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Samsung’s chip profit soars 48-times due to AI spending frenzy

The results reflect massive spending by hyperscalers, with both Meta Platforms and Alphabet planning to plough even bigger sums into AI infrastructure

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has signalled that his company will spend hundreds of billions of US dollars on AI infrastructure before the end of the decade.

Meta shares plunge on escalating concerns over AI spending spree

The company has announced billion-dollar deals with Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom for chips and other hardware

Nomura has been benefiting from volatile global markets and a boom in investing and dealmaking at home.

Nomura stock hit after research affiliate writedown, Europe loss

The coming quarters may provide a test for CEO Kentaro Okuda as the Iran war puts a strain on the global economy

Under CEO Nicolas Hieronimus, L’Oreal has proven more resilient to the broader consumer slowdown than peers, helped by its broad range of offerings.

L’Oreal sales rise on demand for haircare and fragrances

The US beauty group has seen its shares tumble since confirming talks with Spain’s Puig Brands last month over a possible combination

The company’s shares had their worst start to a year on record in the first quarter of 2026, falling by 28%.

LVMH sales disappoint as Middle East war crimps Dior demand

There are signs that the more exclusive brands are holding up better during the slump

Singapore-headquartered ShopBack allows users to earn cashback when they shop or buy vouchers at partner merchants.

From shopping to gaming: ShopBack sees over 30% growth in FY 2026

This uptick in revenue marks a departure from the flat numbers the company has seen in the past two years

The company will also need to deal with the fallout from the Middle East war, which has sent oil prices soaring and led to China banning fuel exports.

Sinopec flags chemicals spending cut as profit pressure mounts

China’s massive oil reserves have given the world’s largest oil importer some breathing space to deal with the Middle East war

Chinese automakers are bracing for a weaker EV market this year as a rollback in government subsidies hurts demand.

Xpeng shares decline as revenue forecast misses estimates

The company expects sales of 12.2 billion yuan to 13.3 billion yuan during the first three months of this year

The maker of Photoshop and other products for creative arts professionals is among a group of application software companies seen as struggling to win new customers in the face of AI upstarts.

Adobe CEO to step down in face of investor concerns over AI

Shantanu Narayen will remain in the position until a successor has been appointed

Fuel price volatility is a fresh global challenge for airlines as the Iran war disrupts flight schedules and makes people reluctant to travel.

Air New Zealand suspends guidance as jet fuel fluctuates

The Middle East conflict has led to extreme volatility