Mitsubishi to acquire shale gas assets in Texas and Louisiana in a $7.5 billion deal

The company will spend $5.2 billion in an equity purchases, as well as $2.33 billion on Aethon’s interest bearing debt.
Boeing secures tentative labor deal with former Spirit AeroSystems workers

A union representing workers at fuselage supplier Spirit AeroSystems reached a tentative agreement with Boeing on a new collective bargaining contract.
TSMC is set to expand its $165 billion U.S. investment — here’s what we know

TSMC is set to accelerate its multibillion-dollar expansion in Arizona, coming off the back of a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement and strong earnings.
India’s exports to China surge in December while shipments to U.S. decline as Trump tariffs bite

Exports to China surged 67% in December to $2 billion, in contrast to goods shipped to the U.S. — New Delhi’s biggest export market — that dropped 1.8% to $6.8 billion.
Venezuela oil fetching 30% higher price, U.S. energy chief says, after first sale worth $500 million

America is securing prices about 30% higher for Venezuelan crude than those obtained before President Nicolas Maduro’s capture, said U.S. Energy Secretary.
Coinbase CEO says key crypto vote can be rescheduled after 11th hour cancellation

Major crypto bill flounders as crypto, banks remain at odds over who can offer consumers rewards.
Asia-Pacific markets set to track Wall Street rally; chip shares in focus after U.S-Taiwan deal

Australian markets climbed marginally to start the day, while Hong Kong is set for a stronger open.
OpenAI tells investors to brace for ‘deliberately outlandish’ claims from Musk ahead of trial

OpenAI on Thursday told its investors and banking partners that it expects Elon Musk to make “deliberately outlandish” claims ahead of an April trial.
Machado says she presented Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she presented U.S. President Donald Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal during their meeting on Thursday.
Verizon offers $20 credit to customers affected by massive wireless outage

Verizon said on Thursday it is offering a $20 credit to hundreds of thousands of customers impacted by its 10-hour outage on Wednesday.