
Johnson & Johnson Secures Tariff Exemption by Agreeing to Lower Drug Prices in the U.S.
Jan 09, 2026 05:14 am UTC| Business Politics
Johnson Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) announced on Thursday that it has reached a significant agreement with the Donald Trump administration to reduce drug prices for American consumers in exchange for an exemption from U.S. trade...

Rio Tinto–Glencore Merger Talks Spark Investor Debate Over Value, Strategy and Coal Exposure
Jan 09, 2026 05:06 am UTC| Business
Rio Tinto has confirmed it is in early-stage discussions with Glencore about a potential acquisition that could create the worlds largest mining company, with a combined market valuation approaching $207 billion. The news...

EU Orders Elon Musk’s X to Preserve Grok AI Data Amid Probe Into Illegal Content
Jan 08, 2026 12:33 pm UTC| Business Technology Governance
The European Commission has ordered Elon Musks social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to retain all internal documents and data related to its built-in artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, until the end of...

Chevron Seeks Expanded U.S. License to Boost Venezuelan Oil Exports Amid Sanctions Talks
Jan 08, 2026 04:35 am UTC| Business Politics
U.S. oil major Chevron is reportedly in discussions with the U.S. government to expand a crucial license that would allow it to increase crude oil exports from Venezuela, according to sources close to the negotiations. The...

SK Hynix Shares Hit Record High as AI Memory Demand Fuels Semiconductor Rally
Jan 08, 2026 04:28 am UTC| Business Technology
Shares of South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix surged to a fresh all-time high on Thursday, reflecting growing investor optimism around booming demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory products and a strengthening...

OpenAI Sets $50 Billion Stock Grant Pool, Boosting Employee Equity and Valuation Outlook
Jan 08, 2026 04:11 am UTC| Business Technology
OpenAI has reportedly established a massive $50 billion employee stock grant pool, a move that underscores the companys aggressive strategy to attract, retain, and reward top talent as it continues to scale its artificial...

Ford Targets Level 3 Autonomous Driving by 2028 with New EV Platform and AI Innovations
Jan 08, 2026 04:09 am UTC| Business Technology
Ford Motor Company has announced plans to bring Level 3 driver-assistance technology to market by 2028, marking a significant step toward hands-free and eyes-off driving on select highways. The advanced system will allow...