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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 …
Oil prices rose sharply and the dollar firmed slightly in early Asian trade after weekend diplomatic démarches between the United States and Iran failed to produce terms to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude hit a three-week peak of $107.97 a barrel, while U.S. stock futures eased modestly following a record closing high in the prior session.
The MOEX Russia Index closed the session unchanged, with modest gains in a handful of large-cap mining and telecom stocks offset by declines among other resource names. Market breadth was slightly negative and volatility measures held steady as commodities and currency pairs posted mixed performance.
At the Beijing Auto Show, an American YouTuber has been guiding small groups of international visitors through exhibits of Chinese electric vehicles that are often unavailable to U.S. consumers. The tours spotlight competitively priced models with advanced in-cabin technology, shifting perceptions among foreign observers and drawing attention to Ch…
Saudi Arabia's stock market finished higher on Sunday, with gains concentrated in Cement, Real Estate Development and Telecoms & IT sectors. The Tadawul All Share index rose 0.11% by the close, supported by strong performances in selected petrochemical and industrial names even as more stocks fell than advanced. Oil and currency moves were mixe…
Supply chains worldwide are still feeling the effects more than 50 days into the Iran conflict, with air spot rates up about 30% and key ocean freight benchmarks substantially higher than pre-conflict levels. Capacity reductions by major Middle Eastern carriers, rerouted ocean services and rising oil prices are boosting transport costs across modes…
Analysts compiling Bloomberg consensus data for KB Securities expect South Korean memory semiconductor firms to drive a dramatic rise in corporate earnings and tax receipts over 2026-2027, with Samsung Electronics forecast to become the world's most profitable company in 2027, narrowly ahead of Nvidia. The surge is projected to lift KOSPI operating…
On April 26 the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Bayer’s appeal over whether federal pesticide labeling law preempts state-law failure-to-warn claims tied to Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate. The decision, expected by the end of June, could narrow the legal theories available to roughly 65,000 plaintiffs nationwide but would n…
