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Most Asian equity markets climbed on Monday, led by record-setting rallies in Japan and South Korea. Gains were undercut by a sharp rise in crude oil and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations. Support came from U.S. markets, where the Nasdaq and S&P 500 closed at fresh highs, boosting sentiment for semiconductor and AI-linked names across the region.
Kia has trimmed the price gap with Chinese electric vehicle makers in European markets, CEO Song Ho-sung said, signaling intensified price competition as Chinese automakers expand overseas amid weak domestic demand. The move supported revenue growth but contributed to a quarterly profit decline as Kia increased sales incentives in Europe to protect…
A renewed push to make quarterly earnings reports optional and allow semiannual reporting is gaining traction at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, but major investors and many corporations say they expect most public companies to keep reporting every quarter. Concerns center on valuation risk, potential portfolio exclusions and the role …
Regulatory changes enacted after the liquidation of Banco Master have sharply constrained the investment options of Brazil's public pension funds, channeling the vast majority into federal government bonds unless funds meet strict governance criteria. The move follows heavy exposures to Master-issued securities by several state and municipal plans …
Hyundai Motor announced a campaign to introduce 20 new models in China over the next five years through its joint venture with Beijing Automotive Group, rolling out a China-specific electric model and expanding cooperation with local technology and battery partners. The company set an annual China sales target of 500,000 vehicles by 2030, including…
Nomura Holdings reported a record annual profit for the second straight year and said the recent U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has not upended the structural growth drivers for Japanese corporates. The firm emphasized its multi-year pivot toward recurring fee revenue through wealth and investment management, while its wholesale division delivered…
Fortescue said it will invest $680 million to expand green energy infrastructure in the Pilbara as part of efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and shield operations from oil market swings. The company left its full-year shipments forecast unchanged at 195 million to 205 million tonnes for fiscal 2026, while reporting quarterly shipments of 4…
South Korea’s national security adviser said the alliance with the United States is not in crisis despite recent tensions tied to a dispute over U.S.-listed e-commerce firm Coupang. Wi Sung-lac acknowledged that security consultations have been affected but urged that legal matters be handled independently from alliance-level talks and that consult…
Nomura Holdings reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of 73.9 billion yen for the three months to March 31, a 2.7% year-on-year increase but well below Bloomberg consensus. Shares slid sharply as asset writedowns and a European loss weighed on the headline profit despite record revenue across its core businesses.
A jump in fossil fuel prices since the Iran conflict has driven up the cost of polyester feedstocks such as PTA and MEG, disrupting supply and production across India and Bangladesh. Manufacturers and textile processors report sharply higher input costs, reduced loom activity, workforce shortages and potential downstream price pressure for global f…
SpaceX's S-1 registration statement warns that ongoing investigations into xAI-generated sexually abusive imagery could lead to lawsuits, government action and loss of access to certain markets. The disclosure, which highlights probes in multiple jurisdictions and public alarm over images produced by xAI's Grok chatbot, arrives as SpaceX prepares f…
U.S. semiconductor shares climbed to record levels after Intel issued a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast that reinforced confidence in sustained AI-driven demand. The Philadelphia SE Semiconductor Index hit an all-time high and continued a long streak of single-day gains as major chipmakers posted notable moves. Market participants cited the…
Intel reported unexpectedly strong demand for its Xeon server processors from companies providing AI services, prompting the company to tap inventory it had previously written off. The development sent Intel shares sharply higher, lifted peers, and led analysts to raise price targets amid concern that supplies were tight in the quarter.
Shares of SMC Corp leapt after a report that activist investor Palliser Capital has taken a significant stake and urged the company to return capital via a ¥600 billion buyback over two years and a minimum 40% dividend payout ratio. The fund said SMC is undervalued despite its positioning in the semiconductor supply chain and urged a shift toward u…
A coalition of U.S. budget airlines led by Frontier and Avelo is proposing a $2.5 billion U.S. government assistance package in return for warrants that could convert into equity. Airline chiefs met with senior transportation and aviation officials in Washington to discuss the request, which is designed to cover higher-than-expected jet fuel costs …
Caocao Inc, the ride-hailing unit of Geely Holding Group, intends to begin deploying thousands of its purpose-built robotaxis, the Eva Cab, across multiple global and Chinese cities in 2027. Company leadership says large-scale deliveries will accelerate in 2028, with a target fleet of 100,000 vehicles by 2030. The firm highlights interior design an…
The U.S. State Department issued a diplomatic cable instructing posts worldwide to warn foreign counterparts about alleged campaigns by Chinese companies to extract and distill U.S. proprietary AI models. The directive singles out firms such as DeepSeek and notes potential security and performance shortcomings in models produced through unauthorize…
A coalition of U.S. ultra-low-cost carriers, including Frontier and Avelo, has proposed a $2.5 billion government assistance package in return for warrants that could convert into equity stakes. The figure is based on revised jet fuel cost expectations and assumes average prices above $4 per gallon for the rest of the year. Discussions with officia…
DeepSeek released a preview of its V4 model, including a Pro variant optimized to run on Huawei’s Ascend chips. The launch signals a shift away from the firm’s prior dependence on Nvidia hardware, posts competitive benchmark results among open models, and has prompted market reactions across Chinese chipmakers and AI rivals. The release comes amid …
After a protracted bankruptcy and settlement process, many people who sought compensation from Purdue Pharma’s victim fund are being denied because they cannot prove the pills they or their relatives received were manufactured by Purdue. Years of bureaucratic delay, destroyed or incomplete records and tightened documentation requirements have left …
Rohm Ltd experienced a sharp share decline after Denso Corp said it was evaluating whether to withdraw its previously announced acquisition proposal. With talks stalled and no consent from Rohm, investors pushed Rohm stock down while Denso shares rose. The proposed transaction, disclosed in March and valued at about $8.3 billion, would have given D…
U.S. equity futures showed little movement Sunday evening following last week’s record closes, with a jump in oil prices and stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations weighing on risk appetite. Investors enter a busy week featuring earnings from major technology companies and a key Federal Reserve policy decision.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has agreed to acquire Organon & Co in an all-cash transaction valuing the U.S.-listed women’s health specialist at about $11.75 billion. Organon shareholders will receive $14.00 per share. The deal, approved by both companies' boards and expected to close in early 2027 subject to approvals, would give Sun Pharma a broa…
IFM Investors has proposed a A$6.89 billion (US$4.92 billion) all-cash takeover of Australian toll-road operator Atlas Arteria, opening with A$4.75 per share and signalling a higher conditional price if its ownership rises to 45% or more. The bidder, which currently owns 34.8% of Atlas, cited five-year shareholder underperformance and shortcomings …
Japanese equities have surged this year, led by technology optimism and corporate reforms, but the ongoing Middle East conflict is introducing risks to earnings through higher energy costs and disrupted supply lines. Early reports show resilient consumer-sector results and some manufacturers beating expectations, yet analysts have trimmed earnings …
