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France's largest lender reported first-quarter net income above expectations, bolstered by strong equities trading. However, management has increased provisions to hedge against corporate hesitation and broader economic uncertainty.

• Net income for Q1 beat market estimates
• Equities trading was the primary driver of growth

Teladoc Health has outlined a strategic financial roadmap for its BetterHelp platform and a pivot in its Integrated Care revenue model. The company is moving toward a more visit-based structure to optimize its service delivery.

• Projected $125M+ run rate for BetterHelp insurance exit by 2026
• Integrated Care mix approaching 70% visit-based revenue

Nvidia's venture arm has invested in Legora, valuing the Swedish AI legal tech startup at $5.6 billion. The move signals Nvidia's ongoing strategy to fund AI applications globally.

• Investment executed via Nvidia's NVentures arm
• Legora valuation established at $5.6 billion

Equity indices across Asia retreated on Thursday as investors reacted to rising energy costs and a cautious Federal Reserve. Mixed technology earnings further dampened sentiment across the region.

• Asian equities traded mostly lower
• WTI crude futures surpassed $108 per barrel

SoftBank Group is developing a new entity focused on automating data center construction. The conglomerate aims to take the venture, named Roze, public in the U.S. with a target valuation of $100 billion.

• New venture 'Roze' focused on AI and robotics
• Primary objective is automating data center construction

A surge in the U.S. 30-year Treasury yield to 5% is triggering a rotation out of non-yielding assets. Hawkish dissent within the Federal Reserve and rising oil prices are further tightening financial conditions.

• 30-year Treasury yield hits 5%, highest in nearly a year
• Fed dissenters signal resistance to rate easing

SAP SE has exceeded analyst expectations, driven by strong demand for cloud solutions. The results suggest European software firms are successfully navigating geopolitical tensions and AI-related disruptions.

• SAP SE surpassed analyst estimates
• Strong growth in cloud solutions backlog

Private equity firm Investindustrial has exceeded its fundraising target for its latest lower mid-market vehicle. The new fund will target growth opportunities across Southern European businesses.

• Raised €1.5 billion ($1.75 billion) for Lower Mid-Market IV
• Surpassed initial target of €1.25 billion

Alphabet and Amazon lead a rally in US tech following strong Q1 cloud performance. Simultaneously, Rolls-Royce reports a positive start to the year and maintains its full-year guidance despite geopolitical volatility.

• Alphabet shares rose over 7% after beating Q1 expectations
• Amazon recorded its fastest cloud growth in over three years

Unilever Plc reported a 3.8% increase in underlying sales for the first quarter, beating analyst forecasts. Growth was bolstered by strong volume sales of Dove soap and laundry detergents in emerging economies.

• Underlying sales growth of 3.8% vs 3.7% expected
• Volume growth exceeded analyst projections

President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name his chief of staff to lead the French central bank in June. The move follows the official announcement of a successor for Moulin's current role.

• Emmanuel Moulin exits chief of staff role May 4
• Expected appointment as Bank of France Governor in June

Economists predict the European Central Bank will keep interest rates steady this Thursday. The decision comes as policymakers evaluate the broader economic consequences of the conflict in Iran.

• Benchmark rate expected to remain at 2%
• Unanimous consensus among surveyed economists