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Chip company: Google apparently orders AI chips worth billions from Intel

According to the US technology portal “The Information”, Intel has received a major order from Google. In addition, a large chip developer is examining another order for Intel.

US must learn lessons from Ukraine, innovate faster and cheaper: Anduril president

Anduril President Christian Brose discussed the need to develop cheaper weapons systems at scale to avoid quick depletion of exquisite munitions.

Handelsblatt Live: US stock market expert Koch: AI values ​​are recovering

After the entire tech sector suffered losses on Friday, the industry's stocks were able to recover on Monday. Despite the setback, analysts continue to expect a rapid upswing in AI values, reports Markus Koch.

Wall Street: US stock markets start the week positively after a sell-off

Despite the volatile situation in the Middle East, US markets are trading higher. Meanwhile, speculation about artificial intelligence is unsettling investors – and not just in the United States.

Moving abroad - tax-advantaged alternative to the Holy Grail

Hi everyone, by moving abroad I would have the opportunity to save for the Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares, so far I've just been saving for the Holy Grail. A switch to the Total World Stock Index seems very attractive to me, especially because of the low TER (0.06) and because it is tax-optimized (no US withholding tax or tax can be reclaimed due to double taxation agreements between Switzerland and the USA). 1) Am I missing something here, so reason

US’ 250th anniversary celebrations will put its decline on display

There is a long tradition of reading a nation’s character in the way it marks its own milestones. When the United States turned 150, Philadelphia raised an 80-foot-tall luminous replica of the Liberty Bell and hosted a six-month Sesquicentennial International Exposition. When it turned 200, a country shaken by Vietnam, Watergate and political assassinations nonetheless found in its bicentennial a moment of genuine collective catharsis: a million people on the National Mall, the Freedom Train...

Visit to Spain: Standing ovation for Pope in Parliament in Madrid: Leo XIV warns of loss of control in AI

Before the Spanish Congress, the Pope denounced armaments, dependence on technology and the treatment of migrants. He openly opposes the course of US President Donald Trump and the EU.

US approves $2B sale of Anduril counter-drone systems to Kuwait

The potential FMS announcement came just days Iran attacked Kuwait’s airport with missiles and drones, killing one person, damaging airport facilities and halting flights.

Singapore eyes Asean connectivity amid new US-China dynamic: Lawrence Wong

Singapore will push for connectivity in Asean in its role as bloc chair next year amid a challenging global environment, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has said, as he warned about the United States and China navigating a new dynamic. At the Singapore Press Club Eminent Speaker Series on Monday, Wong noted that keeping communication lines open between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump was important to reduce the risk of misunderstanding and miscalculation, but.

China begins large-scale delivery of gallium chips for space-ground 6G network

China has delivered 5 million gallium nitride semiconductors to power smart terminals for a space‑air‑ground integrated 6G network – the first time the cutting-edge chips have been mass-produced and put into commercial use. According to an article in state media, the breakthrough chip was developed by the US-sanctioned No 55 Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) and its subsidiary, Nanjing Guobo Electronics. China is the world’s largest holder and exporter..

NWD tests market with 28 Pavilia Rosa flats for sale amid Hang Seng slump

Hong Kong developer New World Development (NWD) is making 28 units of its Pavilia Rosa project in Kowloon Tong available to buyers on Friday, a test of sentiment and demand in the city’s residential property market amid a slumping Hang Seng Index. NWD said the flats would be sold via a regular price list on a “first come, first served” basis as the developer announced that the project had so far sold 42 residences worth about HK$2.4 billion (US$306 million) via a tender. The launch on Friday...

How non-US investors actually access US markets in 2026 - brokers, taxes, and what nobody tells you

Been doing this for a few years from outside the US. A lot of people ask the same questions so here's the honest breakdown: Which broker? eToro is the easiest entry point — available in most countries, simple interface, no minimum deposit. Good for getting started with US stocks and ETFs. For more advanced trading (options, leveraged ETFs like TQQQ, lower FX fees) Interactive Brokers is the gold standard. More paperwork to open but worth it long term. The tax thing everyone misses: File Form W-8

Palladyne AI partners with IAI to bring Israeli Harpy, Harop drones to US

Palladyne plans to put new AI swarming software on the battle-proven Israeli drones and compete for contracts like the Army’s Long-Range Precision Munition (LRPM), CEO Ben Wolff told Breaking Defense.

Middle East: Despite ceasefire: Israel and Iran fire rockets at each other

On Monday night, the Israeli Air Force ignored US President Trump's warnings and attacked targets in Iran. The strikes were in response to Iranian missile attacks on Israel on Sunday.

Does subscribing to an IPO via multiple brokers increase the chance of receiving shares?

If I submit separate applications for the same IPO using different brokers where I hold accounts, does this improve my probability of selection, or is it treated as a duplicate? If that matters, I am mostly interested in the US markets and US brokers. submitted by /u/Franck_Dernoncourt [link] [comments]

Deep dive on $CASY: what I found

Casey's General Stores is the third-largest convenience store chain and the fifth-largest pizza chain in the US. That second fact is the whole thesis, and most people miss it. The market files this under "gas stations," and gas stations are a terrible business. Casey's is not really in the gas business. Here is what the numbers actually say. The business, in one line About 2,900 stores, heavily concentrated in small Midwestern towns (population under 5,000 in a large share of locations). In thos

South Korean stocks end 8% lower as US rate fears hit high-flying Asia

Moonshot AI eyes US$30 billion valuation as China’s AI race intensifies

Moonshot AI, the developer of China’s popular Kimi chatbot, is seeking to raise between US$1 billion and US$2 billion in a new funding round that could value the company at as much as US$30 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter, as competition among the country’s leading artificial intelligence developers intensifies. The Beijing-based company was targeting a valuation roughly 50 per cent higher than the US$20 billion it achieved in its previous financing round, completed in...

Delta resumes direct Hong Kong-US flights despite higher fuel costs

United States carrier Delta Air Lines has resumed direct flights to the city after the pandemic, launching a daily Hong Kong-Los Angeles service amid surging fuel prices. Jeff Moomaw, the airline’s vice-president for Asia-Pacific, said on Monday that it would take some time to increase services connecting the city to more destinations as the carrier remained focused on current demand. “Our focus right now is making sure that this flight is a success,” Moomaw said. “As it grows over time, and we.

China sees record panda bond issuance in 2026 as foreign borrowers pile in

Foreign governments, international banks and multinational companies are increasingly tapping China’s domestic bond market, as panda bond issuance hit a record high in the first five months of the year. A total of 11 entities sold 14 panda bonds – yuan-denominated debt instruments issued by foreign entities in mainland China’s onshore market – worth 26.64 billion yuan (US$3.7 billion) in May, up 246 per cent from a year earlier and the highest level on record for the month, according to data...

Iran war: Israel attacks Iran despite US warning – Trump angry with Netanyahu: “He’s not in charge”

Several military strikes in Israel, Iran and Lebanon could lead to a renewed escalation in the Middle East. US President Trump warns of the impact on the peace negotiations.

South Korea leads Asia stocks rout on US rate fears, Mideast tensions

Chinese homeowner buys 34th-floor flat in 32-storey building gets no compensation

A Chinese man bought a flat on the 34th floor of a newly developed building only to be told four years later that the building only had 32 floors. The man, surnamed Shen, from northwestern China’s Shaanxi province, bought a new-build flat in a village near the provincial capital city Xian in 2013. He bought a 90-square-metre unit on the 34th floor of a building which cost 2,646 yuan (US$400) per square metre. It was about one third of the average housing price, because the residential compound..

Iran War: Iran fires rockets at Israel – counterattacks from Israel

Several military strikes in Israel, Iran and Lebanon could lead to a renewed escalation in the Middle East. US President Trump warned of the impact on the peace negotiations.

USA: Trump is once again urging new central bank chief Warsh to cut interest rates

Despite rising inflation, the US President continues to expect loose monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve. There are other means to slow the price increase.

China turns African port into tourist spot, students rethink Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China is transforming historic African slave port into waterfront tourism magnet 2. The new Panama? Why Nicaragua could be next front in US-China influence battle 3. Is the dream over? Mainland students rethink Hong Kong over costs and cultural fit 4. How Chinese drink chains are testing the...

South Korea and Japan stocks plunge on US rate hike fears, Mideast tensions

Fighting dead spots: cell phone connection from space: network operators are fine-tuning plans

The SpaceX IPO is imminent and the US company has big plans for satellite internet. This should also improve Germany's cell phone networks. A German's satellite company is involved.

Israel strikes Iran, defying Trump after ‘I call the shots’ claim

As Monday morning broke over a Middle East bracing for renewed conflict, a fragile regional ceasefire appeared to have collapsed after an exchange of direct strikes between Iran and Israel. The latest developments came as US President Donald Trump said Israel would have no choice but to accept a potential deal, following an interview walkout when pressed on his campaign pledge of “no new wars”. Some experts said Trump’s credibility was being called into question as Israel defied his warnings...

Hong Kong tycoon bets China will overtake US economy ‘in next decade or so’

Hong Kong property tycoon Gordon Wu Ying-sheung has predicted that China will overtake the US as the world’s largest economy in the next decade or so, propelled by rapid technological advances while Washington is weighed down by massive defence expenditure and national debt. Yet the 90-year-old founder and chairman of Hopewell Holdings, who rarely speaks to the press, said Hong Kong should look past geopolitical tensions between Beijing and Washington to build closer ties with the United States,