Esteban Tesson

Freeport launches a $7.5bn expansion project in Chile

U.S. mining group Freeport-McMoRan plans to begin the steps required to secure the environmental permits needed to expand its El Abra copper mine in Chile. The project, valued at $7.5bn, is being carried out in partnership with Chilean state-owned group Codelco. It was announced in mid-2024 after several years of delays and is part of a strategy to increase copper output.

March 19, 2026 at 10:41 pm

Uber to invest up to $1.25bn in Rivian for robotaxi push

Uber is bolstering its autonomous driving strategy with a major investment in Rivian. The partnership aims to deploy tens of thousands of robotaxis across North America and Europe by 2031.

March 19, 2026 at 10:24 pm

Activist fund Elliott Investment boosts its stake in Align Technology

Align Technology is up nearly 4% in early U.S. trading after activist fund Elliott Investment said it has increased its stake in the dental device company.

March 19, 2026 at 10:04 pm

Uber to Invest Up to $1.25bn in Rivian for Robotaxis

Uber is stepping up its autonomous-driving strategy with a major investment in Rivian. The partnership calls for deploying tens of thousands of robotaxis across North America and Europe by 2031.

March 19, 2026 at 08:51 pm

LPU: Nvidia popularizes a new AI acronym

The artificial intelligence sector is teeming with acronyms. Following the ubiquitous GPUs and CPUs, then XPUs, TPUs, and NPUs, a new term has emerged: LPU. This designation was highlighted by Nvidia during its annual AI-focused conference.

March 19, 2026 at 03:09 pm

Micron boosted by AI-driven memory demand

The semiconductor manufacturer posted results that significantly beat expectations, fueled by the artificial intelligence boom. Demand for memory, essential for Nvidia chips, is driving spectacular growth.

March 19, 2026 at 05:19 am

Wall Street Slips After Fed Holds Rates Steady

U.S. markets fell sharply after the Federal Reserve decided to keep its benchmark rates unchanged, in an environment already weakened by mixed macroeconomic data. Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 gave up 1.36% to close at 6 624.7 points, the Dow Jones fell 1.63% to 46 225.1 points, while the Nasdaq 100 ended at 24 425 points after a 1.43% decline.

March 19, 2026 at 04:37 am

Micron boosted by AI-driven memory demand

The semiconductor maker posted results that handily beat expectations, lifted by the surge in artificial intelligence. Memory demand, critical for Nvidia's chips, is fueling spectacular growth.

March 19, 2026 at 04:27 am

Fed expects only one rate cut despite rising energy prices

The Federal Reserve is maintaining a cautious monetary policy stance in the face of persistent inflation, fueled notably by rising oil prices. Policymakers' expectations have now converged toward a single interest rate cut.

March 19, 2026 at 04:12 am

Powell prepared to remain at Fed helm if successor is not confirmed

March 19, 2026 at 04:09 am

Fed holds rates steady amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties

The US Federal Reserve has decided to leave interest rates unchanged, against the backdrop of Middle East tensions, persistent inflation and mixed economic signals. Prospects for future rate cuts remain uncertain, to say the least.

March 19, 2026 at 03:55 am

Powell ready to stay on as Fed chair if no successor is confirmed

March 19, 2026 at 03:36 am

The Fed expects only one rate cut despite rising energy prices

The Federal Reserve is keeping a cautious monetary policy stance in the face of persistent inflation, driven in part by higher oil prices. Officials' expectations are now converging on just one rate cut.

March 19, 2026 at 03:16 am

The Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty

The US Federal Reserve decided to leave interest rates unchanged against a backdrop of Middle East tensions, stubborn inflation and mixed signals from the economy. The outlook for cuts remains uncertain.

March 19, 2026 at 02:11 am

LPU, Nvidia makes a new AI acronym fashionable

The artificial intelligence sector is awash in acronyms. After the indispensable GPU and CPU, then XPU, TPU and NPU, a new term is emerging: LPU. The label was highlighted by Nvidia at its annual conference devoted to AI.

March 19, 2026 at 01:53 am

Trade Desk Shares Tumble Following Critical Publicis Audit

The digital advertising specialist saw its stock drop sharply following revelations of an unfavorable audit conducted by Publicis. Analysts are concerned about a potential impact on its client base and outlook.

March 19, 2026 at 01:23 am

UniCredit prioritizes European expansion over consolidation in Italy

UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel has said that the group's strategy is primarily based on pan-European opportunities. Prospects for consolidation in Italy remain limited due to the position of shareholders.

March 19, 2026 at 01:18 am

UniCredit favors European expansion over consolidation in Italy

UniCredit CEO Andrea Orcel said the group's strategy is focused first and foremost on pan-European opportunities. Prospects for consolidation in Italy remain limited because of shareholder positions.

March 19, 2026 at 12:47 am

Trade Desk slides in the market after a critical Publicis audit

The digital advertising specialist saw its shares fall sharply after revelations about an unfavorable audit carried out by Publicis. Analysts are worried about a potential hit to its client base and outlook.

March 19, 2026 at 12:45 am

Cencora CFO announces retirement

March 18, 2026 at 01:05 am

Cencora CFO announces retirement

March 18, 2026 at 12:45 am