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Chinese automaker Zeekr $ZK has made waves at the Shanghai Auto Show with the introduction of its first hybrid model, the Zeekr 9X. This luxury SUV showcases advanced technology, including an impressive 800-volt fast charging system. The unveiling of the Zeekr 9X marks a significant step for the brand as it seeks to strengthen its position in the competitive automotive market.

Flipkart, the Indian e-commerce giant, has announced plans to move its holding company from Singapore back to India, a strategic decision made as its parent company, Walmart $WMT, prepares for an initial public offering (IPO) of the 17-year-old entity. This shift reflects a larger trend among Indian startups previously registered abroad to relocate owing to new opportunities for more favorable IPO conditions within India.

Recently, Tesla $TSLA has been making headlines across global financial markets. The much-anticipated plan to introduce an affordable version of the popular electric SUV Model Y – manufactured in the USA – has sparked discussions. Although the company initially promised a release in the first half of the year, several confidential sources have revealed to Reuters that production has been postponed.

For years, UnitedHealth $UNH stood as a pillar of reliability within the U.S. financial markets. Since the global financial crisis of 2008, the company delivered steady financial results and seldom deviated from earnings expectations. That reputation took a hit this past Thursday when America’s largest health insurer failed to meet quarterly profit forecasts—an outcome that immediately impacted its market capitalization.

The high-profile clash between Elon Musk and OpenAI has taken a new turn as the California Attorney General firmly refused to back Musk’s lawsuit against the prominent artificial intelligence company. This decision, formally outlined in a letter from the Attorney General’s office, shines a light on the evolving landscape at the intersection of AI, corporate governance, and regulatory oversight.

Telecommunications equipment giant Ericsson $ERIC has released its results for the first quarter, stunning the market with revenues that significantly outperformed analyst projections. The company’s adjusted operating profit, excluding restructuring charges, climbed to 6.2 billion Swedish kronor—a staggering 40% higher than the LSEG consensus estimate of 4.44 billion kronor. Year-over-year, this reflects an impressive 44% increase, highlighting Ericsson’s resilience and adaptability in a rapidly shifting global market environment.

Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), managing assets worth $1.7 trillion derived from Norway's oil and gas resources, has declared its support for Monte dei Paschi di Siena's new stock issuance. This move aims to raise capital for the hostile acquisition of competitor Mediobanca.

In the dynamic world of finance, Janus Henderson, a company managing assets worth 379 billion dollars, is adapting its investment strategies to align with shifting economic conditions. In light of global slowing growth and rising tariff threats, the company’s experts propose reevaluating traditional portfolio management approaches.  

Serbian oil company NIS has recently come under intense scrutiny amid evolving international sanctions and market shifts. Reliable sources, as reported by Reuters, confirm that the company is struggling with oil procurement from foreign traders. Meanwhile, its former clients are actively seeking alternative fuel suppliers—a reaction spurred by the anticipated impact of U.S. sanctions. Among the notable aspects of NIS is its close relationship with Russian giants Gazprom Neft and Gazprom, positioning it as one of the last major Russian oil assets in Europe.

Since the beginning of the year, the dynamics of commodity prices have shown a consistent downward trend driven by various factors. The primary catalyst for this volatility has been the escalating trade tensions between the US and China. The imposition of new tariffs by both nations has not only exacerbated the economic differences between the world's two largest economies but also influenced the key financial indicators of commodity markets.

Over recent years the Indian financial sector has faced new challenges, and one of the most prominent examples is the turmoil at IndusInd Bank. Reports from industry insiders reveal that the bank deliberately sidestepped widely accepted derivative accounting practices in order to boost profits. This approach led to a staggering balance sheet gap of USD 175 million – the most serious crisis the institution has seen in three decades. Furthermore a shortfall equivalent to 2.35% of the net asset value of India’s fifth-largest private lender might have gone unnoticed if not for the decline in the rupee’s value.

Stellantis NV, one of the world’s leading automakers, recently announced temporary layoffs of 900 employees across five facilities in the United States. The decision comes in response to a major policy shift following U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcements. Additionally, Stellantis is halting production at one of its plants in Mexico and another in Canada.