Samsung Eyes Over $72 Billion Shareholder Return Plan
Samsung Electronics is set to announce a new shareholder return programme worth more than 100 trillion won ($71.75 billion) later this month, according to South Korean media reports. The plan is expected to include...
Target’s Grocery Bet Gains Momentum, but Broader Spending Is Key
Target’s grocery strategy is showing early signs of success, with food and beverage sales rising 7% in the quarter ended August 1, marking the category’s fastest growth in three years. The retailer has expanded...
Micron to Invest $10 Billion in New AI Memory Research Lab
Micron Technology said on Thursday it plans to invest $10 billion over the next decade in a newly established research laboratory in Boise, Idaho, aimed at advancing memory technologies, developing compute systems and supporting...
Trump to Host Crypto Executives as US Regulators Advance Digital Asset Rules
President Donald Trump is set to host cryptocurrency executives and industry representatives at the White House on Wednesday, as U.S. financial regulators move forward with plans to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital...
U.S. Treasury Doubles Size of Longer-Dated Bond Buybacks
The U.S. Treasury Department will double the size of its liquidity-support buyback operations for longer-dated nominal coupon securities from $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation. The increase will cover the 10-...
Lyntris IPO Raises $297.5 Million
Lyntris raised $297.5 million in a downsized U.S. initial public offering after pricing its shares below the marketed range, highlighting continued investor caution despite renewed interest in defense stocks. The Falls Church, Virginia-based defense...
SK Hynix Unveils $28.6 Billion Share Buyback
SK Hynix will buy back and cancel up to 40 trillion won ($28.61 billion) in treasury shares and allocate more than 50% of its free cash flow from 2025–2027 toward shareholder returns. The move...
Estée Lauder Forecasts Stronger Profit on Luxury Beauty Demand
Estée Lauder expects fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings to beat Wall Street estimates, supported by resilient demand for premium fragrances and skincare, particularly in China. Shares rose nearly 8% in premarket trading after the cosmetics...
Disney and ABC Sue FCC Over Early License Reviews
Disney and its ABC unit sued the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday to block an early review of licenses for eight ABC stations, arguing the Trump administration is retaliating against the network over its...
OpenAI Unveils ChatGPT for Teens With Stronger Safeguards
OpenAI on Tuesday introduced “ChatGPT for Teens,” a version of its AI chatbot designed for users aged 13 to 17, featuring enhanced security measures and parental controls. The new system automatically activates when a...