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EU and Mercosur Sign Landmark Trade Deal After 25 Years of Talks
By Cygnus | 18 Jan 2026
EU and Mercosur signed a landmark free trade deal after 25 years of talks, but ratification hurdles in Europe could shape the pact’s timeline.
Sequoia Said to Join GIC and Coatue in Proposed Anthropic Funding Round at $350B Valuation
By Axel Miller | 18 Jan 2026
Sequoia is reported to join GIC and Coatue in a proposed Anthropic funding round that could value the Claude maker at about $350 billion.
Wall Street Week Ahead: Investors Bet on Earnings Strength to Drown Out Policy Noise
By Cygnus | 18 Jan 2026
Wall Street enters a key earnings week with markets near record highs as investors weigh corporate results against rising policy risk and geopolitical tension.
Oswal Energies signs MoU with Abu Dhabi’s ATS, outlines $1 billion Middle East expansion
By Axel Miller | 16 Jan 2026
Oswal Energies signs an MoU with Abu Dhabi’s ATS to build an EPC-DBO alliance and expand in the Middle East with planned investment of up to $1B.
The New Oil (Part 4): Can Technology Break the Dependency?
By Cygnus | 16 Jan 2026
Can magnet recycling and rare-earth-free motors reduce global dependence on strategic minerals? Part 4 explores breakthroughs, limits and timelines.
L&T Wins ‘Large’ Petronet Contract to Build Storage at Dahej Petrochemical Complex
By Cygnus | 16 Jan 2026
L&T wins a ₹2,500–₹5,000 crore Petronet LNG order to build ethane and propane storage tanks at Dahej, supporting India’s cold energy petrochemical complex.
Wipro Beats Q3 Revenue Estimates on Growth in Americas Business
By Axel Miller | 16 Jan 2026
Wipro Q3 revenue rose 5.54% to ₹235.56 billion, beating estimates as growth in its Americas business signals steadier demand from U.S. clients.
Grasim Taps ITC Veteran Sachin Sahay to Lead Birla Opus in Paint Wars
By Cygnus | 16 Jan 2026
Grasim appoints ITC veteran Sachin Sahay as CEO of Birla Opus Paints from Feb 16, strengthening execution as competition with Asian Paints heats up.
Italy Probes Microsoft Unit Over ‘Aggressive’ In-Game Sales in Call of Duty, Diablo
By Axel Miller | 16 Jan 2026
Italy’s AGCM has opened two investigations into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard over alleged “aggressive” in-game sales tactics in mobile titles.
Taiwan positions itself as strategic AI partner to US after tariff deal
By Cygnus | 16 Jan 2026
Taiwan aims to deepen AI and semiconductor ties with the US after a tariff deal cutting rates to 15% and boosting investment plans led by TSMC.
German AI Startup Parloa Jumps to $3 Billion Valuation in $350 Million Funding Round
By Axel Miller | 15 Jan 2026
Parloa raised $350 million in Series D funding led by General Catalyst, lifting its valuation to $3 billion as enterprise AI demand accelerates.
Spotify to Raise US Premium Subscription Price to $12.99 From February
By Axel Miller | 15 Jan 2026
Spotify will raise its US Premium Individual plan to $12.99 from February 2026, also updating Student, Duo and Family pricing to support long-term growth.
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