Global Shifts: Strategic Moves in Energy, Tech, and FMCG

Major global companies like Repsol, Nestlé, and Nvidia are making strategic moves in response to current business challenges. Repsol plans to triple its oil output in Venezuela, Nestlé is exiting its ice cream business for a portfolio restructure, and Nvidia invests $30bn in OpenAI. Meanwhile, Centrica pauses share buybacks due to declining profits.

In a strategic shift, Repsol, the Spanish energy group, aims to triple its Venezuelan oil production in the next three years, following a US permit that allows them to operate expansively in the nation. This marks a significant expansion in its international operations.

Under its new leadership, Nestlé is looking to streamline its massive portfolio by exiting the ice cream business. This move aligns with new head Philipp Navratil's strategy to stabilize and revitalize the company's performance amidst challenging global markets.

Tech giants Nvidia and OpenAI revise their agreements, opting for a $30 billion investment rather than a previously considered $100 billion deal. Meanwhile, Centrica, the British Gas owner, has paused its share buybacks in light of a projected 39% drop in core profit for 2025.

(With inputs from agencies.)