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Monte dei Paschi di Siena's 550-year independence nears end as Intesa bid succeeds

Monte dei Paschi di Siena's 550-year independence nears end as Intesa bid succeeds

Hernández de Cos, Knot vie to succeed Lagarde at ECB

Hernández de Cos, Knot vie to succeed Lagarde at ECB

Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens

Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens

Thames Water creditors to vote on emergency £2.4bn loan as cash runs low

UK budget offers 'breathing space' but defers radical action

UK budget offers 'breathing space' but defers radical action

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Nasdaq futures tumble as Amazon, Intel results deepen AI spending woes

Nasdaq futures tumble as Amazon, Intel results deepen AI spending woes

Nasdaq futures dropped more than 2% on Friday as Amazon signaled continued AI spending and Intel warned of cash burn, fueling concerns over the rising costs of AI infrastructure. Amazon shares fell 7.2% in premarket trading after reporting a sharp cash outflow and signaling increased capital expenditures. Intel tanked 25% on a weak PC market, manufacturing bottlenecks, and heavy spending to expand production.

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Binance Uncovers More Breach Points in $6.3B Hack

Binance Uncovers More Breach Points in $6.3B Hack

Binance has identified "additional points of breach" in a security incident that cost approximately $6.3 billion, with about $3 billion frozen onchain. The exchange stated that a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop was initially suspected, but the attack was more complex. Binance will cover all user losses from its SAFU fund and company funds, and has resumed deposits while withdrawals remain suspended.

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Amazon CEO Jassy sees AWS as $1T business, plans big AI infrastructure spend

Amazon CEO Jassy sees AWS as $1T business, plans big AI infrastructure spend

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reiterated his ambition for Amazon Web Services (AWS) to become a $1 trillion revenue business, projecting growth of over 40% in 2027 and 2028. He acknowledged that significant capital expenditures, estimated at approximately $220 billion for cash capex in 2026, primarily for AWS, are necessary to support this growth, driven by AI demand. Investors expressed concern over the substantial spending, leading to a 6% drop in Amazon shares in after-market trading.

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Migrant workers face exploitation, disease and danger at European datacentres

Migrant workers at datacentre construction sites across Europe are facing exploitation, including dangerous working conditions, unpaid wages, and squalid living conditions. An investigation found evidence of serious injuries, disease outbreaks, and exploitative employment practices at sites operated by major tech companies.

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Democrats rally behind El-Sayed amid Trump's attacks

Democrats are increasingly rallying behind Abdul El-Sayed, their candidate for the Michigan Senate race, as Donald Trump escalates Islamophobic attacks. Despite some internal divisions and differing views on issues like Israel, prominent Democrats including former President Obama and Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have publicly supported El-Sayed, who is narrowly leading his Republican opponent, Mike Rogers, in polls.

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Russia sanctions cost Euroclear hundreds of millions of euros

Russia sanctions cost Euroclear hundreds of millions of euros

Russian sanctions and countermeasures cost Euroclear hundreds of millions of euros in 2026, according to an earnings report. The company holds over 200 billion euros in immobilized Russian government assets. Direct costs and provisions for claims in Russian courts amounted to 233 million euros, with 162 million euros attributed to provisions for claims.

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Euro zone growth beats projections again

Euro zone growth beats projections again

The euro zone economy grew 0.4% in the third quarter, beating projections for 0.2% and remaining resilient despite high energy costs. Investments and consumption held up, leading to growth upgrades for the year.

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Wall Street Banks Raise Oil Price Forecasts as Supply Fears Deepen

Wall Street Banks Raise Oil Price Forecasts as Supply Fears Deepen

ANZ Bank on Friday raised its Brent Crude oil price forecast to $105 per barrel by year-end, citing persistent supply constraints from the Middle East. UBS also increased its forecast to $110 per barrel for the end of 2026, reflecting elevated uncertainty. Goldman Sachs sees Brent at $90 per barrel this year, with upside risks.

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South Korean chipmakers boost China output amid intensifying competition

South Korean chipmakers boost China output amid intensifying competition

South Korean memory chip giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are upgrading their manufacturing facilities in China to produce more advanced NAND flash memory. The move aims to counter rapidly growing market share from Chinese rivals like Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) and meet surging global demand for AI hardware.

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US foreclosure auctions hit post-pandemic peak, driven by FHA loans

US foreclosure auctions hit post-pandemic peak, driven by FHA loans

Completed foreclosure auctions in the US rose 25% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2026, reaching their highest level since the first quarter of 2020. FHA-insured loans fueled this surge, accounting for a significant portion of the increase and driving down pricing for those properties. Recent-vintage loans also contributed to the rising default pipeline.

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