North America:

  • Amazon Web Services signs a $6 billion deal with Snowflake, highlighting demand for AI-driven data platforms.
  • Microsoft awarded a $9.7 billion Pentagon contract to streamline enterprise software spending.
  • IBM pledges $10 billion for quantum computing and $5 billion for AI-driven security.
  • Boeing shares rise on increased 737 Max production and a 200-jet order from China.
  • Salesforce reports Q1 revenue of $11.13 billion, driven by AI tools and acquisitions.
  • Marvell Technology forecasts Q2 revenue of $2.70 billion, driven by AI-related demand.
  • Synopsys raises fiscal 2026 forecasts due to AI chip demand.
  • Snowflake raises fiscal 2027 revenue forecast to $5.84 billion.
  • OpenAI partners with media for verified voting info for 2026 elections.
  • Perella Weinberg Partners announces a 10% workforce reduction for strategic reallocation.
  • JD.com faces EU probe into $2.5 billion Ceconomy takeover over competition concerns.

Europe:

  • TotalEnergies requests authorization for a €4.5 billion offshore wind farm in Normandy.
  • Stellantis expands European lubricants partnership with TotalEnergies.
  • Orlen reports a 22.8% rise in Q1 profit, exceeding expectations.
  • PPHE Hotel Group accepts a £920.9 million takeover proposal from Fattal Hotel Group.
  • Soitec reports FY26 revenue of €592 million, exceeding estimates despite market challenges.
  • Nomura raises FY 2030/31 profit target by 50%, focusing on fee-based growth.
  • Saab AB partners with CAE for Canada's AEW&C program training solutions.

Rest of World:

  • Toyota reports a 2.0% increase in global production, but a 3.1% decline in sales.
  • Fonterra reports a 6.2% rise in Q3 profit, raises full-year earnings guidance.
  • Ashok Leyland posts record quarterly profit driven by commercial vehicle demand.
  • BHP Group partners with Yindjibarndi Energy on renewable solutions for Pilbara.