North America:

  • Google (Alphabet Inc.): The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is probing Google's search and search advertising dominance, while Alphabet faces a fine from a Russian court and scrutiny from the European Commission's reassessed antitrust investigations.

  • Apple Inc.: The European Commission is reassessing antitrust investigations into tech giants including Apple, which also grapples with declining smartphone shipments amid a broader tech stock downturn.

  • Edison International: Facing lawsuits alleging their equipment sparked a major wildfire in Los Angeles, Edison International contends with CEO denials and sector volatility influenced by Treasury yields and oil prices.

  • Applied Digital Corporation: Macquarie commits up to $5 billion in funding to Applied Digital for AI data center expansion, debt repayment, and equity investment recovery.

  • Eli Lilly and Company: Eli Lilly is set to acquire a breast cancer treatment for up to $2.5 billion, anticipates approval for its weight-loss pill by early 2026, and projects revenue growth despite industry challenges.

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.: Jennifer Piepszak is slated to become the new COO by the end of 2026, amidst other financial sector developments.

  • Amazon.com, Inc.: Amazon orders over 200 electric trucks from Daimler for UK and Germany logistics, launches a new AWS cloud region in Mexico, and partners with Teladoc Health for cardiometabolic health programs.

  • NVIDIA Corporation: Nvidia's stock recovers after an initial drop due to new U.S. chip export restrictions, with the CEO planning a China visit.

  • Capital One Financial Corporation: Capital One faces a lawsuit from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau over alleged customer interest payment deceptions, alongside its acquisition of Discover Financial Services.

  • Honeywell International Inc.: Honeywell plans to spin off its aerospace unit into a separate public company after pressure from Elliott Investment Management.

Europe and Asia:

  • BP PLC: BP's shares fall due to weaker refining margins and production, with a Capital Markets Day rescheduling due to the CEO's medical procedure.

  • Volkswagen AG: Volkswagen sees a 2.3% drop in global vehicle deliveries in 2024, with competitive pressures in China and cost-cutting challenges.

  • British American Tobacco p.l.c.: Reinet Investments SCA sells its entire stake in British American Tobacco, resulting in a share price dip.

  • UniCredit S.p.A.: UniCredit launches a €2.3 billion funding program for Eastern European SMEs, provides a €50 million green loan in Italy, and initiates Quantico for private client deals amid strategic moves by Banco BPM Spa.

  • Lindt & Sprüngli: Lindt reports 7.8% organic growth in 2024, exceeding expectations and raising its operating margin target with continued growth forecasted.

  • Clariant AG: Clariant denies BASF's allegations of price-fixing collusion in the ethylene market, with BASF seeking €1.4 billion in damages.

  • Daimler Truck Holding AG: Daimler Truck reports a 12% decrease in global sales for 2022 due to weak demand in Europe and regulatory challenges.

  • Eni: Eni plans to issue new perpetual hybrid bonds and repurchase existing hybrid bonds to maintain financial balance.

  • Ocado Group plc: Ocado sees an 18% increase in Q4 FY2025 revenue, record Christmas sales, and a rise in annual retail revenue, signaling a positive future outlook.

  • Toyota Motor Corporation: Toyota's French manufacturing sets a new production record in 2024, and the company implements a return-to-office policy in North America.

  • HCL Technologies Limited: HCL Technologies reports profit growth, secures a contract to enhance global port operations with AIoT, but faces a share price fall due to missed revenue estimates.

  • Macquarie Group Limited: Macquarie finalizes a minority investment in DESRI, while the Net-Zero Alliance ceases operations after BlackRock's withdrawal.

  • Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited: OCBC files for a Singapore bond listing and repurchases shares as part of its buyback program.

  • CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology): CATL plans a Hong Kong listing in the first half of 2025, as Chinese stocks react to U.S. tariff strategies.

  • China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation: Faces increased oil shipping rates due to U.S. sanctions impacting vessel availability.

  • Hitachi: Hitachi to reduce share count by canceling its own shares, impacting the total number of outstanding shares.

  • ANZ Group Holdings Limited: ANZ buys back shares under its AU$2 billion buyback initiative.

  • Westpac Banking Corporation: Westpac continues its share buyback program, purchasing a significant number of shares.

  • Tesla, Inc.: Tesla benefits from a 25% increase in global electric vehicle sales, driven by growth in China and stable European demand.

  • HSBC Holdings plc: HSBC buys back millions of shares in the UK and Hong Kong as part of its repurchase strategy.

  • CITIC Securities Company Limited: CITIC Securities issues medium-term bonds to strengthen its financial position.

  • National Australia Bank Limited: National Australia Bank issues new subordinated bonds with a fixed interest rate and reset feature.

  • Midea Group Co., Ltd.: Midea Group plans to focus on its core sectors and expand its international market presence.