The United States launched a "series of powerful strikes" against Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). "U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to impose heavy costs for targeting and attacking commercial shipping crewed by innocent c
The United States trade deficit widened sharply in May as record capital goods imports and resilient consumer demand pushed imports to their highest level in more than a year, signalling that trade is likely to remain a drag on second-quarter economic growth. The Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau reported on Tuesday that the trade gap jumped 42.2% to $77.6 bill
MasTec Inc is buying Superior Group for US$1.65 billion (A$2.38 billion) in cash and stock to expand its capabilities in the fast-growing market for data centre and other mission-critical infrastructure. The United States-based infrastructure engineering and construction company said the price consisted of $1.175 billion in cash and $475 million in stock, with an additional earnout tied to Supe
Wall Street ended lower on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST), with the Nasdaq leading losses as renewed concerns over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rally weighed heavily on semiconductor stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 130.8 points, or 0.3%, to 52,925.2 after briefly touching a fresh record high earlier in the session before reversing course. The S&P 500 los
The United Kingdom could become a sticking point in the Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. The deal may be referred to the nation's antitrust regulator, with the culture minister, Lisa Nandy, expressing concerns over the impact the proposed takeover could have on the media landscape. While the deal has already been approved by the United States, China, Australia, Germany, France and Saudi Ar
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have offered to divest stakes in several jointly owned rail infrastructure companies as part of their planned US$85 billion (A$123 billion) merger. The companies said on Tuesday they had submitted the first portion of responses to the United States Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) request for additional information on their merger application. The deal
Wall Street pushed the Dow past 53,000 on renewed AI optimism, but the real test sat in Seoul. A record quarter from Samsung has steadied the memory trade, days before a US$29 billion SK Hynix listing puts it under fresh scrutiny. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 53,000 for the first time on Monday, climbing 0.29% to 53,055.91 while the Nasdaq added 1.12% and the S&P 500 rose 0.72%
Lockheed Martin Corp has agreed to acquire naval defence company Ultra Maritime for US$3.45 billion (A$4.95 billion) to bolster its portfolio as global demand for military technology surges. The aerospace and defence contractor said the acquisition would expand its maritime defence portfolio by adding Ultra Maritime’s expertise in sonar systems, acoustic sensing, radar technologies, torpedo de
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals stock surged after it was acquired by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated for US$10 billion (A$14.4 billion) in one of the biotechnology sector's largest deals this year. Crinetics (NASDAQ: CRNX) shares doubled in after-hours trading to a record high of $84.20 after earlier closing down 20 cents (0.47%) at $42.03, capitalising the company at $4.43 billion (A$6.36 billi
United States services sector activity slowed modestly in June as a surge in business orders linked to the Middle East conflict faded, though employment returned to growth after three consecutive months of contraction, signalling continued resilience in the labour market. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said on Monday its Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged down to 54.0 in
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