June 5, 2026

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JP Morgan Upgrades Tesla to ‘Neutral’, Sees Robotics Driving Long-Term Growth

.P. Morgan upgraded Elon Musk-led Tesla to “neutral” from “underweight” on Friday, citing that the electric-vehicle maker’s valuation is increasingly driven by its push into autonomous driving and robotics rather than near-term earnings. The more optimistic view on Tesla comes …

US, Mexico, Canada to Miss July USMCA Date, Ramping Up Trade Tension

The U.S., Mexico and Canada are set to blow past a July 1 milestone to renew their trade deal, opening the possibility of months or years of haggling over the rules and tariffs for auto manufacturing and other industries, people …

Merck to Settle Bulk of Gardasil Suits for About $50 Million

Merck & Co. says it will settle a spate of lawsuits that blame the drugmaker’s blockbuster Gardasil cancer vaccine for causing autoimmune ailments that affect young women’s hearts and reproductive systems for an amount that is “not material” to the …

IBM, AT&T Accused by Whistleblower of Covering Up Foreign Hacks

International Business Machines Corp. and AT&T Inc.’s computer systems were repeatedly breached by foreign hackers, and the companies concealed those intrusions from the U.S. government in violation of the law, according to a lawsuit from a former IBM cybersecurity official. …

Report Explores Forces Driving Claim Complexity

Insurers and employers face mounting pressure from rising severity, lengthier claim durations and expanding operational demands, a new report shows. Enlyte on Tuesday released its 2026 Envision Trends Report, which reflects growing complexity for the claims space. Related: Study: California …

Insurers Acting Like Banks Must Grasp Loan Risk, EIOPA Says

European insurers that want to ride the private credit boom need to grasp the risks they face, according to the region’s top watchdog for the industry. The region has “a multitude” of insurers of varying size, some of which don’t …

The Future of Appraisal and the Rising Standard of Competency

In property/casualty insurance, appraisal has long existed as a mechanism to resolve disagreements over the amount of loss. For decades, it has been viewed as a useful—if occasionally underutilized—tool in the claims process. That perception is changing rapidly. There are …

UK New Car Sales Hit Best May Since 2019, Industry Data Shows

Britain’s new car sales rose 7.1% in May, the strongest for the month since 2019, driven by resilient retail demand, especially for electric vehicles, according to industry data released on Thursday. EVs have been gaining ground in Europe as rising …

Zurich Insurance Expands Data-Center Offering Beyond the US

Zurich Insurance Group Plc is widening its offering for data-center projects to Europe and South America as it seeks to profit from the global buildout of infrastructure linked to artificial intelligence. The Swiss firm will insure risks associated with the …