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AEX retreats 0.50% as Universal Music plunges to all-time lows; Shell and ArcelorMittal outperform

AEX retreats 0.50% as Universal Music plunges to all-time lows; Shell and ArcelorMittal outperform

Netherlands equities closed lower on Friday with the AEX down 0.50%. Gains in energy and basic materials were offset by heavy losses among consumer and services stocks, led by Universal Music Group which fell to all-time lows. Market breadth slightly favored decliners, with volatility measures little changed and mixed moves across commodities and F…

AI-Focused Hedge Fund Suffered 67% Drop in July After Concentrated AI Losses

AI-Focused Hedge Fund Suffered 67% Drop in July After Concentrated AI Losses

Situational Awareness, the AI-focused hedge fund led by Leopold Aschenbrenner, reported a 67% decline in portfolio value in July following sharp losses in AI-related equities. A letter sent to investors said the firm sold most of its stock holdings to Citadel and unwound the bulk of its public equities, removed all leverage, and described the month…

Chime to Cut About 10% of Staff as AI Efficiencies Reshape Team Structure

Chime to Cut About 10% of Staff as AI Efficiencies Reshape Team Structure

Chime Financial plans to eliminate roughly 10% of its workforce, or about 150 roles, citing efficiencies tied to artificial intelligence and a desire to reorganize into smaller, more-focused teams. The move comes a little over a year after the company went public and follows guidance from CEO Chris Britt about changing structure, capabilities and i…

Istanbul Stocks Close Higher as Tech and Banking Lead Gains

Istanbul Stocks Close Higher as Tech and Banking Lead Gains

Turkey's main equity index ended the session higher, driven by advances in Information Technology, Technology and Banking sectors. The BIST 100 rose 1.24% at the close in Istanbul, with several individual stocks posting double-digit moves in percentage terms. Commodity and currency markets showed divergent moves, with gold falling and crude oil ris…

Athens market edges lower as small-cap movers offset gains

Athens market edges lower as small-cap movers offset gains

Greece's main stock index closed marginally lower on Friday, with losses concentrated in the Telecoms, Household and Basic Resources sectors. The Athens General Composite fell 0.08% as a narrow plurality of stocks advanced while several mid- and small-cap names posted notable moves. Commodity markets registered mixed action, with gold down and crud…

Options Signal a 7.1% Swing Ahead of Under Armour Earnings

Options Signal a 7.1% Swing Ahead of Under Armour Earnings

Options market pricing implies a 7.1% share-price move for Under Armour Inc. Class A (NYSE: UAA) when the company releases earnings on August 7 before the open, according to Bloomberg options data. The stock has historically moved more than the options-implied range in six of its last eight earnings reports.

Activist Jana Urges Alkami Board to Launch a Full Sale Process

Activist Jana Urges Alkami Board to Launch a Full Sale Process

Activist investor Jana Partners says Alkami Technology is failing to run an adequate sale process, according to a letter delivered to the company's board. Jana reports potential buyers told the firm that prior interest was stymied by limited engagement from Alkami and what buyers viewed as unrealistic price expectations. The activist, which holds m…