Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue for $48.7B, OPEC+ signals caution on supply, Microsoft inks $9.7B AI-cloud pact with IREN

Kimberly-Clark is acquiring Kenvue for $48.7 billion, creating a consumer staples giant. OPEC+ will increase output by 137,000 bpd but plans to pause further additions in Q1. Microsoft signed a $9.7B AI-cloud pact with IREN. India's Enforcement Directorate seized assets worth $430M linked to Anil Ambani's Reliance Group. Futures rise amid M&A and AI headlines. The FDA drug division head resigned amid probe. Berkshire Hathaway reported Q3 operating profit up 34% and net income up 17%, with cash reaching a record $381.7B.