North America:

  • Apple introduces lossless and ultra-low latency audio for AirPods Max, makes major AI executive changes, and deepens supply-chain cooperation with China.
  • Tesla faces regulatory challenges in China, legal issues in the US, and halts smart driving-assistance feature trial in China.
  • Morgan Stanley announces a portfolio management change for its China A Share Fund, Inc., and raises China's 2025 GDP growth forecast.
  • Clearlake Capital Group to acquire Dun & Bradstreet Holdings Inc. for $7.7 billion.
  • Ford under investigation by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for unexpected gear shifts in F-150 trucks.
  • Bank of America appoints Vikram Sahu as the new country head for India.
  • Roper Technologies to acquire healthcare technology firm CentralReach for $1.65 billion.

Europe:

  • Elliott Investment Management pressures RWE to increase its share buyback program after acquiring a 5% stake.
  • SAP overtakes Novo Nordisk as Europe's largest company by market value.
  • Bayer stock plummets following a $2.1 billion jury verdict over its Roundup weedkiller.
  • Iren Spa reports increased net income and EBITDA, announces a dividend increase, and acquires Egea Holding Spa.
  • LVMH appoints Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez as new creative directors for Loewe.
  • GSK receives EMA approval for expanded use of its asthma drug Nucala in treating COPD.

Rest of the world:

  • James Hardie Industries agrees to acquire AZEK in a deal valued at approximately $8.75 billion.
  • BYD reports a 73.1% increase in net profit for Q4 2024 and a 34% annual increase in 2025.
  • DBS Group's new CEO, Tan Su Shan, focuses on high-return sectors and digital technologies for growth.
  • Toyota Motor Europe initiates a recycling facility and postpones its lithium-ion battery factory project.