European shares and American stock futures traded higher as President Donald Trump’s plan to ease the impact of automobile tariffs signaled more flexibility in a trade policy that has roiled markets throughout April.
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    World stocks, dollar nudge higher on Trump’s US autos tariff relief

    European shares and American stock futures traded higher as President Donald Trump’s plan to ease the impact of automobile tariffs signaled more flexibility in a trade policy that has roiled markets throughout April. Read here

      IBM to invest $150B in
      US to aid quantum push

      The New York-headquartered tech company is set to allocate funds to build facilities for quantum computer production over the next five years to back the Trump administration’s push for local manufacturing. Read here

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      Silver Lake, P2 Capital mull $5B Blackhawk sale

      The American private equity firms are exploring strategic exit options, including a sale, from their investment in Blackhawk Network, the prepaid card and gift voucher platform they took private in 2018. Read here

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      FoodScience buys Natural Dog to lead in pet wellness

      The provider of premium health and wellness solutions for pets and people has acquired the brand known for its high-quality dog care products based in North Carolina, marking the Vermont company's first acquisition. Read here

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      DEALS ROUNDUP

      • Bain-led group in talks to invest up to $2B in Acrisure
      • Amazon launches first Kuiper internet satellites
      • KKR-backed InCred in talks with advisers on $470M IPO
      • OpenAI upgrades ChatGPT search with shopping features
      • Nexamp closes $340M of institutional debt facilities
      • IXI raises $36.5M from Amazon to bring autofocus to glasses
      • P-1 secures $23M in seed financing led by Radical Ventures
      • NetFoundry collects $12M in venture capital funding
      • Cipher Surgical completes $10M Series A funding round
      • VidAU AI raises funding for AI-powered video advertising

        INTERNATIONAL MARKETS

        Sony weighs chip unit spinoff amid entertainment shift

        The Japanese conglomerate is considering a divestiture and listing of its semiconductor business, but may retain a minority stake in Sony Semiconductor Solutions. Read here

        Airbus reaches deal with Spirit Aero to buy factories

        The European aerospace corporation has finalised an agreement to take over some plants from the American aerostructures maker in a carve-up with rival Boeing. Read here

        NCC Group explores strategic options for Escode business

        The UK-based global cybersecurity specialist is exploring various strategic options for its software escrow and verification services unit, including a possible sale. Read here

          Emerging economies lead way in AI trust, per survey

          People in developing countries are more willing to trust artificial intelligence and are more excited about its benefitsthan those in advanced economies. Read here

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