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Shares of several cybersecurity firms swung after documents about an Anthropic model named Claude Mythos were exposed. The materials describe capabilities in coding, academic reasoning and cybersecurity - including the ability to find software vulnerabilities and the potential to be used in cyber-attacks. An ETF that tracks cybersecurity names init…
Samsung Electronics is widely expected to report an extraordinary increase in first-quarter operating profit, driven primarily by surging memory-chip pricing linked to an AI-driven demand boom. LSEG SmartEstimate data from 29 analysts projects operating profit of 40.5 trillion won on a 50% rise in revenue, close to last year’s total operating incom…
Hyundai Motor said exports to Europe and North Africa that typically transit through the Middle East are being disrupted by the regional conflict, prompting temporary rerouting, higher logistics costs and stored cargo. Company and government officials convened at Pyeongtaek-Dangjin Port to assess impacts, with Hyundai Glovis reporting restricted ac…
Tokyo equities finished higher on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 rising 1.21% as gains in Real Estate, Banking and Textile sectors supported the advance. Several individual stocks posted double-digit percentage gains while leading decliners included household and pharmaceutical names. Market breadth favored advancers and implied volatility surged.
Tesla is increasing its retail and service footprint in Japan with a target of at least 60 stores and a near-term goal of becoming the country's top imported-car brand. The effort, aided by investment in staff training and a broader service network, accompanies the launch of the six-seat Model Y L and follows recent sales momentum despite modest ov…
Japanese and South Korean equities advanced in light holiday trading, lifted by technology stocks, as investors continued to monitor heightened rhetoric between the U.S. and Iran and awaited U.S. nonfarm payrolls. Trading volumes were muted with several regional markets closed for Good Friday. Oil climbed above $110 a barrel amid escalation concern…
Microsoft announced a 1.6 trillion yen ($10 billion) investment in Japan slated for 2026-2029 to scale AI infrastructure, deepen cybersecurity collaboration with the government, and train one million engineers and developers by 2030. The plan, unveiled during Vice Chair and President Brad Smith's visit to Tokyo, includes partnerships with SoftBank …
Microsoft has outlined plans to invest roughly $10 billion in Japan by 2029 to expand cloud and AI data-center capacity inside the country. The company will collaborate with SoftBank Group and Sakura Internet to deploy Azure-linked infrastructure that keeps data processing within Japan, while also enlarging facilities with AI chips and related hard…
U.S. stock index futures were modestly higher on Thursday evening as traders prepared for the Good Friday holiday and awaited the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report. Futures for the S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones were largely unchanged by 20:19 ET (00:19 GMT). Sentiment improved after Iran said it is drafting a maritime protocol with Oman for the Stra…
Australia, which implemented the world’s first ban on under-16s using popular social media apps in December, has moved from a cooperative posture to heightened enforcement after a government regulator found substantial noncompliance. With at least eight other countries expressing interest in similar measures and recent U.S. court rulings against ma…
Owners of the Shenandoah offshore field have launched a sale process for a majority stake, attracting interest from several major international oil companies. Beacon Offshore Energy and HEQ Deepwater are marketing up to 51% of the project, with initial bids expected in coming weeks. The field's technical complexity, ongoing production, and shifting…
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ATMU) saw its stock jump 4.6% in after-hours trading on Thursday after S&P Dow Jones Indices said the company will be added to the S&P SmallCap 600. The move will replace Air Lease Corp. (NYSE:AL) and takes effect prior to the market open on April 9, 2026. The change follows the pending acquisition of Air Le…
Russia's equity benchmark closed marginally lower on Thursday, with the MOEX Russia Index sliding 0.05% to a new one-month low. Losses in the Oil & Gas, Power and Manufacturing sectors outpaced gains, although select large-cap names bucked the trend. Market breadth was slightly negative, and the Russian Volatility Index fell notably.
Starbucks has completed a transaction transferring controlling interest in its China operations to funds managed by Boyu Capital, with Boyu taking 60% ownership and Starbucks retaining the remainder while licensing its brand and intellectual property. The move, first outlined in November, is presented as a catalyst for faster expansion in China, wh…
The conflict that began after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 has produced a wide-ranging set of retaliatory attacks across the Middle East. Reported fatalities number in the thousands, with heavy losses in Iran and Lebanon and deaths recorded in multiple countries including Iraq, Israel, the United States and Gulf states. Reported …
Two Democratic senators have urged the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Defense Department’s Inspector General to investigate and prevent potential insider trading by government officials, citing recent market activity that coincided with presidential announcements. The senators say such trading patterns threaten market integrity and call…
U.S. equity benchmarks closed mixed on Thursday. Strength in Utilities, Oil & Gas and Technology supported gains for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, while losses in Consumer Goods, Healthcare and Industrials weighed on the Dow. Several individual names swung sharply in both directions, and volatility and commodity markets also moved notably by th…
Canadian equities finished higher on Thursday, with gains concentrated in the Energy, Healthcare and Information Technology sectors propelling the S&P/TSX Composite up 0.46% at the close. A handful of individual names posted strong advances while several large-cap issues lagged. Market breadth was positive, volatility ticked higher and notable swin…
The Bovespa finished modestly higher on Thursday, rising 0.05% to reach a one-month high. Gains were concentrated in the Electric Power, Public Utilities and Telecoms sectors, while individual stock performance was mixed. Commodity markets showed pronounced movement, with crude oil jumping and gold futures retreating.
HMH Holding Inc. completed a public offering that sold 10,520,000 Class A shares at $20.00 each, yielding roughly $193.8 million in net proceeds after underwriting discounts, commissions and estimated offering costs. The company began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker HMH and retains an option for underwriters to purchase …
SpaceX has raised its initial public offering target valuation above $2 trillion and is presenting that figure to prospective investors, according to people familiar with the matter. The company recently submitted confidential IPO paperwork to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is aiming for a market listing later this year. The move f…
The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that Amazon must meet and bargain with representatives of the Amazon Labor Union for about 5,000 workers at a Staten Island fulfillment center, finding the company committed unfair labor practices by declining to recognize or negotiate with the union. Amazon has disputed the ruling and signaled plans to …
Microsoft adjusted its Copilot go-to-market strategy to prioritize paid subscriptions over free bundling and, according to company executives, reached ambitious sales goals for the tool in the fiscal quarter ended in March. Senior commercial executive Judson Althoff told staff the firm met and essentially achieved bold internal targets and expects …
Sixteen large pharmaceutical companies have publicly agreed to align U.S. prescription drug prices with levels charged in other developed nations, accept most-favoured-nation pricing, sell medicines directly to consumers through a new federal platform called TrumpRx.gov and commit to substantial U.S. investments. These deals follow letters sent by …
Major carmakers introduced new electric vehicles at the New York Auto Show even as U.S. EV sales have softened following the end of a $7,500 federal tax credit. Automakers signaled continued commitment to EVs, citing rising gasoline costs and long-term market recovery timelines, while industry executives warned that near-term demand remains subdued…
