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Lufthansa AG is a European airline group. The company's segments include passenger airlines, logistics, and MRO. The passenger airlines segment includes Lufthansa German Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings, including the equity interest in SunExpress. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.

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The U.S. Transportation Department has fined Lufthansa, KLM, and South African Airways $2.5 million for significant delays in issuing COVID-19-related refunds.

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Lufthansa temporarily stops flights to Tehran due to Middle East crisis. Safety top priority. Global tensions rise with potential retaliations.Aviation giant Lufthansa (OTC:DLAKY) temporarily ceased its flights to Tehran due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

Lufthansa Puts A Temporary Halt On Flights To Tehran Citing Middle East Crisis

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Oil prices spiked on potential Iran attacks on Israel, following warnings from US and allies. Emergency preparations made by foreign missions.

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Deutsche Lufthansa (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLAKY#OTC">DLAKY</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.01 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.94 by 7.45 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $11.802 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $11.974 billion by 1.44 percent. This is a 5.53 percent increase over sales of $11.184 billion the same period last year.

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On Monday, the U.S. Transportation Department <a target="_blank" href="https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/dot-secures-nearly-1-billion-refunds-airline-passengers-through-new-enforcement" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced</a> that it is assessing $2.5 million in civil penalties against three airlines for significant delays in issuing refunds owed to passengers due to COVID-19-related flight disruptions.
The affected airlines are Lufthansa (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLAKY#OTC">DLAKY</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLAKF#OTC">DLAKF</a>), KLM Royal Dutch Airways (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLMR#OTC">KLMR</a>), and South African Airways.
The U.S. Department stated that these penalties stem from delays in providing over $900 million in refunds to passengers whose flights were disrupted by the pandemic.
Passengers had to wait months for their refunds. Lufthansa and KLM each faced penalties of $1.1 million.
The DOT reported it had facilitated the return of nearly $4 billion in refunds and reimbursements to airline passengers, including over $600 million for those affected by the Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) holiday meltdown in 2022.
Reuters noted that in 2022, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg revealed that the U.S. government had completed investigations into ten airlines regarding delayed pandemic passenger refunds, with another 10 investigations still pending.
The refund processing delays for Lufthansa passengers on U.S. flights extended beyond 100 days in 2020.
Lufthansa attributed the delays to an unprecedented volume of refund requests during the pandemic, describing the situation as handling &#8220;equivalent to the workload of two-and-a-half months every day.&#8221;
The German airline stated that between March 2020 and September 2022, it issued $5.3 billion in refunds, including $802 million to U.S. customers.
KLM explained that staffing and technical issues, compounded by the sheer number of refund requests, resulted in many customers waiting for months.
Despite this, KLM has implemented what it claims to be one of the most customer-friendly refund policies in the industry, refunding $84.15 million to U.S. customers who were not initially entitled to refunds.
South African Airways faced over 400 complaints for failing to make timely refunds. The state-owned airline, already struggling financially and on the verge of liquidation before entering bankruptcy protection in 2019, saw its situation worsen with the pandemic&#8217;s impact on air travel.

Lufthansa temporarily stops flights to Tehran due to Middle East crisis. Safety top priority. Global tensions rise with potential retaliations.
Aviation giant Lufthansa (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLAKY#OTC">DLAKY</a>) temporarily ceased its flights to Tehran due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
What Happened: Lufthansa has temporarily ceased its flights to Tehran, Reuters reported. This decision comes in the wake of heightened alert across the Middle East following a suspected Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Syria.
The German airline&#8217;s flight suspension began on Apr. 6 and is expected to last until at least April 11. This move reflects the company&#8217;s commitment to safety, as stated by a Lufthansa spokesperson: &#8220;The safety of our guests and crew members is Lufthansa&#8217;s top priority.&#8221;
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Amid these developments, an Iranian news agency erroneously reported the closure of Tehran&#8217;s airspace for military exercises, which was later retracted. The region remains tense <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/04/38031594/oil-at-6-month-high-as-alleged-israel-airstrike-on-damascus-fuels-concerns-over-wider-middle-east-co">since the Apr. 1 incident</a> where Israeli warplanes allegedly targeted the Iranian embassy in Syria, leading to the death of seven Iranian Revolutionary Guards, including a senior Quds Force commander.
While Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is still scheduled for its Vienna-Tehran flight, there has been no update from other international airlines regarding their flights to Tehran. The situation remains delicate as global powers, including the United States, brace for potential retaliatory attacks by Iran or its proxies.
Why It Matters: Lufthansa&#8217;s suspension, one of the only two Western carriers flying to Tehran, underscores the seriousness of the current geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Following the airstrike on the Iranian embassy, the U.S. has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities/24/04/38192545/us-warns-of-impending-iranian-strikes-on-israeli-targets-oil-rallies-deutsche-lufthansa-stops">warned of potential Iranian strikes</a> on Israeli targets, leading to a sharp rally in oil prices. 
Iran&#8217;s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38179382/iran-vows-retaliatory-action-against-israel-for-syria-embassy-attack-the-evil-regime-made-a-mistake">vowed retaliation against Israel,</a> stating that &#8220;The evil regime made a mistake and must be punished.&#8221; 
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Oil prices rallied sharply by the end of the session, with Brent futures climbing 1.2% to surpass $90 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate futures increasing by 1.1% to over $86 a barrel, amid heightened geopolitical <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">tensions in the Middle East</a>. 
The United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) closed 1.2% higher. 
This spike in oil prices follows recent warnings from U.S. intelligence and its allies about potential Iranian strikes on Israeli targets, in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike that targeted an Iranian consulate in Damascus, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/middle-east">Syria earlier this week.</a>
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According to <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/us-sees-missile-strike-on-israel-by-iran-proxies-as-imminent?srnd=homepage-americas&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">Bloomberg</a>, the U.S. and its allies warn that Iran or its proxies could soon launch major missile or drone attacks on Israeli military and government sites, as a retaliation for an Israeli airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria.
Israel has reportedly informed its Western allies that while government and military sites might be targeted, civilian facilities are not expected to be hit. In response to these threats, Israel is contemplating another ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza, particularly in Rafah, though the timing remains uncertain.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed Wednesday retaliation against Israel for its actions in Damascus.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned that if Iran were to launch attacks from its territory, Israel would strike back and heighten the risk of a further escalation of hostilities.
The war in Gaza, now in its sixth month, saw on Wednesday Israeli airstrikes resulting in the deaths of three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, along with four of his grandchildren. The Israeli military has confirmed these strikes, labeling the targets as operatives in Hamas&#8217;s armed wing.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Diplomatic and Corporate Reactions</h3>
In anticipation of further unrest, foreign diplomatic missions in Israel are making emergency preparations, including plans for possible evacuations. 
Reuters highlighted that Deutsche Lufthansa AG (OTCPK: DLAKY) has temporarily suspended flights to and from Tehran, citing the volatile situation in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, ceasefire efforts continue, as U.S. President Joe Biden has put forward a proposal for a six-week truce with Hamas, which would include the release of some hostages. 
President Joe Biden emphasized the urgency of this proposal, indicating that the resolution of the hostage situation hinges on Hamas&#8217;s response.
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<li>As part of this groundbreaking deal, Anthropic will leverage Amazon&#39;s custom-designed chips to develop and roll out its AI software. Amazon also intends to integrate Anthropic&#39;s cutting-edge technology into various products within its expansive portfolio.</li>
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<li>The federal inquiry is examining whether the companies used migrant children to clean slaughterhouses, a hazardous job banned for minors by federal law.</li>
<li>The federal probe was triggered by a New York Times Magazine article detailing the employment of migrant children as young as 13 in overnight shifts at the companies&#39; plants in Virginia.&nbsp;</li>
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<li>John Giannandrea, previously a high-ranking executive at&nbsp;Alphabet Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/goog#NASDAQ" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/googl#NASDAQ" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">GOOGL</a>)&nbsp;Google&nbsp;and now leading&nbsp;Apple Inc&#39;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">AAPL</a>) artificial intelligence division, highlighted a subtle shift in the recent iPhone software update.&nbsp;</li>
<li>This change allows users to opt for a search engine other than Google&#39;s while using the internet in private mode.</li>
<li>The introduction of iOS 17 on Monday brought forth an option to select from multiple search engines, John Giannandrea mentioned during his testimony in a Washington federal court as part of the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Google by the Justice Department.</li>
</ul>
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/09/34864014/court-ruling-questions-lufthansa-offshoot-austrian-airlines-dubious-environmental-claims-report" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Court Ruling Questions Lufthansa Offshoot Austrian Airlines&#39; Dubious Environmental Claims</a>
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<li>In a recent court ruling,&nbsp;Austrian Airlines AG, a subsidiary of&nbsp;Deutsche Lufthansa AG&nbsp;(OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlaky#OTC">DLAKY</a>), faced backlash for making inaccurate environmental claims, specifically misleading eco-conscious passengers into believing their flights were wholly sustainable.</li>
<li>The controversy was sparked earlier this year when an Austrian consumer-protection body filed a lawsuit against Austrian Airlines. The airline&#39;s advertising suggested that its flights to an art exhibition in Venice, Italy, would be operated using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.</li>
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In a recent court ruling, Austrian Airlines AG, a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlaky#OTC">DLAKY</a>), faced backlash for&nbsp;making inaccurate environmental claims, specifically misleading eco-conscious passengers into believing their flights were wholly sustainable.
The controversy was sparked earlier this year when an Austrian consumer-protection body filed a lawsuit against Austrian Airlines. The airline&#39;s advertising suggested that its flights to an art exhibition in Venice, Italy, would be operated using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.
Contrarily, a mere 5% of the fuel used for these flights came from renewable sources, as revealed by the details released by Austrian Airlines on its X account, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-25/austrian-court-rules-airline-mislead-with-green-flights-claims?srnd=premium-europe">reported </a>Bloomberg.
Following the ruling, Austrian Airlines was mandated to display a copy of the court&#39;s decision on its website and social media platforms, precisely where the contentious advertisement was previously posted. Furthermore, the airline is obligated to cover the legal fees incurred by the consumer-protection association.
In response, Austrian Airlines extended its acknowledgment of the judgment, expressing in an email that, &quot;It follows from the ruling that Austrian Airlines should have provided clearer information.&quot;
Price Action: DLAKY shares were down 5.35% at $8.14 at the time of publication Monday.
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Court Ruling Questions Lufthansa Offshoot Austrian Airlines' Dubious Environmental Claims: Report

Lufthansa Group Airlines (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlaky#OTC">DLAKY</a>), one of Europe&#39;s largest airline conglomerates, has ventured into the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/05/32244287/ethereum-network-gasps-for-air-nft-and-memecoin-boom-sends-gas-prices-through-the-roof">world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs)</a>.
The move by the air carrier underscores the rapid evolution of the digital asset landscape.
Such innovative developments in the intersection of blockchain and traditional industries are anticipated to be a central topic of discussion at the upcoming <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/events/digital-assets/?UTM_source=article">Benzinga&#39;s Future of Digital Assets Conference</a>.
The event promises to provide insights into the latest trends and advancements in the crypto realm, with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/08/34123835/secs-bitcoin-etf-denial-rejected-by-court-is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-regulatory-">perspectives from industry frontrunners.</a>
While Lufthansa is not necessarily in the crypto space, it does have a loyalty program called Uptrip, which it developed in partnership with Lufthansa Innovation Hub and Miles &amp; More. The program allows passengers to convert their boarding passes into NFT trading cards through the app.
Once collected, these NFTs can be securely stored in users&#39; crypto wallets, with Polygon (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/matic/usd">MATIC</a>) proof-of-stake blockchain protocol.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">&#128747;Lufthansa&#39;s <a href="https://twitter.com/Uptrip_app?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Uptrip_app</a> loyalty program is building <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/onPolygon?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#onPolygon</a> to turn flights into rewards 
�Collect NFT trading cards for every flight and claim rewards
Learn more about the new Miles &amp; More and <a href="https://twitter.com/LHInnovationHub?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LHInnovationHub</a> experience: <a href="https://t.co/MjQihK8xUx">https://t.co/MjQihK8xUx</a> <a href="https://t.co/JfUEoUJxNR">pic.twitter.com/JfUEoUJxNR</a>
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By amassing and combining different collections, passengers can avail of services like access&nbsp;airport lounge access,&nbsp;flight upgrades, and award miles.
Kristian Weymar, director at the Lufthansa Innovation Hub, emphasized the potential of Web3, stating, &quot;We make it possible for people to access this new technology.&quot;
Christopher Siegloch, Head of Program Development at Miles &amp; More, added that the gamification elements of Uptrip introduce users to Web3 technologies, such as NFTs, in an enjoyable manner.
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33018458/chatgpt-vs-baidus-ernie-bot-chinese-tech-giant-says-ernie-beat-chatgpt" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">ChatGPT Vs. Baidu&#39;s Ernie Bot - Chinese Tech Giant Says Ernie Beat ChatGPT</a>
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<li>Baidu Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bidu#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) said the artificial intelligence model underpinning its chatbot outperformed OpenAI&#39;s ChatGPT in several key areas.</li>
<li>The Chinese search engine firm has publicly tested the Ernie Bot in China since the company revealed it in March.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Baidu said Ernie 3.5 surpassed ChatGPT in several benchmark tests. ChatGPT is based on OpenAI&rsquo;s GPT 3.5 model.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/06/33019112/ford-conducts-engineering-jobs-cut-in-us-canada-report" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Ford Conducts Engineering Jobs Cut In US, Canada</a>
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<li>Ford Motor Co&nbsp;F reportedly plans to commence layoffs this week in its engineering sections in the U.S. and Canada.</li>
<li>The job loss is expected to affect all three of its business units.</li>
<li>The move comes as the auto manufacturing giant seeks to cut costs to realign its operations.</li>
<li>In its filing in May, Ford said it expected to take between $1.5 billion and $2 billion in charges for employee separations and supplier settlements.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33019156/metas-whatsapp-business-soars-past-200m-users-boosts-ad-and-payment-capabilities" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Meta&#39;s WhatsApp Business Soars Past 200M Users, Boosts Ad And Payment Capabilities</a>
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<li>Meta Platforms, Inc&#39;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/meta#NASDAQ">META</a>) WhatsApp Business app, designed specifically for small businesses, has exceeded 200 million monthly active users &mdash; up from 50 million in 2020.</li>
<li>Today, WhatsApp Business users can create &quot;click-to-WhatsApp&quot; ads without a Facebook account.</li>
<li>Sellers can create, purchase, and publish ads for Facebook and Instagram directly from within the app.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/06/33015970/robinhood-to-cut-7-of-its-full-time-staff-after-two-rounds-of-layoffs-in-past-year" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Robinhood To Cut 7% Of Its Full-Time Staff After Two Rounds Of Layoffs In Past Year</a>
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<li>Robinhood Markets Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hood#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) is cutting about 7% of its full-time staff in response to a slowdown in customer trading activity and reduced customer engagement.</li>
<li>The company is making these layoffs to adjust to volumes and align team structures. The decrease in customer trading activity and engagement could be attributed to factors such as higher costs of commodities and a downturn in the cryptocurrency market.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33019148/general-dynamics-rheinmetall-compete-for-45b-us-army-vehicle-contract-report" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">General Dynamics, Rheinmetall Compete For ~$45B US Army Vehicle Contract</a>
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<li>General Dynamics Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gd#NYSE">GD</a>) and American Rheinmetall reportedly compete to replace the Bradley fighting vehicle, a tracked armored fighting vehicle platform.</li>
<li>The U.S. Army had selected General Dynamics and American Rheinmetall to compete to replace the Bradley fighting vehicle in a deal that could be worth more than $45 billion to the winner.</li>
<li>The proposed platform has been named the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle.</li>
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<li>TotalEnergies SE&nbsp;TTE got sued by five activist groups for a second time for its Uganda and Tanzania projects in a Paris civil court.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The French and Ugandan activist groups accused the French oil major company of environmental hazards from its Tilenga oil development and the $3.5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/06/33018511/former-audi-boss-sentenced-in-volkswagen-diesel-scandal-report" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Former Audi Boss Sentenced In Volkswagen Diesel Scandal</a>
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<li>Former Chairman of&nbsp;Volkswagen&nbsp;(OTC:&nbsp;VWAGY) owned Audi, Rupert Stadler, has been given a suspended sentence of one year and nine months by a German court for fraud by negligence.</li>
<li>The sentence for the 2015 diesel scandal has made Stadler the first former Volkswagen board member to get a sentence,</li>
<li>He was fined &euro;1.1 million ($1.20 million) towards the state treasury and non-governmental organizations.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33018703/shareholders-back-nissan-leadership-despite-surveillance-controversy-and-renault-deal-strains" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Shareholders Back Nissan Leadership Despite Surveillance Controversy and Renault Deal Strains</a>
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<li>Nissan Motor Co, Ltd&nbsp;(OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nsanf#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">NSANF</a>) (OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nsany#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">NSANY</a>) shareholders re-elected its CEO and other board nominees on Tuesday at an annual meeting amid internal discord.</li>
<li>The Japanese automaker is investigating claims that CEO Makoto Uchida conducted surveillance of his deputy Ashwani Gupta. The shareholder meeting follows a new deal with alliance partner&nbsp;Renault SA&nbsp;(OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rnlsy#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">RNLSY</a>), causing additional strain between Uchida, who supported the agreement, and Gupta, who had concerns about specific terms.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33018103/virgin-galactic-sets-date-for-1st-commercial-spaceflight-in-line-with-schedule" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Virgin Galactic Sets Date For 1st Commercial Spaceflight After Long Wait</a>
<ul>
<li>Richard Branson&#39;s&nbsp;space travel company&nbsp;Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spce#NYSE">SPCE</a>), said it would start commercial spaceflight with&nbsp;Galactic 01, expected to launch on June 29.</li>
<li>Virgin Galactic will embark on a research mission for the Italian Air Force as its first commercial mission. The crew includes personnel from the Italian Air Force and the National Research Council of Italy.</li>
<li>Col. Walter Villadei,&nbsp;Lt.Col. Angelo Landolfi, and&nbsp;Pantaleone Carlucci&nbsp;will board VSS Unity for a 90-minute flight and conduct 13 scientific research experiments, Galactic said in a statement.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33017879/lordstown-motors-files-for-bankruptcy-protection" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Lordstown Motors Drives Into Bankruptcy After Foxconn Investment Fallout</a>
<ul>
<li>EV maker&nbsp;Lordstown Motors Corp&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ride#NASDAQ">RIDE</a>) filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday following a drawn-out dispute over a $170 million investment with Foxconn.</li>
<li>The company said it started the sale process for its Endurance all-electric pickup truck and other related assets and has filed litigation against&nbsp;Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd&nbsp;and its affiliate&nbsp;Foxconn Ventures Pte Ltd&nbsp;in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.</li>
<li>Foxconn failed to live up to its financial commitments, thereby damaging the company and its prospects.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/23/06/33018677/second-most-prevalent-bacterial-sexually-transmitted-infection-gsks-gonorrhea-vaccine-secures-fda" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Second Most Prevalent Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infection: GSK&#39;s Gonorrhea Vaccine Secures FDA Track</a>
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<li>The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to&nbsp;GSK plc&#39;s&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gsk#NYSE">GSK</a>) investigational vaccine for Neisseria gonorrhea. The vaccine is currently in an ongoing Phase 2 trial.</li>
<li>The trial aims to demonstrate proof of concept by assessing the vaccine&#39;s efficacy in healthy adults aged 18 to 50, considered at risk of gonorrhea.</li>
<li>Gonorrhea is the second most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted infection worldwide, with an estimated 82 million new cases yearly.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/06/33018037/thomson-reuters-buys-casetext-to-up-the-ai-game" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Thomson Reuters Buys Casetext To Up The AI Game</a>
<ul>
<li>Thomson Reuters Corp&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tri#NYSE">TRI</a>) inked a deal to acquire Casetext for $650 million in cash.</li>
<li>Casetext is a California-based technology provider for legal professionals and uses advanced AI and machine learning to aid them in offering higher-quality representation to clients.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The acquisition will complement Thomson Reuters&#39; AI roadmap and build on its recent initiatives.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33017988/alibabas-freshippo-targets-hong-kong-ipo-marks-its-first-spin-off-listing" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Alibaba&#39;s Freshippo Targets Hong Kong IPO, Marks Its First Spin-Off Listing</a>
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<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited&#39;s&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/baba#NYSE">BABA</a>) grocery arm,&nbsp;Freshippo, will likely go public on the Hong Kong stock exchange by mid-November.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The IPO would make it the first Alibaba subsidiary to list independently after its highly publicized restructuring plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Freshippo offers&nbsp;Walmart Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wmt#NYSE" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">WMT</a>) Sam&#39;s Club-like supermarket experience with a dine-in restaurant and 30-minute home delivery.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/23/06/33020653/walgreens-boots-stock-plunges-after-q3-earnings-heres-why" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Walgreens Boots Stock Plunges After Q3 Earnings&nbsp;</a>
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<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc&#39;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wba#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) Q3 FY23 sales increased 8.6% Y/Y to $35.4 billion, up 8.9% on a constant currency basis, beating the consensus of $34.25 billion.</li>
<li>Q3 reported EPS was $0.14, a decrease of $0.20 from the year-ago quarter. Adjusted EPS increased 3.3% to $1.00, up 3.6% on a constant currency basis, reflecting a 19.5% headwind from significantly lower COVID-19 vaccine and testing volumes, missing the consensus of $1.07.</li>
<li>Walgreens has lowered its FY23 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.00-$4.05 from the previous $4.45 - $4.65 (versus the consensus of $4.45) to account for consumer and category conditions, lower COVID-19 contribution, and a more cautious macroeconomic forward view.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/23/06/33020546/manchester-united-clocks-11-revenue-growth-in-q3-boosts-outlook-ahead-of-potential-sale" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Manchester United Clocks 11% Revenue Growth In Q3; Boosts Outlook Ahead Of Potential Sale</a>
<ul>
<li>Manchester United PLC&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/manu#NYSE">MANU</a>) reported third-quarter FY23 sales growth of 11.3% year-on-year to&nbsp;$206.53 million&nbsp;(&pound;170 million), beating the analyst consensus of $173.69 million.</li>
<li>Adjusted basic loss per share for the period narrowed to (7.41) pence versus (13.75) pence last year. Adjusted EPS loss of $(0.09) missed the consensus of $(0.05).</li>
<li>Manchester raised FY23 revenue guidance to &pound;630 million - &pound;640 million from &pound;590 million - &pound;610 million previously.</li>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33021174/whats-going-on-with-delta-air-lines-shares-today" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Delta Air Lines Investor Day 2023: Revises FY23 Outlook, Reiterates FY24 Targets</a>
<ul>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dal#NYSE">DAL</a>) revised its FY23 outlook and reiterated its FY24 targets in its Investor Day 2023 presentation.</li>
<li>The airline mentioned that the air travel revenue is returning to Long-Term Trend, with Industry Revenue to, from, and within the U.S. as % of GDP.</li>
<li>The historical average was 1.3%, for 2022, it reached 1.2%, and for FY23, it is estimated to reach 1.3%.</li>
</ul>
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<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/06/33020230/lufthansa-begins-critical-week-of-negotiations-with-pilot-union-report" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Lufthansa Begins Critical Week Of Negotiations With Pilot Union</a>
<ul>
<li>German carrier&nbsp;Deutsche Lufthansa AG&nbsp;(OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlaky#OTC">DLAKY</a>) (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlakf#OTC">DLAKF</a>) reportedly has entered decisive talks with its pilots&#39; union.</li>
<li>Lufthansa enters decisive talks with its pilots&#39; union as the German airline races to reach an agreement by the end of the week to avert the threat of a strike during the crucial summer travel season.</li>
<li>Last week, Lufthansa presented an offer to the union, which labor officials rejected as &quot;absolutely insufficient.&quot;</li>
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German carrier&nbsp;Deutsche Lufthansa AG&nbsp;(OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlaky#OTC">DLAKY</a>) (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlakf#OTC">DLAKF</a>) reportedly has entered decisive talks with its pilots&#39; union.
Lufthansa enters decisive talks with its pilots&#39; union as the German airline races to reach an agreement by the end of the week to avert the threat of a strike during the crucial summer travel season,&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-27/lufthansa-enters-crunch-week-of-talks-with-pilot-union?srnd=premium-europe&amp;sref=TBDibEcD#xj4y7vzkg" style="background-image:initial; background-position:initial; background-size:initial; background-repeat:initial; background-attachment:initial; background-origin:initial; background-clip:initial; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; color:#4a6ee0" target="_blank">reported Bloomberg</a>.
Last week, Lufthansa presented an offer to the union, which labor officials rejected as &quot;absolutely insufficient.&quot;
Lufthansa and the VC pilots&#39; union are meeting on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to resolve a salary and working conditions dispute, mentioned the report.
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If an agreement isn&#39;t landed by Friday, the union will have the option of balloting members on strike action.
The leadership is determined to avoid a repeat of a labor dispute with pilots that raged for a decade and resulted in more than a dozen separate strikes, hundreds of delayed flights, and over &euro;500 million in costs until the two sides reached an agreement, stated the report.
Price Action:&nbsp;DLAKY shares closed at $9.98 on Monday.

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Lufthansa Begins Critical Week Of Negotiations With Pilot Union: Report

On Friday, shares of Deutsche Lufthansa (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlaky#OTC">DLAKY</a>) experienced volatile short activity. After the activity, the stock price went up +1.33% to $9.93.
The overall sentiment for DLAKY has been Bullish.
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Short Volatility Alert: Deutsche Lufthansa

Ryanair (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ryaay#NASDAQ">RYAAY</a>)&nbsp;shares are trading relatively flat during the trading session on Monday morning; as the company releases its fiscal year 2023 results to the public, some investors may be taking a breather before deciding the direction of the company and the stock as a result. In addition, some analysts have lost faith in the European airline operator after lowering their price targets a few months ago.
However, today&#39;s entire picture looks a lot different in a positive way, leading some to think that these targets may be raised again to their former glory and above.
As industry volumes start to pick up, looming competition in part from names like&nbsp;Deutsche Lufthansa (OTCMKTS: DLAKY)&nbsp;is felt and voted in by financial markets. While Lufthansa is currently trading on a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.5x versus Ryanair&#39;s 13.1x, this does not necessarily imply more or less potential; it is simply a vote.
This vote merely translates into investors willing to pay a higher premium for Ryanair&#39;s current (and future) underlying earnings over those of Lufthansa. They would be wise to do so considering the trends the company is experiencing and is poised to continue to ride on.
<h3>The Recovery Play</h3>
Ryanair&#39;s website hosts a monthly &quot;key stats&quot; section, where investors can gauge the company&#39;s activity levels by analyzing trends in metrics such as the number of passengers, load factors, and customer satisfaction stemming from the percentage of on-time flight schedules. For example, over a twelve-month basis, volumes have increased by a 7% as measured by the number of passengers, 16 million in April 2023 versus 14.2 million a year prior.
This metric, compared on a month-to-month period, will serve better justice to the improving trends the company is experiencing. For example, March of 2023 saw only 12.6 million passengers, 21% lower than April&#39;s 16 million volume, amplifying one of the foundational reasons investors should take advantage of the next flight up RYAAY stock. &nbsp;
As these volumes increased, trends enabled management to report a 124% revenue increase within their earnings&nbsp;press release. Outperforming bearish expectations are only the beginning, as the company overcame a 355 million Euro loss in the first quarter of 2022 to report a 1.43 billion Euro net income a year later. Of course, these benefits trickled down to investors as earnings per share improved from a loss of 0.21 euros to a gain of 1.16 Euros per share. The highlighted trends contributing to these positive results lie within a 74% increase in total traffic, a 10% increase in fares over pre-COVID levels, optimized cost structures, and expansionary CAPEX leading to increased market share in the region.
<h3>All in the Numbers</h3>
As&nbsp;Ryanair analyst ratings&nbsp;point to a low double-digit upside target from today&#39;s stock prices, there are reasons to believe that conservative assumptions lead to these targets. As of the first quarter of 2023, free cash flows stood at nearly 2 billion euros, a 62% increase year over year; investors could start to expect no further share dilutions needed to finance the company&#39;s operating losses. As operating expenses declined by a massive 75% from management initiatives to boost margins, investors can be reassured that their financial well-being is kept in mind.
Fuel and oil costs were down by an impressive 113%. However, investors should not be as impressed, considering oil prices are virtually out of management&#39;s control. What is more important to note is the double-digit cost reductions across all the other items, which command can and did have a direct hands-on effect.
Staff costs were reduced by 53% as layoffs were implemented, and efficiency was a key management measure this year. As Ryanair expands and rejuvenates its fleet, its subsequent maintenance and repairs expenses have come down from previous levels, these items saw a 46% reduction during the measured twelve-month period.
These heating trends have no end in sight, as management is replenishing - and expanding - its fleet of airplanes as if expecting sustained demand shortly. Within its earnings&nbsp;presentation, management announced its order placement for 300 MAX-10 jets from&nbsp;Boeing (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ba#NYSE">BA</a>). Considering that Boeing is experiencing&nbsp;increased<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/originals/boeings-april-delivery-decline-sparks-new-deals/?focus=NYSE:BA" rel="noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a>order backlogs from various airline operators, it is safe to assume that Ryanair is also poised to ride on industry-wide tailwinds.&nbsp;
As&nbsp;Ryanair charts&nbsp;show, the stock is attempting a breakout from previous resistance/support levels within the $90-$95 per share range. Considering it has held up nicely above these levels, investors could reasonably expect further analyst rating upgrades amid bullish results, which should also aid in the subsequent price rally in the stock.
The article &quot;<a href="https://www.marketbeat.com/originals/can-ryanair-stock-fly-above-resistance-levels-what-earnings-show/">Can Ryanair Stock Fly Above Resistance Levels, What Earnings Show</a>&quot; first appeared on MarketBeat.
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Lufthansa Expects Further Progress Towards Achieving The Targets Set For 2024; Earnings To Be Particularly Strong In The Quarters Two And Three

Lufthansa Expects Demand For Air Tickets To Remain Strong In The Current Year

Lufthansa Q4 Total Revenue Up 52% To €8.877B; EPS €0.26 Vs €(0.45) Loss Last year

Deutsche Lufthansa (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLAKY#OTC">DLAKY</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Friday, 2023-03-03. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Deutsche Lufthansa will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.35. 
Deutsche Lufthansa bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
Here's a look at Deutsche Lufthansa's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2022</th>
<th>Q2 2022</th>
<th>Q1 2022</th>
<th>Q4 2021</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>-0.20</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.68</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>-0.55</td>
<td>-0.51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>0.59%</td>
<td>4.08%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-7.4%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Deutsche Lufthansa were trading at $10.51 as of February 28. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 64.73%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLAKY/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Deutsche Lufthansa visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Outlook For Deutsche Lufthansa

<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, German carrier&nbsp;Deutsche Lufthansa AG&nbsp;(OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlaky#OTC">DLAKY</a>) reported widespread cancellations and grounding of its group flights due to a glitch in the airline&#39;s computer systems.</li>
<li>The reason for the failure was unclear.</li>
<li>&quot;There is a group-wide IT system failure,&quot; a Lufthansa spokesperson was reported as saying. The company said it is investigating the matter and taking measures to resolve it soon.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Several flights were canceled, with no exact number of affected flights given at this point. Systems for check-in as well as for boarding were affected,&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-15/lufthansa-says-it-system-issues-causing-widespread-cancellations?srnd=premium&amp;sref=TBDibEcD" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">reported</a>&nbsp;Bloomberg.</li>
<li>Photos and videos from several airports across Germany showed chaos, with thousands of stranded passengers waiting to be checked in.</li>
<li>The airline expects flight operations to stabilize by early evening.</li>
<li>The company, in all, has around 700 aircrafts.</li>
<li>In a&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://twitter.com/Lufthansa_DE/status/1625811151899557888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1625811151899557888%7Ctwgr%5E100c4f550d2cb198fc8ff2a97959aaea60130c6c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bloomberg.com%2Fnews%2Farticles%2F2023-02-15%2Flufthansa-says-it-system-issues-causing-widespread-cancellations" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">tweet</a>, Lufthansa said, &quot;Currently, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group are affected by an IT outage. This is causing flight delays and cancellations. We regret the inconvenience this is causing our passengers.&quot;</li>
<li>The IT system failure comes two days ahead of planned strikes at seven German airports, which are expected to lead to major disruption.</li>
<li>Photo via Wikimedia Commons</li>
</ul>

Lufthansa Faces Widespread Flight Cancellations, Delays Due To 'IT Outage'

<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/22/09/28878569/us-railway-companies-unions-reach-tentative-agreement-averting-a-catastrophic-strike" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">US Railway Companies, Unions Reach Tentative Agreement Averting Catastrophic Strike</a>
<ul>
<li>Today morning, the rail companies and union negotiators came to a tentative agreement that balances the needs of workers, businesses, and the economy, after 20 hours of talks. Railroad stocks gained after the news.</li>
<li>The tentative deal averts a freight railroad strike that had threatened to cripple the U.S. supply chains and push prices higher for many goods.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The potential strike by the U.S. rail workers threatens to delay consumer goods sailing from China, affecting global supply chains trying to recover from disruptions due to the pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Reuters
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/22/09/28876313/tesla-is-considering-this-big-change-in-china-focus-to-be-on-stores-in-less-expensive-suburban-locat" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Tesla Rethinks China Sales Strategy, Wants To Wind Down Stores In Flashy Malls</a>
<ul>
<li>Tesla Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is re-evaluating how it sells electric cars in China and is considering winding down some showrooms in flashy malls in cities like Beijing that witnessed a slump in traffic during pandemic restrictions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>China is Tesla&#39;s second-largest market.</li>
<li>The shift would focus more on stores in less-expensive suburban locations that can also provide repairs. The move comes in the wake of Tesla working to meet&nbsp;Elon Musk&#39;s&nbsp;target of improving service for existing customers, many of whom have complained of long delays.</li>
</ul>
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/22/09/28877491/swiss-competition-commission-investigates-novartis-patent-use-to-fend-off-competition" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Swiss Competition Commission Investigates Novartis&#39; Patent Use To Fend Off Competition</a>
<ul>
<li>The Swiss competition commission (COMCO) has initiated an investigation against&nbsp;Novartis AG&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvs#NYSE">NVS</a>) over the alleged unlawful patent use to reduce competitive pressure.</li>
<li>&quot;The company allegedly attempted to protect its drug for the treatment of skin diseases against competing products by using one of its patents to initiate litigation proceedings,&quot; COMCO said.</li>
</ul>
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/09/28876185/netflix-show-narco-saints-irritates-suriname-government-threatens-legal-action" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Netflix Could Face Legal Action Over South Korean Crime Drama In Suriname: What You Should Know</a>
<ul>
<li>Suriname is considering legal action against the producers of South Korea&#39;s hit&nbsp;Netflix Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nflx#NASDAQ" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">NFLX</a>) series&nbsp;&quot;Narco-Saints,&quot;&nbsp;which it believes fosters negative images of the nation by portraying it as a &quot;narco-state.&quot;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The show, based on real-life events from about two decades ago, narrates the story of a man who joins a secret mission to capture a Korean drug lord operating in Suriname.</li>
</ul>
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/09/28877464/lufthansa-explores-partial-sale-of-aircraft-business-as-it-battled-strikes-workforce-shortage" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Lufthansa Explores Partial Sale Of Aircraft Business As It Battled Strikes, Workforce Shortage</a>
<ul>
<li>Deutsche Lufthansa AG&nbsp;(OTC:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlaky#OTC" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">DLAKY</a>) looks to talk with private equity investors in December regarding a partial sale of its aircraft maintenance business Lufthansa Technik.</li>
<li>The board aimed for a &euro;6 billion - &euro;8 billion valuation.</li>
<li>Since the Covid-19 outbreak, the aviation sector has been in complete disruption. Airlines had to boost their battle plans to counter this summer&#39;s travel turmoil due to a perfect storm of strikes and workforce crisis.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Wall Street Journal
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/22/09/28876325/amazon-faces-regulatory-heat-for-its-anticompetitive-strategies-regarding-third-party-sellers-wholes" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Amazon Faces Regulatory Heat For Anticompetitive Strategies On Third-Party Sellers, Wholesalers</a>
<ul>
<li>California state attorney general prosecuted&nbsp;Amazon.com, Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amzn#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) for allegedly inflating prices, stifling competition, and violating the antitrust laws with third-party sellers&#39; and wholesalers&#39; contracts.</li>
<li>A 2020 investigation triggered the lawsuit. Attorney General Rob Bonta sought to halt Amazon policies that prevented merchants from offering lower prices through competitors&#39; websites.</li>
<li>The wholesalers were subjected to penalties lest Amazon lowered its prices to match those of competitors, and its profit margin fell below a specified minimum.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Benzinga
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28876252/tesla-vs-fisker-vs-rivian-vs-lucid-analyst-weighs-in-on-ev-makers-as-adoption-shift" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Tesla Vs. Fisker Vs. Rivian Vs. Lucid: Analyst Weighs In On EV Makers As Adoption Shifts To Top Gear</a>
<ul>
<li>The adoption of electric vehicles is progressing at a faster-than-expected rate, given automakers&#39; thrust to EV transitioning, governments&#39; mandates to ban ICE vehicles, and massive capital infusion into the space sector, an analyst at&nbsp;Needham,&nbsp;said in a note.</li>
<li>Needham&#39;s&nbsp;Vikram Bagri&nbsp;upgraded&nbsp;Tesla Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsla#NASDAQ" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">TSLA</a>) shares from Underperform to Hold as part of transitioning primary coverage from analyst&nbsp;Rajvindra Gill.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Crypto exchange&nbsp;Coinbase Global Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/coin#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) is rating political candidates on their outlook towards cryptocurrencies in a new feature on its mobile app.</li>
<li>In a series of tweets on Wednesday, Coinbase CEO&nbsp;Brian Armstrong&nbsp;said the cryptocurrency exchange&#39;s new integration would give its 103 million users a way to gauge the crypto sentiment of political leaders across the U.S.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/22/09/28877687/shell-appoints-wael-sawan-as-successor-to-longtime-ceo-ben-van-beurden" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Shell Appoints Wael Sawan As Successor To Longtime CEO Ben van Beurden</a>
<ul>
<li>Shell Plc&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/shel#NYSE">SHEL</a>) has named Wael Sawan, the company&#39;s head of integrated gas and renewables, as its next chief executive, as longtime CEO Ben van Beurden will step down.</li>
<li>Mr. van Beurden was already a 30-year veteran of Shell when he was promoted to CEO in 2014.</li>
</ul>
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/09/28876609/google-parent-alphabet-shutters-half-of-product-innovation-projects-amid-r-d-pivot-to-this-hot-techn" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Google Parent Slashes Projects At Product Innovation Unit By 50% Amid Pivot To Artificial Intelligence</a>
<ul>
<li>Alphabet Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/goog#NASDAQ" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/googl#NASDAQ" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">GOOGL</a>) has told the employees at its in-house R&amp;D division, aka Area 120, that the number of incubator projects is being cut from 14 to seven.</li>
<li>Google has since then reportedly confirmed the development in a statement to the media outlet.</li>
<li>Employees at the shelved projects have been asked to find new jobs within the company by the end of January 2023 or face the prospect of termination.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>According to a Wedbush analyst, the Biden administration&#39;s incentives for electric-vehicle charging infrastructure will help address a significant shortcoming faced by the EV industry.</li>
<li>The U.S. government announced $900 million in grants for EV chargers across 35 states as part of the $7.5 billion in funding allocated through the &quot;Inflation Reduction Act&quot; passed in August, analyst&nbsp;Daniel Ives&nbsp;said in the note.</li>
</ul>
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/09/28875649/bizarre-glitch-leads-to-apple-website-looking-like-craigslist" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Apple Website Briefly Looked Like &#39;Craigslist&#39; As It Suffers Peculiar Glitch</a>
<ul>
<li>Apple Inc&#39;s&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aapl#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) website and Store appeared to suffer from technical glitches at 12:39 a.m. EDT Thursday.</li>
<li>The website&#39;s home page was noted as loading, but it did not feature any images, and there was no clarity on the nature of the technical issue that affected it.</li>
<li>Real-time problem and outage monitoring service Downdetctor&#39;s data indicated that Apple Store &mdash; operated on the website &mdash; saw outages peak on Wednesday around 11 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>Ford Motor Co&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/f#NYSE">F</a>) has unveiled its next-generation Mustang sports car to appease sports car enthusiasts.</li>
<li>The new Mustang has two new engines, a 2.3-liter EcoBoost and the Mustang GT&#39;s most powerful 5.0-liter Coyote V8 ever.</li>
<li>&quot;Investing in another generation of Mustang is a big statement at a time when many of our competitors are exiting the business of internal combustion vehicles,&quot; said CEO Jim Farley.</li>
</ul>
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/09/28876983/vitalik-buterin-weighs-in-on-celsisus-66-surge-following-ethereum-merge" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">As Ethereum Merge Happens, Another Crypto Sees Unexpected 66% Rally: Vitalik Buterin Says &#39;Celsius&#39; Converted To &#39;Fahrenheit&#39;</a>
<ul>
<li>The native token of the&nbsp;Celsius Network&nbsp;(CEL/USD) unexpectedly rallied 66% immediately after the&nbsp;Ethereum&nbsp;(ETH/USD) Merge, confusing many market participants.</li>
<li>CEL surged from around $1.9 to a high of $3 within 60 minutes of the Ethereum Merge on Sept. 15.</li>
<li>Some traders reported that CEL reached higher levels on certain crypto exchanges, with one account of the token hitting $6.08 on&nbsp;OKX&nbsp;and another saying that the token breached the $8 mark on&nbsp;Huobi.</li>
</ul>
<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/09/28878582/walmart-launches-virtual-try-on-feature-for-shoppers" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Be Your Own Model - Walmart Launches New Virtual Try-On Feature For Shoppers</a>
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<li>The experience allows customers to use their photos to visualize better how the clothing will look on them.</li>
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Lufthansa Explores Partial Sale Of Aircraft Business As It Battles Strikes, Workforce Shortage

Since the Covid-19 outbreak first emerged, the aviation sector has been in complete turmoil. Airlines are already being forced to strengthen their battle plans to counter this summer&#39;s travel turmoil due to a perfect storm of strikes and workforce shortages,&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/05/international-airlines-launch-battle-plans-to-deal-with-summer-travel-chaos.html" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">writes CNBC.</a>
What happened:&nbsp;The industry recently had a preview of the summer travel chaos, on July Fourth weekend, with around 525 flights canceled, according to figures from FlightAware.
Related:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/07/27950644/july-fourth-weekend-started-with-cancellations-and-delays-for-air-travelers-wsj" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">July Fourth Weekend Started With Cancellations And Delays For Air Travelers: WSJ</a>
During the pandemic, around 90,000 jobs were cut across U.S. airlines as worldwide mobility was brought to a standstill in 2020.
Passenger numbers for leisure and business flights are rebounding to exceed pre-pandemic numbers; however, the airline industry staff shortage has pushed the airlines to cancel several flights and routes.
Related:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/06/27824563/pilot-shortage-pushes-american-airlines-to-quit-services-in-4-cities-cnbc" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">Pilot Shortage Pushes American Airlines To Quit Services In 4 Cities: CNBC</a>
To ease the situation, ticket caps are being used. Schiphol Airport imposed a limit on the number of departing passengers, and the Dutch airline KLM restricted the sale of tickets for flights departing from Amsterdam in September and October.
Similarly, Qantas has capped sales on its Australia to London services until mid-September.
Another tactic being explored by the airlines is schedule adjustments. German carrier&nbsp;Lufthansa&nbsp;(OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dlaky#OTC">DLAKY</a>) adjusted its schedule at the start of summer and canceled 3,000 flights from Frankfurt and Munich.
Due to Heathrow&#39;s passenger cap,&nbsp;American Airlines&nbsp;(NASDAQ:&nbsp;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aal#NASDAQ" style="color:#4a6ee0; background:transparent; margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt" target="_blank">AAL</a>) reportedly made some &quot;short notice&quot; cancellations.
Swiss International in July canceled some upcoming flights scheduled between July and October.

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