Today: 18 May 2026

Alphabet Inc (Google) Class C Faces Indonesia Under-16 Rule as YouTube Enters Talks

Alphabet Inc (Google) Class C Faces Indonesia Under-16 Rule as YouTube Enters Talks

Indonesia will require YouTube, TikTok, Roblox, and Instagram to deactivate under-16 accounts on high-risk platforms starting March 28. YouTube and TikTok confirmed talks with officials as they review the new rule. The regulation targets core revenue streams for Alphabet, which reported over $60 billion in YouTube revenue last year. Meta warned the policy could push teens to less safe online spaces.
10 March 2026
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Amazon AWS shifts defense AI workloads off Anthropic’s Claude after Pentagon supply-chain risk move

Amazon AWS shifts defense AI workloads off Anthropic’s Claude after Pentagon supply-chain risk move

Amazon’s cloud unit is moving Pentagon-related workloads off Anthropic’s Claude AI after the Pentagon labeled Anthropic a supply-chain risk. The move follows Anthropic’s refusal to remove safety limits on its AI, prompting a lawsuit against the government. Other agencies and contractors are also shifting away from Anthropic. Amazon remains a key Anthropic partner, with up to $8 billion invested.
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Broadcom Stock Back in Focus as $100 Billion AI Bet Sparks Fresh Rally

Broadcom Stock Back in Focus as $100 Billion AI Bet Sparks Fresh Rally

Broadcom shares closed at $345.75 on Monday, up 4.6%, after the company forecast AI chip revenue could top $100 billion in 2027. First-quarter AI revenue jumped 106% to $8.4 billion, with total revenue up 29% to $19.31 billion. The board approved a new $10 billion buyback. CEO Hock Tan said Broadcom has “line of sight” to more than $100 billion in AI chip revenue in 2027.
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Microsoft taps Anthropic for Copilot as enterprise AI agent race heats up

Microsoft taps Anthropic for Copilot as enterprise AI agent race heats up

Microsoft added Anthropic’s technology to Microsoft 365 Copilot with a new tool, Copilot Cowork, now in limited preview and expanding later in March. The company also launched Agent 365 and Microsoft 365 E7, set for general sale May 1 at $15 and $99 per user monthly. Microsoft aims to reduce reliance on OpenAI, offering Claude Sonnet models in Copilot alongside OpenAI’s. Some Copilot Cowork use will be included in the $30 Copilot plan.
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Tesla Faces Fresh Robotaxi Pressure as Zoox Expands and Safety Scrutiny Builds

Tesla Faces Fresh Robotaxi Pressure as Zoox Expands and Safety Scrutiny Builds

Amazon’s Zoox will expand robotaxi testing to Dallas and Phoenix, challenging Tesla’s lead in Austin. U.S. auto-safety officials open a national forum Tuesday on regulating driverless vehicles. Tesla began driverless rides in Austin in January but has not tested autonomous vehicles in California for six years. Waymo currently provides about 400,000 weekly rides and has logged 200 million driverless miles.
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Oil Eases After Monday Selloff

India Stock Market Today: Sensex, Nifty Rebound as Oil Eases After Monday Selloff

Indian shares rebounded Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 up 0.97% and Sensex rising 0.82% after oil prices fell on hopes of a Middle East ceasefire. The rupee recovered 0.57% from a record low, and mutual fund inflows climbed in February. Gains were broad except in IT and oil-and-gas stocks. Traders cited ongoing supply risks and said the rally could stall if crude prices rise again.
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rebounds After $138 Billion Rout as Oil Slide Hits Energy

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Rebounds After $138 Billion Rout as Oil Slide Hits Energy

Australian shares rebounded Tuesday, with the S&P/ASX 200 closing up 1.09% at 8,692.60 after a sharp drop the previous day. Brent crude fell about 7% as oil prices retreated from recent highs. Miners and banks led gains, while energy stocks slumped, with Woodside Energy down 3.8%. The rebound recovered only part of Monday’s A$197.1 billion market loss.
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US Stock Market Open Today: Oil Slumps, Futures Rise Before Oracle and CPI

US Stock Market Open Today: Oil Slumps, Futures Rise Before Oracle and CPI

Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures rose early Tuesday after President Trump’s comments on the Middle East war sent oil prices down 6.8%. American and Delta gained over 1% premarket, while Occidental fell 2.5%. HPE raised its 2026 outlook and beat revenue estimates. G7 ministers pledged action if oil shocks worsen as Iran threatened regional supply.
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Oil Slides, Persimmon Leads London Rally

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Oil Slides, Persimmon Leads London Rally

London’s FTSE 100 jumped 1.6% to 10,412.54, ending a three-day slide as oil prices fell and President Trump suggested the Middle East war could soon end. Brent crude dropped 6.8% to $92.21 a barrel after Monday’s surge. The FTSE 250 rose 1.9%. Investors saw a 98% chance the Bank of England would hold rates on March 19, according to LSEG data.
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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 10.03.2026

LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: March 10, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: March 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT Real Estate vs. Stock Market Amid Iran Conflict: Experts Weigh In March 10, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT. Stock markets have been volatile following last week's war with Iran, with prices swinging sharply due to surging crude oil prices and inflation worries. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq showed some recovery on Monday after early losses. JPMorgan analysts warned that a prolonged conflict could trigger a 10% drop in the S&P 500. Meanwhile, mortgage rates hit their lowest in three years, and housing listings rose 10%,
10 March 2026
Compass Group outlook faces fresh test as investor conferences begin after AI selloff

Compass Group outlook faces fresh test as investor conferences begin after AI selloff

Compass Group will meet investors in Florida and London on Tuesday after AI concerns overshadowed its 7.3% organic revenue growth last quarter. Shares hit a three-year low despite $4 billion in new business wins and the $1.7 billion Vermaat acquisition. The company plans to switch its share trading currency to U.S. dollars on April 1. Management faces questions as tech-sector clients drive ongoing market caution.
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Vodafone Group PLC’s UK unit in Virgin Media O2 broadband talks, reports say

Vodafone Group PLC’s UK unit in Virgin Media O2 broadband talks, reports say

VodafoneThree is in talks with Virgin Media O2 for a broadband wholesale deal that would let it sell home internet over Virgin Media O2’s network, according to the Financial Times and The Times. VodafoneThree had about 2 million broadband customers at the end of December and aims to more than double that by 2034. Vodafone shares closed down 1.34% at 106.85 pence in London on Monday.
10 March 2026
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Tesco PLC Tests 24/7 Royal Mail Parcel Lockers at UK Stores as Convenience Race Intensifies

Tesco PLC Tests 24/7 Royal Mail Parcel Lockers at UK Stores as Convenience Race Intensifies

Tesco has begun a six-month trial of Royal Mail parcel lockers outside selected UK stores, offering 24/7 parcel services. The trial covers sites in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Barrow, Burnham-on-Sea, Bury, Cullompton, Horwich, March, and Preston. Tesco’s market share rose to 28.7% in the 12 weeks to Feb. 22, according to Worldpanel data. Sainsbury’s and Co-op have also announced Royal Mail locker partnerships.
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Aviva plc Restarts £350 Million Buyback as Shares Slide — Why Analysts Still See Value

Aviva plc Restarts £350 Million Buyback as Shares Slide — Why Analysts Still See Value

Aviva bought 20,000 shares for cancellation under its £350 million buyback, but shares closed down 2.58% at 611.2 pence. The company reported a 25% rise in 2025 operating profit to £2.2 billion, boosted by the Direct Line takeover. Aviva forecasts a combined operating ratio below 94% in the UK and Ireland this year. The final dividend of 26.2 pence awaits shareholder approval on May 14.
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Sage teams with SumUp on free UK tax tool ahead of Making Tax Digital deadline

Sage teams with SumUp on free UK tax tool ahead of Making Tax Digital deadline

Sage Group and SumUp will launch a free accounting and tax-filing tool for UK sole traders inside SumUp’s platform, ahead of new HMRC digital filing rules starting April 6. The tool will automate HMRC-ready filings for users with over £50,000 in combined self-employment and property income. HMRC estimates about 864,000 people will be affected in the first year. The threshold drops to £30,000 in 2027.
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  • Astec Industries Shares Drop Despite Strong Q1 Growth in Materials Solutions
    May 18, 2026, 5:32 AM EDT. Astec Industries reported a 70.6% increase in its Materials Solutions segment in Q1, boosting its order backlog despite flat sales in Infrastructure. The company's solid growth in core areas contrasts with market dips, presenting a potential buying opportunity for investors interested in ASTE stock. Analysts highlight the strong backlog as a sign of sustained demand and future revenue growth, while the current share price decline may offer a favorable entry point.

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Why ServiceNow Stock Is Back in Play Before Monday’s Open

Why ServiceNow Stock Is Back in Play Before Monday’s Open

18 May 2026
ServiceNow shares closed at $95.07 Friday after a 5.05% jump, outpacing major indexes but still trading 55% below last July’s high. Trading volume reached 34.2 million shares, well above average. Investors are weighing new AI product launches and raised 2026 subscription revenue guidance against ongoing concerns about margins and software market disruption.
Riot Platforms’ AI spending puts pressure on Bitcoin investors

Riot Platforms’ AI spending puts pressure on Bitcoin investors

18 May 2026
Riot Platforms shares last traded at $23.49, valuing the company at $8.2 billion, as it shifts from bitcoin mining to AI data-center leasing. AMD expanded its lease at Riot’s Rockdale, Texas site to 50 megawatts, with contract value potentially reaching $1 billion. Riot and Terrestrial Energy signed an MOU to explore data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors. Jefferies rated Riot at hold with a $24 price target.
Ryanair Cautions on Summer Fares, Puts Focus on Low-Cost Flights in Europe

Ryanair Cautions on Summer Fares, Puts Focus on Low-Cost Flights in Europe

18 May 2026
Ryanair warned peak summer fares will be flat, reversing earlier expectations of a rise, citing late bookings and fuel costs. Shares fell over 3% despite record annual profit of 2.26 billion euros. The airline hedged 80% of its jet-fuel needs but declined to issue a 2027 profit forecast, citing ongoing volatility. Revenue rose 11% to 15.54 billion euros, with passenger traffic up 4%.
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