North America: Amazon is reportedly developing a new AI-integrated smartphone, marking its return to the market after the failed Fire Phone. FedEx raises its full-year profit forecast following a strong holiday quarter, signaling resilient shipping demand. Goldman Sachs Asset Management announces plans to raise $10 billion for a new private credit vehicle. Tesla reported plans to purchase $2.9 billion in solar manufacturing equipment from Chinese suppliers to support a U.S. solar project. Super Micro Computer Inc shares drop 27% following U.S. prosecutors charging its co-founder and associates with smuggling AI technology to China. Tegna's $3.54 billion sale to Nexstar approved by the FCC, signaling ongoing media consolidation. McCormick & Company is in talks to acquire or merge with Unilever's food division in a potential strategic deal. XPeng posts its first-ever quarterly profit driven by record sales and strong margins, while also beating Q4 revenue expectations. Europe: Unilever is in talks to sell or spin off its food division to McCormick & Company to reshape its portfolio. Novo Nordisk received U.S. FDA approval for a higher-dose Wegovy weight-loss drug, strengthening its position in the obesity drug market. Novartis agrees to acquire Synnovation's experimental breast cancer drug SNV4818 for up to $3 billion. Lufthansa's pilot union, Vereinigung Cockpit, has accepted a proposal to convert the transitional pension scheme into a regular occupational pension. CD Projekt reports a 34% rise in full-year net profit to 594.7 million zlotys, surpassing expectations due to strong game sales. INWIT cuts its 2026 revenue forecast due to a joint venture between Telecom Italia and Fastweb, leading to a 9% drop in shares. Indra announces the collapse of its proposed acquisition of Escribano Mechanical & Engineering after the latter withdrew. Rest of World: Hyundai Motor recalls over 61,000 Palisade SUVs in the U.S. due to a power seat defect linked to a fatality. Rio Tinto temporarily shuts its Amrun and Andoom bauxite mines in Queensland due to Cyclone Narelle. Netflix plans to livestream BTS's comeback concert, marking its first global live music event. Petrobras has been ordered by Brazil's ANP to supply diesel and gasoline volumes that were meant to be auctioned. Tata Power received approval from Gujarat for a revised long-term power purchase agreement, enabling the 4 GW Mundra coal plant to resume operations. Eris Lifesciences Ltd agrees to acquire the probiotics business of Velbiom Probiotics for 500 million rupees. © MarketScreener.com - 2026