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IBM Set to Acquire HashiCorp in Possible Mega-Deal, Stock Skyrockets 24% to $6.1 Billion Valuation
IBM is currently in negotiations to acquire HashiCorp, a prominent cloud software provider. The news sparked a 24% surge in HashiCorp's stock, pushing its market value to $6.1 billion.
China Flexes Nuclear Weapons Ahead of US. Secretary of State Blinken's Visit
In a strategic move just days before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's scheduled visit to Beijing and Shanghai, China flaunted its nuclear capabilities, particularly its sea-based deterrent.
UK Government Faces Pressure to Address Housing Crisis Ahead of Elections
The housing shortage crisis in Britain, with a deficit of 4.3 million homes, takes precedence in the lead-up to an anticipated general election, prompting major political parties to address it while balancing concerns about landscape preservation and planning laws.
iPhone Sales Plummet in China While Huawei Reigns Supreme in Q1
In Q1 2024, iPhone sales in China dropped significantly by 19.1%, contrasting with the modest 1.5% growth in the overall smartphone market, largely attributed to Huawei's 69.7% surge with its Mate 60 series.

















