North America:

  • Meta announces a new small-business platform, as unveiled by CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
  • OpenAI will discontinue its Sora video platform app, signaling a strategic shift in its product lineup.
  • Merck announces a $6.7 billion acquisition of Terns Pharmaceuticals at $53 per share to bolster its oncology pipeline ahead of Keytruda's patent expiration.
  • Nvidia faces scrutiny as US senators call for an investigation into whether its CEO's statements misled regulators regarding AI chip export licensing to China.
  • Anduril and Palantir are collaborating to develop software for the United States' Golden Dome missile shield, a $185 billion defense project.
  • United Airlines plans to take delivery of over 250 new Airbus A321 aircraft by April 2028 to replace aging Boeing 757s.
  • Merck & Co is reportedly close to acquiring Terns Pharma for $6 billion to strengthen its oncology division, according to the FT.
  • Dow Inc is doubling its plastic price hikes as the conflict with Iran blocks supply routes, according to the WSJ.
  • China is reviewing the sale of Manus to Meta for $2 billion, with the founders barred from leaving the country, according to the FT.
  • Anduril and Palantir are developing software for the Golden Dome missile defense system, according to the WSJ.
  • SpaceX plans to file for an IPO as early as this week, according to The Information.

Europe:

  • Ipsos names Alexandre Boissy as new Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective April 7.
  • Inwit Spa files a court injunction in Milan to challenge Fastweb and Vodafone's termination of their 2038 master service agreement, citing unlawful actions.
  • ASOS reports a 50% year-on-year increase in first-half adjusted core profit, driven by cost reductions and a rise in gross margin, while reaffirming FY2026 guidance.
  • Stoxx 600 rose 1.4% due to positive global market sentiment, with gains led by the commodity and travel sectors.
  • Grifols approves the IPO of a portion of shares in its U.S. biopharma business while retaining majority control, as part of its expansion strategy.
  • EnBW forecasts stable core profit for 2026 and proposes a higher dividend for the previous fiscal year.

Rest of World:

  • Adani Group seeks partnerships with Meta and Google to expand its data center footprint in India.
  • SK Hynix plans to list American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) in the U.S. by the second half of 2026 to raise funds for AI-driven memory chip investments.
  • Pop Mart reported record earnings driven by its Labubu toy craze, but shares fell over 20% after 2025 earnings missed expectations and signaled weaker licensing growth.
  • China Eastern Airlines announces a $15.8 billion deal to purchase 101 Airbus A320neo jets, pending government approval.
  • Repsol announced plans to triple its crude oil production in Venezuela to 150,000 barrels per day within the next two years.
  • Rio Tinto partners with Queensland and Australian governments to secure the Boyne aluminium smelter's future through a AUD 2 billion investment and transition to renewable energy.