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Micron to Buy Chip Plant for $1.8 Billion. Why That Raises Market Concerns.

Micron Technology (MU) wants to buy a chip-making facility in Taiwan for $1.8 billion. The U.S. memory-chip company is racing its rivals to increase its manufacturing capacity amid a huge surge in demand but that could set up a glut in supply over the longer term.

IMF sees steady global growth in 2026 as AI boom offsets trade headwinds

The International Monetary Fund again edged its 2026 global growth forecast higher on Monday as businesses and economies adapt to U.S. tariffs that have eased in recent months and a continued ​AI investment boom that has fueled asset wealth and expectations of productivity gains.

Putin invited to join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace,’ Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join the U.S.′ “Board of Peace” for Gaza, the Kremlin said Monday.

Trump plans 10% tariffs on European countries over Greenland: What it means for markets.

President Donald Trump said he would slap 10% tariffs on imports from eight European countries beginning next month, as he ramps up a pressure campaign on Denmark to sell Greenland to the U.S.

Eurozone inflation dips to 1.9%

Inflation in the euro area fell to 1.9% in December, according to new figures, down from 2.1% and below the expected 2%.

China economy poised to hit 2025 growth target despite weaker Q4, outlook darkens

China’s economic growth likely slowed to a three‑year low in the fourth quarter as domestic demand softened, and while the full‑year pace is ​set to hit close to Beijing’s target, trade tensions and structural imbalances pose significant risks to the outlook

ΕΤΕπ – Πειραιώς: Deal χρηματοδότησης €100 εκατ. στους τομείς άμυνας και ασφάλειας

Συμφωνία-ορόσημο υπέγραψαν η Τράπεζα Πειραιώς και η Ευρωπαϊκή Τράπεζα Επενδύσεων, σηματοδοτώντας τη θεσμική είσοδο της Ελλάδας στο πανευρωπαϊκό χρηματοδοτικό οικοσύστημα ασφάλειας και άμυνας της ΕΤΕπ.

ΔΕΗ: Συζητήσεις για εξαγορά Αμοιρίδης-Σαββίδης με τίμημα έως 60 εκατ. ευρώ

Η ΔΕΗ, μετά την Κωτσόβολος, βρίσκεται σε προχωρημένες συζητήσεις για την εξαγορά της Αμοιρίδης-Σαββίδης, με την αγορά να «βλέπει» τίμημα γύρω στα 60 εκατ. ευρώ.

Real Consulting: Αυξάνει τη συμμετοχή της στη Smart UX Development κατά 2%

Η Real Consulting ενημερώνει το επενδυτικό κοινό ότι, στις 15 Ιανουαρίου 2026, προχώρησε στην απόκτηση επιπλέον ποσοστού 2% του μετοχικού κεφαλαίου της ρουμανικής εταιρείας Smart UX Development S.R.L.

ΔΕΗ – Motor Oil: Κληρώνει για την mega επένδυση στο Αμύνταιο

Σε κομβικό σημείο βρίσκεται το επενδυτικό σχέδιο για τη μονάδα πράσινου υδρογόνου στο Αμύνταιο με τις κρίσιμες αποφάσεις που θα καθορίσουν τη χρηματοδότηση του έργου να αναμένονται το αμέσως επόμενο διάστημα.

Orilina Properties: Σύμβαση με ΕΚΤΕΡ για το Marina Residences στο Ελληνικό

Η «Orilina Properties ανακοίνωσε ότι σήμερα Παρασκευή, υπογράφηκε σύμβαση γενικής εργολαβίας με την κατασκευαστική εταιρεία ΕΚΤΕΡ. Η εν λόγω σύμβαση ολοκληρώνει τη διαδικασία ανάθεσης των εργασιών κατασκευής του οικιστικού συγκροτήματος “Marina Residences by Kengo Kuma” στην περιοχή του Ελληνικού, το οποίο θα αποπερατωθεί εντός του 2027.

US and Taiwan reach trade deal, with semiconductor chips and China in focus

The U.S. and Taiwan clinched a trade deal on Thursday that cuts tariffs on many of the semiconductor powerhouse’s exports, directs new investments in the U.S. technology industry and risks infuriating China.

AST SpaceMobile Stock Jumps Again. Why the SpaceX Rival’s Shares Are Going Stellar.

AST SpaceMobile stock was rising early Friday, adding to gains from the previous day. Investors are excited about the potential for the satellite-communications company to expand in the defense sector.

Japan’s Mitsubishi to acquire shale gas assets in U.S. for $7.5 billion

Mitsubishi Corporation said on Friday that it will acquire shale gas assets in the U.S. in a $7.53 billion deal, including debt, as the Japanese trading house looks to build on its presence in the country’s energy market.

Novo Nordisk Stock Rises After U.K. Approves Higher Wegovy Dose for Weight Loss

Novo Nordisk (NVO) traded higher in the U.S. after the U.K.’s healthcare regulator approved a higher dose of Novo’s blockbuster weight-loss drug, Wegovy.

Hassett to join Trump at Davos, pledges Fed independence if appointed

National Economic Chief Kevin Hassett announced Friday he will accompany President Trump to Davos next week, where Trump is expected to unveil a new plan allowing 401(k) funds to be used for home down payments.

Russia says it’s monitoring Trump’s ‘extraordinary’ push to take over Greenland

Russia called the Trump administration’s threats to take over Greenland “extraordinary” on Friday, adding it would continue monitoring the situation.

PNC Financial profit jumps on dealmaking windfall, interest income boost

PNC Financial’s (PNC) profit jumped 25% in the fourth quarter, as the U.S. bank earned more from interest payments and cashed in on a dealmaking rebound.

State Street shares fall as repositioning charges overshadow Q4 earnings beat

State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) shares fell 3.51% on Friday after the financial services giant reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that beat analyst expectations but included significant repositioning charges that dampened investor sentiment.

Donald Trump’s first Venezuela oil sale deal goes to megadonor’s company

The first US sale of Venezuelan crude was to a company whose senior oil trader donated to Donald Trump’s re-election campaign and attended a White House meeting with the president last week.