Standard Chartered posted a 12% rise in Q1 underlying profit, driven by strong growth in wealth management and a resilient balance sheet. CEO Bill Winters highlights ongoing success in key sectors despite rising global trade complexity.
Amazon is reportedly considering a reboot of 'The Apprentice' for Prime Video, with internal discussions exploring Donald Trump Jr. as the potential host. Company officials confirmed the project is not in active development.
The Toronto Tempo dropped their pre-season debut 83-78 to the Connecticut Sun. Amidst the action, rumors of a potential sale involving the Sun's ownership group have surfaced.
Woolworths warns of continued grocery price hikes as global supply chain pressures, including volatile fuel and fertilizer costs, impact the Australian market. Consumer behavior is shifting globally as households face sustained food-at-home inflation.
Queensland has aligned with New South Wales in rejecting Cricket Australia’s privatization plan for the Big Bash League, citing concerns over long-term institutional control.
Alphabet reported a strong Q1 2026 with $109.9 billion in revenue, as Google Cloud's AI-driven growth surged 63%. CEO Sundar Pichai noted that demand currently exceeds compute capacity, prompting higher capital expenditure projections for 2027.
Meta Platforms’ stock dipped 6% after the company raised its 2026 AI spending forecast to $145 billion, compounded by growing legal risks surrounding youth social media addiction.
Woolworths reported a 3.2% increase in Q3 sales to $17.3 billion but downgraded its full-year outlook, citing inflationary pressures and the conflict in the Middle East.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson has launched a campaign to replace members of the company's board, citing dissatisfaction with the firm's new CEO appointment and recent financial performance.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is reportedly withdrawing financial support for LIV Golf after the 2026 season, leaving stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm facing an uncertain future in professional golf.
Meta reported Q1 2026 revenue of $56.311 billion, beating analyst expectations. Despite the strong performance, shares fell as investors voiced concern over massive long-term AI infrastructure spending.
Alphabet shares surged after the company posted $110 billion in quarterly revenue, fueled by a record cloud services backlog and record-high Google search queries. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted strong growth in Gemini's paid user base and Waymo’s autonomous transition.
