Global markets live: Micron Technology, UnitedHealth, Lockheed Martin, GSK, Shell...
Every day, the MarketScreener team curates the most important news about listed companies across the world. Here's a short recap for your convenience:

From North America
- The UK's CMA is ready to clear $35 billion merger between Synopsys and Ansys.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mary Basterfield, CFO of S4 Capital, steps down.
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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.
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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.