Lululemon expects Q4 revenue and profit to hit the top of forecasts after strong holiday demand, lifting shares despite a tough 2025.
Some couples can now borrow up to £130k more as Santander loosens rules, allowing higher earners to access loans up to 5.5× income.
Alphabet briefly hit a $4T valuation as its AI push, Gemini deals with Apple and Samsung, and strong cloud growth lifted investor sentiment.
Trump's team escalated pressure on the Fed by threatening a criminal indictment of Chair Jerome Powell, raising concerns over central bank independence and markets.
Sweden will spend about 4 billion crowns on military drones over the next two years, boosting surveillance, attack and electronic warfare capabilities.
TSMC is expected to post a record 27% jump in Q4 net profit, driven by relentless demand for AI chips used in data centres and tech devices.
Exxon is weighing a cautious return to Venezuela if laws change, while Chevron says it can boost oil production immediately after Maduro's removal.
Boeing's largest 737 MAX jet moved to phase two FAA testing, but unresolved deicing issues mean certification hurdles still remain.
Apple led the global smartphone market with a 20% share in 2025 as shipments rose 2%, driven by strong demand in emerging markets.
Demand for AI, data and regulatory experts pushed UK financial sector vacancies up 12% in 2025, even as hiring slowed late in the year.
Japan launches a world-first deep-sea test to mine rare-earth mud near Minamitori Island, aiming to cut reliance on China as supplies tighten.
PayPal is boosting its advertising platform by using cross-merchant purchase data, giving brands deeper insight into real shopper behavior and campaign effectiveness.
Meta struck power deals that could top 6 GW, making it the largest nuclear buyer among tech giants as it races to secure energy for AI growth.
Rio Tinto is in early talks to buy Glencore, a move that could create the world's biggest miner, highlighting a wave of mega-deals driven by demand for copper.
GM will take a $6bn writedown after cutting EV investments as demand weakens and U.S. tax credits end, with most costs tied to canceled supplier contracts.
Disney CEO Bob Iger met China's vice premier in Beijing as Disney seeks to expand investment amid US-China tensions and tight limits on Hollywood films.
Trump said the 2027 U.S. military budget should reach $1.5T, far above 2026 levels, lifting defense stocks but raising concerns in Congress.
India's antitrust watchdog says its law, calculating fines on global turnover, deters violations; Apple warns it could face $38B in penalties.
Ford plans to introduce a Level 3 eyes-off driver-assistance system in 2028, debuting on a new EV platform, offered at an extra cost.
US job openings fell to 7.15M in November, hiring weakened, layoffs stayed low, and labor demand cooled as firms face policy and AI uncertainty.
Chevron is in talks with Washington to expand its Venezuela license, boosting exports, supplying US refineries, and potentially selling crude to other buyers.
Trump threatened to ban Wall Street firms from buying single-family homes to curb prices, rattling landlords and pushing housing stocks lower.
Warner Bros turned down Paramount's $108B bid, calling it risky, and reaffirmed its $82.7B Netflix deal as clearer with fewer financing risks.
China will assess and investigate Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing rules on foreign investment, tech exports and data transfers.