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Orthopedic surgeon Mark Perlmutter describes amputating a five-year-old girl's leg in Gaza without anaesthesia after supplies ran out during Israel's war.
He added that doctors sang to her as she remained awake through the procedure.
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Synchrony Bank offers a 16-month CD with a 4.30% annual percentage yield (APY), the highest rate available today (August 16).
Synchrony Bank offers a 16-month CD with a 4.30% annual percentage yield (APY), the highest rate available today (August 16).
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Mortgage Rates on August 16, 2026: 15-Year Fixed Rate Falls 15 Bps to 5.86%, 5/1 ARM Drops 13 Bps to 6.24% Compared to Last Week
According to Zillow lender marketplace data, U.S. mortgage rates are mostly lower than last week. The 15-year fixed rate fell by 15 basis points to 5.86%, and the 5/1 ARM dropped by 13 basis points to
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WSJ Markets Analysis: Open-Weight AI Models Won't Curb Demand for "Picks and Shovels"
WSJ Markets analysis suggests that some of the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom, often referred to as "picks and shovels" providers (e.g., chipmakers), can continue to profit
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Novak Djokovic was stunned by Thiago Tirante at the Cincinnati Open, losing 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in his first match since Wimbledon.
Djokovic struggled with the heat and humidity during the second-round match, which lasted over two and a half hours. The 24-time Grand Slam champion indicated this might be his last appearance at the
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Tencent embeds AI agent Xiaowei into WeChat, highlighting it for the first time in latest earnings results
The new hands-free, automated assistant focuses on user privacy and inference efficiency, adding to WeChat's vast digital ecosystem.
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AMEC's net profit for the first half of the year was 172 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 98.48%, with revenue of 726 million yuan, an increase of 44.01%; and invested 166 million yuan in Zhuhai Boya Technology to expand its NOR Flash memory chip business.
AMEC's net profit for the first half of the year was 172 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 98.48%, with revenue of 726 million yuan, an increase of 44.01%; and invested 166 million yuan in Zhuh
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AI "chipflation" sweeps the UK, with July CPI expected to rise 2.9% year-on-year, breaking the downward trend. The Bank of England warns that the window for interest rate cuts is narrowing.
The UK's upcoming July Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to rise by 2.9% year-on-year, breaking the previous four-month trend of declining inflation. In addition to the seasonal jump in energy bi
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India has directed state-owned and private refiners to significantly increase liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production to bolster domestic supply, due to ongoing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz (which accounts for 90% of its LPG imports) caused by the Iran war.
India has directed state-owned and private refiners to significantly increase liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production to bolster domestic supply, due to ongoing uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz (w
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Korean builders accelerate entry into AI data center market, driven by generative AI boom; JLL forecasts 14% annual growth to 2030 and $3 trillion infrastructure need
Korean builders accelerate entry into AI data center market, driven by generative AI boom; JLL forecasts 14% annual growth to 2030 and $3 trillion infrastructure need
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S&P 500 Q2 earnings grew 31% year-over-year, significantly surpassing Wall Street's 23% expectation, marking the strongest growth rate in a non-recessionary recovery period since 1992.
U.S. companies significantly outperformed expectations this earnings season, with S&P 500 earnings growing by 31% year-over-year in the second quarter. This not only substantially exceeded Wall Street
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South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan departed for Washington amid growing U.S. tariff pressure and calls to accelerate investment commitments.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan departed for Washington amid growing U.S. tariff pressure and calls to accelerate investment commitments.
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Lighters become essential in Gaza amid scarcity, prices surge to $27-33 from $0.33 pre-war
The ongoing Israeli siege and restrictions on goods have made lighters scarce and critical for daily life in Gaza, where residents rely on them to start fires for cooking and heating due to shortages
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Analysts: Israeli October election to focus on domestic issues, not Palestine
Analysts point out that despite the conflict and war facing Israel, the general election scheduled for October 27 will primarily focus on domestic issues. Core concerns for voters include opposition t
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Deutsche Bank: Gold in "Explosive" Upswing Phase, Year-End Target Range $4700-5100/oz
Deutsche Bank commodity strategist Michael Hsueh noted in his latest research report published on August 14 that gold's fifth "explosive" upward phase, which began in 2024, is still ongoing, with cent
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Russian strikes kill Ukrainian woman, NATO jet downs drone over Romania, and Ukraine launches drone attack on Moscow
Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine killed one woman and wounded seven others in Kryvyi Rig and Kyiv. Separately, a Spanish F-18 fighter jet on a NATO air policing mission shot down a drone t
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World’s largest carmakers seek to avert motor oil crisis due to Group III base oil shortage, turning to new blends
World’s largest carmakers seek to avert motor oil crisis due to Group III base oil shortage, turning to new blends
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JPMorgan Chase: Global Food Crisis May Erupt Next Year, Food Inflation Expected to Persist Until H1 2027 and Reach 5%
JPMorgan Chase published its latest research report, "Food Security Is National Security: A Compound Storm," on August 15, stating that the "five factors" of war, weather, storage, water resources, an
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China's Guangdong province welcomes nearly 40 Tsinghua University computer science students in a push to attract and retain AI talent
The move by the southern manufacturing powerhouse aims to bridge a widening gap in China’s artificial intelligence race, especially after the province failed to retain Moonshot AI founder Yang Zhilin
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Singapore hopes its easy access to the latest AI models, thanks to close ties with both the US and China, will prevent finance high-flyers from moving to Hong Kong.
Singapore hopes its easy access to the latest AI models, thanks to close ties with both the US and China, will prevent finance high-flyers from moving to Hong Kong.
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Iran's Foreign Ministry: An agreement has been reached with Oman on a navigation plan for the Strait of Hormuz, but the foreign minister stated this does not mean the strait has reopened.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei announced on August 15 that despite US obstruction, Iran has reached an agreement with Oman on a navigation plan for the Strait of Hormuz waterway. However,
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China's July industrial added value, retail sales, and fixed asset investment data will be released at 10:00 AM BJT on August 17.
China's industrial value-added, total retail sales of consumer goods, and fixed asset investment data for July will be released simultaneously at 10:00 AM Beijing time on August 17. These data, along
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Analysis: Charles Schwab SCHD ETF, with its 0.06% expense ratio and 3.1% dividend yield, focuses on defense, while Fidelity FDVV ETF emphasizes technology stocks but has a higher expense ratio.
Analysis indicates that the Schwab SCHD ETF, with a lower management fee of 0.06% and a dividend yield of 3.1%, employs a defensive strategy and has performed well over the past year. In contrast, the
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Tesla ends 1021-day labor dispute in Sweden by buying out all striking workers
Swedish trade union IF Metall announced that it will officially call off the strike against Tesla on August 19. The strike began on October 27, 2023, lasting 1021 days. Tesla avoided signing a collect
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Japan's Five-Year Bond Sale Sees Strongest Demand Since June 2025, With Bid-to-Cover Ratio at 4.15
Japan's five-year government bond auction on Tuesday saw the strongest demand since June 2025, as elevated yields underpinned buying. The bid-to-cover ratio rose to 4.15 from 3.43 at the previous sale
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BHP CEO Brandon Craig says China's iron ore demand remains steady, supported by manufacturing activity
Craig also noted that stronger Indian demand for metallurgical coal should support the market.
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China unveils its 15th five-year oil and gas plan, targeting domestic production of 440 million tonnes of oil equivalent by 2030, a 5% increase over its 2025 output.
China unveils its 15th five-year oil and gas plan, targeting domestic production of 440 million tonnes of oil equivalent by 2030, a 5% increase over its 2025 output.
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Geopolitical crises are reshaping the global energy landscape, with the United States, Norway, and Canada vying to increase investment in fossil fuels, as energy security takes precedence over climate goals.
Global major oil-producing nations are re-evaluating their energy transition strategies, influenced by geopolitical tensions in areas such as the Strait of Hormuz. US shale oil producers have signific
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Goldman Sachs: Hedge Funds Net Bought US Stocks for Five Consecutive Days Last Week, Marking the Second Fastest Buying Spree This Year, Driven by a Short Squeeze in the Tech Sector
According to the latest weekly report from Goldman Sachs Prime Brokerage, hedge funds net bought US equities every trading day last week, with the buying pace reaching the second fastest level in the
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KT, SK Telecom, and AI startup Upstage advance to next stage in South Korea's government-backed free AI service development project
The Ministry of Science and ICT announced Tuesday that the three companies were selected from a group of four finalists. Upstage is known for developing its own foundation model called Solar.
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Indian IPOs see strong investor demand, with 8 of past 10 oversubscribed, even as Nifty 50 loses momentum
Indian IPOs see strong investor demand, with 8 of past 10 oversubscribed, even as Nifty 50 loses momentum
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Google plans to stop making Pixel products in China by 2027
The US tech giant has informed suppliers of its intention to produce all Pixel smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless earbuds outside of China, starting next year. This move is driven by ongoing Wash
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European Central Bank (ECB) researchers warn: Even if AI succeeds, US tech stocks could still face a correction, posing a financial stability threat to the eurozone
European Central Bank (ECB) researchers Malin Andersson and Stefano Corradin, among others, published an article on the ECB's official blog on Monday, stating that as AI widely penetrates the economy,
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Goldman Sachs analyst Ankush Gupta: Gold's "short squeeze" enters its second phase, with macro and technical factors resonating to support upward price movement, $4,500 becoming a key resistance.
Goldman Sachs analyst Ankush Gupta noted that the gold market's "short squeeze" is evolving into a more sustainable upward structure, with macro signals and technical factors resonating in sync, provi
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Yardeni Research warns: As U.S. Treasury yields approach 5%, bond vigilantes are stirring.
Investors have shown signs of unease regarding growing government debt, but there is no reason to panic about the U.S. bond market yet, according to Yardeni Research.
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US Q2 13F Holdings Report: NVIDIA Sees Net Reduction, Broadcom's Reduction Signal More Pronounced
The Q2 13F holdings reports in the US reveal a subtle negative shift in the overall sentiment towards NVIDIA, with D1 Capital, Discovery Capital, and Third Point all liquidating their positions. The d
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Russia warns UK that its supply of drones to Ukraine for attacks on targets within Russia is a "deliberate escalation" and will face consequences.
The Russian Embassy in the UK stated that Britain's actions made it "an accomplice and co-perpetrator of bloody crimes and terrorist attacks," adding that London's actions would "inevitably lead to co
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Anthropic and OpenAI are accelerating their deployment in vertical applications, which may tighten API access and cause concern among customers. Some enterprises have already begun training their own models.
According to The Information on August 17, Anthropic and OpenAI, while accelerating their deployment of vertical industry applications, may tighten their API access, which creates direct competition w
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M&G Investments is bullish on South Korean government bonds, believing the market has overestimated the Bank of Korea's interest rate hike expectations.
M&G Investments is bullish on South Korean government bonds, believing the market has overestimated the Bank of Korea's interest rate hike expectations.
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Nikkei Asia: Japan PM Takaichi's food tax cut plan may leave budget relying on inflation
Nikkei Asia comments that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's long-hoped-for consumption tax cut on food, while fulfilling a campaign pledge, is seen by many economists as a poor inflation respon
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Wallstreetcn Analysis: Besides explicit factors, the strengthening dollar is also due to a structural evolution in the global dollar liquidity mechanism, with the private sector replacing official institutions as the core support.
Wallstreetcn.com analysis points out that in addition to explicit factors such as the recovery of the US economy and geopolitical conflicts pushing up inflation, the strengthening of the US dollar is
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Tesla plans to launch its steerless robotaxi, Cybercab, to the public in Austin as early as August.
Tesla has communicated plans to internal employees to launch its Cybercab, designed for Robotaxi service, to the public in Austin, Texas this month, according to sources familiar with the matter. The
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Goldman Sachs trading desk warns: High US stock market and loose financial conditions may lower the political cost of geopolitical conflicts, beware of tail risks
Rich Privorotsky, head of the Goldman Sachs Delta-one trading desk, noted in an August 17 report that when the S&P 500 is at historical highs and financial conditions are extremely loose, the market's
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Donald Trump announced his full support for Florida Senator Ashley Moody and urged voters to cast their ballots for her on August 18.
Donald Trump stated via the Truth Social platform that Ashley Moody has done an outstanding job representing the people of Florida, citing her efforts in economic growth, tax cuts, promoting "Made in
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Donald Trump announced his full endorsement of Representative Jimmy Patronis for re-election.
Donald Trump has announced his full endorsement for Representative Jimmy Patronis' re-election bid, commending his excellent performance in representing Florida's First Congressional District. Donald
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Gold Holds Two-Day Gain as Reduced Fed Rate-Hike Expectations Weigh on Dollar
Gold held a two-day gain as reduced expectations for an interest-rate hike by the Federal Reserve weighed on the US dollar, making bullion cheaper for most buyers.
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CNBC: US-China AI race hinges on capital vs. chips, with US private AI investment 23倍于中国大陆
The US holds a significant capital advantage in AI development, with private sector investment approximately 23 times higher than in mainland China, according to BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions。However
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Jim Cramer says it's not too late to buy memory stocks like Micron, Seagate, Sandisk, and Western Digital, citing AI boom and industry discipline
CNBC host Jim Cramer believes the artificial intelligence (AI) boom has fundamentally transformed the historically cyclical memory industry, making current rallies sustainable. He noted that memory ma
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