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Ride-hailing company Didi plans to begin its first overseas robotaxi test in the United Arab Emirates later this year.
European stocks opened in mixed territory on Wednesday as regional traders assess the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war.
Norway’s crude exports surged to a record by value last month due to the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, helping to raise the country’s trade surplus to the highest level in more than three years.
Asia-Pacific markets track overnight gains in U.S. stocks on lower oil prices and hopes of a Iran-U.S. deal
A Chinese tycoon who helped transform Indonesia’s metals industry over the past decade is in talks with commodity trading giants Mercuria Energy Group, Glencore Plc and Trafigura Group to secure investments in his new, $3 billion aluminum smelter.
ASML beat first-quarter revenue and profit expectations and raised its sales guidance for 2026.
European stocks opened in mixed territory on Wednesday as regional traders assess the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war.
Hermes said wholesale activity was "significantly affected" in the first quarter by lower sales to concession stores, particularly in the Middle East and in airports.
Russian investigators said they broke up an organized crime group in Moscow that was responsible for more than 1 trillion rubles ($13.3 billion) in tax losses to the state budget, which is already strained by a widening deficit.
US President Donald Trump indicated he may be preparing to wind down the war with Iran, boosting market optimism and restoring some stability to global energy prices.
US President Donald Trump played down the prospect of renewed fighting in the war with Iran, even as questions remain over Tehran’s nuclear program and access to the Strait of Hormuz.
The US and Iran are closer to extending a ceasefire and restarting negotiations about a longer-term peace deal, the Associated Press reported, even as a standoff intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz.
KKR & Co has agreed to acquire $820 million of newly issued convertible bonds from Samsung SDS, in a deal that creates a new strategic partnership.
Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)
Asia-Pacific markets track overnight gains in U.S. stocks on lower oil prices and hopes of a Iran-U.S. deal
The White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as discussions around continuing negotiations with Tehran are underway.
France’s inflation rate was higher than first thought last month as energy costs surged due to the war in Iran.
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ASML beat first-quarter revenue and profit expectations and raised its sales guidance for 2026.
Small-cap stocks have stood out in India, erasing losses from the US-Iran war even as larger peers lag.
UK recruiters said the conflict in the Middle East may hurt global recruitment markets, dimming the outlook just as hiring started to pick up in some geographies.
ASML beat first-quarter revenue and profit expectations and raised its sales guidance for 2026.
Ride-hailing company Didi plans to begin its first overseas robotaxi test in the United Arab Emirates later this year.
Gucci sales fell, hurt by the conflict in the Middle East. Revenue at the Kering SA brand slid 8% on a comparable basis during the first quarter. Analysts were expecting a drop of 4.3%. Bloomberg Intelligence’s Deborah Aitken breaks down the situation.