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GM Projects Strong 2026 Profits and Buybacks Following Costly Electric Vehicle Pivot
Detroit, Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
General Motors overcame a $3.3 billion quarterly loss driven by electric vehicle write-offs to authorize a new $6 billion share buyback, signaling strong confidence in its 2026 profitability.
Vodafone Business Secures Major Four-Year Deal to Modernize Centrica’s UK Operations
London, Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Leveraging Generative AI and advanced automation, this four-year strategic alliance with CGI will overhaul Centrica’s digital infrastructure across 80 UK sites. The deal aims to streamline operations for 30,000 devices while introducing combined energy and connectivity packages for British Gas and Hive customers.
Apple TV+ Bolsters Star-Studded Cast with Richard Gere for 'The Off Weeks'
Cupertino, Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Apple secures Richard Gere to star alongside Jessica Chastain and Ben Stiller in “The Off Weeks,” reinforcing its strategy of leveraging top-tier talent to dominate the streaming landscape.
Geely Begins Road Testing Solid-State Batteries with 650-Mile Range Potential
Hangzhou, Tuesday, 27 January 2026.
Geely advances next-generation solid-state battery technology to road testing this year, promising a breakthrough 650-mile range that significantly outperforms current lithium-ion standards and addresses range anxiety.
Structural Pier Damage Disrupts Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Itineraries in Mexico
Mahahual, Monday, 26 January 2026.
Structural damage to Costa Maya’s pier forced Royal Caribbean’s Grandeur of the Seas to abandon its January 22 docking, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities in key Caribbean transit hubs.