witty. The group, which has been struggling since its profit warning in April, fell 9% in pre-market trading on Wall Street.

May 13, 2025 at 02:12 pm

The trade truce between Beijing and Washington gives hope to shipping industry

(MarketScreener with Reuters) The container shipping industry welcomed with relief Monday's announcement of a trade truce between the United States and China, which provides for a temporary reduction in punitive tariffs. Industry professionals are hoping for a gradual resumption of bookings between the world's two largest economies.

May 13, 2025 at 09:07 am

The United States tightens restrictions on 'de minimus' regime from China

(MarketScreener with Reuters) The United States and China seem determined to ease trade tensions. In line with this desire, the United States is lowering taxes following the abolition of the "de minimis" regime.

May 13, 2025 at 08:58 am

Apple raises prices but says nothing on the impact of tariffs

According to a US daily newspaper, Apple is reviewing the pricing structure for its mobile devices while seeking a justification other than customs duties, so as not to upset the White House.

May 12, 2025 at 03:50 pm

Share buybacks and regional strategy: Lyft changes track

(MarketScreener with Reuters) The US ride-hailing specialist has posted strong results and, more importantly, provided a positive outlook for the future. With a clear strategy and a strengthened share buyback program, its share price rose 8% in after-hours trading yesterday.

May 09, 2025 at 10:57 am

Pinterest raises forecasts as Advertising AI boosts results

(MarketScreener with Reuters) Pinterest reported strong quarterly results on Thursday, driven by its AI-powered advertising tools and growing demand from advertisers. The social network expects Q2 revenue to exceed Wall Street expectations, an announcement that sent its shares up 16% in after-hours trading.

May 09, 2025 at 10:35 am

Netflix boosts its AI and revamps its interface

(MarketScreener with Reuters) The famous streaming platform has already revolutionized how we consume audiovisual entertainment, and it doesn't intend to stop there. Netflix has announced the integration of AI into its iOS app and is improving its version for connected TVs.

May 07, 2025 at 04:00 pm

BAE Systems targeting growth amid rising military budgets

May 07, 2025 at 09:58 am

BMW stable, counting on lower tariffs

May 07, 2025 at 09:47 am