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Trump’s support for cryptocurrency encourages businesses to move away from traditional treasury assets.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s support for cryptocurrency is encouraging small businesses to allocate portions of their cash reserves to bitcoin, challenging the traditional preference for assets like Treasuries and cash as companies seek alternatives to protect against inflation. In recent weeks, biotech firms Enlivex Therapeutics, Acurx Pharmaceuticals, and Hoth Therapeutics have announced plans to invest …

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Intel’s interim co-CEO, David Zinsner, states that the company’s next chief executive will bring expertise in foundry operations.

Intel’s interim co-CEO, David Zinsner, announced on Wednesday that the company’s next CEO will have expertise in manufacturing as well as product development. According to a Reuters report on Tuesday, Intel is considering several external candidates, including former board member Lip-Bu Tan, to lead the company after CEO Pat Gelsinger resigned. The move follows dissatisfaction …

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Malaysia warns that U.S. tariffs on BRICS nations may disrupt semiconductor supply chains.

Malaysia issued a warning on Thursday that potential tariffs by the incoming Trump administration on BRICS nations for pursuing a new currency or alternative to the U.S. dollar could severely impact global semiconductor supply chains. The BRICS bloc, initially formed by Brazil, Russia, India, and China, has since expanded to include other nations. While Malaysia …

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Asia’s Factory Growth Linked to China’s Recovery

Asia’s factories show signs of improvement as China’s recovery progresses, though potential risks from U.S. policies persist.According to official data, Japanese corporate spending on plants and equipment increased in the third quarter. India’s factory activity growth stayed strong but slightly declined due to ongoing price pressures. Data released on Friday revealed that Asia’s third-largest economy …

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Zoom increases its annual revenue and profit forecasts while expanding its share buyback program.

Zoom Video Communications raised its fiscal 2025 revenue and profit forecasts on Monday, citing strong demand for its video conferencing services and growth in hybrid work models. The company also announced a $1.2 billion expansion of its share buyback program. Despite these announcements, Zoom’s stock dipped 3% in extended trading after closing up 3.5%. Analysts …

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Google and Meta request Australia to postpone bill targeting social media restrictions for children.

Google and Meta have requested the Australian government to delay a proposed bill that would ban most social media access for children under 16. The tech companies argue that more time is needed to evaluate the bill’s potential effects. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s government is pushing to pass the bill, one of the strictest measures …

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Amazon Q3 Profit Rises with Strong Retail Sales, Beating Estimates

Amazon posted third-quarter profit and revenue above Wall Street expectations, fueled by stronger retail sales, which lifted shares 5.7% after-hours. The company forecast a positive holiday season, with expectations for steady results driven by faster shipping and a focus on affordable items. Amazon reported a 7% increase in retail sales for the quarter ending Sept. …

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Intel Shares Jump on Optimistic Revenue Forecast

Intel expressed optimism for its PC and server businesses, predicting higher-than-expected revenue for the current quarter, though noting ongoing challenges. Shares rose over 7% in after-hours trading, trimming some gains after the results were posted. Despite missing out on the surge in AI chip demand dominated by Nvidia and AMD, Intel’s third-quarter revenue exceeded estimates. …

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Chinese Researchers Use Meta’s Llama Model for Military AI Applications

Chinese researchers tied to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) have used Meta’s open-source Llama model to create a military AI tool called “ChatBIT,” aimed at intelligence gathering and decision support. A June paper by six researchers from PLA-affiliated institutions, including the Academy of Military Science, described adapting Meta’s Llama 2 13B model for military dialogue …

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Google’s AI-fuelled gains in cloud bode well for Amazon, Microsoft

Like its rivals, Alphabet has been spending heavily on AI. Part of that is boosting its search business to become a more capable competitor to Microsoft-backed OpenAI. It is also investing heavily in its cloud business, announcing plans to spend billions to open data centers worldwide. Google has also integrated its generative AI chatbot Gemini …

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