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European equities slip after Stellantis shock; tech sector bears the brunt

European equities slip after Stellantis shock; tech sector bears the brunt

European shares fell on Friday, with the STOXX 600 down 0.2% at 610.28 points at 0809 GMT, as a surprise earnings hit from Stellantis weighed on autos and broader markets. Tech names declined amid renewed worries about AI-driven disruption and after Amazon signalled a large increase in spending plans. Offsetting some losses were gains in French ban…

German CDU Proposes 16-Year Minimum Age for Social Media Use

German CDU Proposes 16-Year Minimum Age for Social Media Use

Senior members of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union are considering a proposal to set a statutory minimum age of 16 for access to open social media platforms, accompanied by mandatory age verification. The move, to be debated at the CDU’s national conference on February 20-21, reflects growing concern within the party about the effects of online…

Getlink Sees Traffic Fall in January After Early- Month Weather Disruption

Getlink Sees Traffic Fall in January After Early- Month Weather Disruption

Getlink reported weaker traffic in January, with truck shuttle volumes down 5.3% year-over-year and passenger shuttle volumes down 3.9% year-over-year. Management attributed the decline to adverse weather at the start of January that reduced traffic through the Channel Tunnel. Analysts still forecast modest growth for full-year 2026, while the stoc…

Asian Shares Dip as Tech Losses Persist; Japan Holds Ground Ahead of Election, Australia Slips on RBA Hawkishness

Asian Shares Dip as Tech Losses Persist; Japan Holds Ground Ahead of Election, Australia Slips on RBA Hawkishness

Asian equity markets were broadly weaker on Friday, led lower by declines in technology stocks. Japan bucked the regional trend with modest gains as investors turned attention to a Sunday national election that could strengthen the governing party’s mandate. Australia’s ASX 200 was the weakest market in the region after Reserve Bank of Australia Go…

SpaceX to Acquire xAI Using Triangular Merger, Preserves xAI as Subsidiary

SpaceX to Acquire xAI Using Triangular Merger, Preserves xAI as Subsidiary

SpaceX will absorb xAI through a triangular merger that keeps xAI as a wholly owned subsidiary, a structure that limits SpaceX’s direct exposure to xAI liabilities and can deliver tax advantages to shareholders. The combined company, valued at $1.25 trillion, aims to go public later this year to support plans for deploying data centers in space. Th…

Once Upon a Farm Nets Nearly $198 Million in U.S. IPO

Once Upon a Farm Nets Nearly $198 Million in U.S. IPO

Once Upon a Farm, the Berkeley-based children’s organic food company co-founded by Jennifer Garner, raised about $198 million in its U.S. initial public offering by selling roughly 11 million shares at $18 each. The pricing placed the deal at the midpoint of its indicated range and implied a valuation of roughly $724.2 million. The company cautione…

Once Upon a Farm Prices IPO at $18 a Share, Valuation Tops $720 Million

Once Upon a Farm Prices IPO at $18 a Share, Valuation Tops $720 Million

Once Upon a Farm PBC has set an initial public offering price of $18 per share, according to people familiar with the matter. The Berkeley, California-based organic children's snacks company and some investors put nearly 11 million shares on offer within a previously announced $17 to $19 range. At the $18 level the company would carry a market valu…

Liftoff Mobile Delays IPO as Software Stocks Come Under Pressure

Liftoff Mobile Delays IPO as Software Stocks Come Under Pressure

Liftoff Mobile Inc., a mobile app marketing company with backing from Blackstone Inc., has put off an initial public offering that had been due to price Thursday evening, according to people familiar with the matter. The company had targeted up to $762 million in proceeds. The postponement comes amid broad weakness in technology equities, especiall…