Category: Business

Texas Instruments has announced a $60 billion investment to expand its semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.—the largest single investment in foundational chip production in the nation’s history. The plan includes the construction or expansion of seven fabrication plants across Texas and Utah, with key sites in Sherman, Richardson, and Lehi. The Sherman campus will receive […]

Eutelsat has signed a ten-year, €1 billion agreement with the French Ministry of Defence to provide priority access to its OneWeb low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, marking a major step in France’s efforts to modernize its military communications infrastructure. Key Terms of the Agreement Under the deal, Eutelsat will: Strategic and European Defense Implications The […]

On Tuesday, Member States at UN Headquarters endorsed the finalized outcome document, known as the Compromiso de Sevilla (the Seville Commitment), following months of intensive intergovernmental negotiations. It is intended as the cornerstone of a renewed global framework for financing sustainable development, particularly amid a widening $4 trillion annual financing gap faced by developing countries. […]

Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has launched a fourth ‘Call4Startups’ as part of its ‘Runway to the Future Acceleration Program’. In this interview, Giorgia Marizza shares how the Runway to the Future acceleration program is structured and explains how startups can develop a […]

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has announced the commencement of the final phase of the State’s exit from its directed shareholding in AIB Group plc, marking a significant step in the Government’s plan to return Ireland’s banking sector to full private ownership. The exit will be executed through an accelerated bookbuild (ABB) transaction, a process […]

In a surprise announcement, Renault Group CEO Luca de Meo has resigned from his position, triggering a sharp decline in the company’s stock. Renault’s shares fell 6.9% by early afternoon in Paris, while Kering’s stock surged 9.6%, following reports that de Meo will take over as CEO of the struggling luxury conglomerate. Renault confirmed de […]

Amazon continues to solidify its position as the largest apparel and footwear retailer in the U.S., with estimated sales reaching $68 billion in 2023, according to Ike Boruchow, an equity analyst at Wells Fargo. This figure represents 13.2% of all apparel sales in the U.S. and an impressive 41.4% share of online apparel sales. Boruchow […]

JPMorgan strategists have issued a warning that a “fog of uncertainty” will weigh on global markets for the remainder of 2025, citing geopolitical tensions, unclear rate policies, and ongoing tariff impacts as key risk factors. Fabio Bassi, JPMorgan’s Head of Cross-Asset Strategy, stated that self-inflicted policy damage could push the U.S. economy closer to a […]

Industrial Logistics Properties Trust (Nasdaq: ILPT) has successfully priced $1.16 billion in five-year, interest-only fixed-rate mortgage financing. The financing is secured by a portfolio of 101 industrial properties located across the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. The transaction is expected to close on or around June 26, 2025. The proceeds, along with $75 million in cash […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the island nation. His visit, seen as a diplomatic milestone, comes ahead of the G7 Summit in Canada and reflects India’s renewed focus on deepening ties with European partners. Upon arrival at Larnaca International Airport, Prime […]