Synaptics shares surged after onsemi agreed to acquire the chipmaker for about $5.7 billion in cash, replacing an earlier all-stock deal amid interest from an unnamed bidder.
Tony Jackson
Oct 02, 2026
Macmahon Holdings shares fell 9.91% to A$1 on Friday, despite record annual results and a contract pipeline worth more than A$5 billion.
Tony Jackson
Oct 02, 2026
EQ Resources shares fell 11.24% to 39.5 Australian cents as speculative resources stocks remained under pressure, despite a broader ASX rebound and the company's strong annual gains.
Mike Clair
Oct 02, 2026
Meghan's lifestyle brand As Ever has launched a $148 Advent calendar featuring 24 handcrafted Compartés chocolates, personalised numbering and flavours linked to its existing product range.
Jason Taylor
Oct 02, 2026
Australian shares recovered on Friday as technology and energy stocks advanced, while easing bond yields helped stabilise markets after the ASX 200's sharp Thursday decline.
Tony Jackson
Oct 02, 2026
Nike has launched Caitlin Clark's first signature shoe as the sportswear giant seeks renewed momentum amid falling shares, weak sales and investor scrutiny of its turnaround strategy.
Scott Lance
Oct 02, 2026
Cognizant shares rose nearly 8% after Accenture reported strong earnings and bookings, easing concerns that generative AI could weaken demand for traditional IT services.
Tony Jackson
Oct 02, 2026
Meta is expanding its Muse AI agent to small businesses while considering transaction fees and subscriptions, as the company competes to make AI-powered commerce and services profitable.
George Anton
Oct 02, 2026
Accenture shares surged after the company exceeded quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, reported strong bookings and issued an outlook that eased concerns about artificial intelligence disruption.
Tony Jackson
Oct 02, 2026
T.J. Maxx has closed stores in Boston and Silver Spring, affecting nearly 180 workers, as parent company TJX reports growth and plans hundreds of additional locations.
Mike Clair
Oct 02, 2026
Corteva shares fell about 83% after the company completed the spinoff of its seed business, Vylor. Shareholders received Vylor stock, while Corteva continues as a crop protection company.
Mike Clair
Oct 01, 2026
The Dow fell in early trading as Treasury yields reached their highest levels in more than two decades and oil prices rose, offsetting gains in technology stocks.
Tony Jackson
Oct 01, 2026
MercadoLibre shares rose in Frankfurt after a weak September, while investors continue to assess the Latin American e-commerce giant's rapid growth, margin pressure, debt and competition.
Mike Clair
Oct 01, 2026
Shares in China's CXMT eased after a strong rally as investors weighed a reported $5.2 billion expansion, new G5 DRAM production and geopolitical risks.
Tony Jackson
Oct 01, 2026
Data#3 shares surged nearly 14% after the IT services provider forecast first-half pre-tax profit above A$46.9 million, exceeding analysts' estimates despite a broad ASX sell-off.
Mike Clair
Oct 01, 2026
Australian businesses seeking SOC 2, ISO 27001 or related security certification can consider five consultancies highlighted for audit expertise, client continuity, technical testing and compliance support.
Hannah Kim
Oct 01, 2026
South Korea's KOSPI rose 1.95% as Micron's stronger-than-expected results boosted semiconductor shares, helping Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix recover despite pressure from global bond yields.
Mike Clair
Oct 01, 2026
Liontown shares fell 15% after the company approved a A$389 million Kathleen Valley expansion, with investors weighing higher near-term spending, execution risks and weaker lithium prices.
Tony Jackson
Oct 01, 2026
