After the U.K. Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to focus its inquiry into Microsoft’s acquisition of the games publisher, Activision Blizzard stock rose sharply on Friday. Microsoft has gained some ground with this development as it works to grow its video gaming industry. By significant purchases like its purchase of ZeniMax Media, the parent company…
According to reports quoting information from three industry and company sources, BP is considering purchasing the remaining 50% of its solar power joint venture Lightsource BP (LSBP) as part of its effort to increase its capacity for renewable energy. The internal discussions follow last month’s slowdown of BP’s transition away from oil and gas by Chief…
Tether, a cryptocurrency startup, anticipates a $700 million profit for the March quarter, bringing its total excess reserves to over $1 billion, according to the company’s technology leader, who shared the most recent data with CNBC for the first time. The USDT stablecoin is produced by Tether and is linked 1:1 to the US dollar.…
On Thursday, Meta Platforms issued its sharpest criticism to date of a push by EU telecoms operators to have Big Tech pay a portion of network costs, claiming the proposal is neither the answer to their financial issues nor a consideration of the significant investments made by IT firms. For 20 years, operators like Deutsche…
The Chinese-owned firm TikTok is once again threatened with a potential ban in the U.S. due to national security concerns, so advertisers are looking for any reassurances from the viral app that helped usher in a surge of short-form video across social media. Advertisers will be keenly monitoring Chief Executive Officer of TikTok Shou Zi…
Although Ford Motor Co anticipates its electric vehicle business unit to lose $3 billion this year, the company said it is still on target to reach an 8% pretax margin by the end of 2026. Prior to a Thursday morning conference for investors and analysts to go over specifics of the automaker’s new financial reporting…
After reporting results for the quarter that exceeded expectations, Nike increased its full-year revenue outlook but issued a warning about margin pressures as it continues to aggressively discount excess inventory. Strong demand for the company’s sneakers, including vintage designs like the Jordan Retro and more recent franchise releases like the LeBron 20, helped it increase…
The United States Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday in a closely watched trademark dispute between Jack Daniel’s and a dog accessory company behind a parody chew toy resembling the distiller’s well-known black-label whiskey bottle. Some justices questioned the whiskey maker’s request that they abandon a long-standing legal test that allows for an early exit…
Bonus payments for Credit Suisse employees have been restricted by Swiss authorities, a move that will punish bankers following a multi-billion franc state rescue of the bank. Credit Suisse was told to “temporarily” suspend “already granted but deferred variable remuneration,” such as shares, awarded in the years up to 2022, according to a statement from…
Microsoft 365, the company’s most popular work software, is getting the technology that powers ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) system that has received the most attention in the world. The program, which Microsoft is referring to as Copilot, will reportedly be integrated into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft, said…
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