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JetBlue to cut more flights, other costs with break-even 2025 'unlikely' due to weaker travel demand
CNBC· 2025-06-17 13:00
Core Insights - JetBlue Airways is implementing significant cost cuts due to weaker-than-expected travel demand, making it unlikely to achieve break-even operating margins this year [1][2] - The airline's recovery to profitability is anticipated to take longer than initially expected, with reliance on borrowed cash to sustain operations [2] - JetBlue plans to reduce flight schedules, pause aircraft retrofits, and park some Airbus jets as part of its cost-cutting measures [3] Cost-Cutting Measures - The airline will further cut flights to align with the reduced demand [3] - JetBlue is pausing retrofits on aircraft to conserve resources [3] - Some Airbus jets will be parked as part of the strategy to manage costs [3] Leadership Restructuring - The company is assessing the size and structure of its leadership team [3] - Identified opportunities to combine or restructure certain roles for improved efficiency at the leadership level [3]
Spotify's Daniel Ek leads $694 million investment in defense startup Helsing
CNBC· 2025-06-17 12:41
Company Overview - Helsing, a European defense technology startup, has raised 600 million euros ($693.6 million) in a new funding round led by Prima Materia, a venture capital firm founded by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek [1] - Existing investors include Lightspeed Venture Partners, Accel, Plural, General Catalyst, and Saab, with new investments from BDT & MSD Partners [2] Industry Trends - The defense technology sector has become increasingly attractive to investors due to ongoing global conflicts, such as the Ukraine war and the recent escalation in the Middle East [2] - In 2024, venture funding in Europe's defense, security, and resilience sector reached an all-time high of $5.2 billion, marking a 30% growth over the past two years, while the broader VC market experienced a 45% decline during the same period [3]
Yum! Brands names CFO Chris Turner as its next CEO
CNBC· 2025-06-17 12:39
Group 1 - Yum! Brands has appointed Chris Turner as the new CEO, effective October 1, replacing David Gibbs, who will remain as an advisor until 2026 [1] - Chris Turner has been with Yum! Brands since 2019 and previously held senior positions at PepsiCo and McKinsey [1] - Under David Gibbs, Yum! Brands expanded digital ordering and introduced value menus, a strategy that Turner is expected to continue [2] Group 2 - Yum! Brands operates well-known fast-food chains including KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger in over 150 countries [3] - The company's shares have increased by approximately 5% year-to-date [3]
Nasdaq-traded Chinese herb company hits near $30 billion market value after speculative surge
CNBC· 2025-06-17 11:53
Regencell CEO Yat-Gai Au controls 86.24% of the total number of shares outstanding, according to FactSet data.The company's year to date performance is off the charts too, having risen 46,000% in 2025. By Monday's close, Regencell, founded in 2014 and traded on Nasdaq under the ticker 'RGC' since 2021, had a total market capitalization of $29.7 billion, according to S&P Capital IQ.Shares of Regencell, which says it develops traditional Chinese herb treatments to treat childhood attention deficit hyperactivi ...
Solar stocks plummet as Senate version of Trump's tax bill cuts renewable energy incentives
CNBC· 2025-06-17 11:24
Solar stocks were under pressure Tuesday as the U.S. Senate's version of President Donald Trump's spending bill kept cuts to renewable energy incentives.Shares of Enphase Energy plummeted more than 17% in the premarket, while First Solar dipped about 12%. Sunrun slipped more than 27% and SolarEdge Technologies dropped 22%.The Senate version of the bill includes a provision that would fully phase out both solar and wind power tax incentives by 2028. It does, however, keep incentives for nuclear, hydropower a ...
Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from U.S. products by end of 2027
CNBC· 2025-06-17 11:00
Core Viewpoint - Kraft Heinz will eliminate FD&C artificial dyes from its products by the end of 2027 and will not introduce new products in the U.S. containing these ingredients, responding to consumer health trends and regulatory pressures [1][3]. Group 1: Company Actions - Approximately 10% of Kraft Heinz's U.S. products currently use FD&C colors, which are synthetic additives that enhance visual appeal [1]. - The company has previously removed artificial colors, preservatives, and flavors from its Kraft macaroni and cheese in 2016, and Heinz ketchup has never contained artificial dyes [2]. - Over the past five years, Kraft Heinz has made more than 1,000 recipe changes to improve product nutrition, with a focus on using natural or no colors in the majority of its products [7]. Group 2: Regulatory Environment - The decision to remove artificial dyes follows pressure from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services, as part of a broader initiative to promote healthier food options [3][5]. - The FDA announced plans to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes by the end of next year, replacing them with natural alternatives, including the elimination of several specific dyes [4]. - The FDA had previously banned the use of Red No. 3 dye due to its cancer-causing properties in laboratory animals, with California already implementing a ban in 2023 [6].
Amazon extends Prime Day to four days, starting July 8
CNBC· 2025-06-17 05:00
An Amazon worker moves boxes on Amazon Prime Day in the East Village of New York City, July 11, 2023.Amazon is extending its Prime Day discount bonanza, announcing that the annual sale will run four days this year.The 96-hour event will start at 12:01 a.m. PT on July 8, and continue through July 11, Amazon said in a release.For the first time, the company will roll out themed "deal drops" that change daily and are available "while supplies last." Amazon has in recent years toyed with adding more limited-run ...
Google issues apology, incident report for hours-long cloud outage
CNBC· 2025-06-16 18:19
Core Points - Google experienced a major outage affecting over 70 cloud services globally, disrupting third-party services such as Cloudflare, OpenAI, and Shopify, as well as first-party products like Gmail and Google Drive [1][2] - The outage was attributed to multiple layers of flawed updates, specifically a new feature in the "quota policy checks" that was not adequately tested in real-world scenarios, leading to improper data handling [2][3] - The incident lasted for seven hours, although engineers identified the issue within 10 minutes, resulting in overloads in larger regions due to the lack of feature flags during the rollout [3] Company Response - Google issued an apology for the outage, acknowledging the impact on customers and their users, and committed to making improvements to prevent future occurrences [2] - The company plans to change its architecture to ensure that if one system fails, others can continue to operate without crashing [4] - Google will conduct audits of all systems and enhance communication protocols to provide timely information to customers during issues [4]
AMD shares rise 10% after analysts say they expect a 'snapback' for chipmaker
CNBC· 2025-06-16 18:13
Core Insights - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) shares increased nearly 10% following a price target upgrade by Piper Sandler due to positive sentiment around the company's latest product announcements [1][4] Group 1: Product Developments - AMD introduced its next-generation AI chips, the Instinct MI400 series, and a full-server rack called Helios, which allows for the integration of thousands of chips, targeting AI customers such as cloud companies and large language model developers [3] - The Helios rack is considered pivotal for the growth of AMD Instinct products, generating enthusiasm among analysts and industry leaders [3] Group 2: Financial Outlook - Piper Sandler raised its price target for AMD shares from $125 to $140, reflecting optimism about the company's recovery and product launches [4] - Analysts anticipate a rebound in AMD's graphics-processing units (GPUs) in the fourth quarter, coinciding with the expected resolution of $800 million in charges related to new U.S. export license requirements for semiconductors [2]
Amazon Kuiper second satellite launch postponed by ULA due to rocket booster issue
CNBC· 2025-06-16 18:02
Core Points - United Launch Alliance (ULA) delayed the second flight of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites due to a problem with the rocket booster [1][2] - The issue was identified as "an elevated purge temperature" within the Atlas V rocket's booster engine, which could not be resolved during the countdown [2] - ULA's CEO, Tory Bruno, indicated that a GN2 purge line issue was the cause and confirmed that a new launch date would be provided later [2] Company Summary - ULA is responsible for launching Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites and has faced technical challenges that have impacted the launch schedule [1][2] - The launch was initially scheduled for last Friday but was postponed to Monday due to inclement weather before being scrubbed again due to the technical issue [2]