News Digest / Lukas Schmidt

Author: Lukas Schmidt

05:17am, Monday, May 04, 2026
GameStop launched a $56 billion cash-and-stock offer for eBay, ready to bypass the board with a shareholder vote. CEO Ryan Cohen eyes major cost cuts and a blockbuster retail-tech mashup.

03:28am, Monday, May 04, 2026
The UAE's unexpected exit from OPEC shakes up the alliance led by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, testing his command amid geopolitical rivalries and global supply disruptions.

03:26am, Monday, May 04, 2026
A surge of Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russia's Primorsk port and naval vessels in the Baltic Sea, setting fires and damaging oil tankers and military ships, underscoring escalated tensions and threats to energy infrastructure.

03:25am, Monday, May 04, 2026
Fed's Neel Kashkari says the ongoing Iran war creates major uncertainty for inflation and economic outlook, limiting the Fed's ability to provide clear interest rate guidance amid energy market disruptions.

08:49am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Alphabet raises its 2026 capex estimate to $190 billion, eyeing a notable jump in spending next year amid surging demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.

08:47am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Caterpillar lifts its annual revenue forecast after a strong first quarter fueled by booming AI infrastructure demand for power equipment and increased dealer sales in construction units, easing tariff cost expectations.

08:46am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Eli Lilly outperformed expectations in Q1 thanks to soaring sales of weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes treatment Mounjaro. The company trims full-year revenue guidance upward amid strong demand momentum.

08:45am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Royal Caribbean reports a surge in cruise bookings, signaling travelers' waning worries about Iran tensions. The shift highlights growing confidence in international cruising despite geopolitical uncertainties.

08:36am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Apollo Global Management, Blackstone, and KKR are the frontrunners in Shell's auction to offload a major stake in LNG Canada, with bids expected between $10B and $15B as Shell eyes capital for expansion.

08:25am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
MTU Aero Engines reported Q1 results beating expectations, posting €320M adjusted EBIT and €177M free cash flow, nearly double estimates. The company maintained full-year guidance amid rising market uncertainty.

07:06am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Samsung Electronics posts a nearly 50-fold surge in chip division profits on booming AI-driven demand, forecasting worsening supply shortages into 2027 despite efforts to expand production and secure multi-year contracts.

06:24am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Stellantis posted a nearly threefold rise in Q1 adjusted operating income, driven by North American sales, but shares tumbled 10%+ as investors reacted to the results of the carmaker behind Jeep and Dodge.

06:24am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Saudi Arabia's economy grew 2.8% in Q1, down from 3.7% last year, as ongoing conflicts involving Iran disrupt oil exports and regional stability, affecting the Gulf's economic momentum.

06:03am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Aperam delivers Q1 EBITDA of €90 million, in line with forecasts, despite energy and shipment challenges. Outlook for Q2 remains optimistic with improving regional conditions and cost-saving initiatives underway.

05:51am, Thursday, Apr 30, 2026
Glencore's copper production jumped 19% in Q1 led by better ore grades in Africa, with its marketing division on track to beat earnings targets despite some cobalt output drops and cost pressures.