Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield reported solid operating results for Q1 2026, with tenant sales up 5.0%, footfall rising 1.7%, and a 60 basis point improvement in shopping centre vacancy compared to Q1 2025. The company signed €94 million in new leases, achieving an 8.3% uplift on indexed rents, and confirmed its 2026 earnings guidance of €9.15 to €9.30 per share. Financing activities included issuing €1.6 billion in bonds, including a €750 million 7-year green bond at a historically low rate, and a £750 million secured bond to refinance a flagship London asset. Moody’s upgraded the group’s credit outlook to positive, reflecting strong performance and improved credit metrics. The company also launched the Sustainable Retail Index Association to promote sustainability in retail. These results underscore URW's growth strategy and strong market position in prime retail destinations.
The global automotive microcontrollers market is projected to grow from USD 15.49 billion in 2025 to USD 34.31 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 8.28%. Growth is fueled by increasing adoption of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrif...
Sodexo has secured a major global contract to provide catering services across more than 130 Meta sites in over 30 countries. This large-scale partnership includes diverse locations such as headquarters, campuses, data centers, and conference centers...
Viasat and BMW Group have successfully demonstrated the first integrated automotive satellite voice call, allowing drivers to make calls directly through the car's infotainment system even in areas without cellular coverage. This advancement, utilizi...
Iran has warned it will retaliate fiercely if the US targets its infrastructure, following President Trump's threat to strike Iranian power plants and bridges next week if negotiations fail. The US recently conducted airstrikes against Iranian milita...
Solana (SOL) maintains its price in the mid-$70 range, supported by several key developments. These include Circle's recent issuance of $500 million in USDC on the Solana network, increasing liquidity and transactional demand. Additionally, instituti...
