The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its workforce, with a significant number of layoffs impacting Xbox. Four Xbox game development studios will also be spun off as part of a major restructure aimed at adapting to a rapidly changing industry and leveraging AI.
Defense sector investors should reconsider valuations due to evolving warfare and AI, according to Panmure Liberum strategist Joachim Klement. He notes a shift from legacy platforms to AI-enabled systems and drones, suggesting defense companies may need to be valued like tech firms.
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell announced a donation of her and her husband's SpaceX stock to the Trump Accounts program, benefiting approximately 2 million American children, with a focus on those near their central Texas home.
Swedish fintech Klarna has applied to federal and state regulators to establish a U.S. bank subsidiary, Klarna Bank USA, chartered in Utah and backed by FDIC. This move aims to bring banking operations in-house, offer broader consumer services, and enhance competition in the market.
Microsoft is eliminating 4,800 jobs, 2.1% of its workforce, with the Xbox division losing 20% of its staff, or 3,200 roles, by fiscal year 2027. These cuts are part of cost-reduction efforts amid investor concerns about AI and lagging revenue in areas like Windows and Xbox.
Jim Cramer's Charitable Trust plans to buy 120 shares of Intel (INTC) at approximately $124 each, increasing its portfolio weighting to 2.7%. This move follows a 14% drop in Intel shares last week, with Cramer's team remaining bullish on long-term demand and the foundry business.
