Ukrajina i Rusija napreduju prema potencijalnom sporazumu o okončanju rata, objavio je Bloomberg News, citirajući šefa kabineta ukrajinskog predsjednika Volodimira Zelenskog.
Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to operate as a trust bank, as confirmed by Bloomberg News, with the company clarifying it is not launching a full bank but bolstering its stablecoin business.
Oracle (ORCL) has begun cutting thousands of jobs as its data center expenses climb, with reports from Bloomberg News and CNBC confirming the anticipated layoffs are hitting thousands of employees as the company's spending on AI infrastructure soars.
A new report suggests that Apple may preview a significantly revamped version of its virtual assistant, Siri, at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2026, as part of the company's broader push into artificial intelligence, potentially opening Siri to third-party AI assistants such as Gemini and Claude in iOS 27.
DirecTV and eight state attorneys general have filed antitrust lawsuits to block the proposed $6.2 billion merger between Nexstar and Tegna, citing concerns over pay-TV prices and jobs, with state officials calling the merger illegal, even after President Donald Trump endorsed it in February.
Elevator and escalator giant Kone is reportedly in discussions to acquire its competitor, TK Elevator, according to Bloomberg News, potentially consolidating the industry.
Bloomberg News reports that Amazon is planning to shift its annual Prime Day shopping event from July to June. This potential change could impact financial reporting and consumer spending trends, aiming to avoid clashes with competitor sales and capitalize on back-to-school shopping.
According to an investigation by the Bloomberg news organisation, Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei who has been appointed as the new head of the Islamic republic, has amassed wealth estimated at more than $100 billion. Money from oil sales has been channelled into investments in luxury British real estate, hotels in Europe and property in Dubai.
The new contract is not related to the ongoing US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, with deliveries not scheduled to start for 36 months, Bloomberg News reported earlier.
Oracle is reportedly planning thousands of job cuts as it faces financial strain from a significant expansion into AI data centers, according to Bloomberg News.
US Chemical Companies "Net Beneficiaries" Of Middle East Energy Disruption Crisis
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Apollo chief Marc Rowan said that he expects a "shakeout" in private markets.
Global instability and technological change will separate a "good risk manager" from the rest, he said.
The comments come amid growing concern over risks in private credit investments.
Even one of private credit's biggest proponents is warning of a potential industry "shakeout."
Marc Rowan, CEO of private credit giant Apollo Global Management, told Bloomberg News e...
A new AtlasIntel survey for Bloomberg News indicates that Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro are virtually tied in a simulated second-round vote for the upcoming October election.
Poland's Minister of Education announced plans to ban social media for children under 15, citing concerns about the mental health and intellectual competence of young people.
Bloomberg News reports that Stripe is exploring the possibility of acquiring all or parts of PayPal, potentially reshaping the digital payments landscape.
Citi is reportedly selling an additional stake in its Mexican unit, Banamex, with General Atlantic and Blackstone's funds among the potential buyers, as the New York bank moves closer to exiting the business.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul Kills Plan To Allow Robotaxi Operations Outside NYC
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has withdrawn a proposal that would allow commercial robotaxi pilot operations outside New York City limits without a human safety operator in the vehicle. The decision was first reported by Bloomberg News earlier Thursday and is a major setback for Waymo as it attempts a rapid US expansion this year.
Bloomberg reported:
The proposal, which Hochul had included in a policy preview she presented last month, would have allowed autonomous-vehicle companies such as Waymo to apply for permission to pilot their services without human operators in the vehicle. The decision to withdraw the plan was confirmed Thursday by the governor's office to Bloomberg News.
"While we are disappointed by the Governor's decision, we're committed to bringing our service to New York and will work with the state legislature to advance this issue," a Waymo spokesperson said in a statement provided to Bloomberg.
Last week, Waymo co-chief executive Tekedra Mawakana told Bloomberg TV that the Hochul administration showed interest in launching robotaxis.
Even if it were outside the NYC metro area, "that gives us an opportunity to grow more fans," Mawakana said, adding that some customers of the service have been requesting robotaxis within city boundaries.
To note, Waymo is currently testing in NYC, but it is not yet operating a driverless commercial robotaxi service. As of early 2026, its activity includes a small fleet with safety drivers in parts of Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn.
"We hear from thousands of New Yorkers who have experienced Waymo in other cities and want access to it at home," the Waymo spokesperson added. "They want the safety, privacy and comfort that riders in other major cities already enjoy."
Last month, Goldman analyst Eric Sheridan provided clients with an update on the North American autonomous-vehicle (AV) rideshare market, which is quickly gaining momentum. Read the report here.
"The rise in commercial autonomous vehicle deployments remains a key debate among investors and has continued to gain momentum throughout 2025. In the medium term, we believe that AV rideshare could represent a mid-single-digit percentage of total rideshare industry bookings," Sheridan said.
Current robotaxi operations
The lingering question: who persuaded Hochul to kill the robotaxi expansion proposal?
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The US Treasury Secretary has convened a meeting with US bank CEOs to discuss the cyber risks posed by Anthropic's latest AI model, which has identified decades-old vulnerabilities, following an urgent warning from authorities.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has voiced strong concerns, calling it 'unacceptable' that Stellantis is reportedly in talks with a Chinese automobile manufacturer about building Chinese electric vehicles at its idled Brampton assembly plant.
Apple is reportedly testing a new Siri feature that would allow the voice assistant to handle multiple commands simultaneously, according to Bloomberg News.
German conglomerate Henkel has finalized its acquisition of US hair care brand Olaplex for $1.4 billion, following Olaplex's disappointing public run. The stock previously surged after the deal's announcement.
The OpenAI Foundation has announced new leadership and committed $1 billion in grants, aiming to ensure that artificial intelligence development ultimately benefits all of humanity.
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The US administration will indefinitely exempt the German unit of Russian oil producer Rosneft from sanctions against Russia, according to Bloomberg News.
Negotiations for Blackstone's proposed $4 billion acquisition of New World have reportedly stalled due to disagreements over control, according to Bloomberg News.
Poland's Civic Coalition has unveiled key proposals for regulations aimed at significantly limiting children's and younger teenagers' access to social media platforms.
The Department of Justice is investigating Netflix's market power and its potential influence over filmmakers as part of its review of a deal involving Warner.
Individual investor neutral sentiment has bounced back, according to AAII data. Separately, HSBC is reportedly laying off 10% of its US capital markets team, and fintech firm Clear Street has withdrawn its US IPO filing.
Elon Musk's SpaceX has confidentially filed for a stock market listing, reportedly targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation, potentially making it the largest U.S. public offering. The company is holding talks with a Saudi fund for a possible $5 billion investment, and its IPO could allocate triple the usual shares to everyday investors.
US senators are continuing their probe into the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chief regarding the fast-tracked proposed deal between Nexstar and Tegna, with new reports from Bloomberg confirming the ongoing inquiry.
According to Bloomberg News, Apple is reportedly planning to open its virtual assistant, Siri, to integrate with rival artificial intelligence services.
Jan Metzger, formerly co-head of Asia investment banking at Citi, has reportedly departed the company and is now joining Standard Chartered, with Reuters also confirming the move.
Microsoft is reportedly moving forward with plans to rent unused capacity at a flagship data center in Texas, known as the Stargate site, which was previously dropped by Oracle and OpenAI.
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A US federal jury has found billionaire Elon Musk liable for defrauding Twitter investors through public statements made during his 2022 takeover bid, which artificially lowered the company's stock price, by deliberately depressing the share price to reduce the purchase cost.
Activist investor Elliott Management has reportedly built a significant stake in Align Technology, the maker of Invisalign, signaling potential changes or strategic pressure on the company, as reported by Bloomberg News and Reuters.
Elon Musk's social media platform X has submitted proposals to the EU Commission detailing remedies for its blue check mark verification system, following a significant fine and ongoing dialogue with regulators.
Amazon is reportedly targeting a bond sale of between $37 billion and $42 billion, with plans to use the funds to support its AI initiatives and capital expenditure buildout.
China has reportedly instructed its largest oil refiners to suspend exports of diesel and gasoline, Bloomberg News indicated on Thursday, citing unidentified sources, as the war in...
According to a document prepared by the IEA and seen by Bloomberg News, member countries collectively hold more than one billion barrels in emergency stockpiles.
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