Amazon is in talks to buy Globalstar for $9B to rival SpaceX's Starlink. Globalstar shares rose 24%, though Apple's 20% stake remains a complicating factor.
Republicans reached a deal to end the record-long partial shutdown. The plan funds DHS via two packages, aiming to restore airport security and ICE operations.
Visa launched AI tools for merchants and banks to automate disputes and cut costs. In 2025, cases hit a record 106 million, a 35% increase since 2019.
Ryanair warns the UK is vulnerable to fuel shortages due to its reliance on Kuwait amid the Iran war. Summer flight cancellations are possible if supply drops.
Jenny Lim was charged for misleading Dell about server end-users. She allegedly conspired with two others in a case involving Aperia International.
GM and Toyota reported lower Q1 sales due to high interest rates and fuel costs. Total US sales fell 5.3%, but demand for hybrids and SUVs remains resilient.
India is leveraging an LPG crisis from the Iran war to expand piped gas networks. The move aims to cut reliance on costly imports and reduce government fuel subsidies.
Australian vacancies rose 2.7% in the February quarter to 337,900, hitting a one-year high. Strong retail and construction gains signal a robust labor market.
SpaceX taps 21 banks for a June IPO at a $1.75T valuation. Morgan Stanley and Goldman lead the fleet.
Large Japanese manufacturers hit a 4-year optimism high of 17, defying the shadow of the Iran war.
OpenAI achieved a $852B valuation after closing a record $122B funding round, backed by Nvidia and SoftBank.
Bill Yuen, a manager at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, denied running a shadow spy network during his UK national security trial.
Trump announced a US withdrawal from Iran within 2 to 3 weeks, declaring nuclear goals achieved despite Pentagon warnings of remaining missile threats.
Mastercard launched its first agentic transaction in Hong Kong. An AI agent successfully booked and paid for an airport ride via hoppa, partnering with HSBC and DBS.
Beyond Meat missed Q4 sales with down 20% and a $69M EBITDA loss. High prices and low demand continue to hurt the brand, which also delayed its annual report due to accounting weaknesses.
Oracle is cutting thousands of jobs for a $2.1B AI shift. Washington loses 491 roles. Shares rose 5% on the cost reset.
Nvidia invests $2B in Marvell for custom AI chips & networking. Marvell shares jumped 9% as Nvidia secures its lead in Big Tech's $630B AI build-out.
Italy delays coal exit to 2038 due to Iran war energy risks. Enel's plants stay active despite G7 pledges.
Filling a 55L car hits £100 for the first time since 2022. The Iran war hiked diesel to 182.8p, costing UK drivers £500m+ extra so far.
Australia's $240B Australian Retirement Trust boosts Japan, Europe stocks and UK bonds, betting on volatility gains amid Iran war.
Unilever is in talks to merge its food unit with McCormick for $15.7B in cash. The tax-efficient deal leaves Unilever shareholders with a 65% stake in the entity.
BlackRock is considering HSBC's 45-story Canary Wharf tower for its new London HQ. The firm seeks 600,000 sq ft as the district sees a post-pandemic rebound.
US gas prices topped $4/gallon as the Israel-Iran war disrupts energy supplies.
Microsoft adds GPT + Claude teamwork in Copilot, improving accuracy, reducing errors, and speeding workflows with new "Critique" and model comparison tools.