Alphabet (GOOG.O): As announced on April 18, the integration of teams focused on building AI models between Google Research and Google DeepMind will further accelerate progress in AI.

Snap (SNAP.N) expects second quarter revenue of $1.23 billion to $1.26 billion, while the market expects $1.21 billion. Snap (SNAP.N) rose more than 23% after the market closed.

Intel (INTC.O) revenue in Q1 2024 was $12.72 billion, compared with market expectations of $12.72 billion and $11.7 billion in the same period last year. Intel (INTC.O) fell nearly 6% after the market closed.

Investment Company Institute (ICI): Money market fund assets increased to $5.98 trillion in the week ending April 24.

Hang Seng Index futures closed down 0.14% at 17,318 points in the night session, 33 points higher.

Airbus CEO: It is too early to reveal the timetable for reaching an agreement with Spirit Airlines.

US Department of Defense spokesman: The United States will continue to "explore options" in Africa.

Airbus CEO: Supply chain will face pressure in the coming years.

A spokesman for the US Department of Defense said: The United States will temporarily withdraw some troops from Chad.

Airbus CEO: Supply chain preparations are in place to increase A350 production.

Greek PM: Greece will not deliver S-300 or Patriot missiles to Ukraine.

Israeli journalist Barak Ravid: Israeli officials say Israel is only willing to consider releasing about 20 hostages as part of an agreement with Hamas, rather than the 40 previously requested.

ECB Executive Board Member Panetta: We must weigh the risks of overly tight monetary policy.

The European Commission expects EU common wheat stocks to reach 12.2 million tonnes at the end of the 2014/25 marketing year, compared with 12.1 million tonnes forecast last month.

The European Commission forecasts EU common wheat exports to be 31 million tonnes in 2014/25, up from 31 million tonnes forecast last month.

UN spokesman: On Wednesday, a UN team visiting the Gaza docks and maritime operations assembly area had to seek shelter when two shells landed nearby. No one was injured and the UN team continued its tour after taking refuge in a bunker for some time.