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Major software exporters Infosys and HCL Technologies have triggered a sector-wide sell-off following disappointing earnings and guidance. The industry gauge hit its lowest level since mid-2023, erasing significant market value.

• Infosys forecasts annual sales growth below analyst expectations
• HCL Technologies reports profit miss

An active shooter's brief penetration of a security perimeter in Washington D.C. has raised urgent questions regarding the safety of the U.S. presidency. The incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in high-level security protocols within the capital.

• Active shooter breached security perimeter in Washington D.C.
• Incident exposes potential gaps in presidential security protocols.

Tesla outperformed analyst estimates for revenue and free cash flow in the first quarter. The company is increasingly shifting its strategic focus from vehicle sales to high-margin AI and Robotaxi operations.

• Revenue grew 16% YoY to $22.4 billion
• Free cash flow of $1.4 billion surprised analysts to the upside

The Taiwan Stock Exchange is expected to open higher on Monday, buoyed by a strong performance in U.S. markets and optimism over potential interest rate cuts. The index recently closed at 23,556.59 after a sustained three-day rally.

• Taiwan Stock Exchange closed Friday at 23,556.59
• US NASDAQ and S&P 500 reached record highs

Cava Group aims to expand to 1,000 locations by 2032, but rising operational costs are squeezing margins. Investors are weighing the company's long-term growth runway against a steep valuation of nearly 185 times earnings.

• Goal of 1,000 stores by 2032 from current 439 locations
• Q4 2025 restaurant-level margins dropped to 21.4%

Amazon's aggressive capital expenditure plan for 2026 is gaining traction as AI labs face critical compute shortages. Massive commitments from Anthropic and OpenAI suggest a strong future revenue pipeline for AWS.

• Capex for 2026 set at $200 billion
• Anthropic and OpenAI each commit $100 billion to AWS

Indian pharmaceutical leader Sun Pharma has agreed to acquire US-listed Organon & Co. in a massive cash deal. The transaction is poised to be one of the largest outbound acquisitions by an Indian firm in years.

• Acquisition price set at $14 per share in cash
• Total enterprise valuation reaches $11.75 billion

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Organon & Co. in an all-cash transaction. The deal, valued at $11.75 billion, represents one of the most significant healthcare mergers of the year.

• Acquisition value of $11.75 billion enterprise value
• All-cash transaction structure

Japan and South Korea's benchmark indices reached all-time peaks on Monday as investors overlooked diplomatic failures. Meanwhile, oil prices surged following the collapse of planned peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

• Nikkei 225 and Kospi both achieved record highs
• Trump canceled envoy trips to Pakistan for Iran talks

Japan's largest brokerage saw its share price decline following a fourth-quarter profit miss. The results were weighed down by specific impairments despite strong performance in core banking and wealth management.

• Q4 profit failed to meet analyst expectations
• Writedowns occurred in forestry and research affiliate holdings

Nvidia has introduced a new AI model designed to accelerate the viability of quantum computing through enhanced error correction. The move reinforces the company's strategy of pursuing a hybrid computing architecture rather than developing its own quantum hardware.

• New AI model targets quantum calibration and error correction
• Ising model is 2.5x faster and 3x more accurate than traditional methods

The Straits Times Index looks to break a five-session losing streak amid positive momentum from Wall Street. Strong performance in U.S. technology stocks provides a bullish backdrop for Asian markets.

• STI closed at 4,312.62 after five straight days of losses.
• Financials and properties led the downward trend in Singapore.