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India Urea Offers Decline 12% as War Supply Squeeze Eases
India, one of the world’s biggest urea importers, received offers for the soil nutrient that were 12% below the June purchase price, signaling that the war-driven tightness in the global fertilizer ma
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The U.S. military lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Iran war, accounting for 25% of its pre-war fleet, with losses potentially exceeding $1.3 billion. The Pentagon is seeking $67 billion to replenish its arsenal.
The U.S. military lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Iran war, accounting for 25% of its pre-war fleet, with losses potentially exceeding $1.3 billion. The Pentagon is seeking $67 billion to r
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OpenAI CEO Altman tells White House he supports slowing down AI development, believes regulation and safety will become industry focus.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated his support for slowing down the pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development after meeting with White House officials. This comes after an OpenAI system autonomously
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Fund manager Bob Robotti: "HALO" non-tech stocks can benefit for years from AI infrastructure build-out, citing massive spending on data centers and AI infrastructure
Fund manager Bob Robotti believes that massive spending on data centers and AI infrastructure can benefit "HALO" companies—those with hard assets and low obsolescence—offering investors a less expensi
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Claude AI sells all its shares in ServiceNow and Inter & Co due to ServiceNow's overvaluation and Inter & Co's exposure to Brazilian election risks.
Claude AI stated that ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) was sold due to its overvaluation and the expectation that its returns over the next year would be lower than cash yields, after realizing a 40% profit. Bra
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Meta discloses it has deleted 756,000 accounts belonging to users under 16 since the Australian teen social media ban came into effect.
Meta disclosed on August 13 that it has deleted 756,000 accounts believed to belong to Australian teenagers under the age of 16 since the nationwide ban on social media use for young people came into
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Microsoft merges its consumer and business Copilot apps, discontinuing AI-generated podcasts, Group Chats, Deep Research, and the Mico character by August 18, 2026.
The move aims to simplify Copilot and address its prior strategy being too complicated to compete effectively with rivals like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Professional users will have "Researcher" as
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U.S. preparing to deploy USS George Washington aircraft carrier to Middle East, replacing USS Abraham Lincoln after over 250 days of deployment supporting operations against Iran
The USS Abraham Lincoln spent over 250 days deployed, including a record 200 days without a port call, while supporting U.S. operations against Iran. Lawmakers have raised concerns regarding reported
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US sends new aircraft carrier to Middle East over Iran war tensions
US sends new aircraft carrier to Middle East over Iran war tensions
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Diesel cracks rise above $98.00, an all-time high, after reports say Yemen's Houthis attacked Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia
Diesel cracks rise above $98.00, an all-time high, after reports say Yemen's Houthis attacked Aramco refinery in Saudi Arabia
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AMD plans to raise up to $5 billion through a bond sale for AI expansion
AMD plans to raise up to $5 billion through a four-part bond sale, potentially its largest ever, to fund its AI expansion. The chipmaker is ramping up spending as AI computing demand surges, following
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Canada's Second-Largest Pension Manager CDPQ Posts 5% First-Half Return, Misses Benchmark Due to Private Equity Slump
Canada's Second-Largest Pension Manager CDPQ Posts 5% First-Half Return, Misses Benchmark Due to Private Equity Slump
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U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: U.S. Can Hold Blockade on Iran as Long as Needed
U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: U.S. Can Hold Blockade on Iran as Long as Needed
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CoinDesk analysis points out that traditional advisors face a "crypto advice gap" as clients incorporate cryptocurrencies into estate planning.
CoinDesk's "Advisor Crypto" weekly report analyzes that an increasing number of clients view cryptocurrency as a long-term asset and are incorporating it into their estate planning, but traditional fi
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Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of Regions Bank
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Michael Burry warns AI sector is a "circular financing web" with Nvidia at its center, citing multi-billion dollar commitments from tech giants and Nvidia's CDS spread doubling
The investor known for shorting subprime mortgages before the 2008 crash, Michael Burry, recently posted on X, highlighting a Bloomberg diagram that traces roughly $46 billion in direct equity stakes
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US Inflation Falls for Second Straight Month: July CPI Annual Rate at 3.4%, PPI at 4.7%, Leading to September Fed Rate Hike Odds Dropping from 55% to 32%
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July rose just 0.1% month-over-month, bringing the annual rate down to 3.4% from June's 3.5%. The Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand was flat month-over-mon
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Institutional crypto liquidity provider B2C2 has appointed Jason Lai, former chairman of Schroders Wealth Management Asia, as a senior advisor to expand into the Asian crypto wealth market.
Institutional crypto liquidity provider B2C2 has appointed Jason Lai, former Chairman of Schroders Wealth Management Asia, as a Senior Advisor to expand into the Asian crypto wealth market. This move
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Sycamore Capital Q2 Investor Letter: Steel giant Steel Dynamics (STLD) benefits from rising steel prices, widening spreads, and 25% tariff protection, with its stock price up over 106% in 52 weeks.
Sycamore Capital Management's Sycamore Mid Cap Value Equity Strategy noted in its Q2 2026 investor letter that U.S. steel producer Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:STLD) was one of the quarter's primary contrib
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AI-related certifications surged 20-fold from pre-ChatGPT levels to nearly 30% of all professional certifications by 2026, as employers increasingly seek AI skills
Data from Revelio Labs indicates that AI-related certifications, which constituted 1-2% of all professional certifications between 2018 and 2023, tripled by 2024 following ChatGPT's launch and reached
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Report: UK FCA in settlement talks with HTX over illegal crypto promotion, High Court proceedings paused
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is reportedly in settlement talks with cryptocurrency exchange HTX regarding a case where the FCA accuses HTX of illegally promoting crypto assets to UK cons
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Foreign Investors Flee Brazil Stocks at Fastest Pace Since 2021
Foreign investors pulled money out of Brazilian equities on Tuesday at the fastest pace in over five years, driven by concerns over the presidential election and its potential impact on the fiscal def
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Traders Pare Bets on Fed Rate Hike This Year as Oil Prices Fall, Reinforcing Positive Inflation Outlook
Bond traders stopped fully pricing in a Federal Reserve interest-rate increase this year amid a retreat in oil prices that reinforced positive sentiment on the inflation outlook.
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Goldman Sachs warns of "sell the news" risk for NVIDIA before its earnings report on August 26, despite high market expectations of $92 billion in revenue, a 96% year-over-year increase
Goldman Sachs analyst James Schneider noted that NVIDIA's stock price has risen 12% in the past two weeks, with the market holding extremely high expectations for the upcoming Q2 earnings report, whic
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Bloomberg Markets: HSBC, Standard Chartered Expected to Be Supported by High Interest Rates and Asia Wealth Management Fees, But Tightening China Capital Flow Rules and Cost Pressures May Impact Outlook
Bloomberg Markets: HSBC, Standard Chartered Expected to Be Supported by High Interest Rates and Asia Wealth Management Fees, But Tightening China Capital Flow Rules and Cost Pressures May Impact Outlo
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Malaysia and Thailand Central Banks Join MAS' BLOOM Digital Money Initiative
Bank Negara Malaysia and Bank of Thailand have officially joined the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) BLOOM (Borderless, Liquid, Open, Online, Multi-currency) initiative as policymaker members.
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Wall Street Analysts Back Meta, Raise Price Target, Citing AI Investments Entering Harvest Period
UBS and Deutsche Bank analysts both maintained a "Buy" rating on Meta in their latest research reports, raising their price targets to $892 and $840, respectively. They believe that although Meta's st
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Kazakhstan's Kazakhtelecom Deploys NVIDIA H200/B300 GPUs, Plans Over 2,000 More; inDrive & Pony.ai to Explore Robotaxi Services
Kazakhtelecom, Kazakhstan’s largest telecommunications company, has deployed 400 NVIDIA H200 and 480 NVIDIA B300 GPUs in Astana and Almaty, with plans to deploy over 2,000 more NVIDIA GPUs next year.
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UAE-Led Anti-Scam Operation Identifies Over $39 Billion in Funds and Crypto
According to The Defiant, the UAE-led "Operation Confrontation Ghost" anti-scam operation has identified over $39 billion in funds and cryptocurrencies. The operation reported the arrest of more than
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The battle for AI personal assistants is spreading to the hardware sector, with Chinese giants Qianwen and Shokz, as well as Meta and Amazon, among others, making strategic moves.
The competition for AI personal agents is heating up from software to hardware, with AI glasses, headphones, and recording devices becoming their entry point into the real world. Alibaba's Tongyi Qian
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Trump says Musk has restored Starlink service to Ukraine, after the Ukrainian military previously reported service restrictions.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that tech giant Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite internet services, which play a crucial role in Ukraine's war efforts and air defense.
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Hyundai Motor supplies 11 County electric buses to Indonesia's Bali, marking the island's first electric public transport service
Hyundai Motor Co. announced Friday it has supplied 11 County electric buses to Bali, Indonesia. This delivery introduces the first electric public transportation service on the Indonesian resort islan
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U.S. Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander called for U.S. sanctions on Israeli settlements and a ban on importing settlement goods.
U.S. Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander was released after being detained by the Israeli military. He stated that he witnessed "features of apartheid" in the West Bank and called for the U
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BYD Partners with Gentari to Address Malaysia's EV Charging Infrastructure Gap
BYD Partners with Gentari to Address Malaysia's EV Charging Infrastructure Gap
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Saudi civil defense authorities lifted an emergency alert in Najran province just minutes after issuing it, citing a diminished security threat. The agency urged residents to continue following instructions and to avoid gathering or filming in affected areas.
Saudi civil defense authorities lifted an emergency alert in Najran province just minutes after issuing it, citing a diminished security threat. The agency urged residents to continue following instru
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GS Caltex showcases AI-driven workplace innovations at its annual Deep Transformation Day
GS Caltex showcased a range of artificial intelligence-driven workplace innovations, including employee training tools, robotics, and energy-saving initiatives, at its fourth annual Deep Transformatio
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U.S. Senators Warren and Murphy criticized Donald Trump's war in Iran, stating it has resulted in 23 American military deaths and cost over $45 billion.
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Chris Murphy posted on X, criticizing President Trump's war against Iran. Warren noted that the war has lasted nearly eight months, resulted in at least 23 American
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Wealthy Chinese are moving offshore funds to U.S. banks in response to Beijing's tightening scrutiny on overseas wealth for tax purposes.
Wealthy Chinese clients are increasingly seeking to open bank accounts in the United States, according to private bankers and lawyers. This surge in demand follows the Chinese government's retroactive
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"Energy storage darling" Bloom Energy's Q3 revenue surged 138% to $1.24 billion, with profit skyrocketing over 500%. This marks the third time this year the company has raised its full-year guidance.
Fuel cell technology company Bloom Energy announced strong third-quarter results, with revenue up 138% year-over-year to $1.24 billion, net income reaching $250.3 million, and adjusted earnings per sh
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Italy warns against all travel to Saudi Arabia
Italy's Foreign Ministry has reiterated its warning against all travel to Saudi Arabia, citing a continued deterioration in the kingdom’s security situation. The updated travel advisory, issued on Oct
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Donald Trump arrived in Iowa for a major rally, stating that inflation and prices are "rapidly" falling.
Donald Trump arrived in Iowa for a major rally, stating that inflation and prices are "rapidly" falling, and campaigned for several Republican candidates, including U.S. Senate candidate Ashley Hinson
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Moody's: Chinese Investors Are Shifting Assets From Real Estate and Bank Deposits to Higher-Yielding Investments Domestically and Abroad
Moody's Ratings stated that Chinese households are shifting assets from real estate and bank deposits to higher-yielding investments, both domestically and internationally, despite increasing regulati
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South Korean stocks opened lower on Friday, with the KOSPI down 2.83% to 5,377.17 points as of 9:15 AM.
South Korean stocks opened down 2.36% on Friday. As of 9:15 AM, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 156.6 points, extending its decline to 2.83%, to 5,377.17 points. Overnight declines
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Japan S&P Global Services PMI Flash 52 on October 23, 2026, prior 51.3
Japan S&P Global Services PMI Flash 52 on October 23, 2026, prior 51.3
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Japan S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash for October 2026 was 53.3, below the expected 54.5 and the previous reading of 54.1.
Japan S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash for October 2026 was 53.3, below the expected 54.5 and the previous reading of 54.1.
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Japan S&P Global Composite PMI Flash 52.3 on October 23, 2026, prior 52.3
Japan S&P Global Composite PMI Flash 52.3 on October 23, 2026, prior 52.3
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Saudi Civil Defense: The danger in Riyadh has been averted.
Saudi Civil Defense: The danger in Riyadh has been averted.
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Israeli artillery strikes multiple towns in southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery attacked the outskirts of several towns in southern Lebanon, including Mayfadoun and Zawtar ash-Sharqiyah in the Nabatieh district, as well as Baraachit and Wadi al-Salouqi near the
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Bitcoin as a Bank Reserve Asset: Real-World Exploration and Controversy
As countries such as the United States, El Salvador, and the Czech Republic incorporate Bitcoin into their national reserves or explore its practical applications in various forms, the debate over whether banks should hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset is intensifying. Proponents argue that Bitcoin's scarcity, anti-inflationary properties, and low correlation with traditional assets make it an effective tool for diversifying risk. However, opponents, represented by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve, emphasize its price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and security risks, asserting that it does not yet meet the standards for a reserve asset. This article reviews major global case studies and both sides of the argument, exploring the practical possibilities and challenges of this proposition.
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MetalLB: Core Load Balancing Solution for Bare-Metal Kubernetes with Five Key Highlights
MetalLB is an open-source network load balancer specifically designed for bare-metal Kubernetes clusters, addressing the absence of a native LoadBalancer service type in non-cloud environments. The project is currently in Beta but is widely adopted and considered stable and reliable. This article will delve into MetalLB's definition, its current project status, and its five core highlights, including its unique bare-metal load balancing capabilities, Layer 2 and BGP operational modes, lightweight Kubernetes-native design, cost-effectiveness and flexibility, and dynamic IP address allocation and external advertisement features, revealing its critical role in private cloud and edge computing scenarios.
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Previous, Forecast, Actual: These three numbers in the economic calendar are the market's script.
The economic calendar doesn't predict market trends; it merely answers "when, which country, and what numbers will be released." What truly drives prices is the difference between the actual value and the forecast. This article uses two sets of real data to illustrate how to read previous values, forecasts, and actuals, clarifies three common pitfalls—importance ratings, time zones, and revised figures—and provides a replicable weekly scheduling method.
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From Event to Your Screen: The Four Hurdles a Financial News Alert Must Clear
By the time the news is seen, half the market move has already happened. The problem often lies not in judgment, but in the sequence of information arrival. A financial news flash, from event occurrence to reaching the reader, must pass through four checkpoints: source coverage, deduplication and compression, traceable origin, and multi-language synchronization. This article breaks down this chain and provides three questions for ordinary investors to filter out noise.
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Asian stocks struggle as Hang Seng Index dives amid AI and geopolitical concerns
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Asian markets broadly fell: The Hang Seng Index dropped 3.03% to a four-month low, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 5%; Brent crude rose 3.2% to $112.27, due to AI concerns and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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NVIDIA Earth-2 Open Models Deployed Across Europe for Weather and Climate Prediction
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Goldman Sachs: Silver Net Longs Fall to Two-Year Low Amid Dual Blows from Dollar Pullback and Weak AI/Solar Sectors
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NVIDIA accelerated computing and open models are widely adopted by European financial giants, with Revolut, Lloyds Banking Group, and others achieving breakthroughs in efficiency and cost.
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Iran's Security Chief Rejects Uranium Transfer as US VP Vance Calls for Reductions
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JPMorgan Chase Report: Funding Pressure on New Cloud Vendors Won't Impact AI Infrastructure Cycle; Tech Sector Expected to Have $400 Billion Funding Surplus This Year
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Binance announced that it will update the minimum price fluctuation unit for spot trading pairs on October 29.
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Japanese AI startup EpicAI plans to deploy software to accelerate vehicle design reviews for domestic automakers, aiming to match Chinese EV development pace.
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Middle East Tensions Escalate: Houthis Claim Multiple Attacks on Saudi Arabia, Brent Oil Surpasses $112, Iran Claims to Have Struck Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
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