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Every day, the MarketScreener team curates the most important news about listed companies worldwide. Here's a short summary for your convenience:

North America:
- Boeing is facing a challenging financial outlook with a reported $4 billion loss in the fourth quarter, compounded by a workers' strike and the prospect of tariffs from the Trump administration. Despite this, Boeing has attracted multiple suitors for the sale of its Jeppesen unit.
- Texas Instruments and Allurion Technologies are each managing their unique business challenges.
- Tesla, Inc. has launched a new, higher-priced Model Y across the US, Canada, and Europe. The company is adjusting its growth expectations due to a focus on AI technology and is addressing recalls in China affecting over 1.2 million vehicles for safety and software issues.
- Verizon Communications, Inc. reported Q4 2024 earnings that surpassed expectations, with an adjusted EPS of $1.10 and revenue of $35.68 billion. The company also saw significant wireless subscriber growth and introduced their AI Connect product suite.
- Alphabet Inc. is taking steps to tackle the issue of fake reviews in the UK and is facing regulatory scrutiny. The broader tech industry challenges include pressure from India's technology ministry and a downturn in tech stock values.
- HCA Healthcare, Inc. outperformed Wall Street's fourth-quarter estimates, raised its dividend, announced a new $10 billion buyback plan, and provided an optimistic profit forecast for 2025.
- American Express Company reported fourth-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded expectations, driven by strong holiday spending. The company also increased its quarterly dividend by 17%.
- Microsoft Corporation-backed OpenAI is ramping up its AI efforts with exclusive infrastructure support from Stargate and launching tools for automating web tasks.
- Meta Platforms, Inc. plans to invest up to $65 billion in AI infrastructure. The company is facing criticisms from US President Donald Trump and issues with its AI chatbot, alongside scrutiny from the European Commission.
- Apple Inc. sees competition from Epic Games in the mobile marketplace and Tata Electronics' investment in Pegatron India for iPhone production. Apple's revenue is on target, with new AI assistant launches.
- Moog Inc. reported a rise in fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and net sales, though it provided lower earnings guidance for the upcoming quarter.
- Uber Technologies, Inc. and Ola Consumer have refuted claims of pricing disparity in India based on the customer's phone model.
- Atlassian Corporation reported insider share sales totaling approximately $2,064,831.
Europe and Asia:
- Ericsson's shares declined due to financial results that fell short of expectations, despite a dividend increase and a recovery in US demand.
- Mediobanca S.p.A. is facing a surprise €13.3 billion all-share takeover bid from Monte dei Paschi di Siena to create a new national banking champion in Italy.
- Alleima AB recommends re-election of its board, reports strong fourth-quarter results, increases its dividend, and secures multiple orders, including repeat business.
- Novo Nordisk A/S's shares rose following positive clinical trial results for its obesity drug, Amycretin, which showed significant weight loss in obese patients.
- Burberry Group plc's Q3 sales were better than expected, with a smaller-than-anticipated drop, leading to a surge in its stock price.
- Rio Tinto plc maintained its full-year guidance despite disruptions from Tropical Cyclone Sean.
- Rolls-Royce Holdings plc has secured a £9 billion contract to supply nuclear reactors for UK Royal Navy submarines.
- Assa Abloy AB has expanded its international presence by acquiring InVue in the US and Uhlmann & Zacher in Germany.
- Givaudan SA reported a rise in like-for-like sales and net profit, with full-year revenue surpassing expectations.
- Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited (OCBC) has repurchased shares for its employee share schemes.
- HSBC Holdings plc has bought back shares in Hong Kong and is planning layoffs following the closure of its payment app, Zing.
- LG Energy Solution, Ltd. is reducing capital expenditure due to slowing EV demand.
- National Australia Bank Limited customers have abandoned nearly AU$49 million in payments due to scam alerts.
- SoftBank Group Corp. has launched a $100 billion AI venture in collaboration with OpenAI and Oracle.
- Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has introduced the Galaxy S25 series with advanced AI capabilities.
- Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. has set an ambitious net income target.
- Hindustan Unilever Limited and Godrej Consumer Products are contending with reduced urban demand in India and higher raw material costs.
- China Shenhua Energy Company Limited expects its net profit attributable to shareholders to be significant.
- Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. anticipates a flourishing debt market in Brazil in 2025, with increased equity activity expected later in the year.