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GS E&C and LS Electric Partner on AI Data Center Power Systems
GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) announced it is teaming up with LS Electric to strengthen the power infrastructure for its artificial intelligence data center projects. Under a memorandum of un
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KAIST's new president, Bae Choong-sik, unveiled a vision to transform the university into an "AI-native" institution, integrating AI as a common language and general-purpose tool across all
Bae Choong-sik was inaugurated Monday as the 18th president of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). His vision includes AI-powered classrooms, autonomous laboratories, and r
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Copper prices hold at $14,000 as weak US interest rate outlook boosts metals market
Copper prices are currently trading in a narrow range after six consecutive weeks of gains. Tighter supply and easing concerns about U.S. interest rate hikes are jointly supporting metal prices.
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Bitcoin tops $65,000 on Monday, up nearly 3% over the week, ahead of US July inflation data due Wednesday
Bitcoin's rise follows a weak US jobs report last Friday, which eased concerns about the Federal Reserve needing to raise interest rates. Other major cryptocurrencies also saw gains, with Ether up alm
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Moscow is employing raids, pressure, and deception to enlist soldiers domestically for the war against Ukraine
Moscow is employing raids, pressure, and deception to enlist soldiers domestically for the war against Ukraine
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Indonesian Stocks Near Bull Market as Economic Worries Recede
Indonesian stocks advanced, putting the benchmark index once again near bull-market territory, as investor sentiment was buoyed by signs of a resilient economy and easing concerns over potential marke
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Goldman Sachs expects total US equity issuance to reach a record high of $700 billion in 2026, but believes demand will continue to outstrip supply, with the S&P 500 potentially surging to 8000 points.
John Flood, head of Americas equity execution services at Goldman Sachs, stated that despite widespread doubts in the market about whether record equity issuance can be absorbed, the firm expects tota
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Israel confirms death of Palestinian detainee Ihab Diab nearly two years late; family alleges torture, disputing health claims
The Palestinian Commission of Detainees and Ex-Detainees Affairs stated that Israel informed them on Sunday of the death of Ihab Mohammed Abdel Qader Diab, 36, who was detained on December 12, 2023, a
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JPMorgan Chase: SK Hynix's 15% stock price drop last week was an overreaction, maintain Overweight rating with a target price of KRW 2.75 million
JPMorgan Chase released a report on August 9, stating that SK Hynix's stock price fell by 15% last week, while the Kospi index fell by 5% and Samsung Electronics by 9% during the same period. This dec
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South Korea's LX Semicon begins shipping first automotive MCU to Hyundai, Kia
LX Semicon, South Korea's largest fabless chipmaker, has begun mass-producing its first automotive microcontroller unit (MCU), the LX61101, and started shipping it to Hyundai Motor and Kia. This marks
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Sony and TSMC to invest $6.3bn in advanced next-generation image sensor plant in Kumamoto, targeting 2029 production
Sony and TSMC to invest $6.3bn in advanced next-generation image sensor plant in Kumamoto, targeting 2029 production. The two companies reached a basic agreement in May to cooperate on the development
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High-frequency trading firms shun India's stock market closing auction due to SEBI short-selling hurdles
Bloomberg Markets reports that short-selling hurdles set by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) are causing high-frequency trading firms (HFTs) to avoid the closing auction of Indian equ
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JPMorgan Chase raised its earnings forecast for Kioxia Japan but lowered its target price from JPY 155,000 to JPY 130,000, stating that the market needs to verify the effectiveness of long-term agreements.
JPMorgan Chase maintained its "Overweight" rating on Japanese memory chip manufacturer Kioxia in its latest research report. The bank raised its operating profit forecasts for Kioxia for FY2027 to FY2
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Houthis renew missile and drone attacks on Yemen’s port of al-Makha, killing at least 11 people
Yemen’s Houthis have launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on the Red Sea port city of al-Makha (Mocha), extending an assault on government-held areas along Yemen’s western coast and killin
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Goldman Sachs' top tech trader, Peter Callahan, points out that AI is driving three major structural shifts in tech investment: AI agent traffic surpassing human traffic, optical components outperforming memory chips, and open-source models challenging closed-source ecosystems at extremely low costs.
Top TMT trader Peter Callahan of Goldman Sachs outlined 10 core observations on how the AI wave is reshaping the tech sector in an August 9 report. He noted that current tech investments are undergoin
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JGBs Edge Lower in Early Tokyo Trade Amid Potentially Quicker Pace of BOJ Rate Hikes After July 30-31 Meeting Summary
JGBs Edge Lower in Early Tokyo Trade Amid Potentially Quicker Pace of BOJ Rate Hikes After July 30-31 Meeting Summary
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The Nikkei index rose 1.2% in early trading to 66376.25 points, boosted by weak US employment data which lowered expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
Electronics and metal stocks led the gains, with Ibiden up 7.4%, Furukawa Electric up 8.8%, and Sumitomo Metal Mining up 5.7%. The dollar-yen exchange rate was quoted at 157.88, down from 158.30 yen a
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Analysis indicates that Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen plans to step down after a successor is found, while the company's second-quarter revenue reached $6.6 billion; Arista Networks' second-quarter sales surpassed $3 billion for the first time.
An analysis article points out that software giant Adobe's CEO, Shantanu Narayen, is seeking to step down after finding a successor, which brings uncertainty to the company's future management. Adobe
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Cleveland Fed's August inflation forecast suggests reacceleration in monthly core CPI, potentially setting up a divided September FOMC meeting
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland's latest Inflation Nowcasting estimates project July CPI to rise 0.09% MoM and 3.42% YoY, with core CPI up 0.21% MoM and 2.52% YoY. The forecast also indicates a
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) expects underlying CPI inflation to gradually increase, reaching price stability target by late FY2026-FY2027, with significant upside risks to prices
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its Summary of Opinions from the July 30-31 Monetary Policy Meeting, projecting that underlying CPI inflation is likely to gradually increase, reaching a level consist
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) expects Japan's economy to grow moderately in FY2026, accelerating from FY2027 as crude oil price effects wane, supported by AI demand
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its Summary of Opinions from the July 30-31 Monetary Policy Meeting, noting that Japan's economy has recovered moderately despite some weakness from the Middle East si
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Airbnb Q2 revenue increased by 17% to $3.61 billion, stock price surged by 14% as AI customer support reduced the cost per booking by 16% and full-year outlook was raised.
Airbnb announced its second-quarter results, with revenue increasing by 17% year-over-year to $3.61 billion, exceeding market expectations. The company also raised its full-year revenue growth forecas
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Analysis indicates that if the stock market faces a collapse, history shows that long-term investment strategies have never failed; currently, both the Buffett Indicator and the Shiller P/E ratio are at historical highs, suggesting the market may be overvalued.
An analysis article from Yahoo Finance points out that while major market indices are repeatedly hitting new highs, the Buffett Indicator has surged to a record-breaking over 232%, and the S&P 500 Shi
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Oil prices rose, with traders focusing on the resumption of the Strait of Hormuz agreement between Iran and Oman, and Houthi rebels claiming to have attacked a Saudi refinery near the Red Sea.
Oil prices rose, with traders focusing on the resumption of the Strait of Hormuz agreement between Iran and Oman, and Houthi rebels claiming to have attacked a Saudi refinery near the Red Sea.
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Foreign ownership of Japan stocks hit a new record for three consecutive years in fiscal 2025, exceeding one-third, driven by the AI boom and improved corporate governance.
Foreign ownership of Japan stocks hit a new record for three consecutive years in fiscal 2025, exceeding one-third, driven by the AI boom and improved corporate governance.
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The White House released the "National Space Transportation Policy," aiming to ensure continued U.S. leadership in space and planning to support over 1,000 launches and reentries annually by 2030.
The policy identifies space access as a critical national and economic security interest and directs U.S. executive departments and agencies to take actions including optimizing launch and reentry inf
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Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley Warns US Stocks Are in Bubble Territory
Former New York Fed President Bill Dudley Warns US Stocks Are in Bubble Territory
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UK life insurer Standard Life has reached an agreement with CVC, Goldman Sachs, and PGIM to invest over a trillion dollars in private market assets for UK pension funds.
London-based life insurer Standard Life announced on Thursday that it has reached an agreement with private equity firms CVC Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs, and PGIM, the asset management arm of Prud
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The United States imposed new sanctions on nine Cuban state-owned mining, metals, and construction companies and three leaders.
The Cuban Ministry of Construction and government-controlled import companies are among the sanctioned entities, according to a notice published Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website. U.S.
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Broadcom is in talks with lenders, seeking over $60 billion in debt financing for an AI chip deal that would benefit companies like Anthropic.
Broadcom is in talks with a group of lenders to raise over $60 billion in debt for an AI chip financing deal that would benefit AI company Anthropic PBC and others.
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Moody’s Ratings Urges US Insurance Watchdog NAIC to Impose Tougher Treatment on Private Credit Ratings, Citing Concerns Overstated Quality and Rating Shopping
Moody’s Ratings Urges US Insurance Watchdog NAIC to Impose Tougher Treatment on Private Credit Ratings, Citing Concerns Overstated Quality and Rating Shopping
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Federal Reserve Board approves National Westminster Bank Plc's application to establish a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut
Federal Reserve Board approves National Westminster Bank Plc's application to establish a representative office in Stamford, Connecticut
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US Imposes New Sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) After It Sought Arrest Warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu
The move has drawn condemnation from the United Nations and the European Union but was welcomed by Israel.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Will expand buybacks of high-cost debt and announce new fiscal measures to address the highest borrowing costs in years
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Will expand buybacks of high-cost debt and announce new fiscal measures to address the highest borrowing costs in years
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Japan's global patent share in core AI fields shrinks from 25% to 8% over two decades, falling behind US and China
Japan now ranks fourth in patents for AI mechanisms and foundational technologies, with China, the U.S., and South Korea occupying the top three spots.
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MarketWatch analysis points out that historical data shows interest rates typically fall, rather than rise, when a bull market tops out, making the current question from market analysts about "how high interest rates need to rise to kill the bull market" misguided.
A MarketWatch article points out that many Wall Street analysts have recently focused on how high interest rates need to rise to end the bull market, but historical experience shows that interest rate
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Norway's crude oil production in July fell by nearly 200,000 barrels per day year-on-year to 1.776 million barrels per day, as the supply crisis in the Gulf region continued.
Preliminary data from the Norwegian Offshore Directorate shows that the country's crude oil production averaged 1.776 million barrels per day (bpd) in July, a decrease of approximately 195,000 bpd fro
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Google raises 2026 capital expenditure guidance to $195 billion-$205 billion, mainly for data centers
Google (Alphabet) has raised its 2026 capital expenditure guidance from the initially projected $175 billion-$185 billion to $195 billion-$205 billion, primarily for data centers. Analysts believe thi
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Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office Liquidated Micron, Intel, and Broadcom in Q2, Initiating New Positions in AI Infrastructure Stocks Equinix and Lam Research
Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne Family Office sold off its entire holdings in Micron,
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Micron Technology Unveils $10 Billion AI Memory Research Lab in Boise to Advance Memory Technologies Over Next Decade
The Micron Research Labs, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, is described as the first dedicated memory research hub of its kind in the United States. The company plans to begin construction on the Boise
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Motley Fool Analyst: Amazon AWS Q2 Backlog Reaches $496 Billion, Highlighting Strong Demand and Insufficient Supply
Motley Fool analysts point out that Amazon's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), had a backlog of $496 billion at the end of the second quarter. The analysis suggests that this figure
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Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down in September, hardware chief John Ternus to take over; Wall Street expects new CEO to focus on more product innovation to adapt to the AI era
Apple CEO Tim Cook will step down in September, to be replaced by hardware chief John Ternus. Wall Street expects Ternus to adopt a different strategy, focusing on more product innovation to adapt to
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Bitcoin surges past $72,000 after Trump's pro-crypto pledge and US Treasury's bond buyback announcement
Bitcoin surpassed $72,000 for the first time since June 1, driven by two key developments. First, the US Treasury announced it would at least double longer-term government bond buybacks to increase ma
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Vanguard releases private equity allocation framework, recommends allocation range of 0% to 40% of equity exposure for ultra-high-net-worth investors, and warns of illiquidity and high costs.
Vanguard released an investor allocation framework on August 14, expressing caution about the role of private equity in workplace retirement plans. This follows former U.S. President Donald Trump sign
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U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Union Workers Demand Congress Restore Approximately $3 Billion in Funding and Hire 20,000 More Employees
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) stated that these funds had been lost due to budget cuts, and the increased hiring aims to boost the workforce by approximately 40% from current
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U.S.-Canada Preliminary Trade Agreement: U.S. to Reduce Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum to 25%, and on Automobiles to 15%
According to informed sources, the preliminary trade agreement reached between the United States and Canada will reduce tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum exports to 25%, and cut tariffs on Canadi
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Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller's Duquesne family office bought $128 million worth of Argentina's YPF stock in Q1 and increased its holdings in Mexico's BBB Foods and an Argentina ETF.
Duquesne Family Office purchased $128 million worth of shares in Argentina's state-owned oil producer YPF SA in the first quarter of 2026, while also increasing its holdings in Mexican discount grocer
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Strategist Mark Connors: Treasury Buybacks Could Drive Bitcoin to $180,000
Longtime bond market investor Mark Connors believes routine government bond buybacks will improve liquidity, bringing bitcoin's next rally closer.
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