Rocket Lab reported record Q2 revenue of US$234m and a US$2.4b backlog, while CEO Peter Beck highlighted data centres in space as a growth opportunity following the company's US$8b acquisition of satellite operator Iridium.
Yahoo News Singapore · May 08, 2026
Amazon is shutting down its Fresh grocery delivery service in Singapore and scaling back local operations, affecting fewer than 10% of employees. The company is pivoting toward cross-border retail from international markets.
Moneycontrol.com · May 08, 2026
Lenskart shares rebounded 5% after a Rs 5,316-crore block deal involving 6.46% equity stake, executed at a 3.9% discount following shareholder lock-in expiry.
RNZ · May 08, 2026
New Zealand's Commerce Commission has approved the merger of fuel companies Gull and NPD, creating Astra Energy Group with 240 combined sites while maintaining separate brands.
Upstox · May 08, 2026
Multiple Indian companies including Pidilite, SBI, Britannia, and Lupin reported strong Q4 FY26 earnings with double-digit profit and revenue growth, driven by volume expansion and operational efficiency.
News-Medical · May 08, 2026
A compound from aged garlic extract (S1PC) activates a cellular pathway that enhances communication between fat tissue and brain, potentially improving muscle strength in aging individuals.
Google News · May 08, 2026
Sir David Attenborough turns 100, receiving global tributes for his decades as nature television's most influential voice and environmental advocate.
Fox News · May 07, 2026
Megan Rapinoe praised WNBA star Angel Reese for skipping mandatory media sessions and paying fines rather than answering journalist questions, framing it as 'taking power back.'
Google News · May 07, 2026
Microsoft unveiled its first-ever voluntary retirement package for over 8,500 US employees, offering cash and healthcare benefits as part of a workforce restructuring initiative.
Windows Central · May 07, 2026
New Xbox CEO Asha Sharma pledges biweekly console and PC updates throughout 2026 to address player frustrations and restore the brand's fundamentals, with Project Helix hardware arriving in 2027.
Google News · May 07, 2026
Coinbase posted a nearly $400 million loss in Q1 2026 as crypto trading momentum faded and prices declined. The exchange is shifting strategy to reduce dependence on spot crypto trading.
Google News · May 07, 2026
California farmers will destroy 420,000 peach trees following Del Monte's closure of canning facilities and bankruptcy, eliminating a major market outlet for the crop.
Google News · May 07, 2026
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's eBay account was reinstated after suspension for suspicious activity, amid the company's controversial $56 billion bid to acquire eBay.
Google News · May 07, 2026
CoreWeave signals increased capital expenditure as component costs rise, causing share prices to decline. The infrastructure company faces margin pressure from elevated hardware expenses.
MarketScreener · May 07, 2026
Gilead Sciences posted better-than-expected Q1 profits and raised 2026 sales guidance to $30-30.4B, but now expects annual losses due to acquisition charges and financing costs totaling $11.5B.
Polygon · May 07, 2026
Nintendo's confirmed Star Fox 64 remake for Switch 2 lends credibility to rumors of a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake arriving later in 2026, mirroring the company's 2011 3DS remake strategy.
Seeking Alpha · May 07, 2026
Crane NXT raised 2026 sales growth guidance to 15-17% following its Antares Vision acquisition, which will contribute $200-210M in revenue but initially dilute EPS due to margin and interest pressures.
Google News · May 07, 2026
Nintendo has announced a new Star Fox game for Switch 2 launching in June, sparking fan criticism about the company's reliance on remakes and reboots of classic franchises.
Google News · May 07, 2026
Microsoft is officially presenting Project Helix today, the successor to Xbox Series consoles, marking a significant step in the company's gaming hardware evolution.
The Straits Times · May 07, 2026
Amazon is cutting jobs in Singapore as it pivots from local grocery fulfillment to international products. The e-commerce giant will redeploy affected workers where possible, offering severance and career assistance.
Fox News · May 07, 2026
Nearly 40 passengers from a cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak disembarked without contact tracing and scattered across multiple countries, complicating international health response efforts.
Fox News · May 07, 2026
Nearly 40 passengers from a cruise ship with a deadly hantavirus outbreak dispersed across multiple continents without contact tracing, complicating international health response efforts.
Google News · May 07, 2026
Jim Bridenstine, former NASA administrator, has been appointed CEO of Quantum Space, a national security-focused space defense company, signaling continued leadership transitions in the U.S. space sector.
The Straits Times · May 07, 2026
Amazon is cutting a small number of operations and backend jobs in Singapore as it pivots from local grocery fulfillment to international product distribution. The company remains committed to its 2,500-person workforce with redeployment and severance options.
Ubergizmo · May 07, 2026
Huawei launches MatePad Pro Max, claiming the world's thinnest and lightest 13-inch+ tablet at 4.7mm thick and 499g, featuring a 13.2-inch OLED display and advanced cooling for sustained performance.