Walmart has partnered with JPMorgan Chase to offer embedded finance, allowing marketplace sellers to accept and make payments easily.
Shell raised its shareholder distribution to 40-50% of cash flow, aiming for 4-5% annual LNG sales growth and 1% production growth through 2028, with a focus on low-carbon investments.
Renault appointed Josep Maria Recasens as CEO of its electric vehicle unit Ampere, replacing Luca de Meo, to boost EV sales and compete with Chinese rivals.
NHTSA is investigating 1.3M Ford F-150 trucks (2015-2017) over reports of unexpected gear downshifts and temporary rear wheel lock-ups from 138 complaints.
Bayer was ordered to pay $2.1B in a Roundup-related case in Georgia, causing its stock to drop 6.4%. The settlement includes $2B in punitive and $65M in compensatory damages.
Germany's business activity grew at the fastest pace in 10 months in March, with manufacturing production rising for the first time in nearly two years, PMI at 50.9.
Canada's new PM Mark Carney calls a snap election for April 28, facing Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre amid trade tensions with the US and Trump's threats.
A new poll shows 1 in 5 Americans may boycott companies aligning with Trump's policies, with brands like Amazon, Target, and Tesla facing lasting backlash.
Nippon Steel's talks with the U.S. government on acquiring U.S. Steel are ongoing, aiming to reach an agreement on equity purchase and capital spending to boost the U.S. steel industry.
BlackRock is selling junk bonds in Europe and buying more in the US, shifting its global funds to balance between Europe and the US after recent outperformance.
JPMorgan's asset management unit left the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, citing regulatory changes and client expectations, after the group paused operations in January.
AstraZeneca will invest $2.5 billion in a new R&D center in Beijing, growing its workforce there to around 1,700 employees.
The Russian central bank kept its key rate at 21%, signaling potential future hikes. It aims to return inflation to target by 2026, despite high inflationary pressures.
Nike beat earnings expectations with $11.27B in revenue but saw a 4% drop in shares due to concerns over Trump tariffs and weaker year-over-year results.
Norway's $1.8tn sovereign wealth fund invested £570m for a 25% stake in Covent Garden's £2.7bn property portfolio, betting on central London's future success.
Tesla is recalling over 46,000 Cybertrucks in the U.S. due to a potential issue with exterior panels detaching. This is the 8th recall since January 2024.
Argentina's CGT union will hold a 24-hour strike on April 10, protesting President Milei's austerity measures, which unions say have led to layoffs and hurt purchasing power.
Japan's core inflation hit 3.0% in February, signaling broad price pressure and reinforcing expectations for more rate hikes after BOJ Governor Ueda's warning.
U.S. existing home sales rose 4.2% in February, driven by lower mortgage rates and more inventory. Home prices hit a record high, rising 3.8% to $398,400.
The European Commission aims to redirect €10 trillion in EU savings into strategic investments to boost Europe's economy and keep it globally competitive.
Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, pleaded guilty to emissions fraud in the U.S., fined $521.76M, and faces 5 years probation, halting diesel engine imports.
Apple is losing over $1 billion annually on Apple TV+, spending $5 billion a year on content since 2019, though it cut the budget by $500 million last year.
Lamborghini's 2024 revenue rose 16% to €3.09B, despite concerns over potential U.S. tariffs. It sold 10,687 cars, with 3,000 in the U.S., its biggest market.
France's Bpifrance will launch a €450M fund to finance defense projects as part of efforts to boost military spending amid concerns over Russian threats and U.S. support.