News 12 May 2026

ANA Flyers Face a ¥3 Million Test as Lounge Access Rules Tighten
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ANA Flyers Face a ¥3 Million Test as Lounge Access Rules Tighten

ANA will split its Super Flyers Card into SFC PLUS and SFC LITE from April 2028, tying top benefits to at least ¥3 million in annual ANA Card and ANA Pay spending. Members below that threshold will lose ANA Lounge access and drop from Star Alliance Gold to Silver status. The change affects current cardholders and has sparked criticism among frequent flyers in Japan. ANA says the new system will assess spending yearly.
May 12, 2026
Toyota Industries’ 77-Year Market Run Is Ending After Toyota Group Buyout Vote
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Toyota Industries’ 77-Year Market Run Is Ending After Toyota Group Buyout Vote

Toyota Industries shareholders approved a share consolidation Tuesday, clearing the way for delisting from the Tokyo and Nagoya exchanges on June 1. The $30 billion take-private deal, Japan’s largest since 1985, will end a public listing dating to 1949. Most minority shareholders will be bought out for cash after the reverse split. The company will also sell its cross-shareholdings in other Toyota group firms.
May 12, 2026
Chery’s Japan EV Push Gets a Reality Check From Autobacs
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Chery’s Japan EV Push Gets a Reality Check From Autobacs

Autobacs Seven said it invested in Singapore’s Electric Mobility Technology but has not decided on selling or servicing China-made EVs in Japan. The company narrowed reports of a venture with Chery Automobile to sell EVs from 2027. Chery said it is only a shareholder in EMT and not involved in operations. Autobacs will announce any sales or service plans once decisions are made.
May 12, 2026
Android 17 Reveal Today: Google’s Big Update Faces Its First Real Test
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Android 17 Reveal Today: Google’s Big Update Faces Its First Real Test

Google will unveil Android 17 in a dedicated Android-only broadcast Tuesday at 10 a.m. PT, ahead of Google I/O. The release spotlights new Gemini AI features, ecosystem expansion, and device integration, with the final beta already issued to developers. Google’s notes detail recent bug fixes and stability improvements. Pixel phones will receive the update first, with other brands to follow.
May 12, 2026
Lufthansa’s $7.7 Billion Airbus-Boeing Jet Order Signals A Long-Haul Reset
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Lufthansa’s $7.7 Billion Airbus-Boeing Jet Order Signals A Long-Haul Reset

Lufthansa Group has ordered 20 long-haul jets—10 Airbus A350-900s and 10 Boeing 787-9s—in a $7.7 billion list-price deal, with deliveries set for 2032–2034. The order, approved by the supervisory board Monday, comes as the airline faces high fuel costs and seeks to modernize its fleet. Lufthansa did not specify which group carriers or hubs will receive the new aircraft. The group’s order book now totals 232 aircraft.
May 12, 2026
Lloyds Slides as UK Political Risk Turns a Bank Stock Into a Gilt Trade
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Lloyds Slides as UK Political Risk Turns a Bank Stock Into a Gilt Trade

Lloyds Banking Group shares fell 4.2% to 94.21p as UK bank stocks dropped amid surging gilt yields and pressure on sterling. The 30-year gilt yield hit 5.81%, the highest since 1998. Investors cited fiscal risk, oil-driven inflation, and speculation over Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s future. Lloyds’ buyback and capital moves failed to stem the broader selloff in UK banks.
May 12, 2026
Barclays Shares Drop as UK Political Risk Hits the Bank Re-rating Trade
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Barclays Shares Drop as UK Political Risk Hits the Bank Re-rating Trade

Barclays shares fell 4.19% to 411.05p on Tuesday, outpacing the FTSE 100’s 0.41% drop, as investors sold UK bank stocks amid rising gilt yields and a weaker pound. Thirty-year UK gilt yields hit 5.81%, the highest since 1998, while tax and political risks weighed on sentiment. J.P. Morgan warned a higher bank surcharge and changes to reserve remuneration could sharply cut Barclays’ future profits.
May 12, 2026
French Gas Bills Set To Drop In June After May Surge, But Savings Stay Small
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French Gas Bills Set To Drop In June After May Surge, But Savings Stay Small

Japanese creator aso has launched Hitotoki, a browser-based diary service that swaps anonymous entries between users without likes or follows. Ads are not planned, but paid features may be added to cover costs. The site does not collect personal data beyond a random ID and diary content. User numbers and long-term funding details have not been disclosed.
May 12, 2026
Sun Life SME Workplace Savings Push Follows Strong Board Vote: What Investors Should Know
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Sun Life SME Workplace Savings Push Follows Strong Board Vote: What Investors Should Know

Sun Life has launched two digital-first workplace savings plans for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, offering no set-up fees or minimums for employee participation. The move follows the re-election of all 13 directors at its May 6 annual meeting, with support above 97%. Sun Life reported first-quarter underlying net income of C$1.05 billion, while reported net income dropped to C$465 million. Manulife also competes in this market.
May 12, 2026
Valtes T-DASH Pro Launch Puts AI Software Testing Race in Focus
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Valtes T-DASH Pro Launch Puts AI Software Testing Race in Focus

Valtes began early access for T-DASH Pro, its upgraded no-code test automation tool, on Tuesday, adding analysis and parallel execution features. The move followed Monday’s expansion of its internal AI test-design tool TestScape to support scenario testing. T-DASH Pro currently supports web apps, with Windows, Android, and iOS planned for 2026. Pricing details are pending; existing and new trial users can access it free for a limited time.
May 12, 2026
Nidec’s New Quality-Fraud Scare Hits After Accounting Crisis — And Investors Have One Big Question
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Nidec’s New Quality-Fraud Scare Hits After Accounting Crisis — And Investors Have One Big Question

Nidec is preparing to launch an external legal investigation into suspected quality fraud involving motor parts, with more than 1,000 design-change cases reported by Nikkei. The news broke after Nidec shares closed up 2.9% at a year-to-date high, as the company remains under Tokyo Stock Exchange scrutiny and faces a 91.2 million yen penalty for conduct violations.
May 12, 2026
EQT’s $3.8 Billion Tabelog Deal Puts Kakaku.com on Track to Leave Tokyo Market
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EQT’s $3.8 Billion Tabelog Deal Puts Kakaku.com on Track to Leave Tokyo Market

EQT will launch a 3,000 yen-a-share tender offer to take Kakaku.com private, valuing the company at about 593.5 billion yen. Kakaku.com’s board and special committee back the bid, which comes amid competing proposals from LINE Yahoo and Bain. The offer runs May 13 to July 2. Major shareholders Digital Garage and KDDI will not tender but plan to sell via a buyback.
May 12, 2026
JR Central’s 385 Series Breaks Cover: What Changes On The Shinano Before 2029
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JR Central’s 385 Series Breaks Cover: What Changes On The Shinano Before 2029

Central Japan Railway Co. unveiled a pilot 385-series train for the Limited Express Shinano, with test runs starting May 13 and commercial service planned around fiscal 2029. The new model, featuring advanced tilting and upgraded interiors, will replace the 383-series on the Nagoya-Nagano route. JR Central has not finalized production numbers or formations, pending test results and demand.
May 12, 2026
Digital Garage Stock Gets ¥30 Billion Kakaku Catalyst Before Earnings as Broker Sees 3,900 Yen Target
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Digital Garage Stock Gets ¥30 Billion Kakaku Catalyst Before Earnings as Broker Sees 3,900 Yen Target

Digital Garage expects about 30 billion yen in consolidated gains and 40 billion yen in parent-only profit if EQT’s take-private of Kakaku.com closes by March 2027. EQT is offering 3,000 yen per Kakaku.com share, valuing the company at 593.51 billion yen. Digital Garage shares rose 3.55% Tuesday ahead of full-year results due May 14. A rival LINE Yahoo-Bain Capital bid at the same price was also reported.
May 12, 2026
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite Is Back After Two Years — Why Its Rs 20,999 India Price Matters Now
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OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite Is Back After Two Years — Why Its Rs 20,999 India Price Matters Now

OnePlus launched the Nord CE6 Lite in India on Tuesday, starting at Rs 20,999, marking a return to its CE Lite line after two years. The phone features a 7,000 mAh battery, 144Hz display, and targets buyers seeking 5G below the Nord CE6. India’s smartphone shipments fell 3% year-on-year in Q1, the weakest in six years, amid rising costs and weaker demand. Bank discounts drop the CE6 Lite’s entry price to Rs 18,999.
May 12, 2026
Livingston County’s Cheap Gas Hunt Gets Tougher As Trump Floats Pump-Tax Break
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Livingston County’s Cheap Gas Hunt Gets Tougher As Trump Floats Pump-Tax Break

Michigan’s average gas price hit $4.711 a gallon Tuesday, topping the national average of $4.504, according to AAA. President Trump called for a federal gas-tax suspension, but Congress must approve it. AAA expects 39.1 million Americans to drive over Memorial Day, despite prices at their highest since 2022. Wholesale gasoline in the Great Lakes region remains volatile.
May 12, 2026
Sensex Crash Today: Nifty Slides Below 23,400 As Oil Shock And Record-Low Rupee Hit Dalal Street
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Sensex Crash Today: Nifty Slides Below 23,400 As Oil Shock And Record-Low Rupee Hit Dalal Street

The Sensex dropped 1,456 points and the Nifty closed at 23,379 as Indian shares fell sharply on Tuesday. The rupee hit a record low of 95.6250 per dollar as Brent crude rose to $107.23 a barrel on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions. Market capitalization of BSE-listed firms fell by 10 lakh crore rupees. Foreign investors sold shares for a fifth straight session.
May 12, 2026
HSBC’s $400 Million Private-Credit Hit Deepens as MFS Fraud Allegations Escalate
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HSBC’s $400 Million Private-Credit Hit Deepens as MFS Fraud Allegations Escalate

Administrators for collapsed UK lender Market Financial Solutions accused owner Paresh Raja in a London lawsuit of misappropriating at least £1.3 billion. HSBC took a $400 million provision tied to MFS, with Barclays also reporting a £228 million hit. Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority opened an enforcement probe into MFS in March. Raja, currently in Dubai, denies the allegations.
May 12, 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • ASX Morning Feed: Top Movers, Corporate Updates, and Sector Highlights
    May 25, 2026, 9:20 PM EDT. Thrive Tribe Technologies (ASX:1TT) leads small-cap gainers with a 100% jump amid a capital raise to enhance growth and balance sheet. Noxopharm (ASX:NOX) reports reinforcing data on its cancer drug platform. AnteoTech (ASX:ADO) advances battery and life sciences commercial activities. Orthopaedic firm Osteopore (ASX:OSX) secures Chinese FDA approval, opening new market access. Laggards include Helios Energy and 5Eadvanced with declines of 20% and 18% respectively. Sector moves include drill target definition at American Tungsten & Antimony (ASX:AT4) and strong infill drilling at American Uranium (ASX:AMU). The appointments and project updates from key players emphasize ongoing exploration and development in mining and technology sectors on the ASX.