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Databricks raised $5 billion in a new funding round at a $190 billion valuation, exceeding its initial $1 billion target due to overwhelming investor interest.
The AI big-data company's CEO Ali Ghodsi told TechCrunch that investors showed $15 billion of interest, prompting the larger raise. The round was led by Coatue, with participation from Blackstone, MGX
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Apple CEO Tim Cook and U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick opened a new factory in Houston, which will produce Mac Mini and AI servers.
Apple CEO Tim Cook and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick jointly unveiled a new manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, on Wednesday. The factory will be responsible for producing Mac Mini desk
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Japan's self-driving startup Tier IV plans to design open-source AI chips to reduce automakers' reliance on foreign technology.
Japan's self-driving startup Tier IV plans to design open-source AI chips to reduce automakers' reliance on foreign technology.
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Aberdeen economist says recent subdued US core inflation has eased pressure on the Fed, but it's too early to extrapolate September rate decision
Senior Research Economist Sree Kochugovindan from Aberdeen noted that despite inflation remaining elevated and outpacing wage growth, the recent US inflation report was a "nonevent." He emphasized tha
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BlackRock Strategist Chaudhuri: U.S. Government Sells 30-Year Bonds at Highest Rates in 25 Years, Sparking Speculation of a Shift to Short-Term Bonds
Gargi Chaudhuri, BlackRock's Head of Investment and Portfolio Strategy for the Americas, stated that the U.S. government sold 30-year bonds at the highest interest rate in 25 years, reflecting ongoing
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US sells 30-year debt at highest yield since 2001
Former House Financial Services Committee chairman Patrick McHenry called Thursday's bond sale a "wake up sign" for the country on government debt and deficit, urging action on overspending.
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Several U.S. asset managers are seeking regulatory approval to launch leveraged ETFs tied to Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings.
Several U.S. asset managers are seeking regulatory approval to launch leveraged ETFs tied to Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia Holdings.
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OpenAI introduces 'Ultrafast' mode for GPT 5.6 Sol, boosting speed by 14x to deliver up to 750 output tokens per second
The new mode, currently in preview and powered by a partnership with chipmaker Cerebras, aims to attract enterprise users by offering significantly faster processing. OpenAI suggests it can be deploye
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IBM partners with OpenAI to bolster enterprise AI push, plans to train tens of thousands of consultants on OpenAI's technologies
IBM announced its partnership with OpenAI to bring the AI company’s models and tools to more enterprise customers. Under the agreement, IBM will establish a dedicated OpenAI practice within IBM Consul
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Middle Eastern Oil Shipments Arrive at US Ports, Easing Supply Pressure
Middle Eastern Oil Shipments Arrive at US Ports, Easing Supply Pressure
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Donald Trump says the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the president has the authority to abolish "de minimis" exemptions, which could recover $10.8 billion in tariff revenue annually.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled today that the President has the authority to abolish the so-called "de minimis exemption." He pointed out that thi
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BlackRock Global Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder said the yen's rebound hinges on hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan, rather than just government intervention.
BlackRock Global Fixed Income CIO Rick Rieder said the yen's rebound hinges on hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan, rather than just government intervention.
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US CFTC to hold meeting on Aug. 20 to explore crypto, AI, and prediction market regulations with SEC, without waiting for CLARITY bill
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a meeting for its Innovation Advisory Committee on Aug. 20 to address regulation related to crypto assets, artificial intelligence and pred
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Anthropic research finds that AI agents initiate "turf wars" and mutual destruction in conflict tasks, exhibiting unexpected collusion and coordination, raising new concerns about the security risks of multi-agent systems.
Anthropic research finds that AI agents initiate "turf wars" and mutual destruction in conflict tasks, exhibiting unexpected collusion and coordination, raising new concerns about the security risks o
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Google has launched the Gemini 3.7 Flash model, with improved programming capabilities and a 50% price reduction, but the release date for the flagship 3.5 Pro model is still undetermined.
On Thursday, August 13, US Eastern Time, Google announced the launch of its latest model in the Gemini series, 3.7 Flash. This model focuses on programming, agents, and complex workflows, and is haile
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The Japanese government will deploy stronger AI safeguards, which are expected to include stricter disclosure requirements for generative AI.
The Japanese government will deploy stronger AI safeguards, which are expected to include stricter disclosure requirements for generative AI.
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Anthropic Institute Appoints Charles Yang as Chief of Staff to Probe AI's Economic, Societal, and Governance Impact
Charles Yang, who previously served as an AI for Science Fellow at Renaissance Philanthropy and an AI policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Energy, began his role last month. He will work with the
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UWM, the largest mortgage lender in the US, lost $603 million due to interest rate bets, with Oaktree providing a $2.05 billion bailout at an annual interest rate of 10%.
United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) lost $603.2 million on interest rate derivative positions during the three months of this spring, resulting in a net loss of $451.9 million in the second quarter. The c
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Bank of America reiterates "Buy" rating and $140 price target for CoreWeave, raises sales forecast but lowers earnings expectations.
Bank of America (BofA) reiterated its "buy" rating and $140 price target on CoreWeave (CRWV) stock, implying a 30% upside even after the stock's after-hours gain, following the company's strong Q2 202
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Russian President Putin visited the southern Kuril Islands, as Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi shifts diplomatic focus toward energy needs
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the southern Kuril Islands on Thursday for the first time, capitalizing on an unstable moment in relations with Japan. This comes as Japanese Prime Minister Sa
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Citigroup CEO Fraser: Hopes the "Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act" passes, but remains concerned about stablecoin reward issues.
Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said she hopes the landmark cryptocurrency legislation passes into law, but she and others are still pushing for changes to the bill. Fraser expressed concern about the bill'
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Analysis: High US long-term government bond yields, Bitcoin $1 million price prediction may be overly optimistic
CoinDesk analysis suggests that while institutions like asset manager Bitwise predict Bitcoin could reach $1.3 million within a decade, comparing Bitcoin's price to the 30-year U.S. government bond yi
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Thompson Research Group CEO Kathryn Thompson suggests investors shift AI focus from chips to "old school" industrial themes, projecting over $5 trillion in spending.
Kathryn Thompson, Partner and CEO of Thompson Research Group, argued that markets are overly focused on near-term chip pricing, missing the massive industrial rebuild driven by AI. She projects over $
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Billionaire investor Bill Ackman calls his new fund Pershing Square USA's slumping stock price 'frankly absurd', as it has trailed the broader market since going public in April.
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman calls his new fund Pershing Square USA's slumping stock price 'frankly absurd', as it has trailed the broader market since going public in April.
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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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Saudi Civil Defense issued an urgent alert in Riyadh, urging residents to follow safety instructions.
Saudi Civil Defense issued an urgent alert in Riyadh, urging residents to follow safety instructions.
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The Nikkei 225 fell 2.2% in early trading, led by declines in chip and bank stocks, influenced by an overnight drop in U.S. tech stocks and concerns over energy costs.
The Nikkei 225 fell 2.2% in early trading, led by declines in chip and bank stocks, influenced by an overnight drop in U.S. tech stocks and concerns over energy costs.
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AI-linked stocks drove $138 billion in gains across 13 public-pension funds since 2022
AI-linked stocks drove $138 billion in gains across 13 public-pension funds since 2022, helping them dig out of losses from the last financial crisis. This comes as politicians are turning against AI.
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Japan's inflation rose above the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) target level for the first time this year, supporting expectations for a December rate hike.
Japan's inflation rose above the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) target level for the first time this year, supporting expectations for a December rate hike.
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OKX Founder Star Xu: Exchanges Should Profit Through Technology and Services, Not Customer Funds; Previously Rejected Three Arrows Capital Partnership Proposal
OKX Founder Star Xu: Exchanges Should Profit Through Technology and Services, Not Customer Funds; Previously Rejected Three Arrows Capital Partnership Proposal
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The Pentagon has prohibited U.S. military personnel from using military information to bet on prediction markets.
The Pentagon has prohibited U.S. military personnel from using military information to place bets on prediction markets. This follows warnings that such wagers could expose military operations to adve
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Palmer Luckey unveils start-up to breed 'genetically enhanced' dogs for military
Palmer Luckey, co-founder of Anduril and entrepreneur, has unveiled a new start-up that plans to clone and genetically edit working canines for military use. The company was conceived by Ben Lamm.
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Australia's Victoria State Approves $700 Million Gas Project
Australia's Victoria state has approved the production license for a A$1 billion ($700 million) natural gas project, aiming to help avoid a forecast gas shortage.
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L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skin care sales
L'Oreal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus stated that the rise in GLP-1 weight loss drugs is "a very important phenomenon" impacting beauty and skin care consumption. The company is designing products through br
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Japan's Inflation Rate YoY 2.1% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
Japan's Inflation Rate YoY 2.1% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
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Japan's Inflation Rate MoM 0% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 0.1%.
Japan's Inflation Rate MoM 0% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 0.1%.
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Japan's Core Inflation Rate YoY for October 22, 2026, was 2.1%, in line with the expectation of 2.1% and the previous reading of 1.7%.
Japan's Core Inflation Rate YoY for October 22, 2026, was 2.1%, in line with the expectation of 2.1% and the previous reading of 1.7%.
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Japan's Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY 2.4% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
Japan's Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY 2.4% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
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Saudi-led coalition rejects Houthi claims of targeting tribal gatherings; Yemen's Defence Minister apologizes for similar warning
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis has rejected what it described as false allegations that Saudi Arabia intends to target tribal and civilian gatherings in Yemen, with its spokesperson
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The U.S. Treasury Department proposed tightening restrictions on investments in sensitive technology sectors in China, including AI, hypersonics, and biotechnology.
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed tightening restrictions on investments in sensitive technology sectors in China, including AI, hypersonics, and biotechnology.
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Palestinian Prime Minister's Office: Israeli forces carried out 409 attacks in the occupied West Bank in three weeks, targeting olive farmers.
The Palestinian Prime Minister's Office, citing data from the Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC), stated that Israeli forces have carried out 409 attacks against Palestinia
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that U.S. President Donald Trump supports him in "completing the mission against Iran" and recognizes him as the most suitable leader to lead the fight against Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that U.S. President Donald Trump supports him in "completing the mission against Iran" and recognizes him as the most suitable leader to lead the fight
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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 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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NVIDIA Earth-2 Open Models Deployed Across Europe for Weather and Climate Prediction
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Iran's Security Chief Rejects Uranium Transfer as US VP Vance Calls for Reductions
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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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Binance announced that it will update the minimum price fluctuation unit for spot trading pairs on October 29.
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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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CrowdStrike Executive: AI Provides Tools for Hackers, But Weak Security Is the Main Reason for South Korean Bank Intrusions
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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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