JPMorgan Chase is focused on succession planning and has a cadre of “extremely” qualified people who are prepared to run the bank eventually, CEO Jamie Dimon said Tuesday.Dimon and his team spend a lot of time thinking about what happens after he retires, Dimon said, without giving a timeframe.“We all want to get that exactly right,” he told pension funds and institutional investors at a conference in New York.JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said he and his team spend a lot of time thinking about what happens afte ...

Goldman Sachs shares dropped 4% after CEO David Solomon warned the Wall Street giant is facing a $400 million hit from the exit of a credit card venture as well as recent weakness in trading revenue.The Wall Street giant’s stock fell by just over $19 to $470 after Solomon told an industry conference in New York late Monday that the October quarter’s financial results will be hit by its exit from its consumer banking venture that began in 2022, including a joint credit card scheme with General Motors.But the ...

Google lost its bid to escape a $2.7 billion fine imposed by European Union regulators for illegally stifling rival online shopping services on Tuesday — the latest in a slew of legal setbacks for the tech giant.The European Commission initially imposed the fine in 2017 after determining that Google had violated the law by giving its own “comparison shopping service” priority placement in its search engine results while demoting links to smaller rivals in the region.The EU’s Court of Justice in Luxembourg d ...

Apple must pay $14.4 billion in back taxes to the Irish government after the European Union’s top court rejected the iPhone maker’s appeal of a landmark 2016 ruling — which CEO Tim Cook denounced at the time as “total political crap.”The European Court of Justice in Luxembourg on Tuesday upheld the decision by the European Commission that Ireland broke state-aid law by giving Apple an unfair advantage.“We are disappointed with today’s decision as previously the general court reviewed the facts and categoric ...

Apple unveiled its AI-enhanced iPhone 16 on Monday — but Wall Street is divided on whether it will be able to reverse a sales slump for the tech giant’s flagship product.  Dubbed “Apple Intelligence,” the firm’s AI push was front and center during the high-profile presentation at its Cupertino, Calif., headquarters. The latest model features an A18 chip designed to power large generative models and a customizable “action button” that can be paired with various tasks, such as voice translation, and a new ded ...

Justice Department attorneys took aim at Google’s alleged monopoly over the digital advertising market on Monday in an antitrust case that poses a major threat to the Big Tech giant’s business model.Opening arguments in the closely watched trial kicked off in a Virginia courtroom and drew a massive crowd of onlookers. US District Judge Leonie Brinkema will decide the outcome of the non-jury trial, which is expected to last about four weeks. 5 Karen Dunn (left) has faced scrutiny over her ties to Kamala Ha ...

Core Viewpoint - Big Lots has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to declining consumer spending and soft sales, planning to sell its assets and ongoing operations to Nexus Capital Management [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - High inflation and interest rates have negatively impacted Big Lots' business, leading to a significant pullback in consumer purchases of home and seasonal products, which are crucial for revenue [2]. - Sales at stores open for at least a year have declined for nine consecutive quarters, indicating ongoing struggles in retail performance [2]. Group 2: Strategic Decisions - The board of Big Lots determined that selling to Nexus Capital was the best strategic move despite some improvement in performance [3]. - The company will continue operations during the court-supervised sale process but plans to close some stores without specifying details [4][5]. Group 3: Financing and Auction Process - Big Lots has secured commitments for $707.5 million in financing, including $35 million in new financing from current lenders, to support operations during the sale process [8]. - Nexus Capital will act as a "stalking horse" bidder in a court-supervised auction, with the sale subject to higher bids [6]. Group 4: Market Position and Challenges - Big Lots operates in a highly competitive market where other value retailers are outperforming in delivering low prices and compelling bargains [7]. - The company has received a notice from the New York Stock Exchange due to its stock price falling below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days, with shares dropping 40% to 30 cents in premarket trading [9].

Core Viewpoint - Tech billionaire Larry Ellison will gain control of CBS parent Paramount Global following Skydance Media's acquisition of the Redstone family's interest in the company, marking a significant shift in ownership and management structure [1][2]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - Skydance Media signed a deal to acquire Paramount Global in a two-step process, with Larry Ellison, the fourth richest person globally with a net worth of $176 billion, backing the proposal financially [2]. - The Ellisons, along with RedBird Capital Partners, will purchase National Amusements for $2.4 billion and invest over $6 billion into Paramount to acquire shares and reduce debt [2]. - Upon completion of the $8 billion merger, David Ellison will serve as Paramount's chairman and CEO, taking operational control of the business [3]. Group 2: Management and Strategy - David Ellison and his financial partners plan to implement a $2 billion cost-cutting strategy at Paramount following the acquisition [3]. - The decision to sell Paramount Global signifies the end of a decades-long family dynasty led by Shari Redstone, who previously orchestrated the merger of CBS and Viacom in 2019 [4].

Walt Disney was targeted by hackers who obtained sensitive internal company data including revenue figures from its Disney+ and ESPN+ streaming services as well as its Genie theme park passes, according to a report.A cyber-criminal operation known as “NullBulge” uploaded more than 1.1 terabytes of data in July that also included internal Slack messages in which employees sound off on the company’s battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over so-called “Don’t Say Gay” legislation.NullBulge, whom authorities be ...

Core Viewpoint - The Nordstrom family has made a $3.8 billion bid to take the company private, significantly lower than their previous offer of $8.4 billion in 2018, reflecting ongoing challenges in the department store sector due to declining mall traffic [1][2]. Company Summary - The Nordstrom family, which owns approximately 33.4% of the company's outstanding common stock, is partnering with Mexican department store chain El Puerto de Liverpool to offer $23 per share in cash for all outstanding shares [2][3]. - Under the proposed deal, the Nordstrom family would control 50.1% of the company [3]. - The company operates around 350 stores, including the off-price chain Nordstrom Rack [2]. Financial Performance - Nordstrom reported a 3.4% increase in sales for its 350 stores in the second quarter, with revenues reaching $3.9 billion and comparable sales up by 1.9% year-over-year [5][6]. - Despite the overall decline in department store sales over the past decade, Nordstrom's recent performance indicates some improvement [5][6]. Market Context - The department store sector is experiencing significant pressure, with other retailers like Macy's facing activist investor pressure to sell or go private [6]. - The recent bid from the Nordstrom family comes amid a trend of consolidation in the industry, exemplified by HBC's pending acquisition of Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion [5]. Offer Dynamics - The $23 per share offer is close to the current stock price, which raises questions about the attractiveness of the bid [7]. - The involvement of El Puerto de Liverpool may provide leverage to negotiate a higher price, as the independent committee evaluates the proposal [8].