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    Capri tanks on blocked Tapestry deal

    enOctober 25, 2024
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    In this episode of Seeking Alpha's Wall Street Breakfast, the hosts dive into significant developments shaking the stock market. Capri Holdings (CPRI) faces a dramatic decline following a judge's decision blocking its $8.5 billion sale to Tapestry (TPR). Other noteworthy announcements include Spirit Airlines' strategies to enhance liquidity, and Ioneer's recent approvals for a U.S. lithium mine.

    Key Highlights from the Podcast

    1. Capri Holdings: A Major Setback

    • Capri Holdings saw a 45% drop in pre-market trading after a federal judge blocked its acquisition by Tapestry.
    • The judge's ruling was based on concerns over anti-competitive practices, specifically the potential stifling of competition within the accessible luxury handbag market, which includes Coach, Kate Spade, and Michael Kors.
    • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had previously filed a lawsuit in April, suggesting that the merger would harm competition.
    • Both Capri and Tapestry plan to appeal the decision, arguing that the FTC's market definition is too narrow.

    2. Spirit Airlines' Strategic Moves

    • In a bid to improve its financial liquidity, Spirit Airlines announced the sale of 23 Airbus planes to GA Telesis for approximately $519 million.
    • This sale comes after a difficult trading session, where Spirit's stocks closed 21% lower. Post-announcement, shares rose by 13% in pre-market trading.
    • The airline aims to utilize the funds from the sale and reduce aircraft-related debt, which could benefit its liquidity by around $225 million through the end of 2025.
    • Additionally, Spirit has identified $80 million in annual cost reductions, which will mainly include layoffs correlated with expected flight volume reductions.

    3. Ioneer's Approval for Lithium Mining

    • Ioneer (IONR) experienced a 17% increase in stock prices after securing the first federal approval from the Biden administration for its Rhyolite Ridge Project in Nevada.
    • This project is crucial to the Biden administration's strategy to ramp up domestic production of lithium, which is essential for electric vehicle batteries.
    • The planned output of Ioneer’s project aims to supply batteries for over 370,000 U.S.-made electric vehicles annually, bolstering the clean energy initiative.

    Additional Market Insights

    • The podcast also discusses significant news regarding Berkshire Hathaway's Warren Buffett and his stance on political endorsements, as well as opposition to the Nippon Steel deal by the steel union's president.
    • DigitalBridge is reportedly exploring the sale of its Brazilian hyperscale data center firm, Scala, adding to the current market dynamics.

    4. Market Conditions and Indicators

    • As of 6 a.m. on the day of the podcast, Dow, S&P, and NASDAQ futures were trending positively.
    • Crude oil prices showed a slight increase of 0.4%, reaching $70 a barrel, while Bitcoin saw a 1% rise, now valued at $67,000.
    • Notably, Skechers (SKX) was highlighted as a significant mover, up by 7% after reporting record-breaking Q3 results with a 15.9% year-over-year sales increase.

    Conclusion

    This episode of Wall Street Breakfast covered pivotal events impacting major companies like Capri Holdings, Spirit Airlines, and Ioneer. The judicial ruling on the Capri-Tapestry deal raises crucial questions about market competition, while Spirit Airlines' proactive steps signify a strategic approach to liquidity enhancement. The approval of Ioneer's lithium project underscores the tangible moves being made towards sustainable energy. For investors, these developments reflect both challenges and opportunities in the current market landscape.

    Stay informed and make educated investment decisions based on these insights.

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