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BusinessOct 21Hong Kong sees last-minute IPO cancellations amid increased regulatory checks, weak marketHong Kong’s tougher oversight and weak investor demand have put many mainland China issuers in a dilemma, forcing many small-cap non-technology firms to delay their fundraising plans or even cancel them at the last minute, according to industry players. On Tuesday Jiangsu Slender West Lake Culture and Tourism (SWL Tour) became the latest such case, when the state-owned aquatic tourism service provider postponed a HK$227 million (US$28.93 million) listing. The company attributed the decision to...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 21For Filipinos, virtual assistant trumps doctor as ‘dream job’. But what’s the reality?When Mark Ifurung left his 18-year career as an IT professional in May, he was happy to ditch his two-hour commutes from his home in Cavite province south of Manila to his office in Makati City. So for his fresh start, the 40-year-old father of four wanted something that would allow him to work from home. “After being unemployed for five months, I decided to explore freelancing,” he said. “With my background in IT operations and application support, I realised I already have transferable skills...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 21In San Francisco, a Family Earning $325,000 Qualifies for Government AidWith the A.I. boom driving up prices, the city is subsidizing child care for households with high incomes. Even with the help, families say they are struggling.NYT US
BusinessOct 21"I am giving you money!" Nvidia's CEO wants every country to build its own AINvidia CEO Jensen Huang is crisscrossing Europe with a multibillion-dollar checkbook and a grand ambition: Make his company the indispensable backbone of the global AI economy.Why it matters: As fears of an AI bubble rattle Wall Street, Huang is working to spread the boom beyond the U.S. and China — courting governments, bankrolling startups and cultivating massive new markets for Nvidia's chips.The big picture: The godfather of AI is trying to single-handedly build a new market for Nvidia chips, betting that governments and institutions around the world will want their own, highly customized Axios
BusinessOct 21Why Anthropic can't afford to delay its IPOAnthropic's impending IPO will test a jittery Wall Street, but investors say the timing isn't optional. The reason is simple math: The AI giant has grown too big for private fundraising.Why it matters: Top AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are racking up 12-figure spending commitments, straining the financial system's ability to keep up with a buildout that rivals America's railroads or interstate highways.With private borrowing costs spiking, tapping the massive liquidity of the public markets is the best way to fund the next phase of the AI arms race, investors say.State of play: AnthroAxios
BusinessOct 21Treasury yields steady as investors await jobless claims, mortgage dataTreasury yields steadied as investors await more data for insights into the U.S. economic picture.CNBC
BusinessOct 21Crotone and Reggio Calabria airports out of fuel as trucker protests continueAssociations call on govt to intervene, say protests no longer justified with aid comingANSA [en]
BusinessOct 21Iberdrola raises 2026 profit growth forecast, 9M profit and revenue climbIberdrola has increased its profit growth forecast for 2026, reporting climbing profits and revenue for the first nine months of the year. This indicates a positive financial outlook and strong performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 21UK inflation jumps more than expected fuelling rate hike expectationsBritain's annual inflation rate accelerated by more than expected in September, rising to 3.5% on surging fuel prices. This comes a week before the UK government presents its autumn budget and as UK public sector net debt tops £3 trillion.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 21Nithin Kamath shares interesting story from 2015 - It has Jio , Mukesh Ambani , Reliance , Zerodha , Aadhaar , UPI and moreNithin Kamath has recounted an interesting story from 2015 involving major Indian business entities and technological platforms. This provides insight into the history and interplay of significant players in the Indian market.livemint.com · India
BusinessOct 21Guest Column : Prop 436 : What every Yuma business owner should knowA guest column advises Yuma business owners on important information regarding Proposition 436. This suggests local policy or legislation impacting businesses in that area.yumasun.com · United States
BusinessOct 21Husqvarna reports weaker Q3 earnings as sales declineSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 21Randstad reports Q3 revenue and profit growthRandstad has reported growth in both its revenue and profit for the third quarter. This indicates a positive financial performance for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 21Nasdaq futures rise as SpaceX earnings lift investor confidenceSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 21UK Inflation Jumps More Than Expected On Rising Fuel CostsThe Consumer Prices Index jumped from an annual rate of 3.1 per cent in August, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The post UK Inflation Jumps More Than Expected On Rising Fuel Costs appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BusinessOct 21Aislinn Derbez, 40 years old, the actress who grew her company by 500% in one year: “We were in the red, about to go bankrupt 5 years earlier”She created Amay Natural with her partner after realizing she couldn't find natural personal care products that worked. What change they made in the brand's communication after four years of losses and why that shift changed the course of the business.Clarín
BusinessOct 21AkzoNobel Q3 sales remain flat, confirms FY guidanceAkzoNobel's third-quarter sales were flat, and the company confirmed its full-year guidance. This indicates the current financial performance and outlook for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 21SpaceX up 10% in premarket after earnings beat and Musk hints at Tesla tie-upSpaceX shares jumped after the company reported surging revenue growth in its third quarter, and owner Elon Musk floated a potential SpaceX-Tesla merger.CNBC
BusinessOct 21Europe markets mixed as earnings optimism offsets macro concernsEuropean markets are exhibiting mixed performance as positive earnings reports counteract broader macroeconomic concerns. This reflects the current fluctuating state of the financial sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 21France’s borrowing costs poised to hit 5% for first time since 2002Concerns over public finances and political stability have helped push up 10-year bond yields from 3.2% in late FebruaryFinancial Times
BusinessOct 21France’s borrowing costs poised to hit 5% for first time since 2002Concerns over public finances and political stability have helped push up 10-year bond yields from 3.2% in late FebruaryFinancial Times
BusinessOct 21The IRS prepares a new benefit of up to $1,000 for these taxpayersReemplazará al Saver´s Credit que el Servicio de Impuestos Internos ofrecía sobre las cuentas de retiro.Estará en vigor desde la presentación de impuestos correspondiente al año fiscal 2027.Clarín
BusinessOct 21Atos confirms 2026 outlook after Q3 revenue decline eases to 2.4%Atos confirmed its 2026 outlook following a Q3 revenue decline that eased to 2.4%. This indicates the company's financial performance and future projections.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 21Apec finance ministers reach consensus on AI, digital financing in Hong KongAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) finance chiefs reached a consensus on economic policy coordination and cooperation on financing technology and artificial intelligence at a landmark two-day gathering in Hong Kong, according to China’s finance minister. Lan Foan said the outcomes achieved during the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting would help shape discussions at the leaders’ summit in Shenzhen next month. “China will work with all member economies to implement the important consensus...South China Morning Post