Tesla's UK car registrations fell 29% in December to 6,323 units, while BYD surged. UK EV market grows despite Tesla's sales slump.
Memory chip stocks surge as AI demand drives a global supply crunch, pushing prices up and fueling a "supercycle" expected to last into 2027.
AB InBev will buy back a 49.9% stake in its US metal container plants for $3B, using cash on hand, aiming to boost earnings from year one.
AMD showcased new MI455 and MI440X AI chips at CES, previewed MI500 for 2027, and strengthened its push to challenge Nvidia.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says next-gen Vera Rubin chips are in full production, promising up to 5x AI performance as competition intensifies.
Comcast spun off Versant Media, including NBCUniversal cable channels, to focus on streaming. Versant begins trading on Nasdaq, marking a shift in media strategy.
OPEC+ kept oil production unchanged, prioritising market stability despite political turmoil among members and falling oil prices.
Tesla lost its title as the world's top EV maker to China's BYD after sales fell for a second year, hit by tougher competition and the end of U.S. tax credits.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank will keep raising interest rates if growth and inflation continue to match its forecasts.
Japan's manufacturing activity steadied in December as demand declines slowed, with the PMI rising to 50.0, signaling an end to contraction.
U.S. new car sales rose about 2% in 2025, as demand for gas-powered trucks and SUVs offset EV slowdowns and regulatory uncertainty.
Venezuela's oil output may rise after the U.S. seized President Maduro, boosting global supply and pressuring oil prices long term.
German exporters are set for continued weakness in the U.S. and China, with tariffs, strong euro, and local competition weighing on key markets.
Warner Bros is expected to reject Paramount's $108.4 billion hostile bid, favoring a rival Netflix deal, a source familiar with the matter said.
The U.S. military awarded Boeing a $2.7 billion contract to provide post-production support for Apache helicopters, the Pentagon said.
The U.S. has granted TSMC an annual licence to import U.S. chipmaking equipment into its China plants, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
The U.S. dollar opened 2026 on a soft note after its biggest annual fall in eight years, while the euro and pound stayed strong.
UK house prices fell 0.4% in December, leaving annual growth at 0.6%, the weakest since April 2024.
The United States lowered proposed new duties on several Italian pasta makers after a review found exporters addressed anti-dumping concerns.
Singapore's economy grew 5.7% in Q4, lifting 2025 growth to 4.8%, its strongest since 2021, driven by manufacturing and AI demand.
The Pentagon said Lockheed Martin secured a $328.5 million contract to supply sensor systems to meet urgent needs of Taiwan's air force.
Samsung says customers praise its next-gen HBM4 chips, signaling a comeback as it holds talks to supply Nvidia and compete in AI chips.
UK borrowing hit £11.7bn in November, above forecasts, underscoring pressure on public finances and raising doubts over meeting budget watchdog targets.
Maersk completed its first Red Sea voyage in nearly two years, signaling a cautious, stepwise return as Gaza ceasefire raises hopes for normal shipping.