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Apple rushes MacBook Neo production as inventory sells out and sales target jumps to 10 million units

Apple announced rush orders with Foxconn and Quanta after the $599 base‑model MacBook Neo exhausted its opening inventory. The company raised its sales forecast from 7 million to 10 million units, underscoring strong consumer demand for a low‑cost laptop.

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Fiddler AI acquires Lumeus.ai to expand AI security and governance
UK releases upper 6 GHz band to boost 5G capacity and seed 6G
Harvey secures $200M to scale AI agents for legal work

By the numbers: UK National Wealth Fund injects $749M into Rolls-Royce SMR project

Today's Business Pulse

Japan's bond market set to smash records as M&A surge fuels $110B of issuance

Yen‑denominated corporate bond issuance jumped 94% year‑over‑year in March, and Daiwa projects total sales will reach ¥16.5 trillion (about $110 billion) this fiscal year, up from ¥15.9 trillion last year. Outbound M&A deals hit a record ¥31 trillion ($207 billion) last year, driving unprecedented funding demand.

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Oil prices dip as US‑Iran dialogue hopes ease supply worries
Amazon nears acquisition of Globalstar to accelerate Kuiper rollout
Gallup poll finds US workers split on AI adoption

By the numbers: Intel launches $14.2B Irish plant buyback

Today's Investing Pulse

Intel shares surge 51% in April, adding over $100 billion to market value

Intel Corp. rallied 51% in April, boosting its market capitalization by more than $100 billion after a $14.2 billion Irish plant buyback and new partnerships with Tesla and Google, though analysts caution the stock may be overvalued.

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Polish regulator fines XTB 20 million zł for CFD violations
Ex‑Rokos partner launches $359 million commodities hedge fund
Bank of Korea proposes circuit breakers for Bitcoin exchanges

By the numbers: Circle files for $5B IPO

Today's Industries Pulse

Lockheed Martin lands $4.7B PAC‑3 missile contract

Lockheed Martin secured a $4.7 billion undefinitized contract to accelerate production of PAC‑3 MSE interceptors for the U.S. Army. The deal expands missile output for U.S. and allied forces.

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