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BusinessOct 16Soma Gold arranges C$2.5M revolving credit facility from CEO Geoff HampsonSoma Gold has arranged a C$2.5 million revolving credit facility from its CEO, Geoff Hampson. This matters as it provides the company with additional financial liquidity and flexibility.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 16China’s AI boom, self-sufficiency push fuel earnings surge for local chip firmsChinese chip and tech firms have flagged as much as six-fold growth in unaudited third-quarter profits, as huge demand for home-grown processors and artificial intelligence infrastructure filters through links in the supply chain amid the country’s push for self-reliance. Shanghai-listed Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology expected its quarterly net profit to land between 403 million yuan and 453 million yuan, up 579 per cent to 660 per cent from a year earlier. The maker of laser chips for optical...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 16Fed’s Warsh sees AI boosting productivity but gives no signal on next rate hikeUS Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said in Bangkok on Friday that the global economy has proved surprisingly resilient and called AI the most consequential change of his lifetime, but gave no hint on interest rates ahead of the Fed’s meeting this month.EuroNews [en]
BusinessOct 16Biggest stock movers Friday: TSLA, CNS, and moreSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 16China-North Korea border bridge may do little to spur trade, experts saySanctions and a North Korean leadership that prioritises security dim prospects for trade, analysts say.Al Jazeera [en]
BusinessOct 16Putin places assets of several more foreign companies, including flooring manufacturer Tarkett, under temporary managementPresident Vladimir Putin has placed the Russian assets of several European companies, including French flooring manufacturer Tarkett, under temporary management, naming Tsentr Kapital as the managing company.Meduza [en]
BusinessOct 16Florida and Texas are drowning in 'For Sale' signs, and Miami is deepestFlorida and Texas, particularly Miami, are experiencing a significant increase in real estate 'For Sale' signs. This suggests a notable shift or potential downturn in the housing markets of these states.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 16Eurozone posts €16.1B trade deficit in AugustThe Eurozone recorded a trade deficit of €16.1 billion in August. This indicates a specific economic performance metric for the region during that month.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 16Hyderabad airport bags National Energy Leader award for eighth consecutive yearHyderabad airport has received the National Energy Leader award for the eighth consecutive year. This achievement recognizes its sustained performance in energy management.The Hindu
BusinessOct 16EU backs trade ‘kill switch’, China exports surge, third-quarter GDPEuropean Union leaders supported creating a tool to potentially shut out Chinese goods as a growing flood of low-cost imports pushed the bilateral trade deficit to a record. Officials could start work on developing a trade “kill switch”, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalled to EU leaders at a Brussels meeting on Thursday, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unidentified people briefed on the talks. Leaders requested a proposal by year-end, Bloomberg News said....South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 16Banks are pulling back as AI's massive debt pile disconnects from economic realityWall Street appears to be hitting its limit on AI, and financiers are starting to say the quiet part out loud: All of this AI spending doesn't look like it can pay off, at least not for everyone.Why it matters: The gap between what it costs to build AI infrastructure and what companies are actually paying to use it is widening. Wall Street's anxiety is surging as the debt piling up to fund data centers and chips looks increasingly disconnected from economic reality.Driving the news: A massive gap is opening up between AI infrastructure spending and expected returns.While AI providers are projeAxios
BusinessOct 16Indonesia’s central bank insists it is independent. Investors want proofIndonesia has spent months trying to persuade investors that its economy is on the right course. A weakening rupiah, mounting budgetary pressures and a series of contentious policy decisions have made that task harder. Doubts about the management of Southeast Asia’s largest economy have now coalesced around its central bank, whose independence has come under intense scrutiny recently as President Prabowo Subianto seeks to steer economic policy. The appointment of Destry Damayanti – initially as...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 16Li Auto secures equity financing for chip businessSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 16Stock futures mixed as tech stocks look to extend recoverySeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 16KSRTC ready to run private buses on wet lease basis, Transport Minister C.P. John tells Keralam AssemblyResponding to a calling attention motion on crisis facing private bus sector, Minister says KSRTC and private bus operators can function in a complementary manner to improve public transport rather than be seen as forces working at cross purposesThe Hindu
BusinessOct 16NAHCON pushes sustainable Hajj fund management digital transformation at global forumNAHCON emphasised the importance of coordination among relevant agencies, stronger institutional partnerships, and robust digital systems to protect Hajj operations from global financial volatility. The post NAHCON pushes sustainable Hajj fund management digital transformation at global forum appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessOct 16Cocoa: why the alliance between Ivory Coast and Ghana is falteringL’association nouée en 2018 entre Abidjan et Accra pour peser sur le marché mondial du cacao montre des signes d’essoufflement. Ce tandem vacille alors que les deux pays sont sous pression pour renforcer la traçabilité de leurs fèves.Jeune Afrique
BusinessOct 16LVMH touts ‘special bond’ with China as ‘subdued’ backdrop weighs on salesFrench luxury giant LVMH Group kicked off a global open-house event showcasing its craftsmanship in Shanghai on Thursday, as the event’s founder Antoine Arnault hailed a “special bond” with Chinese customers at a launch event in Paris. It came as the group faced pressure from sluggish demand in China and a backlash over a lawsuit against a local tea company. At the launch event at the Samaritaine department store in central Paris for this year’s Les Journées Particulières, first initiated by...South China Morning Post
BusinessOct 16Sonesta Opens 20th Signature Inn By Sonesta Property with Signature Inn BransonSonesta has opened its 20th Signature Inn property, located in Branson. This marks a significant expansion for the hotel brand.hotelnewsresource.com · United States
BusinessOct 16Aspatria cheese factory expansion gets permit approvalA cheese factory expansion in Aspatria has received permit approval, indicating progress for a local business venture. This suggests economic activity and development in the area.in-cumbria.com · United Kingdom
BusinessOct 16Businesses win diversity awardsBusinesses have been recognized with diversity awards. This highlights achievements in fostering diversity within the corporate sector.jdnews.com · United States
BusinessOct 16Eni to drill up to 6 wells offshore Mozambique for Coral North project , third FLNG being pursuedEni plans to drill up to six offshore wells for its Coral North project in Mozambique and is pursuing a third floating liquefied natural gas facility. This indicates significant investment and expansion in the energy sector for the region.cnbcafrica.com · South Africa
BusinessOct 16IMF raises Africa growth outlook, warns of shrinking aidThe International Monetary Fund raised its growth forecast for sub-Saharan Africa to 4.5% this year and its Africa Director Zeine Zeidane praised the continent's resilience.Africanews [en]
BusinessOct 16European markets mixed as investors reassess AI spending risksSeeking Alpha Tech