Finland’s IQM is poised to become one of Europe’s first publicly listed pure-play quantum computing companies, targeting an equity valuation of about $1.8 billion through a merger with a U.S.-listed special purpose acquisition company. The transaction represents more than a capital markets...

OpenAI’s expectation that it could spend roughly $600 billion on computing infrastructure through 2030 underscores a transformation that extends far beyond a single company’s balance sheet. The projected outlay reflects the escalating cost of training and running advanced artificial intelligence...

Nvidia is nearing a landmark $30 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a sweeping capital raise that could exceed $100 billion, marking one of the most consequential financial realignments in the artificial intelligence industry. The proposed deal, which would place a valuation of roughly $830...

Nestlé delivered stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter sales growth while simultaneously unveiling a sharper strategic blueprint centered on divestments, operational streamlining and renewed focus on its most resilient global franchises. The performance, which exceeded market expectations, offers...

Warner Bros Discovery has declined a revised takeover proposal from Paramount Skydance, yet stopped short of closing the door entirely, granting its rival a limited window to submit what it calls a “best and final” offer. The move reflects a board navigating not only headline price comparisons but...

Nvidia has struck a sweeping multiyear agreement to supply Meta Platforms with millions of artificial intelligence chips, reinforcing a partnership that sits at the heart of the global race to build advanced computing infrastructure. The deal spans Nvidia’s current-generation Blackwell processors,...

Food safety enforcement in India has once again drawn national attention after a McDonald’s outlet in Jaipur received a regulatory warning over the use of deteriorated ingredients and repeatedly heated cooking oil. While isolated inspections are routine in the country’s vast and diverse food...

A Pennsylvania jury’s decision to hold Johnson & Johnson liable in the latest talc-related ovarian cancer trial reflects more than a single-family’s legal victory. It signals the continuing force of product-liability principles in mass tort litigation and underscores how juries are evaluating...

Shopify’s latest quarterly guidance and authorization of a $2 billion share repurchase program mark more than a routine earnings update. They reflect a company asserting that its growth model remains durable despite inflationary pressures, shifting trade policies and uneven global sentiment. The...

Swatch Group, once the architect of Switzerland’s modern watch revival, now finds itself under mounting pressure to redefine its strategy. Years of uneven performance, slipping margins and lagging shareholder returns have raised a central question inside the luxury timepiece industry: can the...

Kraft Heinz has reversed course on a planned corporate split, signaling a decisive shift in strategy under its new chief executive. The move, which pauses preparations to separate the company into two distinct businesses, reflects a growing belief inside the food giant that its challenges are...