BUSINESS

Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. climbed sharply Tuesday as the data analytics and artificial intelligence powerhouse continued to ride momentum from blockbuster government contracts, accelerating commercial adoption of its AI platform and strong 2026 revenue guidance that has Wall Street buzzing about sustained hyper-growth.

NEW YORK — Pfizer Inc. shares ticked up modestly Tuesday as investors weighed fresh positive oncology data against the pharmaceutical giant's flat revenue guidance for 2026 and ongoing pressures from declining COVID-19 product sales.

Shares of Centessa Pharmaceuticals plc skyrocketed more than 44% Tuesday after the clinical-stage biotech announced it would be acquired by pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Co. in a deal valued at up to $7.8 billion, giving Lilly a promising pipeline of experimental treatments for sleep-wake disorders.

NEW YORK — A wave of high-profile companies has accelerated its departure from New York in 2026, citing soaring taxes, burdensome regulations and a shifting political climate under Mayor Zohran Mamdani as key drivers behind the ongoing business exodus to lower-cost Sun Belt states like Florida and Texas.

Shares of Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc. exploded more than 135% Tuesday after the biotech company announced it would be acquired by larger rival Biogen Inc., in a deal that promises to supercharge growth in immunology, rare diseases and nephrology.

NEW YORK — NVIDIA Corp. shares jumped more than 3% in morning trading Tuesday, climbing toward $170.80 as investors welcomed signs of potential de-escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict and bet on continued explosive demand for the company's artificial intelligence chips.

NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. shares climbed more than 2% in morning trading Tuesday, with the stock reaching around $366.64 as broader market optimism over potential Iran conflict de-escalation lifted tech names and investors looked past recent concerns about heavy AI spending.

OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett, the legendary investor who stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO at the end of 2025, acknowledged Tuesday that he sold too much of the conglomerate's massive Apple stake too early, even as he continues to weigh in on investments and philanthropy at age 95.

LONDON — Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index climbed above 10,220 points Tuesday, gaining nearly 1% in midday trading as optimism over potential de-escalation in Middle East tensions lifted investor sentiment and boosted mining and consumer stocks.

NEW YORK — At 70 years old, Jamie Dimon remains one of the most influential figures in global finance, steering JPMorgan Chase — America's largest bank by assets — through economic turbulence while issuing pointed warnings about artificial intelligence, potential recession risks and market exuberance in 2026.

SYDNEY — In a decision hailed by unions as a historic win for young workers but criticized by employers as adding cost pressures, Australia's **Fair Work Commission** on Tuesday abolished discounted junior pay rates for employees aged 18 to 20 in the retail, fast food and pharmacy sectors, ruling they should receive the full adult award wage after gaining experience.

Firms across industries are rushing to replace people with allegedly faster, cheaper AI, yet when something truly matters, clients still want the same thing they have always wanted: a clear answer from someone who understands the stakes.

For Australians moving into new homes in 2026, those choices are already being made. And increasingly, the brands earning a place in those spaces are the ones that understand what's actually at stake—not just a furniture purchase, but the beginning of how a home feels to live in.

Alphabet Inc.'s Class C shares (GOOG) traded around $274.92 midday Tuesday in New York, up 0.42% on the session, as investors weighed the tech giant's aggressive artificial intelligence investments against broader market volatility and looming regulatory risks.

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) shares traded at $93.88, up 46 cents or 0.49% during Monday's session, reflecting continued investor focus on the streaming giant's pricing power and ambitious 2026 content strategy as the company navigates a competitive entertainment landscape.

Wells Fargo customers across the United States encountered difficulties accessing online banking and the mobile app on Monday, March 30, 2026, as the bank's digital platforms displayed messages indicating temporary unavailability and users reported login problems, missing account data and loading errors.

GameStop Corp. shares rose modestly in early trading Monday, March 30, 2026, trading around $22.40 after closing at $22.10 on Friday, as the video game retailer's stock continued to reflect its status as a volatile meme favorite amid ongoing speculation about CEO Ryan Cohen's strategic plans and a strengthened balance sheet.