The United States has reportedly put on hold a technology agreement with the United Kingdom, citing dissatisfaction with the progress of trade discussions.Trade Concessions Stall TalksThe U.S.-UK “Technology Prosperity Deal,” announced in September, was intended to foster collaboration in areas such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear energy. However, the U.S. has now suspended the deal, expressing frustration over the pace of trade negotiations, as reported by the Financial Times.Bri ...

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing in Apple Inc.’s challenge to India’s revised competition law provisions that allow penalties to be calculated on a company’s global turnover, pushing the matter to 27 January 2026.A bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela adjourned the proceedings after senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for Apple, sought time to respond to a joint affidavit filed by the Centre and the Competition Comm ...

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - December 16, 2025) - Digital PR announced the introduction of a PR-led SEO framework intended to address evolving visibility patterns within AI-synthesized search environments. The announcement reflects ongoing observation of changes in how digital discovery functions as synthesized answers increasingly replace traditional lists of indexed links. The framework has been outlined to document how editorial context, topical relevance, and structured content alignment i ...

Core Insights - Fidelity High Dividend ETF (FDVV) is positioned as a suitable investment for retirees, demonstrating strong potential for income generation through dividends [1] Investment Strategy - The fund combines classic dividend growth stocks with Business Development Companies, REITs, and Closed End Funds to enhance investment income while maintaining total returns comparable to traditional index funds [1] Performance Metrics - The investment strategy aims to achieve total returns that align with the S&P 500, indicating a balanced approach between growth and income [1]

Core Points - VEON Ltd. and its operating company Kyivstar will release their consolidated financial and operating results for Q4 and full year 2025 on March 16, 2026 [1][2] - The results will be available at 8:00 GST (5:00 CET, 0:00 EST) [2] - A conference call with VEON's senior management will take place on the same day, with Kyivstar's call scheduled for the following day [2] Company Overview - VEON is a global digital operator providing connectivity and digital services to nearly 150 million connectivity users and 140 million digital users [3] - The company operates in five countries, serving over 6% of the world's population, and focuses on technology-driven services that empower individuals and stimulate economic growth [3] - VEON is listed on NASDAQ [3]

The U.S. Treasury Department has rejected a bid by a group of companies led by investment bank Xtellus Partners to buy the foreign assets of Russia’s Lukoil, Reuters has reported, citing several unnamed sources. The assets, valued at some $22 billion, were put on the market after the United States imposed sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft. The first bidder was Swiss commodity major Gunvor, which President Trump called a Russian “puppet”. Since then, Chevron, Exxon, Hungarian MOL, Emirati International Hol ...

GURUGRAM, India, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SGS proudly announces the successful Group Multisite certification of UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s largest cement and ready-mix concrete company, for Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001), Energy Management System (ISO 50001:2018) and standalone certification for Social Accountability (SA 8000).This achievement reflects UltraTech’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence, energy efficiency, social responsibility, and sustain ...

Company Insights - Oracle announced a need to raise capital expenditure by an additional $15 billion for its current fiscal year and increase lease commitments for data centers, turning to debt for financing [2] - CoreWeave's shares dropped around 8%, while Broadcom retreated about 5.6% due to concerns over margin compression [2] - The stock performance of AI infrastructure companies indicates a shift in investor sentiment away from these stocks [1][2] Market Performance - Major indexes like the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq Composite experienced minor declines of 0.16%, 0.09%, and 0.59% respectively, suggesting that fears are primarily contained within the AI infrastructure sector [3] - Despite the declines in AI-related stocks, investors are rotating into sectors such as consumer discretionary and industrials, indicating a broader market resilience [3] Investment Outlook - The head of late-stage growth at Wellington Management emphasized the importance of return on investment (ROI) for continued funding in AI investments, noting that the ROI is currently favorable [4] - There is a bullish sentiment in the AI sector, with companies asserting that increased computing resources will lead to higher revenues, highlighting the need for financial stability among AI infrastructure providers [4]

Group 1 - The Estonian and Lithuanian Competition Authorities have approved AS Inbank's acquisition of an additional 33% stake in Mobire Group OÜ, making it the sole owner of the company [1] - The agreement signed in November resulted in Inbank increasing its ownership in Mobire Group OÜ to 100%, thus making it a wholly owned subsidiary [1] Group 2 - Inbank is a financial technology company with an EU banking license, connecting merchants, consumers, and financial institutions through its embedded finance platform [2] - The company partners with over 5,900 merchants and has more than 915,000 active contracts, collecting deposits across 7 markets in Europe [2] - Inbank bonds are listed on the Nasdaq Tallinn Stock Exchange [2]

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