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Toyota considers investing in potential $42 billion buyout of key supplier

Toyota considers investing in potential $42 billion buyout of key supplier

By Maki Shiraki and Makiko YamazakiTOKYO (Reuters) -Toyota Motor said it is exploring the possibility of investing in a potential buyout of key parts supplier Toyota Industries (OTC:TYIDF) - a buyout that reportedly could cost $42 billion."We are currently exploring various possibilities, including partial investment," the automaker said in a filing with the Tokyo stock exchange on Saturday foll ...

2025-04-27 18:57:18
Nvidia H20 ban: Assessing the impact on China AI and software development

Nvidia H20 ban: Assessing the impact on China AI and software development

Investing.com -- The U.S. decision to tighten export controls on Nvidia’s H20 chips has introduced fresh complications for China’s AI sector, but the near-term disruption appears limited as domestic firms pivot to alternatives and deepen their investment in local ecosystems. Analysts at Bernstein say the ban may even hasten China’s shift away from reliance on American semiconductors, a ...

2025-04-27 18:56:02
What happens if China stops taking U.S. ethane?

What happens if China stops taking U.S. ethane?

Investing.com -- A halt in Chinese imports of U.S. ethane, triggered by reciprocal tariffs, could lead to a sharp drop in ethane prices and strain Permian gas infrastructure, analysts at Bank of America said exploring the potential fallout.China is the world’s largest ethane importer, but current tariffs make U.S. ethane uneconomic compared to naphtha.BofA said the issue could be resolved i ...

2025-04-27 18:55:02
Shareholders approve Carrefour bid to take Brazil unit private

Shareholders approve Carrefour bid to take Brazil unit private

SAO PAULO (Reuters) -Shareholders in Carrefour (EPA:CARR) Brasil, legally known as Atacadao SA (BVMF:CRFB3), approved a proposal from its parent, French retailer Carrefour, to take the Brazilian unit private, according to a securities filing on Friday.Carrefour will pay 8.50 reais ($1.50) in cash per share that it does not currently hold in Carrefour Brasil, as proposed this month."Full owners ...

2025-04-27 18:53:55