Moody’s Downgrades France’s Credit Rating
Moody’s Ratings downgraded France’s credit rating after local far-right leader Marine Le Pen toppled the country’s government as part of a dispute over reducing the public’s budget deficit.
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Intel Executives Say About Possibility of Manufacturing Spinoff
The two executives leading Intel this week acknowledged that the company may be forced to sell its manufacturing operations.
Liquid AI Closes $250 Million Early-Stage Funding Round
Liquid AI, a startup operating in the area of generative artificial intelligence, announced on Friday, December 13, that it closed a $250 million early-stage funding round led by chip manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).
Flushing Financial Seeks to Raise $70 Million
The media published information according to which Flushing Financial, a New York-based commercial real estate lender, is currently seeking to raise $70 million.
Meta Releases New AI Model
Meta last Thursday, December 12, announced that it was releasing a new artificial intelligence model called Motivo, which can control the movements of a human-like digital agent and potentially enhance the Metaverse experience.
Shares of Broadcom Demonstrate Growth
The value of Broadcom shares showed growth on Friday, December 13, which amounted to 14%, and an indicator of the market capitalization of this chip manufacturer, which headquarters are located in Palo Alto. California is approaching the iconic $1 trillion mark.
UK Banking Regulator Requests Data on Crypto Exposure
British regulator wants local UK firms to provide information about their current and expected future crypto asset exposures as well as the application of the Basel framework for the prudential treatment of crypto assets.
Binance Sees $24B Customer Deposit Inflows in 2024
Binance attributes the growth in customer deposit inflows to a global surge in the adoption of digital assets, historic price milstones, and the increasing regulatory clarity regarding cryptocurrency status.
AI Startup Vapi Raises $20 Million
Vapi startup, which is based in San Francisco and helps businesses to deploy voice agents powered by artificial intelligence, on Thursday announced that it had raised investments worth $20 million.
US Wholesale Inflation Demonstrates Acceleration
Last month, the United States recorded a sharp acceleration in the growth rate of wholesale inflation, which is an undesirable sign that some prices may increase before they come down the pike to consumers.
Swiss National Bank Cuts Interest Rates Again
The Swiss National Bank on Thursday, December 12, decided to cut its key interest rate by 50 basis points.
China Stresses Plans to Boost Economic Growth
China has confirmed the recent shift in its policy and stressed plans to accelerate economic growth, which is currently facing a clear lack of upward momentum in this Asian country.
ECB Cuts Interest Rates by Quarter Point
The European Central Bank on Thursday, December 12, adopted the fourth decision since the beginning of the current year on cutting interest rates, which corresponds to the preliminary expectations of experts regarding the actions of this financial regulator in the context of the dynamic of monetary policy.
Equipifi and Synergent Partner to Expand Credit Union Access to BNPL
U.S. fintech equipifi and a service organisation Synergent have formed a strategic partnership to enhance the ability of credit unions to offer Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions directly within their digital banking platforms.
Adobe to Boost Firefly AI Platform With Video Generation
Adobe plans to leverage new AI video generation technology to create new pricing tiers in its Creative Cloud offerings.
Klarna Is Available at Checkout on Apple Pay in Canada
Users in Canada checking out with Apple Pay online or in apps can now benefit from the flexible payment options offered by leading European BNPL provider Klarna.
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