March 2026 - Page 6 of 14

Tesla Eyes $2.9B Solar Equipment Deal with Chinese Suppliers

Tesla is in talks to purchase $2.9 billion in solar manufacturing equipment from Chinese firms, advancing its ambitious U.S. clean energy expansion plans. The initiative supports CEO Elon Musk’s goal of building

20/03/2026

Technology

Unilever Explores Food Unit Sale to McCormick in Strategic Portfolio Shift

Unilever is in talks to sell its food division to U.S.-based McCormick, signaling a potential strategic pivot toward faster-growing consumer segments. The company confirmed it received an offer, while McCormick acknowledged ongoing

20/03/2026

Finance

White House Unveils National AI Framework to Boost Safety and Regulation

The White House on Friday introduced a national AI framework aimed at strengthening protections for children, communities, and small businesses. The initiative forms part of a broader effort to establish clear oversight

20/03/2026

AI

FTSE 100 Heads for Third Weekly Loss as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Fears

London equities edged lower on Friday, putting the FTSE 100 on track for a third consecutive weekly decline amid escalating Middle East tensions. Markets remained volatile, swinging between gains and losses as

20/03/2026

Economy

Oil Holds Gains as Supply Risks Outweigh Global Stabilization Efforts

Oil prices edged higher on Friday as geopolitical risks overshadowed coordinated efforts by major economies to stabilize supply and secure shipping routes. European nations, Japan, and Canada signaled readiness to protect tanker

20/03/2026

Finance

Biedronka Targets Carrefour Poland Assets Amid Market Shift

Poland’s top food retailer Biedronka is eyeing Carrefour’s Polish assets if the French group proceeds with a potential divestment. CEO Pedro Soares dos Santos confirmed interest, positioning Biedronka to expand its market

19/03/2026

Economy

Gemini Hit by Shareholder Lawsuit Over Strategy Shift and IPO Claims

Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini faces a shareholder lawsuit alleging investors were misled about its business prospects following its 2025 public listing. The complaint targets founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, accusing them of false

19/03/2026

Finance

US Wholesale Inventories Slide, Raising Q1 Growth Concerns

U.S. wholesale inventories fell sharply in January, signaling potential headwinds for first-quarter economic growth if the trend persists. Data from the Commerce Department showed inventories dropped 0.5%, following a 0.1% decline recorded

19/03/2026

Finance

ECB Warns Markets Underprice Geopolitical Risks, Urges Strict Bank Rules

Financial markets are underestimating geopolitical risks, raising the likelihood of sudden sell-offs, ECB supervisor Claudia Buch warned in the central bank’s annual report. Buch cautioned against loosening bank regulations, stressing that strong

18/03/2026

Economy

Microsoft Weighs Legal Action Over $50B Amazon–OpenAI Cloud Deal

Microsoft is considering legal action against OpenAI and Amazon over a $50 billion cloud agreement that could challenge its exclusive partnership, the Financial Times reported. The dispute centers on whether OpenAI’s new

18/03/2026

Technology