North America:

  • Alphabet: Q4 earnings reports reveal a mix of missed revenue estimates and increased AI spending, leading to a significant drop in share prices.
  • Amd: Shares fell 9% due to underwhelming AI chip revenue and a forecasted decline in data center sales, despite reporting higher overall Q4 revenue and earnings that beat estimates.
  • Uber Technologies: Reported higher-than-expected Q4 revenue and earnings per share, driven by strong demand for rides and food delivery, despite a profit miss and a forecast of slower growth.
  • Microsoft: The AI Action Summit aims to establish global AI principles focusing on open-source technology and clean energy, amidst regulatory challenges and expansion efforts.
  • Boston Scientific: Exceeded expectations in Q4 and FY 2024 with strong sales growth and raised its 2025 profit forecast due to robust demand for cardiovascular devices.
  • Apple: Faces scrutiny from China's State Administration for Market Regulation over App Store policies, potentially leading to an antitrust investigation.
  • Match Group: Appointed Spencer Rascoff as its new CEO while reporting Q4 revenue that beat estimates, despite a decline in earnings and user engagement.
  • Harley-Davidson: Forecasts a weak 2025 revenue outlook, expecting a flat to 5% decline, despite reporting a Q4 revenue of $688 million.
  • Capri Holdings: Q3 FY2025 earnings and revenue fell below expectations, signaling a slow recovery in luxury demand.
  • Dayforce: Reported a higher adjusted profit and revenue for Q4, with earnings and revenue rising, despite a forecast of lower revenue for Q1 2023.
  • Totalenergies: Plans to convert its American Depositary Receipts into listed shares on the NYSE, while reporting mixed financial performance and investing in renewable energy in the US.
  • BlackRock: Intends to hire 1,200 employees in India to enhance its support hubs and artificial intelligence capabilities.
  • Toyota: Is expanding its global presence and focus on electric vehicles with new operations and partnerships.

Europe:

  • Novo Nordisk: Advancing its obesity drug candidate with promising trial results and managing strong overall financial performance.
  • Crédit Agricole: Deputy CEO discussed the bank's strategy in Italy, amidst strong quarterly earnings and plans for increased dividends.
  • Banco Santander: Reported strong Q4 results with significant profit increases and announced plans for a €10 billion share buyback program.
  • Equinor: Announced high production rates at Johan Sverdrup until 2025, updates on the Castberg field, and plans for capital distribution.
  • Gsk: Fourth-quarter earnings exceeded expectations, leading to a share price rise and the announcement of a £2 billion share buyback program.
  • Upm-Kymmene: Acquired UK-based label manufacturer Metamark and initiated a share buy-back program.
  • Bnp Paribas: Appointed Karine Delvallee as the new regional head for Southeast Asia.

Asia:

  • Atlas Copco: Expanded its presence in Colombia by acquiring Maq&Tec's compressor distribution business and Imocom's compressed air unit.