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Berkshire Hathaway shareholders attend first annual meeting under Greg Abel leadership

Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are gathering in Omaha for the company’s annual meeting, marking the first edition led by new chief executive Greg Abel, following Warren Buffett’s departure after six decades at the helm. The meeting represents a significant moment of transition for one of......

Boeing expands carbon strategy with major carbon removal credit purchase

Boeing has secured 20,000 tonnes of permanent carbon removal credits from Supercritical, marking one of the most significant purchases of its kind in the aviation sector this year. The agreement reflects a broader push by the manufacturer to scale up its carbon management efforts as pressure grows to......

Trump Auto tariff hike could cost Germany nearly $18 billion in output, institute says

A proposed increase in U.S. tariffs on imported European vehicles could significantly impact Germany’s economy, according to recent estimates by a leading economic institute. The measure, which targets cars and trucks from the European Union, is expected to weigh heavily on Europe’s largest......

Ryanair CEO says Europe jet fuel shortage risk is easing

The risk of a jet fuel shortage in Europe is easing, according to Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary, who offered a more optimistic assessment of fuel supply conditions than earlier warnings circulating in the aviation sector. His comments come as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt......

Starbucks shares rise as turnaround efforts start showing results

Starbucks shares increased by around 5% before the market opened on Wednesday after the company raised its annual financial outlook. The improvement reflects early signs that the new strategic plan led by Chief Executive Brian Niccol is beginning to deliver positive results. Niccol, who assumed leadership......

Norway wealth fund chief warns against AI driven job cuts

Nicolai Tangen, chief executive of Norges Bank Investment Management, warned companies against using artificial intelligence primarily as a tool for workforce reductions, arguing that aggressive job cuts could trigger public backlash and damage broader confidence in the technology. Speaking ahead of......

Hengli reshapes Singapore unit after US sanctions over Iran oil

The United States Treasury has imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical, one of China’s largest independent oil refiners, accusing the company of purchasing billions of dollars worth of Iranian crude oil. The sanctions also target dozens of shipping companies and vessels allegedly involved in......

Thermo Fisher to sell microbiology business to Astorg for over $1 billion

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced plans to sell its microbiology business to private equity firm Astorg in a deal valued at approximately $1.08 billion. The transaction reflects a broader trend of strategic portfolio reshaping within the global healthcare and life sciences industry. The agreement......

Eli Lilly to buy Ajax therapeutics for up to $2.3 billion

Eli Lilly and Company has announced an agreement to acquire the privately held biotechnology firm Ajax Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $2.3 billion in cash. The move strengthens Lilly’s position in the oncology sector, particularly in the development of treatments for rare blood cancers. Ajax......

Apple names john ternus as ceo to succeed tim cook

Apple announced that John Ternus will become chief executive officer on September 1, replacing Tim Cook, who will transition to executive chairman of the board. The decision, approved unanimously by the board, ends months of succession speculation and marks only the third leadership transition in the......

Exclusive: US firm in key Congo minerals deal overstated mining experience, documents and sources show

A U.S.-linked company involved in a strategic minerals agreement in Democratic Republic of the Congo overstated its mining experience, according to documents and multiple sources reviewed by Reuters, raising fresh concerns over transparency in deals tied to critical resources. The company, Virtus, recently......

Chanel unveils spring 2026 eyewear campaign with global ambassadors

Chanel opens the spring 2026 season with a new eyewear campaign that positions glasses as a tool of identity rather than a simple accessory. The visual series presents tightly framed portraits that place the gaze at the center of the composition. Shot by Craig McDean, the campaign features Nicole Kidman,......

Tesla expands chip hiring in Taiwan as Terafab project accelerates

Tesla has launched a targeted hiring push in Taiwan for semiconductor engineers as its Terafab project gathers momentum, signaling a deeper move into advanced chip manufacturing. The recruitment drive focuses on experienced engineers with backgrounds in cutting edge fabrication processes, placing the......

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