North America:

  • Google expands Fitbit’s Personal Health Coach to 37 countries and 32 languages, enhancing global accessibility.
  • Tesla plans to launch a smaller, more affordable electric vehicle, potentially boosting sales volumes but reducing profit margins.
  • SpaceX begins equipment installation at its Texas chip packaging facility, targeting production by year-end.
  • OpenAI announces a new $100/month ChatGPT Pro tier, expanding subscription offerings.
  • Ares Capital receives a BBB credit rating confirmation from Fitch with a positive outlook.
  • CoreWeave Inc. upsizes its $3.5 billion convertible senior notes and prices a $1.75 billion senior notes private offering.
  • StubHub agrees to pay $10 million and refund fees in an FTC settlement over undisclosed ticket fees.
  • Sazerac announces the acquisition of Brown-Forman, potentially reshaping the U.S. spirits market.
  • Hyundai recalls 294,128 U.S. vehicles due to seat belt anchor defects.

Europe:

  • Airbus delivered 60 aircraft in March, totaling 114 deliveries in Q1 2026, a 16% decline year-over-year.
  • Unilever acquires wellness brand Grüns.
  • Lufthansa cabin crew strike causes widespread flight cancellations across major German airports.
  • UniCredit issues a €1 billion senior non-preferred bond with a 6-year maturity and a 3.776% coupon.
  • Sodexo reports first-half revenue of €12.02 bn, revises 2026 growth and margin targets downward.
  • Leonardo proposed Lorenzo Mariani as new CEO, with re-appointments at Enel and Eni confirmed.
  • Atrium Ljungberg reports Q1 net profit of SEK 202 million, in line with expectations.
  • Plejd reports strong Q1 2026 results with a 39.7% revenue increase and a 47.7% rise in net profit.
  • Consumer-stocks funds experience a 12th consecutive week of outflows, losing $600 million.

Rest of World:

  • TSMC's Q1 revenue surged 35% to $35.7 billion, driven by strong AI chip demand.
  • Fortescue accelerates renewable energy projects, aiming for fossil-fuel-free operations in Pilbara by 2028.
  • TotalEnergies and Saudi Aramco announce the shutdown of the SATORP refinery in Saudi Arabia due to damage.
  • Oando plans a $750 million drilling campaign to boost output by 300%.
  • Vingroup signs a $6.5 billion MoU with India's Maharashtra state for investments in urban townships, renewable energy, and EV infrastructure.
  • xAI files a lawsuit against Colorado's AI law.
  • China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to discuss strengthening bilateral ties.
  • Turkish Airlines appoints Ahmet Olmuştur as CEO and Murat Şeker as Chairman, decides against dividend distribution.