Meta plans to direct its investments to focus on wearables like its augmented reality glasses but does not plan to abandon building the metaverse.
AWK's unit, California American Water, is preparing for the dry season and preserving excess water in the underground aquifers.
SF is set to shut its UK equities trading unit and shift resources toward expanding its European advisory business.
MMC expands its insurance solutions suite and presence in Hawai'i as Marsh McLennan Agency acquires three of the state's local insurance brokerages.
Grab Holdings (GRAB) receives a cautious Buy rating, reflecting improved fintech progress and balanced growth across mobility, delivery, and digital banking segments. GRAB's adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow have grown significantly, with fintech loan portfolios and digital bank initiatives showing strong momentum and scaling potential. While GRAB's path to profitability remains uncertain and competition is intense, customer sensitivity to deposit rates remain untested.
The group plans to shrink its workforce by 5,200 employees and it agreed to sell its Alfam subsidiary to Rabobank in a deal expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
DB plans to sell its India retail and wealth unit, a move that could reshape its footprint as it pursues a sharper strategic focus.
Unit sold its drilling division for approximately $120 million. It is projected to end 2025 with $180 million in cash before any special dividend payments. Unit's projected free cash flow (with maintenance capex) isn't enough to cover its current regular dividend.
The news comes after a review by Deloitte covering fiscal 2023-25 identified accounting issues at its North America unit.
Zoox, Amazon's self-driving tech company, has begun offering rides to the public in its purpose-built robotaxis in San Francisco, following a similar launch in Las Vegas. For now, rides in the electric microvan, which has no steering, mirrors or pedals, are free, but commercial service will start next year if Zoox wins the first federal waiver to operate such vehicles.
Topgolf Callaway Brands said it will sell a 60% stake in its Topgolf unit to private-equity firm Leonard Green as it turns more focus to its equipment and apparel business.
MNST rides global energy-drink momentum and innovation strength to fuel growth across key markets and its core portfolio.