Latest Corporate News
Microsoft completes $75B acquisition of NVIDIA rival Arm
Semiconductor-focused Arm has been acquired by Microsoft for $75 billion to bolster its AI chip toolkit and cloud-device integration; regulators in UK and EU cleared the deal after divestiture commitments [1], [2].
Meta announces sweeping AI hiring and product push after ad slowdown
Meta plans a significant AI engineering hiring wave and accelerated product launches following softer ad revenues; CFO projects higher AI-related R&D spend in 2026, while privacy regulators probe some data practices [3], [4].
Apple expands supply investment in India, shifts iPhone assembly
Apple committed new multi-year investments with suppliers to expand iPhone and MacBook assembly in India, aiming to diversify production from China and secure supply chains amid geopolitical risk [5], [6].
Amazon to spin off healthcare unit into independent public company
Amazon confirmed plans to spin its Amazon Care and pharmacy operations into a separate publicly listed healthcare company, citing the need for focused capital allocation and regulatory clarity; IPO timeframe set for 2026 [7], [8].
Alphabet faces EU antitrust fine over adtech dominance
EU regulators issued preliminary findings against Alphabet for anticompetitive practices in online advertising; the company may face a multi-billion-euro fine and required remedies if allegations are upheld [9], [10].
Goldman Sachs announces major restructuring, cuts hundreds of roles
Goldman launched a strategic reorganization, reducing headcount in certain investment banking units and reallocating capital toward asset management and technology initiatives to improve margins [11], [12].
Exxon and Total sign long-term hydrogen and CCUS joint venture
ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies formed a multi-billion-dollar joint venture to develop blue hydrogen plants and large-scale carbon capture, aiming to decarbonize industrial customers and secure future low-carbon revenues [13], [14].
Tesla posts mixed results; announces manufacturing consolidation in US
Tesla reported revenue growth but margin pressure from price cuts, and will consolidate some U.S. manufacturing lines to improve efficiency while accelerating EV and Dojo AI investments [15], [16].
UBS to divest non-core wealth units amid regulatory demands
UBS revealed plans to sell or wind down certain non-core wealth management businesses to satisfy capital and regulatory requirements after past acquisition stresses; potential buyers include regional private banks [17], [18].
Samsung to invest $30B in next-gen AI chips and fabs in South Korea
Samsung Electronics committed $30 billion for advanced logic fabs and AI-optimized semiconductor R&D to compete with TSMC and support local supply chain resilience, with government incentives expected [19], [20].
Boeing settles safety probe, to pay penalties and revise quality controls
Boeing reached settlements with aviation authorities over recent manufacturing quality lapses, agreeing to monetary penalties and an extensive overhaul of production and supplier oversight processes [21], [22].
BlackRock launches climate-aligned private equity fund amid investor demand
BlackRock unveiled a large climate-focused private equity vehicle targeting decarbonization opportunities across energy, transport, and industrials, responding to rising LP interest in sustainability returns [23], [24].