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Samsung, SK Hynix earnings boost South Korea's AI and youth spending

Samsung, SK Hynix earnings boost South Korea's AI and youth spending

China service sales jump 19.5% during National Day holiday

China service sales jump 19.5% during National Day holiday

World Bank forecasts Nigeria's growth at 4.4% annually through 2028

Hong Kong regulators question HSBC over AI hub decision favoring Singapore

Hong Kong regulators question HSBC over AI hub decision favoring Singapore

BYD exec cites geopolitics as biggest expansion hurdle

BYD exec cites geopolitics as biggest expansion hurdle

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Nvidia-backed Iambic Therapeutics aims for $159.4 million IPO

Iambic Therapeutics, an AI-driven drug discovery company backed by Nvidia, is seeking to raise up to $159.4 million in its US initial public offering. The biotech firm, which uses artificial intelligence to develop drug candidates, aims to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker "IAM".

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Satoshi-era Bitcoin worth $8.3 million moves after 16 years

Satoshi-era Bitcoin worth $8.3 million moves after 16 years

A batch of 100.02 Bitcoin, mined in July 2010 and valued at approximately $8.3 million, was moved on Wednesday for the first time in 16 years. The coins were split into two new addresses, with no indication of the owner or a sale.

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AI leaderboard Arena raises $200M at $3.1B valuation

AI leaderboard Arena raises $200M at $3.1B valuation

Arena, a UC Berkeley research project turned AI evaluation platform, has secured $200 million in Series B funding, valuing the company at $3.1 billion. This marks a near doubling of its valuation in 10 months, following its Series A round in January. The company's commercial product, AI Evaluations, helps enterprises assess AI model performance.

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Adidas sues Australian label White Fox over four stripes design

Adidas is suing Australian fashion label White Fox for allegedly infringing on its trademark with a four-striped design. The sportswear giant claims White Fox's products are "deceptively similar" to its iconic three stripes and that the brand is leveraging Adidas's reputation. Adidas is seeking damages and profits from the sale of the disputed items.

Politics & PolicySee all →
Venezuela's Maduro, wife Flores charged with torture in US

Venezuela's Maduro, wife Flores charged with torture in US

Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores face new US criminal charges for allegedly torturing political opponents and American citizens. Prosecutors allege Maduro authorized torture to maintain power. Separately, a judge denied Flores' request for jail release due to health reasons, citing flight risk.

Geopolitics & Global RiskSee all →
Oil prices fall as Trump rules out Iran strikes before midterms

Oil prices fall as Trump rules out Iran strikes before midterms

President Trump declared on Thursday that the U.S. will not attack Iran before the upcoming midterm elections, a statement that caused oil prices to drop. Despite the decline, oil remains higher for the day. Trump also indicated that discussions with Iran are ongoing and that oil is flowing in record numbers.

Macro, Rates & FXSee all →
Colombia faces hurdles to meet IMF commitments under possible lending deal

Colombia faces hurdles to meet IMF commitments under possible lending deal

Colombia may struggle to meet commitments for a potential International Monetary Fund lending deal, according to officials and economists. The country is seeking between $8 billion and $20 billion amid a fiscal crisis marked by soaring debt and lower tax revenue.

Commodities & EnergySee all →
Asia bloc pivots to oil stockpiling amid Middle East tensions

Asia bloc pivots to oil stockpiling amid Middle East tensions

Eleven Asia-Pacific nations, led by Japan, agreed to bolster oil stockpiles and discuss coordinated reserve releases in response to Middle East supply instability. The move signals a prioritization of energy security over decarbonization goals for the region.

European Politics & MarketsSee all →

EU exec rejects Greek, Italian requests for fiscal rule flexibility

The European Commission rejected requests from Italy and Greece for greater fiscal flexibility, citing the need to uphold the bloc's rules-based framework. The countries sought leeway due to higher inflation and energy costs.

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70% of mortgage execs expect rates at 7.5% or higher into 2027

70% of mortgage execs expect rates at 7.5% or higher into 2027

A survey of mortgage executives at the HousingWire Mortgage Banking Summit revealed that 70% anticipate 30-year fixed mortgage rates to remain at 7.5% or higher through early 2027. The findings underscore a challenging market with fewer transactions and limited refinance opportunities, prompting a focus on cost reduction.

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