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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.

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.

Moderna posted an unexpected profit of $13 million in Q3, driven by robust COVID-19 vaccine sales and strategic cost reductions. Despite lagging RSV vaccine sales, the company reaffirmed its annual revenue outlook and plans to fast-track future vaccine approvals.

Stocks surged as Trump claimed early victory, with Tesla rising 11% and Trump Media 30% amid investor anticipation of a pro-business administration. The Russell 2000 small-cap index and major banks rallied, while renewable energy shares slumped on fears of regulatory rollbacks.

The company reported a record $144 million profit and raised its revenue forecast, driven by high demand in the U.S. for its AI solutions. Q3 sales grew 30% to $725.5 million, exceeding analysts’ expectations, as U.S. commercial revenue surged 54% and government business jumped 40%.

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway sold an additional 25% of its Apple shares in Q3, reducing its position to about 300 million shares. This move is part of a broader strategy to increase cash holdings, which reached $325.2 billion by the end of the quarter, despite Apple's year-to-date stock increase of 20%.

Amazon's operating profit surged nearly 19% above expectations, offsetting a record $22.6 billion in AI and infrastructure spending. The company credited high demand for everyday essentials, and its Q4 operating income projection further eased concerns about margin impacts.

The company shares fell 3.4% premarket after the company forecasted slower Azure growth for the December quarter, below analyst expectations. Despite strong investments in AI, including OpenAI, capacity constraints are limiting faster gains in the cloud and AI segments.

The company is anticipated to post its highest quarterly revenue increase in two years, with robust iPhone 16 demand in China fueling growth. Investors will closely monitor insights on Apple's AI rollout, as the company faces pressure from competitors in the race to tap into the growing generative AI market. Reuters reports.

The company is anticipated to post its highest quarterly revenue increase in two years, with robust iPhone 16 demand in China fueling growth. Investors will closely monitor insights on Apple's AI rollout, as the company faces pressure from competitors in the race to tap into the growing generative AI market. Reuters reports.