DEVELOPING: Samsung unions plan a 37,000-worker rally in South Korea on April 23, threatening a strike that could disrupt global chip supplies amid high demand for artificial intelligence components.

Japan asks Seoul-based MBK Partners to cancel its planned acquisition of Makino Milling, citing national security concerns. The move follows government intervention in the proposed buyout deal.

Makino Milling reports that the Japanese government has requested Seoul-based MBK Partners to cancel its planned acquisition of the company, citing national security concerns.

Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh signals intent to replace the central bank's primary inflation gauge. The proposed shift could alter how the Fed measures price stability and determines future interest rate policy.

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve, has expressed interest in replacing the central bank's primary inflation gauge.

Tesla reports Q1 earnings surprise as CEO Elon Musk signals substantial increase in future spending plans.

Tesla reported a surprise profit in its first-quarter earnings, with CEO Elon Musk announcing plans to substantially increase capital expenditure.

SoftBank seeks a $10 billion loan secured by its shares in OpenAI to fund artificial intelligence investments, according to reports.

SoftBank is reportedly seeking a $10 billion loan backed by its equity stake in OpenAI to fund further expansion into artificial intelligence.