North America:

  • Microsoft Corporation: OpenAI is considering granting special voting rights to its non-profit board to counter Elon Musk's unsolicited takeover bid. Meanwhile, Microsoft plans to invest $700 million in a new AI-focused data center in Poland.
  • Tesla, Inc.: Delaware is revising its corporate laws, potentially impacting shareholder lawsuits, while Tesla expands its operations in India and China, including hiring and planning sales in India and starting mass production of the Model Y in Shanghai.
  • Medtronic plc: Medtronic reported a third-quarter profit of $1.29 billion with an EPS of $1.01, surpassing Wall Street estimates, despite lower-than-expected sales and performance in its surgical unit.
  • Southwest Airlines Co.: Southwest Airlines is cutting 15% of its corporate jobs, about 1,750 positions, to save $300 million annually as part of a restructuring effort.
  • Diamondback Energy, Inc.: Diamondback Energy has acquired Double Eagle subsidiaries for $4.08 billion to expand its operations in the Permian oilfield.
  • Valmont Industries, Inc.: Valmont Industries reported a rise in fiscal Q4 adjusted earnings to $3.84 per share and net sales of $1.04 billion, announced a $700 million share repurchase, and increased its quarterly dividend by 13%.
  • Delta Air Lines, Inc.: A Delta Air Lines regional jet crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport, injuring 18 people.
  • HSBC Holdings plc: HSBC Holdings has laid off 40 investment bankers in Hong Kong as part of a cost-reduction restructuring plan.
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation: EDGE Group and Lockheed Martin have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on advanced chiplet design capabilities.
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation: The Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian oil pipeline could disrupt global oil flows, potentially impacting US companies and reducing oil transit volumes from Kazakhstan.

Europe:

  • Enagás, S.A.: Enagas plans to invest over 4 billion euros in hydrogen infrastructure by 2030 and is dealing with an arbitration issue with the Peruvian government.
  • Plus500 Ltd.: Plus500 Ltd reported slight increases in pretax profit and revenue for 2024 and announced significant shareholder returns for 2025.
  • Renault: Renault Group is offering a free license for its Fireman Access security device to the automotive industry and has partnered with Zhejiang Geely to produce and market zero- and low-emission vehicles in Brazil.
  • Capgemini SE: Despite a 2% decline in 2024 sales, Capgemini reported a higher profit and stable operating margins and proposed Jean-Marc Chery to join its board of directors.
  • Intercontinental Hotels Group plc: InterContinental Hotels Group reported a decrease in pretax profit for 2024 but saw an increase in total revenue and launched a $900 million share buyback program.
  • Anglo American plc: Anglo American has retained a stake in Anglo American Platinum after its demerger and sold its nickel business to MMG.
  • Kerry Group plc: Kerry Group reported a strong financial performance in 2024 with higher profits and anticipates continued growth and margin expansion.
  • L'Oréal: L'Oréal has invested in the Korean luxury fragrance house Borntostandout to expand its presence in South Korea.

Asia:

  • xAI: Elon Musk's AI startup introduced a new AI model, Grok 3, which surpasses competitors like DeepSeek and OpenAI.
  • Baidu: Baidu experienced mixed financial results in Q4 2022, with a profit increase despite a revenue drop, attributed to its expanding AI business and cloud segment growth.
  • Waystar Holding Corp.: Waystar Holding exceeded Q4 expectations with higher non-GAAP net income and revenue of $244.1M.
  • Restaurant Brands International Inc.: Restaurant Brands International has acquired nearly total ownership of Burger King China for $158 million and is seeking a new local partner.
  • Xiaomi Corporation: BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu asserts that China's electric vehicles are 3-5 years ahead of global competitors, and Xiaomi expands into new markets and product lines.
  • Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.: Samsung Electronics has nominated chip executives to its board and introduced Digital Key compatibility for select Volvo and Polestar vehicles.
  • BHP Group Limited: BHP Group reported a decrease in attributable profit for the first half of the financial year but confirmed an interim dividend and expressed confidence in its new Canadian mine.