Amazon's Italy unit paid €180M and dropped a staff-monitoring system, ending a probe into tax and labor violations; over 50k workers will now be hired directly.
South Korea and Arm signed a deal to boost chips and AI, including a new design school to train 1,400 specialists as demand for semiconductors grows.
BOJ officials are prepared to hike rates this month if no major shocks occur and signal more increases ahead, though they remain cautious about how high rates will go.
The European Rearmament Bank may merge with a JPMorgan-backed rival to fund Europe's defense amid rising military spending since Russia's Ukraine invasion.
Kroger missed Q3 sales estimates as budget-strained shoppers spent less; shares fell 3% with low-income customers trading down amid reduced food-stamp benefits.
AMC Entertainment said CEO Adam Aron, 71, will continue in his position after experiencing a minor stroke on Nov. 17 in London. He has been working full time since being released from the hospital.
A majority of more than 100 economists expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower its key interest rate by 0.25% at the Dec. 9–10 meeting to support a cooling labor market. Their broad agreement contrasts with increasing division among Fed policymakers over whether another rate cut is needed.
Planned job cuts by U.S. employers fell 53% in November to 71,321, but were still 24% higher than last year. Hiring intentions remain cautious amid economic uncertainty and slowing demand.
The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Meta over AI features in WhatsApp that could block rivals, following complaints from smaller companies. Interim measures may be imposed.
Chevron said its 2026 capital spending will be $18–19 billion, focusing on U.S. production and its new Guyana stake. The range sits at the low end of its earlier $18–21 billion annual guidance through 2030.
Stellantis is recalling over 72,000 Ram trucks in the U.S. after a software glitch caused instrument panel displays to go blank, according to the NHTSA.
Rio Tinto's new CEO Simon Trott plans to boost productivity and sell noncore assets as the miner shifts to a simpler three-unit structure focused on profitable operations.
Lockheed Martin has launched a hypersonics system integration lab in Huntsville to develop next-gen weapons, part of the U.S.-China arms race.
U.S. import prices held steady in September, as higher costs for consumer goods were offset by cheaper energy, missing economists forecast of a 0.1% rise.
Sweden's Volvo Cars reported November sales of 60,244 units, down 10% YoY, continuing an 8% year-to-date decline amid U.S. demand slowdown and trade tariffs.
The Fed has begun reversing three years of losses, earning enough since November to slowly cover accounting mechanisms tied to its COVID-era monetary policies.
Airbus lowered its 2025 delivery goal to about 790 jets due to a supplier issue affecting A320 fuselage panels, down from its earlier plan for roughly 820 aircraft.
China is likely to maintain its 5% growth target next year, requiring continued policy support as it works to overcome deflation, a property slump, weak demand, and excess capacity.
Visa expands digital wallets in Europe under new NFC rules, adding BBVA, Klarna, Vipps launches and a 2026 Bancomat pilot as mobile payments surge.
RTX won a $1.6B deal to support F135 engines for F-35 jets, providing maintenance, engineering services, and spare parts for U.S. and global customers.
Europe's aerospace and defence sectors jumped in 2024, with turnover up 10% and defence up nearly 14%, boosted by increased spending amid the Ukraine war.
Nestlé is working with Morgan Stanley to explore options, including a sale of Blue Bottle Coffee, as it streamlines its portfolio under its new CEO.
Costco sued the U.S. seeking refunds if the Supreme Court rejects Trump's broad tariff authority under emergency powers.
Warner Bros Discovery got second-round bids, including a cash offer from Netflix, as Netflix, Comcast and Paramount Skydance work on improved deals.