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Volkswagen Faces Historic Union Showdown Over $18B Cost Cuts

Unions at Volkswagen threaten strikes and demand shared sacrifices as the automaker pushes for deep cuts, including plant closures and pay reductions. Talks intensify amid German industrial challenges and rising global competition.

November 20, 2024
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Nvidia's AI Surge: Will Blackwell Chips Drive the Next Revenue Wave?

Nvidia, a leader in AI chips, faces slowing growth and supply chain challenges ahead of its Q3 results. Investors are focused on its new Blackwell processors, which are expected to generate billions amid tight production capacity.

November 19, 2024
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Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Amid Fierce Competition and Failed Merger

Facing mounting debts and blocked merger attempts, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy. The discount airline seeks to restructure after major carriers and labor costs challenged its ultra-low-cost model.

November 18, 2024
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Taiwan Semiconductor Secures $6.6 Billion from CHIPS Act for Major U.S. Expansion

The company will receive up to $6.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding to support its $65 billion investment in three advanced fabs in Arizona. The facilities mark the largest greenfield foreign investment in U.S. history, with the first set to open next year.

November 15, 2024
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ASML Shares Surge as Chipmaker Reaffirms Ambitious 2030 Growth Targets

The company shares rose 5% after the company reaffirmed its 2030 revenue target of €44-60 billion, calming investor concerns following a recent profit warning. The chip equipment giant anticipates strong AI-driven demand, forecasting robust growth through advanced lithography innovations.

November 14, 2024
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SoftBank Secures First Nvidia Blackwell Chips for AI Supercomputer

SoftBank's Japanese telecoms unit will receive the first chips using Nvidia's latest Blackwell design for its supercomputer, the California-based chip designer said, as Masayoshi Son looks to ride the artificial intelligence boom.

November 13, 2024
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Bayer Shares Plunge as Crop Science Unit Struggles Amid Pricing Pressures

Bayer’s shares dropped 8% in Frankfurt after warning of weaker-than-expected agricultural markets and pricing pressures in crop protection, cutting its EBITDA forecast. The company remains optimistic about its pharma business hitting the upper end of its 2024 targets.

November 12, 2024
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The Largest Green Week Of 2024

The S&P 500 ended last week higher, bouncing back from some of the prior week's volatility. The index rose as investor sentiment was buoyed by corporate earnings, a strong jobs report, and optimism around key economic data suggesting the economy could be on more solid footing than previously feared.

November 11, 2024
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Toyota’s Bold Move: Doubling Down on China with 2.5M Vehicle Target by 2030

Toyota revamps its China strategy, aiming for 2.5 million vehicles a year by 2030 to stay competitive with local EV giants. The plan empowers local teams and boosts production efficiency to solidify its place in the world’s top car market.

November 11, 2024
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Chinese Markets React Negatively to Stimulus, Awaiting U.S. Policy Clarity

Chinese stocks slumped as investors saw the latest $840 billion local debt increase and 4 trillion yuan bond issuance as underwhelming. Experts speculate Beijing might hold back stronger measures until there’s more insight into potential policy shifts under a new U.S. administration.

November 8, 2024