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Business coverage centers on renewed expectations for higher U.S. interest rates, a broad retreat in equities as Treasury yields rise, and a series of notable acquisitions, takeover proposals and corporate restructurings. Travel, energy, artificial intelligence and consumer businesses also feature prominently, while several companies reported strategic investments or operational pressures.

Rates, markets and the economic outlook

Higher yields and stronger economic data pressured stocks, while Federal Reserve commentary pointed toward continued monetary tightening to contain inflation.

  • Barr says additional Federal Reserve rate hikes may be needed

    Federal Reserve official Barr said further rate increases will likely be necessary to cool prices, according to reports from Bloomberg Markets and Yahoo Finance.

    Bloomberg MarketsYahoo Finance

  • Stocks retreat as Treasury yields reach new highs

    Reports described stocks falling as yields climbed, with the 10-year Treasury yield reaching a fresh 19-year high and the Nasdaq pulling back from a record.

    Yahoo FinanceCNBCCNBC

  • Strong U.S. services data reinforces growth and rate concerns

    A U.S. services PMI reading surged beyond expectations, signaling robust growth and adding to market concerns about elevated interest rates.

    Investing.com

  • Oil prices rebound after a five-day decline

    Oil prices rose after five consecutive sessions of losses, while another market report linked a Wall Street decline to higher oil prices and Treasury yields.

    CNBCInvesting.com

Mergers, takeovers and shareholder activism

Travel, energy, infrastructure and technology-related businesses were involved in proposed acquisitions, strategic stakes or potential sales.

  • Royal Caribbean buys a $3 billion stake in Sandals Resorts

    Royal Caribbean Group bought a stake in Sandals Resorts. Royal Caribbean shares fell 5%, while Carnival and Norwegian also declined, according to a related market report.

    Bloomberg MarketsYahoo Finance

  • Toms Capital urges Devon Energy to consider a sale

    Activist investor Toms Capital called on Devon Energy to explore strategic alternatives, including a sale, in a letter to the company.

    CNBCYahoo Finance

  • Triton Partners weighs a sale or IPO of Trench Group

    Private-equity firm Triton Partners is reportedly considering either selling Trench Group or taking it public amid demand linked to artificial intelligence.

    Investing.comBloomberg Markets

  • Ashtead Technology receives a 615-pence-per-share takeover proposal

    Ashtead Technology received a takeover proposal offering 615 pence per share.

    Investing.com

  • L’Oréal takeover of Onesto Labs cleared by India’s antitrust watchdog

    India’s antitrust regulator approved L’Oréal’s acquisition of Onesto Labs.

    Yahoo Finance

Energy, commodities and industrial deals

Fuel-market policy risks, gas development and materials-recycling agreements shaped the energy and industrial news.

  • European diesel prices rise on possible U.S. export restrictions

    European diesel prices climbed amid the prospect of a U.S. export ban, while separate analysis warned that a diesel export ban could produce unintended consequences.

    Financial Times MarketsMarketWatch

  • TotalEnergies and AMNI take final investment decision on Nigerian gas field

    TotalEnergies and AMNI reached a final investment decision on Nigeria’s Ima gas field.

    Yahoo Finance

  • Nth Cycle signs a $1 billion recycled-minerals supply agreement with Glencore

    Nth Cycle signed a recycled-minerals supply deal valued at $1 billion with Glencore.

    Yahoo Finance

  • 2G Energy receives a 275-megawatt order tied to AI power demand

    2G Energy received a 275-megawatt order from Energy Vault for artificial-intelligence power applications.

    Investing.com

Technology, artificial intelligence and digital finance

AI infrastructure, quantum computing, enterprise software and stablecoin finance generated several notable developments.

  • IonQ reports a major quantum-computing breakthrough

    IonQ shares rose after the company said it had achieved a major breakthrough in quantum computing.

    CNBC

  • DataSnipper launches Alwin for audit and finance workflows

    DataSnipper introduced the Alwin platform for audit and finance workflows.

    Yahoo Finance

  • Binance invests $100 million in stablecoin issuer Circle

    Binance invested $100 million in Circle, a stablecoin issuer.

    Yahoo Finance

  • U.S. companies face rising cyberattack activity

    A factbox reported an increase in cyberattacks affecting U.S. companies.

    Investing.com

  • McDonald’s introduces a new AI operating system

    McDonald’s unveiled a new artificial-intelligence operating system as the company also outlined a broader multibillion-dollar franchisee support plan.

    Yahoo FinanceYahoo Finance

Consumer companies and operational pressures

Restaurant, automotive, telecommunications and food businesses announced new initiatives or faced demand and operational challenges.

  • McDonald’s expects inflation and weak traffic to persist

    McDonald’s chief executive said high inflation and flat traffic are not going away for the restaurant industry. The company also announced an $8.5 billion franchisee support plan, and its shares fell 4%.

    CNBCYahoo Finance

  • Cracker Barrel reports improving traffic trends after earnings

    Cracker Barrel shares rose after earnings as traffic trends improved and the company issued a forecast.

    Bloomberg MarketsYahoo FinanceYahoo Finance

  • Rivian recalls about 100,700 vehicles

    Rivian is recalling approximately 100,700 vehicles because of an issue involving the rearview-camera display.

    Investing.com

  • Maple Leaf Foods to close plant-based meat sites

    Maple Leaf Foods plans to close sites producing plant-based meat products.

    Yahoo Finance

  • Verizon plans to discontinue a customer phone service

    Verizon plans to discontinue a phone service that customers rely on; the headline does not specify the service or discontinuation date.

    Yahoo Finance

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  4. Home Depot (HD) is Positioned to benefit from Housing Market Recovery Yahoo Finance
  5. Michael Burry Says SPACEX Isn't Worth $1 Trillion. Its AI Business Could Prove Him Wrong. Yahoo Finance
  6. Big Retail Courts the Discerning Consumer Bloomberg Markets
  7. NYSE Teams Up With Blockchain.com to OFFER Tokenized Stocks Yahoo Finance
  8. A diesel export ban could backfire — here’s why MarketWatch
  9. Paychex Q1 FY27 slides: double-digit earnings growth, AI expansion Investing.com
  10. Ashtead Technology receives 615 pence per share takeover proposal Investing.com
  11. Rivian recalls about 100,700 vehicles over rearview camera display issue Investing.com
  12. Ben & Jerry’s CEO Says Its Ice Cream Is an Affordable Treat Bloomberg Markets
  13. Ben & Jerry’s CEO: Activism as a Business Model Bloomberg Markets
  14. Ring Energy at Water Tower Research Virtual Insights Conference: growth pivot Investing.com
  15. Traders Load Up on Hedges for Shallower Fed Rate-Hike Cycle Bloomberg Markets
  16. DOJ defends Trump ban of 3 news outlets, says White House access is a 'privilege... CNBC
  17. L&L Infinite Buys Midtown East Office Tower for $245M Yahoo Finance
  18. Powered by Coinbase, Roundtable’s Real-Time DeFi Media Payment Platform Goes Live $100 Million Ad Ecosystem... Yahoo Finance
  19. New York Life Sciences Vacancy Hits 32.5% as VC Funding Jumps Yahoo Finance
  20. Morocco stocks higher at close of trade; Moroccan All Shares up 0.32% Investing.com
  21. Jade Biosciences at stifel 2026 virtual immunology and inflammation forum: pipeline push Investing.com
  22. Gfinity intends to acquire Connected IQ for £2 million Investing.com
  23. Goldman Sachs' interest rate prediction hinges on oil prices Yahoo Finance
  24. Moon Equity launches RevvEO SEO platform via Revvim partnership Investing.com

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