The United States and China are set to reopen high-stakes trade negotiations in London on Monday, aiming to revive a fragile truce on tariffs and technology restrictions after weeks of recriminations. The meeting follows a phone call last week between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping that both…
US chipmaker Qualcomm Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire UK-based semiconductor company Alphawave IP Group Plc for approximately $2.4 billion in cash, marking a significant step in its strategy to expand into artificial intelligence and high-speed data infrastructure.The proposed acquisition values Alphawave at 183 pence per share, according to…
Blockchain Group, a Paris-based crypto company, is making a major move in the European digital asset space by announcing plans to raise €300 million ($340 million) to significantly expand its Bitcoin treasury. The Blockchain Group@_ALTBG·Follow🟠 The Blockchain Group Launches a €300 Million “ATM-type” Capital Increases Program with TOBAM⚡️ Full Press…
In a move aimed at bolstering marine conservation efforts, the British government announced on Monday its intention to broaden the prohibition on bottom trawling, a destructive fishing practice that severely impacts seabed ecosystems. The move gets public supportThis decision comes amid growing concern over the health of the world’s oceans, with…
China’s exports grew 4.8% year-on-year in May, but the headline figure masks a deeper slump in shipments to the United States, which plunged by 34.5% — the steepest fall since the early days of the pandemic in February 2020. The latest trade data released by China’s General Administration of Customs…
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. will divide into two publicly traded companies by mid-2025, a sweeping move aimed at adapting to shifting viewer preferences and the financial pressures of the streaming era. The company will separate its streaming and studio operations from its traditional television network assets, it announced Monday.The new…
European stock markets started the week on a slightly softer note Monday, with investors showing a bit of caution as they awaited highly anticipated trade talks between China and the United States, set to take place in London. Hopes are pinned on these discussions to bring an end to the…
French cosmetics behemoth L’Oréal is set to acquire Medik8, a British skincare brand renowned for its vitamin A-based anti-aging products. The deal, announced Monday by Medik8’s current owner, UK-based private equity firm Inflexion, marks another strategic move by L’Oréal to deepen its presence in the rapidly expanding and highly lucrative…
The world was supposed to be riding in driverless cars by now. That was the vision laid out by tech leaders and automakers a decade ago. But in 2025, almost everyone is still gripping the wheel, stuck in traffic. Most headlines are talking about fatal crashes and lawsuits. So what happened?Is…
Lloyds share price has jumped this year, helped by its strong dividend growth and its performance. LLOY was trading at 76.45p on Monday, down from the year-to-date high of $78.95. It has jumped by over 50% from its lowest point this year. This article provides a forecast for the stock.Lloyds…