Huge tech ETF set to buy $10 billion in Nvidia shares

By Suzanne McGee and Lisa Pauline Mattackal (Reuters) – One of the world’s largest technology funds is set to ramp up its exposure to Nvidia, which has become the world’s most valuable company following a blistering run in its shares. The $72.34 billion Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund, managed by State Street Global Advisors, will buy some $10 billion shares of Nvidia while slashing its exposure to Apple, Matthew Bartolini, head of SPDR Americas research … Read more…

Apple extends rally with a record-breaking stock market value

(Reuters) – ** Shares of Apple Inc climbs 2.1% with the iPhone maker on track to close with a market cap of $3.33 trln, more than any company in history, with Microsoft and Nvidia both close behind ** AAPL now up ~10% since June 7, just before the co unveiled a long-awaited AI strategy, integrating “Apple Intelligence” tech across its suite of apps including Siri and bringing OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT to its devices ** AAPL’s … Read more…

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Exclusive-Some Colonial Pipeline owners eye stake sales at $10 billion-plus company valuation, sources say

By David French (Reuters) – Some of Colonial Pipeline’s owners are exploring divesting their stakes, hoping they can fetch prices that would value the largest U.S. fuel transportation system in excess of $10 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. Growing U.S. energy consumption has raised demand for pipeline capacity. Any deal would test the company’s value three years after a major cyberattack disrupted its operations. Canadian pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement … Read more…

Chile lithium miner SQM reaches supply deal with Hyundai, Kia

SANTIAGO (Reuters) -Chilean lithium miner SQM, the world’s second-largest lithium producer, said on Monday it had reached a long-term supply deal with Hyundai and Kia to provide the carmakers with the white metal, key for the production of electric vehicle batteries. Hyundai and Kia will “secure a portion of (their) future lithium hydroxide supply from SQM,” the miner, which has previously landed supply deals with Ford Motors and battery maker LG Energy, said in a … Read more…

Tesla kicks off legal fight to reinstate Musk’s pay

By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) – Tesla began its fight for legal recognition of a shareholder vote favoring Elon Musk’s record compensation, telling a Delaware judge that it “significantly impacts” her ruling voiding the pay, according to a letter made public on Monday. Tesla wrote to Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick that the parties in the pay package case should now lay out their legal interpretations of Thursday’s ratification of Musk’s pay, rather than moving ahead … Read more…

OpenAI CEO says company could become benefit corporation- The Information

(Reuters) -OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told some shareholders that the company is considering changing its governance structure to a for-profit business that OpenAI’s nonprofit board doesn’t control, The Information reported on Friday. One scenario Altman said the board is considering is a for-profit benefit corporation, which rivals such as Anthropic and xAI are using, the report said, citing a person who heard the comments. OpenAI did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment. (Reporting … Read more…

New York recovers $50 million for defrauded Gemini Earn crypto investors

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Attorney General Letitia James said on Friday her office has recovered $50 million from the cryptocurrency platform Gemini Trust to repay investors defrauded in its Gemini Earn program. James said Gemini, run by billionaire twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, will provide full recoveries to more than 230,000 Earn investors, including 29,000 in New York, and agreed to a ban on operating crypto lending programs in … Read more…

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US VP Harris announces $1.5 billion in Ukraine aid at Switzerland peace summit

By Steve Holland LUCERNE, Switzerland (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pledged America’s unwavering support for Ukraine and announced more than $1.5 billion in aid for the country’s energy sector and its humanitarian situation as a result of Russia’s 27-month invasion. Harris made the announcement at the Ukraine peace summit in Lucerne, Switzerland, where she met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. She is expected to address the summit’s plenary session at 5.30 pm CEST/11.30 am … Read more…

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Novo Nordisk CEO to testify in US Senate hearing on high cost of Ozempic, Wegovy

(Reuters) -The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions said on Friday that Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Jorgensen has agreed to testify voluntarily in a hearing focusing on U.S. prices for weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. A U.S. Senate health panel vote that was scheduled for its June 18 meeting, to decide whether to subpoena Novo to answer questions about U.S. prices for the blockbuster drugs, is no longer necessary and will be … Read more…

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Musk wins pay approval but still faces Tesla’s floundering stock and rich valuation

By Noel Randewich (Reuters) – Tesla shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package in a what was seen as an endorsement of his leadership, but the electric car maker’s stock remains richly valued even after several years of weakness in shares. Shareholders at Tesla’s annual general meeting on Thursday re-approved Musk’s 2018 record-setting compensation that backers said is necessary to keep the billionaire focused on the car company. While Musk could still face a … Read more…

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