European Union (EU) launched an investigation into Snapchat over concerns that it failed to prevent child grooming and the sale of illegal goods. EU said Snapchat's content moderation tools were ineffective in preventing spread of information that led minor users to the sale of drugs, vapes and alcohol. EU will take over a probe opened by Dutch regulators last September.

Semiconductor company GlobalFoundries sued Tower Semiconductor over patent infringement on Thursday. The former alleged that the latter infringed on 11 of its patents that were related to manufacturing chips that are used in smartphones and other electronic devices. GlobalFoundries and Tower Semiconductor are speciality chipmakers that focus on silicon photonics and radio-frequency chips.

Blackstone invested $250 million (₹23,550 crore) in Advanced Digital Gaming Technology (ADGT), a new UAE-based payments and data-intelligence platform. It is the first private equity-backed inbound deal in the Gulf region since the US-Israel-Iran war started, the London Stock Exchange Group said. ADGT will initially focus on deployments across the UAE, the Middle East, and Africa, among others.

Discussions about the potential acquisition of Thyssenkrupp's steel unit by Jindal Steel International could be called off due to differences over energy costs, pension liabilities, and investments, Reuters reported. Discussions may result in an agreement, but a deal is now less likely. Thyssenkrupp tried selling its steel unit several times, via listings, spinoffs, JVs and even outright sales.

Ondas (ONDS) rose as Wall Street analysts hiked price targets amid strong autonomous defense demand. Northland lifted its target to $18, citing 'torrid demand' and 75% upside potential, while Maxim set a $22 target. The CEO highlighted rising revenue and market adoption, driving optimism for the company's multi-domain autonomous systems growth.

The new Income Tax Rules 2026 will replace Form 16, issued by employers, with Form 130 from April 1. The new form, available via the TRACES portal, will continue to function as a Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) certificate, but with a more detailed format. It'll include key details like employee/employee information, salary breakup, deductions, taxable income and tax payable.

Yale professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld told Stocktwits that Trump rejected a bipartisan TSA funding deal because he 'hates coalitions'. Sonnenfeld argues this fits a pattern where Trump avoids collective action like NATO. He calls it 'bully logic', noting that higher jet fuel prices add significantly to airline expenses, while the Global Jets ETF (JETS) has fallen 10% this year.

India's technology spending is estimated to grow by 13.4% in 2026, among the fastest in the Asia Pacific region, according to a Forrester report. The growth remains slower than the 13.7% estimated for 2025. Software spending is also increasing as vendors bundle AI capabilities with enterprise offerings. However, geopolitical tensions are adding uncertainty to infrastructure-heavy investments.

Maase (MAAS) expanded its smart charging footprint by delivering 20 "Xiaoli Charging" robots to South China. The 150kWh mobile units were deployed in Yunnan and Guizhou provinces. While retail investors cheered the deployment capability, MAAS stock fell over 3% Thursday morning.

Robin Energy (RBNE) shares gained 14%, extending a three-session rally after a 110% surge over two days. The momentum follows a $3 million tender offer to repurchase one million shares at $3.00, representing a 170% upside from Monday's close. The board approved the buyback, citing a strong cash position.