China's Geely Holding Group (GEELY.UL) said on Thursday that it targets global sales of over 6.5 million vehicles by 2030 when its annual revenue is estimated to top 1 trillion yuan ($143.62 billion). ...

Group 1 - Alibaba is preparing to list its chipmaking arm, T-Head [1]

Core Viewpoint - Holcim plans to pursue approximately 15 acquisitions in 2026, indicating a sustained commitment to its M&A strategy in the building materials sector [1] Group 1 - The CEO of Holcim, Miljan Gutovic, announced the acquisition plans during the World Economic Forum in Davos [1]

Shares in Volkswagen jumped to the top of Germany's blue-chip DAX index on Thursday after Europe's biggest carmaker reported better-than-expected 2025 net cash flow in its automotive division. ...

Beazley rejected a 7.67-billion-pound ($10.3 billion) takeover bid from Zurich Insurance on Thursday, citing that it "materially undervalues" the UK speciality insurer and was lower than another proposal it rejected last year. ...

Group 1 - Shares in Ubisoft experienced a significant decline following the announcement of a major reorganization and the cancellation of six games [1]

Core Viewpoint - Harbour Energy, focused on the North Sea, reported 2025 production at the upper end of its forecast, driven by increased output from new wells and projects [1] Group 1 - The company experienced stronger production due to the successful implementation of new wells [1] - Harbour Energy's production forecast for 2025 has been positively adjusted, reflecting robust operational performance [1]

Group 1 - Societe Generale announced a reduction of 1,800 positions in its French retail banking branch [1] - The job cuts may extend beyond the French retail banking sector [1]

Core Viewpoint - Associated British Foods confirmed a decline in underlying sales at its Primark clothing business, reporting a 2.7% drop during the Christmas quarter [1] Company Summary - The Primark clothing business of Associated British Foods experienced a 2.7% decrease in underlying sales for the Christmas quarter [1]

Core Viewpoint - Hyundai Motor's labor union in South Korea has issued a warning against the deployment of humanoid robots by the automaker, citing concerns over potential "employment shocks" that could arise from such technology [1] Group 1 - The labor union emphasizes the need for union approval before any deployment of humanoid robots [1] - The union's stance reflects broader concerns about job security and the impact of automation on employment within the automotive industry [1]