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Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, valued at $2.2 trillion, is evaluating a potential investment in SpaceX as the rocket and satellite company prepares for a planned $1.75 trillion initial public offering this summer. The fund’s deputy CEO confirmed ongoing dialogue with SpaceX but declined to provide further specifics. The comments came after the fun…
The European Union’s Court of Justice has dismissed Lufthansa’s appeal against a ruling that annulled the European Commission’s approval of pandemic-era state aid for the carrier. The decision confirms a 2023 General Court judgment triggered by Ryanair’s legal challenge and allows the Commission’s ongoing investigation, under way since 2024, to tak…
Teck Resources reported first-quarter adjusted EPS that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by a sharp rise in average copper prices and record quarterly sales. The company warned that the Middle East conflict will raise freight and explosives costs through the second quarter, especially at Chilean operations dependent on imported diesel. Teck an…
Orange has initiated conversations with competition authorities to prepare for a potential joint acquisition of SFR, CEO Christel Heydemann said. A consortium that includes Orange, Bouygues and Iliad is in exclusive talks with SFR owner Altice France until May 15 over an offer that values SFR at an enterprise value of 20.35 billion euros ($24 billi…
As U.S. gasoline prices have climbed amid disruptions linked to the Iran war, car renters and longer-term mobility customers are increasingly choosing electric vehicles. Major rental platforms and peer-to-peer services report measurable increases in EV reservations and bookings, while used EV valuations have firmed after months of decline.
Summary: An excerpt of SpaceX's IPO filing indicates the company intends to retain 'controlled company' status following its planned $1.75 trillion initial public offering, removing the need for a majority-independent board and independent compensation and nominating committees while requiring only an audit committee of independent directors. The f…
Tesla has agreed to acquire an unidentified AI hardware company in a transaction valued at up to $2.00 billion in Tesla common stock and equity awards, according to the automaker's 10-Q filing published Thursday. Roughly $1.8 billion of that consideration is contingent on service commitments and performance milestones tied to the successful deploym…
Deutsche Bank moved ABB Ltd (SIX:ABBN) from a sell to a hold rating and increased its price target to CHF68 from CHF58. The broker linked the change to a string of upward revisions across the electrical equipment cohort and stronger-than-expected electrification demand, particularly in datacenter and grid markets, while highlighting lingering valua…
U.S. growers are increasing plantings of peas and lentils as demand for protein-rich foods surges, buoyed by social media trends and the needs of GLP-1 medication users. With grain prices depressed, tariffs and rising fertilizer and diesel costs weighing on returns, pulses offer low-input, nitrogen-fixing alternatives that can yield small positive …
SpaceX’s S-1 filing positions artificial intelligence for businesses as the company’s largest market opportunity, estimating a $28.5 trillion total addressable market with more than $26 trillion attributed to AI. The filing details sizable AI losses, accelerated capital expenditures, and plans for customer-facing sales and engineering teams as Spac…
Honeywell reported first-quarter sales of $9.14 billion, a 2% increase year-on-year, and adjusted earnings of $2.45 per share, up 11%. The company said higher pricing, product launches and robust demand in Building and Industrial Automation supported results, while earlier-than-expected removal of stranded spin-off costs helped counter inflation. M…
L'Oreal's stock jumped more than 8% after the group reported first-quarter sales growth of 6.7%, its fastest quarterly expansion in two years. The gain reflected stronger purchases of premium haircare and perfumes across the U.S., China and Europe, and prompted analysts to lift near-term sales forecasts even as the company warned of margin pressure…
Tesla will hire 1,000 new workers at its Grünheide gigafactory near Berlin by the end of June to support a planned roughly 20% increase in weekly production from the third quarter, driven by stronger demand for the Model Y. Recruitment for the plant begins in May, with about 500 temporary staff expected to be converted to permanent roles this year.…
Bernard Arnault told shareholders that LVMH’s pathway back to growth hinges on developments in the Middle East. The group has already reported a Q1 sales hit from the Iran conflict and weaker tourist flows to Europe. Arnault said a rapid de-escalation would allow divisions to rebound, while a wider escalation could make outcomes unpredictable.
EssilorLuxottica's stock slid after first-quarter results that matched expectations but did little to alleviate investor unease about the firm's growth trajectory for smart glasses and the challenge of meeting ambitious 2026 targets. Revenue rose 10.8% at constant exchange rates, with Ray-Ban and Oakley leading performance thanks in part to AI-enab…
Uncertainty continues to envelop attempts to negotiate a lasting pause between the United States and Iran after Tehran attacked vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two ships. Although U.S. officials said a short ceasefire was extended at Pakistan's request, both sides have signaled readiness to return to hostilities. Mediators are scrambling…
RELX has maintained its full-year outlook, anticipating robust underlying revenue growth, higher adjusted operating profit and strong adjusted EPS growth on a constant currency basis. The company reported solid new sales across Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical (STM), and Legal divisions, while STM Primary Research submissions rose sharply. Exh…
Lululemon Athletica announced former Nike executive Heidi O’Neill as its next chief executive officer, with the appointment set for September. The news prompted a 4% drop in premarket trading as some investors preferred the activist Elliott Investment Management’s candidate. The company faces soft sales, rising competition, and an ongoing proxy fig…
U.S. equity futures pulled back in early trading as investors held back from extending the recent rally while awaiting clearer signals about the U.S.-Iran conflict. Iran's capture of two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and its demand that the U.S. lift a naval blockade - which remains despite President Donald Trump extending the ceasefire indefinit…
Konica Minolta shares fell 6.7% following the release of a medium-term plan that targets an 8% return on equity and a 6% return on invested capital by the fiscal year ending March 2029. The plan emphasizes portfolio control without exiting low-profit segments, revenue growth from higher-margin businesses, and a ¥10 billion fixed-cost reduction. Man…
Bank of America reports that Brazil's market-implied inflation risk premium has come down modestly but remains materially high. One-year breakeven inflation declined to 5.39% while the Focus survey's 12-month inflation projection rose to 4.11%, narrowing the gap to 1.28 percentage points. The bank highlights El Niño risks to food inflation, recent …
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U.S. carriers are filling planes and generating record revenue, yet escalating jet fuel prices since late February have eroded profitability. Major airlines have trimmed capacity, withdrawn or reduced guidance and are only partially recovering higher fuel expenses through fares and fees. The strain has started to affect suppliers to the aviation se…
Disco Corporation (TYO:6146) shares fell 3.8% on Thursday after a post-results briefing that nonetheless highlighted strengthening demand for generative AI equipment, growing consumables volumes for advanced packaging, and extended busy conditions at manufacturing sites. Management said current inquiry levels point to significant year-on-year growt…
Orange shares rose on Thursday after the French telecoms group raised its full-year guidance for EBITDA after leases and reported first-quarter results that beat expectations. Revenue growth was driven by stronger performance in the Middle East and Africa and stable returns in Europe, while its cybersecurity arm delivered double-digit revenue expan…
