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L’Oréal’s Q4 Sales Growth Slows, Missing Expectations Amidst Asian Weakness

L'Oréal's fourth-quarter sales growth of 6% missed expectations, impacted by its luxury division and weakness in Asia, despite strong performance in North America and Europe.

Zhipu AI’s GLM-5 Arrives: A New Challenger in the Global AI Arena

Zhipu AI launches its new flagship model, GLM-5, featuring advanced coding and agentic capabilities, challenging global AI leaders and emphasizing China's growing role in AI development.

Safran Soars: Aerospace Giant Boosts 2028 Targets on Strong Aftermarket and Defense Performance

French aerospace firm Safran raises its 2028 financial outlook significantly, driven by strong civil engine aftermarket demand and robust defense sector performance in its latest fiscal year.

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L’Oréal’s Q4 Sales Growth Slows, Missing Expectations Amidst Asian Weakness

L'Oréal's fourth-quarter sales growth of 6% missed expectations, impacted by its luxury division and weakness in Asia, despite strong performance in North America and Europe.
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Zhipu AI’s GLM-5 Arrives: A New Challenger in the Global AI Arena

Zhipu AI launches its new flagship model, GLM-5, featuring advanced coding and agentic capabilities, challenging global AI leaders and emphasizing China's growing role in AI development.
Business Lynn Hatem -

Homeland Security Faces Shutdown as Congress Deadlocked on Funding

Congress is on the verge of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown due to a deadlock over immigration enforcement funding. Key agencies like TSA and FEMA face disruptions, with essential personnel working without pay.
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Safran Soars: Aerospace Giant Boosts 2028 Targets on Strong Aftermarket and Defense Performance

French aerospace firm Safran raises its 2028 financial outlook significantly, driven by strong civil engine aftermarket demand and robust defense sector performance in its latest fiscal year.
Business Khaled Ayoub -

TF1 Shares Plummet Amidst Financial Disappointments and Gloomy 2026 Outlook

Explore the reasons behind TF1's share price tumble, including disappointing financial results, weak 2026 guidance, and the challenging advertising market. Discover the company's digital transformation efforts and competitive landscape.
Business Lynn Hatem -
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Wall Street pushes S&P 500 toward 7,000 while Dow falls as healthcare stocks tumble

Wall Street lifted the S&P 500 to a record and closer to 7,000 as earnings rolled in and the Fed meeting began, while the Dow slipped after health insurers sank on Medicare Advantage news.

Tesla stock in focus ahead of results as Wall Street debates growth vs profitability

Tesla is set for a key earnings test as investors watch margins, demand and pricing strategy, with the results expected to influence sentiment across the EV and tech markets.

USA Rare Earth surges after $1.6B federal deal boosts US supply chain push

USA Rare Earth shares jumped after the US backed a $1.6 billion funding package to build a Texas mine and US magnet facility, boosting Washington’s push to reduce dependence on China.

S&P 500 nears 7,000 as Wall Street rallies ahead of Fed decision and big tech earnings

US stocks edged higher as the S&P 500 gained about 0.4% on Monday, with investors positioning for a pivotal week dominated by major tech...

Gold hits fresh record above $5,100 on geopolitical stress, weaker dollar and ETF inflows

Gold surged above $5,100 to a new all-time high as investors rushed into safe havens amid geopolitical tension, a weaker dollar, central bank buying and renewed ETF inflows.

China’s Sinochem moves to ease Pirelli standoff as US expansion faces scrutiny

Sinochem has proposed a “structured solution” to resolve a governance dispute at Pirelli, as Camfin increases its stake and Italy weighs intervention under golden power rules.

Europe’s IPO market surges to fastest start since 1995, led by major defence listing

Europe’s IPO market has started 2026 at a record pace, with early listings raising hopes of a revival as investors return and major flotations boost confidence.

Singapore expected to keep policy steady as growth beats forecasts and inflation stays contained

Singapore is expected to keep monetary policy unchanged as growth strengthens and inflation remains contained, giving MAS room to maintain a stable exchange-rate stance.

German business confidence stabilizes as outlook improves slightly and current view softens

Germany’s Ifo business climate index held steady in January at 87.6, showing cautious sentiment as expectations improved slightly while firms judged current conditions more negatively.

Ryanair profits slide after Italy fine, but airline lifts fare outlook on strong demand

Ryanair reported a sharp quarterly profit decline after taking an €85 million charge tied to an Italian antitrust fine, but the airline upgraded its fare outlook and forecast higher full-year profit on strong demand.

China’s LandSpace pushes ahead with up to $1B+ IPO to fund reusable rockets

China’s private rocket maker LandSpace is pushing ahead with a major IPO as the exchange reviews its application, aiming to raise around $1 billion or more to expand reusable rocket technology and production.

China deepens scrutiny of Meta’s $2B Manus acquisition in rare regulatory escalation

China has expanded its review of Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus, widening scrutiny beyond national security to include financial and compliance checks that could force changes to the deal.

Beijing sets 4.5%–5% growth goal as China weighs lower 2026 GDP target

China is expected to set a 2026 GDP growth target range of 4.5% to 5% to gain policy flexibility, while Beijing sets a similar growth goal for the next five years.

US and Europe want Brazil’s minerals to reduce reliance on China

The US and Europe are increasing outreach to Brazil for critical minerals and rare earths, aiming to build alternative supply chains as competition for strategic resources intensifies.

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