Earnings playbook: Five of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ set to report in busiest week of season

Meta Platforms, Apple and Amazon are among the companies set to report.
AI bill would crack down on deepfake distribution and protect whistleblowers

The new measure from a key Democrat aims to take the first steps on AI regulation this year, while saving heavier lifts for later.
China blocks Meta’s acquisition of AI startup Manus

China said Monday it has decided to block Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.
We spoke to over 30 CEOs and business leaders. Here’s what worries them most

Business leaders across the world are confronting a new operating reality: one where war, inflation and artificial intelligence are part of the baseline.
European markets to start the week broadly higher despite Iran-U.S. impasse

European stocks are expected to start the new week on a broadly positive footing as investors keep a close eye on stalled Iran-U.S. peace talks.
U.S.-Iran peace talks stall. Here’s where things stand — and what’s next for global markets

U.S.-Iran peace talks stall. Here’s where things stand — and what’s next for markets
Indian drugmaker Sun Pharma to buy U.S. firm Organon in $11.75 billion deal

To fuel its global ambitions, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries will acquire New Jersey-based Organon & Co in an all-cash deal that values the U.S. company at $11.75 billion.
China industrial profits jump 15.8% in March despite Iran war oil disruption

Rising global oil prices have begun seeping into the domestic economy, squeezing margins for manufacturers dependent on imported raw materials.
Asia-Pacific stocks poised to open higher as investors shrug off stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations

Asia-Pacific markets were set to rise Monday as investors looked past renewed diplomatic setbacks between the U.S. and Iran.
Stock futures fall as Iran peace talks stall, oil rises: Live updates

Heightened geopolitical tensions are front and center heading into a pivotal week for stocks.