EU regulators may impose temporary measures to stop Meta from blocking rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp during an antitrust probe.
China failed to cut soybean meal use in animal feed in 2025, stuck at 13.4%, missing targets to reduce reliance on imported soybeans.
PM Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition swept the lower house vote, securing a strong majority and backing her tough stance on China and defence build-up.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says the Fed is unlikely to rush balance sheet cuts, noting it could take a year before any major decisions.
Philip Morris forecasts double-digit profit growth for 2026, betting on Zyn and IQOS as competition intensifies and shares dip.
Novo shares rose 5% after the FDA vowed to crack down on illegal copycat weight-loss drugs, easing pressure from cheaper compounded rivals.
Baidu announced its first-ever dividend and a US$5bn share buyback through 2028, aiming to boost investor confidence amid intense AI competition.
China's trade with Peru, Chile and Ecuador hit record highs, driven by minerals and the new Chancay port, blunting US pressure on the region.
ConocoPhillips targets $1bn in cost cuts in 2026 after missing Q4 profit estimates on weaker oil prices, sending shares down 2.5%.
Toyota CEO Koji Sato will step down after three years, becoming vice chairman, as CFO Kenta Kon takes over amid scrutiny of a key subsidiary buyout.
Santander offers first-time buyers up to 98% mortgage, but excludes flats, new-builds, self-employed applicants, and loans over £500k.
Coca-Cola will discontinue frozen products, including Minute Maid frozen items, in the US and Canada by Q1 2026 as consumer tastes shift.
Minister Luke Pollard says delays to the military spending plan reflect its complexity, as it reshapes forces and fills a £28bn funding gap.
Chevron announced 2026 changes as veteran executives retire and internal leaders take over strategy, trading and development roles.
The U.S. proposed a minerals trade bloc with price floors to curb China's dominance, drawing 55 countries as markets reacted with sharp mining stock declines.
Toyota is expected to post a third straight quarterly profit decline as rising costs and U.S. tariffs bite, despite record sales and strong hybrid demand.
U.S. regulators are investigating Nike over claims its diversity policies discriminated against white workers.
Alphabet's AI push is paying off as Gemini drives user growth and cloud revenue, convincing Wall Street that Google has emerged as the new AI leader.
New records link Epstein to bitcoin-era institutions, MIT funding, Blockstream investing, but show no control over Bitcoin itself.
GE HealthCare forecast 2026 profit above estimates as strong demand for imaging and diagnostic devices lifts sales and earnings outlook.
SpaceX and xAI merge as Musk bets on solar-powered AI data centers in space, pushing computing beyond Earth despite major hurdles.
The Bank of Japan is holding back from taming rising bond yields after Takaichi's fiscal plans, citing high costs and risks of yen depreciation.
US senators plan to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, adding $70bn and raising its lending cap to support President Trump's critical minerals push.
Walmart became the first retailer to hit a $1tn market value, powered by AI, e-commerce growth and steady demand as shoppers seek value and convenience.