From North America

  • The UK's CMA is ready to clear $35 billion merger between Synopsys and Ansys.
  • The Biden administration plans a new series of restrictions on the export of cutting-edge chips, notably from Nvidia, to limit access to China and Russia.
  • SoftBank and Arm Holdings are said to be in talks to acquire Ampere Computing.
  • Micron Technology invests $7 billion to strengthen its presence in Singapore.
  • UnitedHealth shareholders asked the company to prepare a report on the costs and public health impact of its “practices that limit or delay access to health care”.
  • Lockheed Martin delivered 110 F-35 fighter jets in 2024.
  • Vanguard Group increases its stake in Talen Energy to 10.4% due to growing demand for AI.
  • Everest Group CEO steps down.

From Europe and Asia:

  • GSK is in advanced talks to buy US biotech IDRx for $1 billion.
  • AB Volvo delays production schedule for its battery plant in Sweden and continues construction of its $700 million heavy truck plant in Monterrey, Mexico.
  • Illimity Bank and Banca Ifis announced a merger to strengthen their financial services and market presence.
  • Norway sells its 6% stake in Aker Solutions for $84.5 million.
  • Shell announced that its recent oil discovery offshore Namibia was not commercially viable.
  • Tesco maintains annual profit forecasts after Christmas sales surge.
  • Sika forecasts organic growth of 1.1% in 2024 and confirms improved Ebitda margin.
  • Tecan reduced its forecasts.
  • VAT Group ends 2024 with growth of 6.4%.
  • Marks & Spencer reports higher sales in fiscal third quarter.
  • Intershop more optimistic than expected for 2024 earnings.
  • Neste partners with Firmin to distribute renewable diesel in Italy.
  • Greggs fourth-quarter sales up 2.5% on a like-for-like basis.
  • Mary Basterfield, CFO of S4 Capital, steps down.
  • Moody's downgrades Swisscom 's credit rating from A1 to A2 due to the increase in debt linked to the acquisition of Vodafone Italia.
  • Fast Retailing, the operator of Uniqlo, reports a 7.4% rise in first-quarter earnings.
  • India's Manappuram Finance advances after the central bank lifts its ban.
  • Star Entertainment shares on the floor due to concerns over cash consumption.
  • Telstra collaborates with Space X on technology.