Global markets and corporate developments shift as tech firms navigate AI investment, regulatory hurdles, and strategic growth.

The U.S. Education Department announced a massive expansion of student loan forgiveness, clearing the debts of 170,000 borrowers defrauded by for-profit institutions.

Boeing's 737 Max 7, the smallest variant of the company's flagship aircraft, has officially received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration after multiple delays.

SpaceX employees and insiders face a potential period of volatility as the company's initial stock lockup period expires, allowing for the first major wave of share sales.

Microsoft shares have experienced a significant 26-year high rally, supported by investor confidence in the tangible financial returns of its ongoing capital spending on AI.

Analysts are expressing skepticism regarding a potential merger between pharmaceutical giants AstraZeneca and Bristol-Myers Squibb, despite reported deal discussions.

Palantir Technologies saw its stock price climb following an earnings report that highlighted turbocharged growth fueled by enterprise-level demand for AI model autonomy.

China has implemented revised regulations on chip-design protection to foster domestic innovation and achieve greater tech self-sufficiency in response to U.S. export controls.

Ant Group's embodied AI division, Robbyant, has begun seeking external funding, marking the fintech giant's latest move to capitalize its specialized AI subsidiaries.

The U.S. Treasury has intervened to support the Japanese yen, aiming to mitigate the impact of market instability on global currency valuations.