The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reportedly poised to unveil a $100 million settlement with JP Morgan Chase for trade reporting failures.
Live Nation Entertainment Inc (NYSE:LYV) shares dropped as the company faces an antitrust lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Justice. The lawsuit, expected to be filed in the Southern District of New York, challenges Live Nation's control over concert ticket sales through Ticketmaster. This legal action is part of the Biden administration's efforts to combat monopolistic practices in various industries, including tech and online marketplaces.
Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) is considering a $5 billion convertible bond sale, following rival JD's move. This could fund share repurchases and growth. BABA's ADRs have dropped 6.6% this week. Reports of bearish sentiment from U.S. short sellers may have caused this. BABA reported 7% revenue growth in Q4 2023. BABA stock has lost 0.24% in the last 12 months.
Taiwan Semiconductor's supplier Applied Materials is expected to see a revenue increase this quarter due to rising demand for AI and consumer products.
Deliveries of Boeing aircraft to China face delays as Chinese regulators review the batteries in the cockpit voice recorder. Boeing is working with Chinese clients to manage delivery schedules while awaiting the Civil Aviation Administration of China's (CAAC) evaluation. The company disclosed having around 140 737 MAX 8 aircraft in stock, with 85 intended for Chinese customers, impacting their delivery timelines.