S&P, Dow futures edge higher ahead of GDP data; Nvidia slides
Futures tracking the Dow and S&P 500 rose on Thursday, ahead of data that will likely offer clues on how the U.S. economy fared amid persistently high inflation, while shares of Nvidia fell after the chipmaker’s dismal outlook.
Britain launches second probe into Google’s ad practices
Britain’s competition regulator on Thursday launched its second probe into the advertising practices of Google, saying the Alphabet-owned (GOOGL.O) search giant could be distorting competition and may have illegally favoured its own services.
S.Korean Naver’s robotics ambitions challenged by 5G on-the-ground realities
On weekdays, South Korean tech company Naver Corp’s (035420.KS) new headquarters near Seoul resembles a scene straight out of a science-fiction movie, with some 40 robots ambling across floors and delivering parcels and Starbucks coffee to humans.
Bank of England tells banks to take climate action now or face profit hit
Banks and insurers that fail to manage climate risks as a “first-order” issue could face a 10% to 15% hit to annual profits and higher capital requirements, the Bank of England (BoE) said on Tuesday.
Norwegian software venture targets rising cyber attack risks
Norwegian firms Telenor, Aker ASA and Cognite say a new software security company they plan to launch this year will help companies protect their industrial assets from an increased cyber attack risk since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
EXCLUSIVE Two senior Grab executives quit as company rejigs unit to stem losses – sources
Two top executives at Grab Holdings’ fintech business have quit, adding to other senior departures in recent months, as the Southeast Asian ride-hailing and delivery firm rejigs the key unit at the loss-making group, two sources said.
China’s Didi faces rocky path to growth after winning U.S. delisting nod
Didi Global may have ensured its survival after winning shareholders’ nod for a U.S. stock delisting but a quick return to growth won’t be easy for the Chinese ride-hailer as it still faces regulatory scrutiny and as COVID-19 has hurt the business.
Amazon.com faces record challenges at shareholder meeting
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) faces 14 investor resolutions challenging its policies at its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, a record for the retail and cloud computing giant, as socially minded investors scrutinize its treatment of workers.
EXCLUSIVE Neumann-backed climate tech venture Flowcarbon raises $70 mln
Flowcarbon, a blockchain-enabled carbon credit trading platform backed by WeWork founder Adam Neumann, has raised $70 million in its first major funding round, its chief executive told Reuters.
Uber seals taxi deal to expand its business in Italy
Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) has clinched a deal to integrate its ride-hailing app with Italy’s largest taxi dispatcher as it seeks to boost its presence in the eurozone’s third-largest economy, the company said on Tuesday.
