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China says it and the United States have agreed in principle to include agricultural products in a reciprocal tariff-reduction framework following a summit between President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Beijing's statement affirms guiding goals to expand bilateral agricultural trade and references a board to oversee $30 billion of goods for tariff …
BILL Holdings is showing the early signs of a profit-first reset: revenue growth remains intact while free cash flow is healthy. With activist interest, rising transaction-fee take, and an industry-wide drive to cut costs, the market could re-rate BILL from a growth multiple to a cash-flow multiple. This trade idea buys into that re-rate over the n…
Chery, China's largest auto exporter, confirmed it is considering selling vehicles in the United States but provided no timetable. The company said any move would depend on its preparedness and on regulatory and policy environments in both countries. Chinese automakers have so far targeted other regions and face U.S. tariffs on Chinese-made electri…
OpenAI will create its first applied artificial intelligence laboratory outside the United States in Singapore and invest more than S$300 million (about $235 million). The company plans to expand its Singapore workforce to roughly 200 employees over the coming years, partnering with the Singapore government to advance applied AI, cultivate talent a…
As artificial intelligence becomes a central feature of business strategy, resistance is emerging among younger cohorts entering the workforce. Public reactions at university commencement addresses and new polling data show Generation Z growing more anxious and hostile toward AI, while major employers announce large-scale job cuts and automation pl…
A surge in fuel costs following strikes on Iran has accelerated electric vehicle demand across Europe, lifting registrations of new EVs and driving stronger interest in lower-cost Chinese models. Industry data and automaker statements point to sizable increases in orders and enquiries, prompting some manufacturers to consider raising EV production.
Macquarie has singled out several Taiwan-listed technology companies that it views as well placed to benefit from rising demand for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. The brokerage cites Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company as its top pick, points to MediaTek's growing AI ASIC business, and identifies eMemory and Accton a…
WISeKey and its subsidiary SEALSQ announced the launch of WISeRobot.ch, a platform showcasing a roadmap for next-gen human-centric AI robotics secured by post-quantum cryptographic technology. The initiative highlights the integration of WISeKey's digital identity expertise with SEALSQ's quantum-resistant semiconductors to address security challeng…
SEALSQ Corp and its parent WISeKey International launch WISeRobot.ch, a platform for next-generation human-centric AI robotics secured with post-quantum cryptographic technology. The initiative showcases a roadmap to embed quantum-resistant security within robotics, highlighting successful demonstrations at CNBC Davos and a focus on critical sector…
HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery told investors that artificial intelligence will displace certain roles within financial services even as it generates new ones, and urged employees to engage with the transition. The comments follow a rival bank's announcement of future job cuts tied to automation. HSBC has named its first chief AI officer and…
Nvidia's quarterly results, due today, loom as a potential major market catalyst. Options pricing suggests the chipmaker's shares could move by as much as $350 billion in either direction. The report arrives at a fragile moment for markets, which are contending with higher oil-driven inflation fears, climbing bond yields, and geopolitical tensions …
Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister called on banks and financial institutions to deploy artificial intelligence in ways that generate better-quality roles and upskill staff, rather than focusing solely on cost reductions. The appeal follows major banks signalling workforce change as they accelerate AI adoption and a DBS report ranking Singapore amon…
Kokusai Electric Corp's stock fell sharply after KKR disclosed plans to sell its remaining 10.57% holding via securities firms. The move completes KKR's exit roughly two-and-a-half years after the company's high-profile listing in Tokyo and follows earlier reductions in its stake after Kokusai's October 2023 initial public offering.
The Indian rupee fell to a record low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, with the USD/INR rate reaching 96.8650 rupees as sustained high oil prices and concerns about the Iran conflict triggered sizable capital withdrawals from Indian assets. Despite a modest ease in oil earlier in the day, crude remains more than 50% higher than in late-Februar…
President Prabowo Subianto told parliament he expects Indonesia to target a fiscal deficit of 1.8% to 2.4% of GDP in 2027 while aiming for economic growth as high as 6.5%. He highlighted the need to ensure the nation's natural resources benefit all 280 million citizens and announced macroeconomic targets for inflation, growth, the rupiah, revenue a…
iPower Inc. is implementing a 1-for-8 reverse stock split effective May 22, 2026, consolidating every eight shares into one to increase its per share trading price. This move aims to ensure compliance with Nasdaq Capital Market’s minimum bid price requirements. The total shares outstanding will reduce from approximately 5.29 million to about 661,00…
Two Republican contenders - U.S. Representative Mike Collins and former University of Tennessee coach Derek Dooley - advanced to a June 16 runoff in Georgia’s GOP U.S. Senate primary after neither secured a majority in the initial vote. With roughly 80% of ballots tallied, Collins led Dooley, eliminating a third major candidate, Representative Budd…
Planned changes to Australia’s capital gains tax regime and restrictions on negative gearing announced in the federal Budget are expected to shift investor preferences from growth-oriented assets to income-generating securities. The reforms remove the 50% capital gains discount for assets held over a year, introduce inflation-adjusted gains and set…
Samsung Electronics' largest labor union has confirmed it will begin a legally scheduled general strike after management declined a proposal during talks overseen by South Korean labor authorities. The planned 18-day walkout, involving nearly 48,000 employees, centers on disputes over performance-based bonuses and overall compensation. Markets reac…
Main Street Capital (MAIN) has dropped to a valuation that underprices steady distributable income, strong credit metrics and an improving technical setup. Given its 6% yield, 16% ROE, low non-accruals reported in recent coverage and heavier short positioning, this is a tactical relative-long vs. peers such as CSWC. Trade plan included: entry $50.5…
Asian equities fell broadly on Wednesday as declines in technology and semiconductor shares followed losses on Wall Street. South Korea's KOSPI underperformed after talks between Samsung and its union collapsed and the union announced a strike. Investors awaited Nvidia's quarterly results and the Federal Reserve's minutes as higher global bond yiel…
Visa Canada has contributed $200,000 CAD to Toronto's Soccer for All Legacy program and installed a public soccer pitch at Nathan Phillips Square, promoting community engagement ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026. This initiative is part of Visa's broader partnership with Street Soccer organizations in North America, aiming to create inclusive play space…
HSBC Chief Executive Georges Elhedery told investors that generative AI will remove some jobs and create others, and that the bank is retraining its roughly 200,000 staff to be productive with new tools. His comments came amid wider industry moves to use AI to cut costs, including Standard Chartered’s announced reduction in corporate function roles…
Samsung Electronics and its labour union did not reach an agreement on bonus payments, leaving in place plans for 48,000 employees to commence an 18-day strike on Thursday. Management said union demands were unacceptable and would undermine the company's core principles. Government and business groups had pressured both sides to avoid work stoppage…
Akamai Technologies announced the pricing of a private offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes totaling $3 billion, split between 2030 and 2032 maturities, upsized from earlier planned amounts. The offering includes options for additional purchases and is expected to close on May 22, 2026. Net proceeds will primarily fund the rapid build-o…
