Companies & CEOs
American Express increases revenue in Q3 to record high
Amex, a top player in the U.S. credit card industry, saw a 2% rise in net profit and an 8% increase in revenue during the third quarter, reaching an all-time…
Published on October 21, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
General Motors to invest $625 million in lithium mining
General Motors, a U.S. car manufacturer, is set to form a partnership with Lithium Americas Corp, a mining company based in Canada, and will inject $625 million into the collaboration.
Published on October 17, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Amazon announces major investment in nuclear power
The Climate Pledge Fund from Amazon has spearheaded a $500 million investment in X-energy, a company working on small modular reactors (SMRs), as per X-energy's press office.
Published on October 17, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Swiss financial regulator orders UBS to finalize crisis plan
The Swiss financial regulator has mandated UBS to revise its contingency plan (living will) due to the increased risk from acquiring Credit Suisse last year.
Published on October 16, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Volume of assets under BlackRock’s management exceeds $11 trillion
BlackRock Inc., the largest investment company globally in terms of assets under management, saw a 2% rise in net profit and a 15% increase in revenue during the third quarter.
Published on October 14, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Apple remains the world’s most expensive brand for the 12th consecutive year
According to the annual Best Global Brands ranking compiled by Interbrand Corp, Apple has maintained its position as the most expensive brand in the world for twelve years in a…
Published on October 11, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Samsung Electronics in Q3 increases revenue by 16-19% preliminarily
Samsung Electronics announced in a preliminary report that it recorded revenue between 78 and 80 trillion won ($57.9-59.3 billion) in the third quarter of 2024. The growth is expected to…
Published on October 8, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Berkshire Hathaway cuts stake in Bank of America to 10.1%
Warren Buffett's investment firm Berkshire Hathaway keeps cutting its holding in Bank of America Corp. as reported by MarketWatch.
Published on October 8, 2024
By Iris Barker
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KLM airline to cut costs and give up part of its investments
KLM, the Dutch airline, has stated its plans to reduce expenses, sell off certain investments, and explore the possibility of selling assets in order to make lasting improvements to its…
Published on October 4, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Microsoft to invest €4.3bn in infrastructure for cloud and AI development in Italy
Microsoft Corp. plans to invest €4.3 billion in the next two years to enhance its infrastructure for cloud and AI development in Italy.
Published on October 4, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Analysts warn of risks for Walmart and Target due to dockworkers’ strike in the US
Analysts at Goldman Sachs anticipate that the strike on the Atlantic coast ports in the USA will have a minimal impact on the country's GDP but will negatively affect retailers…
Published on October 3, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Tesla in Q3 increases electric vehicle deliveries by 6.4% YoY
In the third quarter, Tesla, an American company, saw a 6.4% rise in deliveries compared to the previous year, reaching 462.89 thousand electric cars, as stated in the company's official…
Published on October 3, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Boeing ponders placing new shares for at least $10 bln
According to sources familiar with the matter, Boeing Co. may raise a minimum of $10 billion by issuing new shares, as stated by Bloomberg.
Published on October 2, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
TotalEnergies buys 45% in US shale gas project from Lewis Energy
TotalEnergies of France is acquiring a 45% interest in the Eagle Ford Basin dry gas project in Texas from Lewis Energy Group, a US company.
Published on September 30, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
FBI probes investment fund for collecting IT startup secrets for China
The Financial Times reports that the US FBI is investigating Hone Capital, a California-based venture capital fund financed by Chinese money, to determine if it has obtained trade secrets from…
Published on September 27, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
European Commission approves Swisscom’s deal to buy Vodafone Italia
Swisscom announced that the European Commission has given its approval for Swisscom to acquire Vodafone's Italian division for €8 billion.
Published on September 25, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Canada to launch rare earth elements processing complex to compete with China
According to the Financial Times, the SRC Rare Earth Processing Facility is set to start operating in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan this week.
Published on September 23, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
SEC fines company for failing to comply with ‘biblically responsible investing’
Inspire Investing Inc., an investment advisor specializing in 'biblically responsible investing', was penalized by the SEC for not meeting the required standards.
Published on September 23, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
US Steel expects to close the deal with Nippon Steel by the end of 2024
United States Steel Corp. provided a positive financial forecast for the third quarter and expressed continued confidence in obtaining the required approvals for its acquisition by Japan's Nippon Steel. The…
Published on September 20, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
State-owned energy company’s unit in India to raise $1.2 billion in IPO
NTPC Green Energy, a subsidiary of India's government-owned power company NTPC, intends to generate as much as 100 billion rupees ($1.2 billion) through an IPO, according to Bloomberg's report.
Published on September 20, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
BP plans to sell wind energy business in the U.S.
BP Plc announced that it is selling its wind energy business in the United States, known as BP Wind Energy, according to a statement.
Published on September 17, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Ford plans to patent advertising system in cars
U.S. car manufacturer Ford Motor Co. has submitted a patent application for a system that monitors car journeys, eavesdrops on passenger discussions, and displays relevant audio ads or commercials on…
Published on September 17, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Chinese authorities bans PwC for six months, fines the company $62 million
Chinese officials have prohibited audit company PwC from operating in the nation for half a year and imposed a penalty of 440 million yuan ($62 million) on the firm as…
Published on September 16, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
UK regulator identifies risks to competition if Vodafone UK and Three UK merge
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has determined that the merger between Vodafone UK and Three UK could result in a notable reduction in competition within the UK market.
Published on September 16, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Samsung to cut up to 30% of its overseas employees
Reuters reports that Samsung plans to lay off up to 30% of workers in several of its overseas units, citing three sources.
Published on September 12, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Volvo Cars abandons full transition to electric cars by 2030
Volvo Cars, a Swedish car manufacturer, announced on Wednesday that it will not achieve its target of completely switching to electric cars by 2030, citing factors such as the limited…
Published on September 5, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Nokia signs five-year contract with US telecom operator AT&T
Nokia Corp, a Finnish telecom equipment maker, has agreed to a five-year deal with the American telecom company AT&T Inc.
Published on September 4, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
August cyberattack on Halliburton disrupts the company’s business processes
Halliburton Co. stocks decreased by 1% in early morning trading on Tuesday due to the adverse effects of a cyberattack revealed last month, according to the U.S. oilfield services company.
Published on September 4, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific cancels 24 flights due to engine problem
The Financial Times reports that Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., a major airline based in Hong Kong, is conducting inspections on all its Airbus A350 planes due to an engine issue…
Published on September 3, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Intel ponders separating chip design and foundry operations business
According to sources, Intel Corp. is in talks with investment banks to explore different strategies to address business challenges, as reported by Bloomberg.
Published on September 2, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Saudi sovereign fund opens $15 billion credit line with a group of banks
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has signed a deal with a consortium of banks to establish a $15 billion revolving credit facility.
Published on August 29, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Nvidia revenue up 2.2-fold in Q2, profit up 2.6-fold
Nvidia Corp, a U.S. company that specializes in graphics processors, experienced a significant increase in both net income and revenue during the second quarter of its fiscal year. Additionally, the…
Published on August 29, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Ikea to launch P2P platform for selling used furniture
Ikea from Sweden is preparing to introduce a digital platform where customers can trade the company's second-hand furniture with one another.
Published on August 27, 2024
By Iris Barker
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IBM stops R&D research in China and will lay off over 1,000 employees
American International Business Machines (IBM) ends research and development operations in China and lays off over 1,000 workers, reports South China Morning Post (SCMP).
Published on August 27, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Harris campaign donations surpass $500 million
According to Axios, the campaign for US Vice President Kamala Harris has gathered over $500 million since it began.
Published on August 26, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Chipmaker Kioxia plans the biggest 2024 IPO in Tokyo
Kioxia Holdings Corp, a Japanese microchip manufacturer, has submitted papers for a large public offering on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the biggest in 2024, reports the Financial Times.
Published on August 26, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
UK regulator FCA for the first time fines an audit firm
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for the first time imposed a fine on an audit firm due to its failure to report suspicious fraudulent behavior by a client, writes…
Published on August 19, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Bayer wins lawsuit over Roundup herbicide
The Philadelphia Court of Appeals has decided in the favor of German chemical company Bayer in a legal case involving the Roundup herbicide.
Published on August 19, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Ola Electric raises $732 million in India’s largest IPO since 2022
Indian company Ola Electric Mobility set the price of its IPO at 61.46 billion Indian rupees ($732 million), valuing the company at $4 billion. The country had not seen an…
Published on August 12, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Saudi Aramco plans to increase gas production and export hydrogen
Saudi Aramco is intending to boost gas output in the country, focusing on the Jafurah shale gas field in the coming years. However, there are currently no specific plans to…
Published on August 8, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Airbnb shares lose nearly 15% after weak booking prospects
According to trading data, Airbnb shares dropped by 14.7% to $111.27 when trading began on the Nasdaq exchange on Aug. 7. The stocks experienced a decrease of over 16% during…
Published on August 8, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Solar panel manufacturer SunPower starts bankruptcy proceedings
SunPower Corp, a solar panel manufacturer based in the U.S., has submitted documents to initiate the process of filing for bankruptcy under Article 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, as…
Published on August 7, 2024
By Iris Barker
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US Justice Department accuses TikTok of illegally collecting data from users under 13 years old
The social network TikTok is being sued by the US Department of Justice for allegedly unlawfully collecting children's data, reports The New York Times.
Published on August 5, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Chevron to move headquarters from California to Texas
Chevron Corp., one of the biggest oil companies in the U.S., is relocating its headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston, Texas.
Published on August 5, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Kelly Ortberg to head Boeing from August 8
Boeing Co. declared Kelly Ortberg as its new CEO.
Published on August 1, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Meta to pay $1.4 billion to Texas over illegal biometric data collection
According to the Financial Times, US company Meta has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to Texas authorities to resolve allegations that it improperly acquired biometric data from millions of individuals.
Published on July 31, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Apple to launch Apple Intelligence AI platform later with new iOS
According to Bloomberg, which cites sources, US-based Apple Inc. has postponed the release of its artificial intelligence (AI) platform Apple Intelligence on its smartphones and now intends to do so…
Published on July 30, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
Eni expects Congo to produce 3 million tons of LNG per year by end of 2025
Eni, an Italian corporation, hopes to generate 3 million tons of LNG annually from its Congo project by the end of 2025, according to the company’s CEO Claudio Descalzi during…
Published on July 29, 2024
By Iris Barker
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Apple drops out of top five leaders of Chinese smartphone market in Q2
Over 70 million smartphones were shipped into China in the second quarter, a 10% rise over the same period the previous year. U.S. Apple Inc. dropped out of the top…
Published on July 29, 2024
By Iris Barker
Companies & CEOs
US owner of Lineage warehouses holds $4.4 bln IPO
The largest initial public offering (IPO) of the year was $4.4 billion, held by U.S. real estate investment trust Lineage Inc., which is the largest owner of temperature-controlled industrial properties…
Published on July 26, 2024
By Iris Barker