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Nasdaq Drops 2.2% as AI Spending, Higher Rates Fuel Tech Sell-Off
Global tech stocks saw a significant downturn, with the Nasdaq index falling 2.2 percent, driven by concerns over massive AI capital expenditure...
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France’s Property Buyers Shift Priorities Amid Rising Heatwaves
French real-estate agents report a notable shift in buyer preferences, directly influenced by more frequent heatwaves. This trend signals evolving market dynamics.
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Takeda, Indonesia Forge ASEAN’s First Regional Plasma Hub
Takeda and the Government of Indonesia have announced a multi-year collaboration to establish ASEAN's first regional hub for plasma collection and manufacturing...
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Philippine Peso Rally Fades as Seasonal Selling, Weak Fundamentals Drive Depreciation
Strategists warn the Philippine peso's recent relief rally is short-lived, with seasonal dollar demand and persistent economic pressures poised to drive the...
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Taiwan Shares Eye Fifth Straight Gain on Thursday
Taiwan's stock market is expected to open higher on Thursday, extending a four-session rally that has seen the index gain 6.2 percent,...
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Crude Oil Jumps 4.49% as US-Iran Ceasefire Ends
Crude oil prices surged on Wednesday, with WTI climbing 4.49% to $73.60 per barrel, following renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities and President Trump's declaration...
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Interactive Brokers Stock Climbs 35.3% in H1 2026 on Global Expansion, Earnings
Interactive Brokers Group saw its stock jump 35.3% in the first half of 2026, driven by robust earnings growth and strategic expansion...
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Pentagon Commits US$300 Million to Lithium Stockpile Amid Global Supply Volatility
The US Department of Defense is initiating a US$300 million procurement for battery-grade lithium carbonate to bolster defense and commercial supply chains...
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AppLovin Outpaces Fastly in Revenue Growth, Widening Tech Sector Gap
AppLovin demonstrates significantly stronger revenue performance and upward expansion compared to Fastly, consistently reporting higher top-line figures through Q1 2026.