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Apple asks suppliers to cut component production for iPhone 18
Apple Inc. has requested certain suppliers to cut back on component manufacturing for the newly released iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, as increasing memory chip prices…
Published on October 12, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Chinese automaker Leapmotor plans European expansion
Chinese car manufacturer Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co. aims to grow its footprint in Europe and introduce a new hybrid vehicle to the European market in the early part of 2027,…
Published on October 8, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Dyson nearly quadrupled dividend payments to the founder’s family for 2025
James Dyson’s British vacuum cleaner firm, Dyson Holdings, has almost increased its yearly dividend payouts to Weybourne Holdings—his family's holding company based in Singapore—by four times.
Published on October 5, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
AI Adoption Pushes Australian Banks Into Regulatory Scrutiny
Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into Australia’s banking system, and regulators are now shifting their attention from experimentation to the consequences of putting automated systems in front of customers. The
Published on September 30, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Adobe forecasts record US online sales for November–December
Adobe Inc. expects that US internet sales throughout the winter holiday period (November 1 to December 31) will reach an all-time high this year.
Published on September 28, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Anthropic seeks to secure 50.1% of voting rights for founders
US-based AI firm Anthropic is seeking shareholder approval for a revised voting rights structure, reports The Information, referencing sources.
Published on September 27, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
McDonald’s to allocate $8.5 billion to support franchisees through 2036
McDonald’s Corp., based in the U.S., intends to offer around $8.5 billion in assistance to its franchisees until 2036, as stated in a company press release.
Published on September 24, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Alibaba Builds Full AI Stack to Support Its Next Model Leap
Alibaba’s latest artificial intelligence strategy signals a shift from competing primarily through individual models to building an integrated technology system capable of supporting increasingly demanding AI applications. The company plans
Published on September 23, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Paramount settles States’ antitrust claims regarding Warner Bros. deal
Paramount has finalized a deal with several U.S. states to resolve antitrust allegations related to the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), according to CBS News.
Published on September 22, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
SEC authorizes trading of tokenized shares in the US
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the trading of tokenized shares in the country—a decision that The Wall Street Journal indicates may generate considerable interest.
Published on September 21, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Revolut reports no direct demands from hackers following data breach
A company spokesperson informed Reuters that Revolut has not received any direct communications or requests from the individuals or groups asserting responsibility for the data breach.
Published on September 17, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Saudi Fund may merge Electronic Arts and Savvy to create gaming industry giant
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia is considering the potential merger of Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) and Savvy Games, according to Bloomberg, which references sources.
Published on September 10, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
The Exploration Company raises $450 million from investors
The Exploration Company (TEC), a European space firm, has secured $450 million in a funding round, according to a report by Bloomberg, referencing a statement from the company.
Published on September 9, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Shein loses $5 billion in market cap after Hong Kong IPO
Online fast fashion retailer Shein Global Holdings has seen a decline of around $5 billion in market capitalization since its IPO, according to Bloomberg, referencing market data. According to the…
Published on September 7, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Airbus identifies defects in A330neo aircraft, slows deliveries
Airbus SE has discovered issues in the tail section of A330neo planes, resulting in a near-complete halt of customer deliveries for the last three months.
Published on September 3, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Nvidia acquires AI startup Hugging Face for $12.9 billion
Nvidia Corp., the American chip manufacturer, has finalized a deal to purchase the AI startup Hugging Face for $12.93 billion, as stated in a joint press release.
Published on September 3, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Amazon to purchase electricity from four wind farms in Sweden
Amazon.com Inc. has secured long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) from four wind farms in Sweden to supply energy for its data centers in the region.
Published on August 31, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Nvidia’s AI Demand Extends the Spending Boom Beyond Big Tech
Nvidia’s latest outlook offers one of the clearest indications yet that the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom has not reached its spending peak. The chipmaker expects revenue to grow by about
Published on August 27, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Meta settles class action lawsuit alleging harm to teens, pays $16.7 billion
Meta Platforms has come to a settlement regarding a class action lawsuit filed by 48 states alleging the company's wrongdoing towards underage users.
Published on August 26, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Unilever’s Food Sector Exit Tests the Future of the Consumer Conglomerate
Unilever is making one of the biggest strategic changes in its modern history by reducing its exposure to food and concentrating more heavily on beauty, personal care and home care.
Published on August 26, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Volkswagen union warns of possible job cuts of up to 140,000
Union representatives caution that the intended restructuring at Volkswagen Group (VW) might impact as many as 140,000 jobs, according to Bloomberg.
Published on August 26, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
TotalEnergies continues to ship oil through the Strait of Hormuz
French TotalEnergies is still transporting oil via tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, CEO Patrick Pouyanné stated at an energy conference in Norway, as reported by Reuters.
Published on August 24, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Amazon to deliver packages via drone in nearly 500 US cities by the end of the year
Amazon.com Inc. aims to greatly enhance its drone delivery service by year’s end, making it available in almost 500 areas throughout the United States.
Published on August 20, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Saudi Aramco and Maaden to create mining joint venture
Saudi Aramco, the state oil company of Saudi Arabia, and Maaden (the Saudi Arabian Mining Co.), have reached an agreement to create a joint venture focused on metals exploration and…
Published on August 18, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Berkshire Hathaway increases stake in Alphabet, dumps Constellation Brands
Warren Buffett's investment firm, Berkshire Hathaway, significantly raised its ownership in Alphabet Inc. (Google's parent company) during the second quarter, as revealed by documents submitted to the US Securities and…
Published on August 17, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Anthropic investors expect $2 trillion IPO valuation
Present Anthropic investors anticipate that the AI firm will reach a valuation of $2 trillion or greater during its IPO in October this year, as reported by the Financial Times.
Published on August 14, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Hedge fund Trian Fund Management is preparing a bid for Wendy’s restaurant chain
The major shareholder in the American fast-food company Wendy's Co., the hedge fund Trian Fund Management, led by famous investor Nelson Peltz, is laying the foundation for a buyout of…
Published on August 13, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Google Centralizes AI Power to Accelerate the Gemini Race
Google’s latest artificial intelligence reshuffle is less a routine leadership change than a restructuring of how the company intends to compete in the most important technology race in years. The
Published on August 13, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
AI Shopping Boom Puts Retailers’ Customer Relationships at Risk
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a new gateway to online shopping, and retailers are facing an uncomfortable trade-off. They need to appear in recommendations generated by AI systems because those
Published on August 8, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Meta ordered to pay over $900 million for harm to children caused by social media
A judge in New Mexico has instructed Meta Platforms to pay over $900 million after a jury determined it did not safeguard underage users from sexually explicit content and facilitated…
Published on August 6, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Apollo investment firm acquires EasyJet, values the airline at $7.7 billion
Apollo Global Management, a private equity fund, has struck a deal to buy British airline easyJet Plc, estimating its worth at £5.7 billion ($7.7 billion).
Published on August 6, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
BP completes sale of German refinery to European Klesch Group
BP plc has finalized the sale of its Gelsenkirchen refinery in Germany along with related businesses to the independent European oil refining firm Klesch Group.
Published on August 5, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Meta’s India Growth Brings Greater Regulatory & Government Pressure
Meta’s rapid expansion in India is doing more than strengthening its position in one of the world’s largest digital markets. It is also increasing the company’s exposure to regulatory oversight,
Published on July 31, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
British American Tobacco’s first-half net profit loses nearly 30% despite revenue growth of 1.4%
British American Tobacco (BAT) announced a significant drop in its net profit during the first half of 2026, even though there was a small rise in revenue.
Published on July 30, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Starbucks Revival Reflects a Return to Retail Fundamentals
Starbucks’ decision to raise its annual sales and profit forecasts for the second time within a single fiscal year is about far more than stronger quarterly earnings. The upgraded outlook
Published on July 30, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Governments Tighten Legal Pressure on Telegram Over Extremist Content
Australia’s decision to take Telegram to court over alleged failures to remove terrorist content marks a significant escalation in a wider international campaign to hold digital platforms legally accountable for
Published on July 30, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Kia to invest $649 million in electric vehicle production in Mexico
Kia, the South Korean automaker, will allocate $649 million in Mexico, as revealed by Horacio Chavez, Managing Director of the firm's Mexican branch, at a press event alongside Mexican President…
Published on July 30, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Johnson & Johnson to pay $5.5 billion to settle talc-related lawsuits
American healthcare company Johnson & Johnson has finalized a deal to resolve the outstanding lawsuits connected to the use of talc in its products.
Published on July 29, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
US AI developers are spending record amounts on lobbying
Artificial intelligence firms in the US are investing unprecedented sums in lobbying efforts in Washington, aiming to curb regulation and influence guidelines for data centers and the assessment of sophisticated…
Published on July 27, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Zara founder buys Paris office building for €800 million
Billionaire Amancio Ortega, the founder of Inditex SA, one of the biggest clothing retailers globally, has purchased an office building in Paris, marking the largest office real estate deal in…
Published on July 27, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Apple to launch Apple Upgrade device rental program with Klarna
Apple Inc., based in the US, intends to introduce the Apple Upgrade device rental program on July 28, according to Bloomberg, which cites insiders.
Published on July 22, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Samsung to invest up to €1 billion in French AI startup Mistral
Samsung is negotiating to invest in Mistral, a French AI startup, according to the Financial Times (FT), which cites sources.
Published on July 22, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
EC fines AliExpress record €550 million for selling counterfeit goods
The European Commission imposed a €550 million fine on AliExpress, an online retail site owned by Chinese tech leader Alibaba Group Holding, for offering unsafe and counterfeit items.
Published on July 20, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Nvidia’s Chinese supplier Innolight to raise up to $8 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese optical transceiver manufacturer Zhongji Innolight has been granted approval by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, according to a company…
Published on July 20, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Netflix Faces Pressure Beyond Subscriber Growth
Netflix’s latest earnings outlook has exposed a broader challenge confronting the world’s largest subscription streaming platform: convincing investors that it can sustain premium growth after years of dominating the global
Published on July 17, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
World’s largest mining company cuts copper production by 3% in fiscal year 2026
BHP, the largest mining firm globally, decreased copper output by 3% for the fiscal year closing June 30, 2026.
Published on July 16, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
BlackRock increases Q2 net profit by 20%
American investment company BlackRock, the largest asset manager globally, raised its net profit in Q2 2026 by 20% and revenue by 31%, with adjusted earnings and revenue surpassing market forecasts,…
Published on July 15, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
Shein plans to raise up to $3 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Online apparel seller Shein anticipates generating $2 billion to $3 billion in an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg, which cites sources knowledgeable about the negotiations.
Published on July 14, 2026
By Iris Barker
Business & Finance
EasyJet’s Strategic Value Ignites a High-Stakes Takeover Battle
Apollo Global Management’s decision to outbid rival investor Castlelake for easyJet has transformed what initially appeared to be a straightforward acquisition into one of the most closely watched corporate contests
Published on July 12, 2026
By Debdutta Ghosh
Business & Finance
Apple loses court case with the EC over application of special requirements under the Digital Markets Act
The European General Court has rejected Apple Inc.'s lawsuit contesting the European Commission's ruling to label it a "gatekeeper" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Published on July 9, 2026
By Iris Barker