US approves Nvidia chip exports to UAE under AI deal, Bloomberg News reports

Nvidia GPU chip held by a gloved hand with the blurred UAE flag in the background, representing the U.S. approval of Nvidia chip exports to UAE.

Washington — The United States government has approved several billion dollars worth of Nvidia chip exports to the United Arab Emirates, according to a report by Bloomberg News on Wednesday.  The export licenses, issued by the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, were granted under the terms of a bilateral artificial intelligence agreement finalized … Read more

Global Economy Shows Resilience, IMF Warns of Mounting Risks and High Debt

IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva speaking about the global economy outlook and rising financial risks

WASHINGTON — The global economy has shown stronger than expected resilience despite a series of shocks over recent years, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Wednesday, forecasting only a modest slowdown in growth through 2026. Speaking ahead of the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington, Georgieva said the world economy is … Read more

Amazon investment in Belgium to reach $1.16 billion by 2027 to expand logistics and partnerships

Amazon fulfillment center in Belgium with company logo and Belgian flag, representing Amazon investment in Belgium

BRUSSELS — US technology giant Amazon plans to invest 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) in Belgium between 2025 and 2027 to expand its infrastructure, enhance supply chains, and strengthen partnerships with local firms, Belgian newspaper L’Echo reported Wednesday. The investment marks one of Amazon’s largest commitments in Belgium to date, aimed at enabling same day … Read more

Boeing Spirit AeroSystems Deal Nears EU Approval with $4.7 Billion Acquisition Conditions

Boeing aircraft close-up showing company logo amid $4.7 billion Boeing Spirit AeroSystems deal and pending EU approval

Boeing Co. is poised to secure conditional approval from the European Union for its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, according to people familiar with the matter.  The deal, which aims to strengthen Boeing’s control over its supply chain and improve quality oversight, is expected to be cleared with commitments to sell certain Spirit operations … Read more

Trilogy Metals shares soar 220% as US takes 10% stake in Alaska critical minerals push

Mining trucks and excavators operating in Alaska’s Ambler district, symbolizing Trilogy Metals’ critical minerals project after U.S. investment.

Shares of Trilogy Metals surged more than 220% in premarket trading Tuesday after the US government announced a 10% stake in the Canadian minerals explorer, marking a significant move in Washington’s efforts to secure domestic sources of critical minerals. The White House said late Monday it will invest $35.6 million in Trilogy Metals to support … Read more

OPEC+ Output Hike Smaller Than Forecast, Lifting Oil Prices Amid Supply Concerns

Oil barrels and drilling rigs at sunset symbolize market optimism after smaller-than-expected OPEC+ output hike.

Oil prices climbed for a second consecutive session on Tuesday after OPEC+ announced a smaller than expected production increase for November, easing investor concerns over a potential supply glut.  The restrained output decision suggests the coalition remains wary of oversupplying the global market amid mixed economic signals and ongoing geopolitical tensions. By 0623 GMT, Brent … Read more

Microsoft solar deal Japan: Tech giant secures 100 MW to power expanding data centers

Aerial view of a large solar farm in Japan with Mount Fuji in the background, symbolizing the Microsoft solar deal Japan and the country’s clean energy transition.

TOKYO — Microsoft Corp. has entered a new solar deal in Japan, purchasing 100 megawatts of capacity from local developer Shizen Energy to supply its growing data center operations with clean power. Announced late last week, the 20 year agreement covers four solar projects across Japan one already operational and three under construction. The deal … Read more

Dan Schulman Verizon CEO Appointment Marks Major Shift Amid Slowing Growth

Dan Schulman Verizon CEO during leadership announcement at Verizon headquarters

NEW YORK — Verizon Communications on Monday named Dan Schulman, the former chief executive officer of PayPal, as its new CEO, replacing Hans Vestberg in a leadership transition designed to steer the telecommunications giant through a period of slowing growth and rising competition in the US wireless market. The move marks one of the most … Read more

Fifth Third Comerica deal valued at $10.9 billion to create ninth-largest US bank

Logos of Comerica Bank and Fifth Third Bank side by side, representing the $10.9 billion all-stock Fifth Third Comerica deal.

CINCINNATI — In a major move signaling continued consolidation among regional lenders, Fifth Third Bancorp announced Monday it will acquire Comerica Inc. in an all stock deal valued at $10.9 billion.  The Fifth Third Comerica deal will create the ninth largest US bank, with combined assets of approximately $288 billion, expanding the institution’s footprint across … Read more

AMD Stock Skyrockets 25% After OpenAI Announces $1 Trillion AI Chip Deal and 10% Stake

AMD stock skyrockets after OpenAI announces strategic 10% stake and multi-gigawatt AI chip partnership

SAN FRANCISCO — Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) surged more than 25% in premarket trading Monday after OpenAI announced plans to acquire up to a 10% stake in the semiconductor company as part of a sweeping partnership to deploy AMD’s high performance Instinct GPUs for artificial intelligence infrastructure. The agreement one of the largest … Read more