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Belgium's parliament has approved a bill to introduce a capital gains tax on financial assets. The banking tax and tax on securities accounts will be raised from 0.15% to 0.3%, with a new progressive tax targeting larger banks and a 100% non-deductibility of the bank tax. The bank tax revenue has already surpassed €1 billion and is projected to increase by an additional €150 million annually.
Real Brokerage CEO Tamir Poleg has denied allegations of marital interference, stating that any financial incentives offered to Paige Steckling were funded by over $600,000 in company stock sales. Poleg admits to a brief relationship with Paige after his separation from his wife.
Manchester City reportedly has an "increased belief" that an announcement regarding their 115 financial charges is imminent. The verdict is expected potentially within days of the Premier League season ending and certainly before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Danone is facing a class action lawsuit investigation by Rosen Law Firm for allegedly misleading shareholders regarding infant formula contamination. Additionally, contaminated products were accidentally resold in Belgium, and a French parliamentary report criticized the handling of the scandal by manufacturers and the government.
General Motors is investing $30 million to train its workforce at the Fairfax, Kansas plant for the production of new vehicles, including a gas-powered Chevy Equinox and a next-generation Buick compact SUV. This investment is part of a larger $5.5 billion commitment to its U.S. manufacturing footprint.
inMusic Brands has acquired Native Instruments, concluding its insolvency proceedings that began in January 2026. The acquisition includes Native Instruments' subsidiaries iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx. Throughout the insolvency process, the company assured customers that operations and product availability remained unaffected.
Automakers are facing severe supply chain issues as they compete with AI infrastructure developers for limited DRAM and NAND flash storage, with contract prices for automotive DRAM predicted to rise significantly in 2026. Older-generation DRAM supply is expected to dry up by 2028 due to the intense demand for AI applications reshaping the memory market.
The USDA reported a 19% decrease in U.S. corn export inspections for the week ending May 14, 2026, compared to the previous week, and a 22% decrease compared to the same period last year. This decline is attributed to sluggish international demand, which is putting downward pressure on domestic prices. Meanwhile, U.S. corn planting is progressing ahead of the five-year average.
The Florida legislature has committed $140 million to support the struggling citrus industry, with a significant portion dedicated to research and field trials aimed at combating citrus greening. Further legislative measures include providing tax incentives for farmers to replace infected trees. These initiatives underscore the state's commitment to addressing the crisis.
Mexico's Finance Ministry has lowered its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 2.3%, citing a strong recovery driven by public and private investment. Additionally, CENAGAS and CFE will jointly invest $8.1 billion by 2030 to modernize and expand the natural gas pipeline network, ensuring energy supply for power plants.
Robert D. "Bob" Wright has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Wendy's, effective May 21, 2026. This leadership change occurs as the company continues its "Project Fresh" turnaround plan, which includes international expansion and U.S. store closures.
Postmaster General David Steiner has warned that the U.S. Postal Service could run out of cash by early 2027 due to a significant decline in mail volume since 2006. This decline has resulted in an estimated $81 billion in lost revenue, and the USPS has reached its statutory borrowing limit. Proposed solutions include increasing stamp prices and seeking legislative changes.
Delve has reportedly halted product demonstrations and lost its largest investor, Y Combinator, due to allegations of fabricating compliance reports. Multiple clients are migrating to competing services, with accusations suggesting Delve produced fake SOC 2 and ISO 27001 evidence.
A US official stated that India and the United States are "very, very close" to signing an interim trade agreement, with only a "last hurdle" remaining. The deal, which aims to boost India's textile exports to the US market, faced a slight delay due to a US Supreme Court ruling in February.
A federal appeals court has upheld a jury's verdict that Google's Android app store operates as an illegal monopoly. Separately, an Australian court ruled that both Apple and Google engaged in anti-competitive behavior with their app stores, particularly concerning Epic Games' Fortnite. These rulings could lead to increased consumer choice and developer flexibility.
The Trump administration's proposed fiscal year 2027 budget includes an additional $481 million for aviation safety systems and to address air traffic control staffing shortages. This proposal is part of a broader budget that prioritizes defense spending while reducing non-defense expenditures.
Revolut is reportedly targeting a valuation of up to $200 billion for its future stock market listing, with investors suggesting a range of $150 billion to $200 billion. The company has indicated that it will not seek a listing before 2028, prioritizing global expansion and securing key banking licenses, including a U.S. banking license.
The judge granted the plaintiff, Aimen Halim, until March 20, 2026, to file an amended complaint, though he expressed skepticism that additional facts could salvage the case.
A US federal judge has ordered Anna's Archive to pay $322 million in damages to Spotify and three major music labels. The damages include $300 million for Spotify, $7.5 million for Sony and Universal Music, and $7.2 million for Warner Music. This ruling follows allegations that Anna's Archive scraped approximately 86 million songs from Spotify.
Approximately 30,000 additional students joined the Student Group Claim by February 18, 2026, bringing the total to nearly 200,000 students taking legal action against 36 UK universities over COVID-19 disruptions. As of February 18, 2026: Lawyers have sent pre-action claim letters to 36 universities, following a confidential settlement reached by University College London (UCL) on February 13, 2026, with 6,500 former students for an undisclosed amount, though UCL admitted no liability. This expansion of legal action began after UCL's settlement, with over 170,000 students initiating claims against 36 additional institutions by February 16, 2026, alleging they did not receive the full educational experience. The initial UCL case, authorized by the High Court for nearly 5,000 students on July 17, 2023, was scheduled for a four-week trial between January and April 2026 before the settlement.