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The cost of Boeing's strike keeps rising as talks continue
Business Insider· 2024-10-07 13:23
Boeing is set to resume negotiations with union bosses on Monday.The strike is costing Boeing $50 million a day, a BofA analyst estimated.33,000 members of the IAM union have been on strike since September 13. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Email address ...
The world's largest chipmaker TSMC is about to be tested as it uses more and more power
Business Insider· 2024-10-07 09:00
TSMC has high power usage, and Taiwan's tight electricity supply will test its chip production.Taiwan's sluggish electricity growth challenges the semiconductor industry's expansion.TSMC aims for net zero emissions by 2050, but renewable energy growth faces hurdles. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a perso ...
Activist investor Starboard has just informed Pfizer it has taken a significant stake
Business Insider· 2024-10-07 00:56
Starboard Value has taken a significant stake in Pfizer, said people familiar with the matter. The drug giant's stock has dropped significantly since its 2021 COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Starboard has recently taken positions in Starbucks and Match. Insider Today NSIDER TODAY Sign up to get the inside scoop on today's biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Bull Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a pe ...
Vista Outdoor agrees deal to sell its ammunition and sporting goods divisions for $3.4 billion
Business Insider· 2024-10-05 10:35
Core Viewpoint - Vista Outdoor is selling its two divisions, Revelyst and Kinetic Group, for a total of approximately $3.4 billion, with the sale of Revelyst valued at around $1.13 billion and Kinetic Group at about $2.23 billion [1][3][4]. Group 1: Transaction Details - The sale of Revelyst, the sporting goods business, is an all-cash transaction expected to be completed by January [3]. - The sale of Kinetic Group, Vista's ammunition business, has seen an increase in sale price from $2.15 billion to approximately $2.23 billion due to an amendment in the merger agreement [4]. - The combined enterprise value of both transactions is estimated at $3.35 billion, which will provide around $45 per share in cash to Vista Outdoor stockholders [4]. Group 2: Strategic Implications - The chairman of Vista Outdoor's board emphasized that these strategic sales are aimed at unlocking maximum value for shareholders and positioning both divisions for continued success under new ownership [5]. - Czechoslovak Group is advised by JPMorgan for the Kinetic Group deal, while Morgan Stanley is advising Vista Outdoor [5]. Group 3: Company Performance - Vista Outdoor's stock price has increased by approximately 35% since the beginning of the year [6]. - The company, which employs nearly 6,000 people globally, announced its plan to split into two divisions in 2022 [6].
Meta brags that its latest AI video tool outperforms rivals like OpenAI
Business Insider· 2024-10-04 22:10
Meta just launched Movie Gen, an AI video generator to compete with OpenAI's Sora.Movie Gen can make videos with accompanying audio using a text prompt. It can also edit by prompt.Meta joined the video generation race later than OpenAI and Google. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while ...
Microsoft tells customers it lost log data for key security products
Business Insider· 2024-10-04 16:41
Microsoft told customers that a software bug caused inconsistent collection of log data.The bug affected key security products, including Microsoft Sentinel and Entra.Microsoft has been saying recently that security is its top priority. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on t ...
Warren Buffett has sold about $10 billion of Bank of America stock — after slashing his Apple stake by nearly 60%
Business Insider· 2024-10-04 14:22
Warren Buffett has sold 23% of his Bank of America stake for about $10 billion since mid-July.Berkshire Hathaway's American Express stake is now more valuable than its Bank of America bet.Buffett cashed in about 56% of his massive Apple bet in the first half of this year. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a ...
Amazon could cut 14,000 managers soon and save $3 billion a year, according to Morgan Stanley
Business Insider· 2024-10-03 19:10
Amazon's Management Restructuring Plan - Amazon plans to reduce the number of managers by approximately 13,834 roles, which could save the company between $2.1 billion to $3.6 billion next year [1][3][5] - CEO Andy Jassy aims to increase the ratio of individual contributors to managers by at least 15% by the end of Q1 2025, aiming to reduce bureaucracy and improve operational efficiency [2][4] - Morgan Stanley estimates that 7% of Amazon's workforce is in management positions, with the total number of managers expected to drop from 105,770 to 91,936 by early next year [4] Cost Savings and Efficiency - The cost savings from cutting manager roles could account for 3% to 5% of Amazon's projected operating profit for 2025 [5] - Morgan Stanley assumes the annual cost per manager ranges between $200,000 to $350,000, contributing to the significant savings [5] - The restructuring is part of Amazon's broader effort to flatten the organization, remove unnecessary layers, and operate more efficiently [6] Workforce and Organizational Impact - Amazon has over 1.5 million employees globally, with a significant portion working in warehouses and logistics rather than corporate roles [6] - The company stated that it has added many managers in recent years and now is the right time to review and adjust organizational structures [4] - Amazon emphasized that the changes are aimed at strengthening the company's culture and organizations, though it declined to comment on Morgan Stanley's specific projections [4]
Google Search is about to see 'a pretty dramatic shift'
Business Insider· 2024-10-03 16:00
Google is rolling out a series of changes to Search, which will start on mobile.One update will change the way Search results appear for certain queries.A Google VP said the updates are "a pretty dramatic shift from where we were before." Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on ...
Meta found a new way to crack down on scam accounts, and it seems to be working
Business Insider· 2024-10-03 13:08
Meta is partnering with banks to identify scam accounts.Meta's new system allows banks to share data with the company directly.Meta says the collaboration led to the removal of 20,000 scam accounts in the UK alone. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Email addre ...