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GM Sees Up to $2 Billion Profit Jump in 2026, More Buybacks

General Motors Co. expects profits to grow as much as $2 billion this year and plans to return more of that to shareholders with a higher dividend and buybacks, fueled by demand for its highest-margin vehicles.

By David Welch

Trump’s Empty Tariff Threats Start to Pile Up: Supply Lines

For the fourth time in less than three weeks, President Donald Trump is threatening to increase tariffs on a major US trading partner.

Turkey Travel Group Sues Booking Sites Including Airbnb, Expedia

A travel association in Turkey filed a lawsuit to block access to 10 foreign travel sites including Airbnb Inc. and Expedia Group Inc., citing unfair competition, tax evasion and consumer protection risks.

Google Android Told by EU to Open Up to Rival AI Systems

Google was handed a six-month European Union deadline to lift technical barriers to rival AI search assistants on Android and give key data to other search engine providers in the latest round of its Big Tech crackdown.

Starmer Says UK Won’t Be Forced to Choose Between US, China

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK wouldn’t have to choose between the US and China, as he heralded “significant opportunities” for British businesses ahead of his trip to Beijing this week.

Trump Vows to Raise Tariffs to 25% on South Korean Goods

President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on goods imported from South Korea to 25%, citing what he said was the failure of the country’s legislature to codify the trade deal the two nations reached last year.

TikTok US Blames Power Outage for Glitches After Landmark Deal

TikTok’s newly established US entity is working to resolve a major infrastructure failure triggered by a data center power disruption, marking a rocky start for the venture just days after its historic spinoff.

Portrait of a Young Collector: What Art’s New Class Wants to Buy

When the august Winter Show opens in New York on Jan. 23, it will be filled with booths showcasing the typical tumble of antique furniture, historical and contemporary art, rare jewelry and decorative objects — and a curious little room that’s not quite like the rest.

Sun Pharma, Taro Get Final Approval of $200 Million Antitrust Deal

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. and its subsidiary Taro Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. gained final approval of a $200 million antitrust deal to settle claims they conspired with other drugmakers to inflate generic drug prices.