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Science & Technology

Qualcomm Reports Earnings

Qualcomm last Wednesday, November 6, released data on its earnings for the last quarter.

Finance & Economics

Zurich Insurance Group Says About Economic Consequences of Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Zurich Insurance Group on Thursday, November 7, said that its exposure to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit the United States this fall, will reach less than $360 million.

Finance & Economics

Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again

The Federal Reserve System on Thursday, November 7, decided to cut interest rates for the second time in the current year.

Finance & Economics

China’s Exports Demonstrate Growth

In October, Chinese exports showed growth rates, which turned out to be the most intense in more than two years.

Science & Technology

Amazon to Invest $1.3 Billion in Italy

Amazon’s computing unit AWS on Thursday, November 7, announced its intention to invest 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) in Italy over the next five years as part of efforts to expand its data center business in the country.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Allies With Buna Cross-Border Arab Payment System

Mastercard has joined Buna, the Arab Regional Payment System, to enable faster, more affordable cross-border payments in and out of the MENA region.

Science & Technology

Prime Video’s X-Ray Recaps Use GenAI to Sum Up TV Shows

Amazon Prime Video’s new X-Ray Recaps feature uses GenAI to help viewers catch up on key plot points of their favourite shows without rewinding or risking spoilers.

Blockchain & Crypto

Bitcoin Reaches Record High of $75K Fueled by US Election

Bitcoin has hit an all-time high of $75,800, as the outcome of the US election gave crypto enthusiasts hope for legal clarity and government-backed promotion.

Finance & Economics

US Stocks Rise to Record Highs

The stock indexes of the United States on Wednesday, November 6, showed a sharp increase and closed at a record high amid the news that Donald Trump had won the presidential election.

Science & Technology

US Lawmaker Urges Investigation Into China’s Chipmaker SMIC

Michael McCaul, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, urged US Commerce Department agents to visit the production sites of China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) and check whether this company is involved in making chips for Huawei Technologies.

Science & Technology

Super Micro Shares Demonstrate Decline

Super Micro, a server manufacturer that publishes annual financial statements later than scheduled and currently faces the risk of being excluded from the Nasdaq list, last Tuesday, November 5, shared with the public data on the results of its activities for the last fiscal quarter.

Finance & Economics

German Factory Orders Demonstrate Growth

In Germany, an increase in factory orders was recorded in September.

Science & Technology

Chinese Unicorn Zhipu AI Raises $210 Million

Zhipu AI, one of the leading Chinese startups in the area of generative artificial intelligence, has announced the initial closure of its venture capital vehicle.

Science & Technology

Perplexity AI Reportedly Nears $500 Million Funding Round

Media reports that Perplexity AI, a startup that developed an artificial intelligence-based search engine, is currently in the final stages of the process of raising $500 million in funding with a valuation of $9 billion.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna Collaborates With John Lewis & Partners

Klarna has partnered with John Lewis & Partners to offer its “Pay in 3” BNPL service, allowing customers to spread payments over 60 days with no interest accrued.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Pay Local to Enable Card-Based Payments Via Local Digital Wallets

Mastercard Pay Local extends digital payment access to over 35 million merchants in Asia Pacific and other regions, enhancing payment options for both local consumers and international travellers.