--- title: "Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 5 PM ET: EU Tells Google to Open Android to AI Rivals | Shell ..." type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/284271997.md" description: "The European Commission has instructed Google to allow competing AI services to interact with Android applications. Shell is acquiring Arc Resources to enhance its production capabilities in Canada. Bed Bath & Beyond reported a narrowed first-quarter loss due to cost-cutting measures. Bayer is under scrutiny from the Supreme Court regarding its Roundup product. Verizon gained wireless subscribers in its first quarter under new leadership. OpenAI and Microsoft have reached a deal to expand product sales across cloud providers. China has blocked Meta's acquisition of Manus for national security reasons. Eli Lilly is set to acquire Ajax Therapeutics for up to $2.3 billion. Meta Platforms has entered a solar power agreement with Overview Energy. United Airlines has dropped its pursuit of American Airlines. Thermo Fisher is selling its microbiology business to Astorg for $1.075 billion. Re/Max is being sold to The Real Brokerage for around $550 million. Vinted's valuation exceeds $9 billion following a secondary share sale. Domino's stock fell after missing earnings expectations, despite a revenue increase." datetime: "2026-04-27T21:25:40.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/284271997.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/284271997.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/284271997.md) --- # Dow Jones Top Company Headlines at 5 PM ET: EU Tells Google to Open Android to AI Rivals | Shell ... EU Tells Google to Open Android to AI Rivals The European Commission said that Google should ensure competing AI services can "effectively interact" with applications on Android devices. \---- Shell Buys a Gas Producer Far From the Middle East Turmoil Shell is set to expand its reach in Western Canada with a deal to buy Arc Resources, a move expected to boost production at a time when Canada is looking to grow energy exports. \---- Bed Bath & Beyond First-Quarter Loss Narrows on Cost Cuts, Improved Efficiency CEO Marcus Lemonis said that the retailer has seen improvements in customer acquisition, engagement quality, and the performance of owned channels, adding that average order values have risen. \---- Supreme Court Grills Bayer Over Failure to Warn Consumers About Roundup Risks Bayer is facing thousands of lawsuits brought by consumers who claim its flagship weedkiller causes cancer. \---- Verizon Adds Wireless Subscribers in First Full Quarter Under New CEO The carrier defied Wall Street expectations of a drop in subscribers, while a January network outage dragged on revenue. \---- OpenAI and Microsoft Reach Deal to Give Startup New Freedom The deal allows OpenAI to sell products across any cloud provider and marks a turning point in one of the AI boom's highest-profile partnerships. \---- China Bans Meta's Acquisition of Manus on National Security Grounds Beijing has banned the $2.5 billion acquisition and ordered the parties involved to rescind the transaction. \---- Trump Calls on Disney to Fire Jimmy Kimmel After Melania Joke A joke last week about the first lady being an 'expectant widow' brought the late-night host back in the president's ire after his show was temporarily pulled last year. \---- Eli Lilly to Buy Ajax Therapeutics for Up to $2.3 Billion Eli Lilly continued its recent buying spree, agreeing to pay up to $2.3 billion for Ajax Therapeutics in a deal that bolsters the drugmaker's blood-cancer portfolio. \---- Meta Platforms Enters Solar-Power Pact The Facebook parent has agreed to purchase up to a gigawatt of solar power from Overview Energy, a startup that aims to deploy satellites capable of providing power to customers on Earth's surface. \---- United Airlines Abandons Pursuit of Rival American Airlines American has rejected the proposal to combine two of the world's largest carriers. \---- Thermo Fisher to Sell Microbiology Business to Astorg Thermo Fisher Scientific has struck a deal to sell its microbiology business to European private-equity firm Astorg for about $1.075 billion. \---- Real-Estate Firm Re/Max to Be Sold to The Real Brokerage Tech-focused The Real Brokerage agreed to buy Re/Max in a deal valued at around $550 million. \---- Thrift App Vinted Valued at Over $9 Billion in Secondary Share Sale Existing shareholder EQT and new investors Teachers' Venture Growth and Schroders Capital led the acquisition of around 880 million euros in shares. \---- Domino's Stock Slides on Earnings Miss. It's Counting on More Stores to Spur Growth. The pizza chain grew increased revenue by 3.5% from a year ago to $1.15 billion, missing Wall Street's expectations of $1.16 billion. (END) Dow Jones Newswires April 27, 2026 17:15 ET (21:15 GMT) Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. ### Related Stocks - [BBBYW.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BBBYW.US.md) - [BBBY.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BBBY.US.md) - [AAL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/AAL.US.md) - [UAL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/UAL.US.md) - [META.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/META.US.md) - [REAX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/REAX.US.md) - [RMAX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RMAX.US.md) - [MSFX.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MSFX.US.md) - [METU.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/METU.US.md) - [FBL.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FBL.US.md) - [MSFU.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MSFU.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [GIPHY Extends Multi-Year Integration Partnership with Meta | SSTK Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286926344.md) - [$META - META CEO TELLS EMPLOYEES HE DOES NOT EXPECT MORE COMPANY-WIDE LAYOFFS THIS YEAR -INTERNAL MEMO](https://longbridge.com/en/news/287093416.md) - [As Meta lays off 10%, 7,000 employees will be moved into AI roles, source says](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286970396.md) - [Meta Begins Laying Off Thousands In AI Push. 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