Apple App Store Injunction Largely Upheld as Appeals Court Rules on Epic Games Case 
Trump’s Approval of AI Chip Sales to China Triggers Bipartisan National Security Concerns 
Gulf Sovereign Funds Unite in Paramount–Skydance Bid for Warner Bros Discovery 
United Airlines Flight to Tokyo Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure During Takeoff 
SoftBank Shares Slide as Oracle’s AI Spending Plans Fuel Market Jitters 
Mizuho Raises Broadcom Price Target to $450 on Surging AI Chip Demand 
Microsoft Unveils Massive Global AI Investments, Prioritizing India’s Rapidly Growing Digital Market 
EssilorLuxottica Bets on AI-Powered Smart Glasses as Competition Intensifies 
Coca-Cola’s Costa Coffee Sale Faces Uncertainty as Talks With TDR Capital Hit Snag 
Air Force One Delivery Delayed to 2028 as Boeing Faces Rising Costs 
Azul Airlines Wins Court Approval for $2 Billion Debt Restructuring and New Capital Raise 
Trello Outage Disrupts Users as Access Issues Hit Atlassian’s Work Management Platform 
JD.com Pledges 22 Billion Yuan Housing Support for Couriers as China’s Instant Retail Competition Heats Up 
ADB Approves $400 Million Loan to Boost Ease of Doing Business in the Philippines 
Westpac Director Peter Nash Avoids Major Investor Backlash Amid ASX Scrutiny 
Evercore Reaffirms Alphabet’s Search Dominance as AI Competition Intensifies 
Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools Raises U.S. National Security Concerns 
Mercedes-Benz has revised its 2025 profit margin forecast for its car division to 4%–6%, down from its earlier projection of 6%–8%, as the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating trade war with the European Union continues to weigh on the German automaker’s outlook.
The updated forecast marks the company’s first official assessment of trade tensions, which have disrupted global supply chains and heightened cost pressures. The luxury carmaker had initially set a higher margin target in February but was forced to withdraw that guidance in April, citing growing uncertainty over potential tariffs and their effect on production and sales.
Mercedes-Benz, renowned for its high-end models including the Mercedes-Maybach S 680 showcased at Auto Shanghai 2025, has faced significant headwinds following a 30% drop in earnings in 2024, with its car business suffering a 40% slump. The company is now navigating a volatile market environment characterized by shifting trade policies, higher input costs, and softening global demand for premium vehicles.
The ongoing U.S.-EU trade conflict has raised concerns across the automotive industry, as manufacturers face possible tariff hikes on vehicle imports and exports. Analysts warn that prolonged tensions could further compress margins and slow recovery efforts in Europe’s luxury car sector.
Mercedes-Benz’s cautious outlook underscores the broader challenges confronting automakers in 2025, with global trade disputes, fluctuating raw material prices, and evolving consumer demand for electric and hybrid models shaping industry profitability. The company’s revised forecast signals a strategic recalibration as it seeks to preserve financial stability amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
