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JPMorgan's Catherine O'Donnell expects a rise in M&A activity this year, according to a recent statement at the JPM Leveraged Finance Conference.

Qatar has ceased all LNG production following Iranian drone strikes, removing 20% of the world's LNG supply and sending shockwaves through global energy markets.

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari has expressed skepticism about the value of cryptocurrencies, calling them 'utterly useless'.

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee expressed strong support for Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him a 'First Ballot Hall of Fame Fed Chair'.

European banks expect to benefit from the integration of artificial intelligence in their business models, as per a statement from a top European Central Bank official.

Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari expressed negative sentiments towards cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, while praising the potential of artificial intelligence.

Deere shares surged 13% to an all-time high after the company reported a recovery in demand in the construction and small agriculture segments, leading to an estimated net income of $4.5-$5 billion for the fiscal year.

Dangote Refineries has signed a $400 million deal with XCMG to increase its processing capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day, with the expansion expected to be completed in three years.

BNP Paribas' alternative investment unit Capza has raised €1.4 billion for a new private credit fund, indicating strong investor demand for alternative investments.

Microsoft's stock has underperformed compared to its peers since the launch of ChatGPT, as highlighted by investor Chamath Palihapitiya.

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Nscale, a data center startup, has secured a $1.4 billion loan from Pimco and Blue Owl to fund chip purchases, indicating a significant investment in the company's growth.