AT&T and Nokia signed a multi-year deal to upgrade AT&T's voice and 5G network in the U.S., a year after Nokia lost a major contract to Ericsson.
Novo Nordisk faces investor pressure for more details on its next-gen obesity drug CagriSema, after unclear trial results caused a drop in its shares in December.
Germany lowered its 2025 growth forecast to 0.3%, down from 1.1%, citing uncertainty from U.S. trade policy and ongoing global economic challenges.
Chile's economy grew 0.9% in December, driven by lower interest rates and strong copper production. However, weak job growth and trade uncertainty remain challenges.
The ECB may stop calling its policy "restrictive" in March, with a likely quarter-point rate cut. Officials are considering when to pause further rate cuts.
Apple iPhones can now test SpaceX's Starlink direct-to-cell service, providing satellite coverage. T-Mobile and SpaceX are testing the service, offering "text via satellite," with voice and data to follow.
Trump's threatened tariffs on Mexico and Canada have put border economies at risk, with factories fearing job losses and investors pulling back amid ongoing uncertainty.
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the Trump administration focuses on lowering 10-year Treasury yields, not Fed rates, believing energy expansion will reduce inflation.
Despite trade tensions, China's ethane imports from the U.S. are set to rise as petrochemical firms switch to cheaper U.S. shale gas, with $16B in investments.
China filed a WTO complaint against Trump's 10% tariff on Chinese imports and the end of the duty-free exemption, calling them "protectionist" and a rule violation.
Google is scrapping its goal to hire more employees from underrepresented groups and reviewing its diversity initiatives, joining other U.S. companies scaling back DEI efforts.
TotalEnergies Q4 earnings beat expectations with $4.4B adjusted net income, despite lower oil prices and weak fuel demand, boosted by strong gas trading profits.
Boeing forecasts Indian and South Asian airlines will add 2,835 aircraft over the next 20 years, driven by rising middle class and economic growth.
Disney beat Q1 earnings, with streaming profits despite 700K Disney+ subscriber loss due to price hikes. Parks struggled amid hurricanes and cruise investments.
AMD beat Q4 earnings expectations but stock fell 9% due to weaker growth forecast for its data center business, missing AI chip momentum against Nvidia.
Alphabet's Q4 earnings beat expectations, but cloud revenue fell short. It plans to increase capital expenditures to $75B. China is investigating Google amid U.S.-China tensions.
State Farm is requesting a 22% rate hike for homeowners and 15% for renters in California due to wildfire payouts, with new rates starting May 1.
India's banking system's cash crunch has eased after the central bank injected liquidity. The deficit dropped to 660.4 billion rupees on Feb. 4, from 2.2 trillion rupees on Jan. 30.
Nissan canceled merger talks with Honda, ending plans for a tie-up. Nissan's shares fell over 4%, while Honda's rose 8%, signaling investor relief.
Ferrari's 2024 net profit rose 21% to €1.53B, driven by strong product mix and growing demand for customizations. Revenues hit €6.7B, with a 5% rise expected in 2025.
PepsiCo's Q4 profit forecast falls short, missing revenue estimates as demand weakens for sodas and snacks like Doritos and Lay's in the U.S.
UK alcohol duties rise with inflation from 1 Feb, increasing costs for spirits and wine.
Elon Musk is serving as a "special government employee" in the Trump administration, a temporary role with fewer conflict-of-interest requirements than full-time positions.
Vodafone reported weak performance in Germany in Q3, while Britain, Turkey, and Africa performed better. Shares fell over 6%, erasing gains made in the last year.