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Bangladesh Leader Invites Musk to Visit, Launch Starlink Service
Bangladesh’s interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, invited SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk to visit the country and launch his Starlink satellite internet service there.
WiseTech Board Quits as Founder Wins Power Struggle
WiseTech Global Ltd.’s founder and largest shareholder Richard White appears to have triumphed in a high-level power dispute after almost every board member quit in a disagreement over the billionaire’s role at the company. The shares slumped.
Ahimsa Acquires Vegan Brand Blackbird Foods
Ahimsa Companies, a plant-based investment firm, has announced its acquisition of Blackbird Foods, a New York-based vegan brand known for its artisanal frozen pizzas and seitan products available at retailers like Whole Foods, Sprouts, and Target.
The Honda-Nissan Merger Is Dead—Or Is It?
For months, rumors of a potential Honda-Nissan merger fueled speculation about a major shift in the Japanese auto industry. If successful, the deal would have created the third-largest carmaker in the world, helping both companies strengthen their positions in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous driving industries.
Intel Shares Surge on Breakup Speculation
Intel Corp. gained as much as 11% on speculation that the iconic chipmaker could be broken up in a deal involving Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. and Broadcom Inc.
Ribbit Leads $50 Million Investment in Crypto Security Platform
Crypto security firm Blockaid has secured fresh funding as the platform gears up to tackle rising cyber-crime risks in the digital-asset space.
WhatsApp Faces Tougher EU Rules as Users Top 45 Million
Meta Platforms Inc.’s messaging service WhatsApp reached a crucial user milestone likely to bind it to more stringent rules under the European Union’s Digital Services Act.
Cisco and IBM Show How Old-School Tech Names Can Stay Winning
While many of the biggest and most popular technology stocks have stumbled out of the gates in 2025, some of the sector’s legacy names are drawing renewed attention.
Baidu’s Revenue Slides After Chinese AI Rivalry Heats Up
Baidu Inc. reported a smaller-than-expected revenue drop, alleviating concerns its internet search and artificial intelligence businesses are buckling under fierce competition.
Warner Music Group Fully Acquires Africori
Warner Music Group (WMG) has finalized its full acquisition of Africori, a leading African music distribution, rights management, and artist development company. This move underscores WMG’s commitment to amplifying African music on the global stage.