GM General Motors halted next-generation EV pickup development today. The automaker reversed electric strategy focusing on gasoline models instead. F Ford recalled 140,201 Rangers over fire risk from sun visor wiring defects.
Trump floated federal aid for Spirit Airlines hours after Transport Secretary Sean Duffy questioned the move. The president said he'd love someone to buy the bankrupt carrier. AAL American Airlines and UAL United gained on reduced competition speculation.
Mehmet Oz ordered nationwide Medicaid fraud audits threatening states that refuse compliance. ARDT Ardent Health and UHS Universal Health Services dropped on enforcement fears. The HHS chief promised aggressive state-level scrutiny.
JNJ Johnson & Johnson scored European approval for its ETHICON 4000 stapler with 3D technology. The CE Mark cleared the device across EU markets.
PSFE Paysafe launched its digital wallet across 18 European markets with IBAN accounts and debit cards. The payments firm targeted experience economy users.
VEON VEON's Banglalink partnered with Starlink Mobile integrating satellite connectivity across remote Bangladesh regions. The deal expanded terrestrial coverage gaps.
FT reported MSCI booted Indonesian tycoon-owned stocks from indices delaying frontier market downgrade decisions. Private credit faced strain as borrowing costs climbed with bond investors demanding higher premiums. Bezos's AI lab neared $38B valuation in new funding for industrial applications. Sotheby's struck a $100M debt deal with KKR backed by auction fees.
CNBC headlines showed European stocks opening higher after Trump extended Iran ceasefire deadline. Middle East tensions dominated global sentiment as gold held steady and the dollar firmed.
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