North America:

  • China's State Administration for Market Regulation has initiated an antitrust investigation into Nvidia for potentially breaching anti-monopoly laws following its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies.
  • Omnicom Group has finalized the acquisition of Interpublic Group in an all-stock transaction valued at $13.25 billion, consolidating their positions in the advertising industry.
  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has acquired AssuredPartners for $13.45 billion, bolstering its U.S. insurance brokerage business, funded in part by an $8.5 billion public share offering.
  • A BlackRock insider sold shares totaling over $113 million in three separate transactions.
  • Novolex, a portfolio company of Apollo Global Management, has agreed to acquire Pactiv Evergreen for $6.7 billion, or $18 per share.
  • Apple is set to increase its footprint in Saudi Arabia by opening an online store and physical retail locations, while CE Info Systems has abandoned its investment plan in the outgoing CEO's company, resulting in a 16% surge in its shares.
  • Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery have entered into a multi-year distribution agreement to deliver Warner Bros. Discovery's content across Comcast's linear TV, apps, streaming services in the U.S., and Sky's platforms in the UK and Ireland.
  • As Americans grapple with increasing health insurance costs and procedural delays, New York City Mayor Eric Adams reports progress in the investigation into the murder of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson.
  • Boeing 's top lobbyist leaves the aircraft manufacturer.
  • Super Micro Computer gets extra time to file its delayed annual report.
  • Palantir and Anduril sign partnership for defense AI training.
  • Newmont sells its Cripple Creek & Victor operation in Colorado to SSR Mining for up to $275 million.
  • Chevron CEO says there have been no discussions with President-elect Trump on Venezuela.

Europe and Asia:

  • HelloFresh has ended its contract with Midway Staffing and is facing a U.S. Labor Department investigation following allegations of child labor at an Illinois facility, leading to a 7.1% drop in its shares, despite the company denying direct employment of minors.
  • The IG-Metall union is intensifying its dispute with Volkswagen by demanding the company abandon severe cost-cutting measures and threatening strikes, which could include wage cuts, layoffs, and plant closures if their demands are not met.
  • BP PLC and JERA have announced a joint venture to integrate their offshore wind businesses, planning to invest $5.8 billion in the development of this renewable energy sector through 2030, despite BP's overall reduction in renewable energy investments.
  • GSK has received regulatory approvals and positive indications in the US and China for its treatments, including Nucala for BPCO with an eosinophilic phenotype and Blenrep for multiple myeloma, with both products undergoing priority reviews.
  • AstraZeneca has achieved significant advancements with its drug Calquence showing positive results in a phase 3 trial for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and its collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo on datopotamab deruxtecan receiving Breakthrough Therapy Designation from the US FDA for treating a specific type of lung cancer.
  • Boliden has agreed to purchase Lundin Mining's Neves-Corvo and Zinkgruvan zinc-copper-lead-silver mines in Europe for $1.3 billion upfront, with an additional $150 million in potential contingent payments, totaling up to $1.52 billion.
  • Eni's fuel depot in Calenzano, Italy experienced a deadly explosion that killed two people and raised concerns among local residents, amidst ongoing disputes in the Italian biofuel market valued at €31 billion annually.
  • UBS Group AG China is pushing investment banks to expedite the offshore listings of Chinese companies on the Hong Kong exchange, while regulatory bodies in the UK and Australia are taking actions against banking practices to prevent issues like those seen with Credit Suisse.
  • Thyssenkrupp AG Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced measures to support the struggling steel industry, including Thyssenkrupp, amidst high energy costs and competition from imports, while the navy plans to acquire new submarines for deterrence.
  • ANZ Group, a major Australian bank, has appointed Nuno Matos as its new CEO effective July 3, 2025, to replace the retiring Shayne Elliott, amidst regulatory changes by APRA to replace hybrid bonds with tier 2 and common equity tier 1 capital, while New Zealand shares remain flat.
  • In November, China's auto sales surged by 16.6%, fueled by government subsidies and promotional campaigns, positioning BYD to potentially exceed its 2024 sales targets and surpass both Ford and Honda in sales.
  • DBS Group Holdings appointed a new group head of institutional banking and repurchased 250,000 shares for SG$11 million.
  • HSBC has repurchased 1.7 million shares in the UK and Hong Kong, while a survey by the bank reveals that one-sixth of Hongkongers plan to buy a home within the next five years.
  • The Competition Commission of India has requested the Supreme Court to expedite the hearing of 23 lawsuits related to an investigation into alleged antitrust violations by Amazon and Flipkart.
  • Air India has confirmed an order for 100 Airbus jets, including 10 A350s and 90 A320s, in deals valued between $6.4 billion and $9 billion.
  • Xiaomi plans to launch its third vehicle model in 2026.
  • In November, SoftBank bought back 2.72 million of its common shares for approximately 24.1 billion yen.
  • The US Congress is poised to vote on a defense budget that allocates $3 billion for American telecoms to replace Huawei and ZTE equipment.
  • The Commonwealth Bank of Australia plans to extend its banking services to Nauru Island by mid-2025.