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China Backs Legal Cross-Border Deals Amid Scrutiny of Meta AI Acquisition

China reaffirmed its support for law-compliant international business deals, emphasizing openness to cross-border technology partnerships aligned with regulatory frameworks. Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong stated authorities encourage companies to pursue global cooperation

02/04/2026

Technology

Amazon Targets $9B Globalstar Deal to Challenge Satellite Internet Dominance

Amazon is reportedly exploring a $9 billion acquisition of satellite operator Globalstar, aiming to accelerate its expansion into low-Earth orbit connectivity services. Citing sources familiar with the matter, negotiations remain ongoing, with

02/04/2026

Technology

Global M&A Hits Record $1.2T as AI Deals Drive Surge

Global mergers and acquisitions surged in the first quarter, surpassing a record $1.2 trillion as deal momentum remained strong despite market volatility. While total deal count fell 17% year-over-year, overall value jumped

01/04/2026

AI

Shell Eyes Venezuela Gas Expansion to Boost LNG Supply

Shell is in advanced discussions with Venezuela to develop new offshore gas areas, signaling a strategic push to expand its liquefied natural gas portfolio. The energy major is targeting four key areas

01/04/2026

Finance

US Auto Sales Dip in Q1 as High Costs Weigh on Demand

U.S. auto sales are projected to decline in the first quarter of 2026, as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty dampen consumer demand. Industry data from Cox Automotive points to a 6.5% year-over-year

01/04/2026

Technology

Oil Slips as Supply Concerns and Uncertainty Pressure Markets

Oil prices fell Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as market uncertainty and fragile sentiment kept traders cautious despite signals of easing tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude for June declined 1% to

01/04/2026

Finance

Gold Rebounds Near 2-Week High as Dollar Weakens

Gold prices climbed on Wednesday, approaching a two-week high after a sharp March decline, supported by a softer U.S. dollar and easing Treasury yields. Spot gold advanced 1.2% to $4,723.35 per ounce,

01/04/2026

Economy

April 2026 - Page 13

China Backs Legal Cross-Border Deals Amid Scrutiny of Meta AI Acquisition

Amazon Targets $9B Globalstar Deal to Challenge Satellite Internet Dominance

Global M&A Hits Record $1.2T as AI Deals Drive Surge

Shell Eyes Venezuela Gas Expansion to Boost LNG Supply

US Auto Sales Dip in Q1 as High Costs Weigh on Demand

Oil Slips as Supply Concerns and Uncertainty Pressure Markets

Gold Rebounds Near 2-Week High as Dollar Weakens

Big Tech Shifts: Institutional Giants Bet on AI Buildout

Prediction Markets Face Scrutiny as Suspicious Trades Rise

AI and Autos Drive US Manufacturing Growth

World Cup Fever Fails to Spark US Hotel Booking Boom