McDonald's is adding Red Bull energy drinks and crafted sodas, including a Dirty Dr Pepper, to its U.S. menus starting next month.
Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa suggested the Bank of Japan could raise rates this month to strengthen the yen and offset soaring energy costs.
Fuel prices hitting €2.50 a liter in Germany have triggered a surge in EV interest across Europe.
Bill Ackman's $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group depends on the approval of billionaire Vincent Bollore, who controls a 32% stake.
The U.S. military will begin a maritime blockade of all Iranian ports today after weekend talks in Islamabad failed to reach a deal.
Viktor Orban's 16-year rule ended as Peter Magyar's centre-right Tisza party won a landslide two-thirds majority in a record-turnout election.
Super Micro launched an independent investigation after two employees and a contractor were indicted over server sales to China.
Glencore acquired a 45% stake in a South Carolina aluminum recycling plant to secure its U.S. supply chain amid Middle East conflict disruptions.
China expanded its pilot free trade zones to 23 with the new Inner Mongolia Pilot FTZ. The 119.74 sq km zone across Hohhot, Manzhouli, and Erenhot aims to boost northward trade and logistics.
PPI rose 0.5% in March, ending a 41-month drop. AI and commodity demand fueled the first YoY gain in 3 years as costs rebounded.
American Airlines raised checked bag fees, with steeper hikes for basic economy, amid soaring jet fuel costs. New airport fees hit $50 for standard tickets and $55 for basic economy starting May 18.
Elon Musk's xAI filed a lawsuit to block Colorado's new AI regulations, arguing they violate free speech and force the Grok model to adopt state-aligned biases.
TSMC's Q1 revenue jumped 35%, beating market forecasts on the back of surging AI chip demand. The results, driven by clients like Nvidia, as AI interest continues to offset weaker consumer electronics sales.
Treasury and Fed chiefs warned bank CEOs that Anthropic's Mythos AI can exploit major cyber flaws. Access is restricted to 40 firms to mitigate global risks.
An investigation names Adam Back as Bitcoin's creator. He denies the claims, but AI analysis and writing patterns reinforce the theory regarding his identity.
Britain hit a 14.4GW solar record as the UK's biggest solar farm, Springwell, won approval. It will power 180,000 homes in Lincolnshire.
UniCredit warned that a Commerzbank tie-up could spark an exit of key staff and clients. The bank is pursuing a €35B all-share bid to lift its stake above 30%.
Treasury proposed AML and sanctions rules for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act. The move treats firms as financial institutions to curb illicit finance.
Adam Back denied a NYT report unmasking him as Bitcoin's creator. Writing analysis and timelines linked him to the elusive 1.1M coin fortune.
IRGC warns of a regret-inducing response as Israel strikes Lebanon. Nuclear disputes and fresh attacks on Gulf oil facilities threaten the fragile truce.
CoreWeave expanded its AI cloud deal with Meta to $21B through 2032. Shares rose as the Nvidia-backed firm secures a massive commitment from the tech giant.
Vice Chair Philip Jefferson says rates are appropriately set despite inflation risks from oil and potential job market slowing. He remains confident the current 3.50%-3.75% policy stance can respond to economic shifts.
IATA warns jet fuel supply will take months to recover even after Hormuz reopens due to refinery damage. Oil fell below $100 on ceasefire news as stocks surged.
The U.S. rejected Ford's request for relief from 50% aluminum tariffs after fires at a Novelis plant. The bottleneck has cut Ford's profits as it relies on costly imports.