Microsoft's stock rose slightly on March 5, 2026, despite a 15% drop in 2026, due to strong earnings and AI/cloud growth, but faces valuation and competitive pressures.

Wienerberger doubled profit to €168M in 2025 despite weak construction, while Strabag’s ZÜBLIN won an €800M Chilean mine contract.

Italian tennis player Luciano Darderi won his fifth ATP title by defeating German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the Chile Open final.

A China-backed cable project sparked a Chilean political crisis, halting power transition talks after U.S. security concerns led to visa revocations and a dispute over transparency.

New Zealand and Argentina agreed to boost economic and diplomatic ties during Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ first visit since 2007.

New Zealand and Brazil strengthen ties through agreements in film, education, agriculture, trade, and aviation.

New Zealand and Chile signed an agricultural pact to boost sustainable farming, research, and trade, building on 80 years of ties and $342.94 million in two-way trade by Sept. 2025.

Microsoft's stock rose slightly on March 5, 2026, despite a 15% drop in 2026, due to strong earnings and AI/cloud growth, but faces valuation and competitive pressures.

Italian tennis player Luciano Darderi won his fifth ATP title by defeating German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the Chile Open final.

Wienerberger doubled profit to €168M in 2025 despite weak construction, while Strabag’s ZÜBLIN won an €800M Chilean mine contract.