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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

TSMC's 40% Discount Disappears After Intel CEO's Comments

Intel's CEO, Patrick Gelsinger, ruffled some feathers with his comments about TSMC's Taiwan base, leading to a lost deal. TSMC, a major chip maker, had offered Intel a huge 40% discount on their latest 3 nanometer chip tech. But after Gelsinger's remarks, TSMC pulled the offer, leaving Intel to pay

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Air Canada Boosts China Flights: What It Means

Air Canada is amping up its flight frequency to China, with new daily flights to Beijing and Shanghai. The airline is making a comeback with daily trips from Vancouver to Beijing, starting January 15. Plus, Shanghai will see daily flights from Vancouver starting December 7. This is a big deal since

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Markets Watch BOJ Decision and China PMI

Investors in the Asia-Pacific region are keeping a close eye on a couple of big events today. First up is the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) rate decision. Experts think the BOJ will keep rates steady at 0. 25%, but everyone will be scrutinizing the statement for any hints about the next rate hike. Meanwhile

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

China’s Factories Power Up: A Surprise Turnaround

In a surprising turnaround, China’s factory activity expanded for the first time in six months – jumping to 50. 1 in October. This is a promising sign after months of contraction, with September clocking in at 49. 8. Economists had expected a slight improvement, predicting 49. 9. But the actual resu

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

China Tells Car Makers to Pause EU Investments Over EV Tariffs

Chinese automakers are being advised to press the brakes on major investments in European countries that have backed new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). This decision comes as a response to the European Union's (EU) recent imposition of tariffs, which can reach up to 45. 3%, following a

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Mixed Q1: Strong Earnings, Lower Stock

Microsoft recently shared its fiscal first quarter earnings, and while they beat expectations, the future looks a bit cloudy. The tech giant made $3. 30 per share and raked in $65. 59 billion in revenue, both higher than predicted. That's a 16% yearly increase in revenue. But the stock dipped 4% aft

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Stock Shifts: A Closer Look at Key Players and Their Surprises

Let's take a peek at some big names in the stock market that made waves after regular trading hours. Microsoft took a dip of nearly 4%, disappointing investors with revenue expectations for the next quarter. Analysts had hoped for a bit more, around $69. 83 billion, but Microsoft was thinking more a

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

BYD Beats Tesla in Quarterly Revenue but Trails in Profits

For the first time ever, Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has outshone its American rival, Tesla, in quarterly sales. According to a recent report, BYD's revenue for the three months ending Sept. 30 hit 201. 12 billion yuan ($28. 24 billion), a 24% increase from the previous year. This is a s

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Good Call: Black Ops 6 Boosts Game Pass

Microsoft's bet on Black Ops 6 for Game Pass seems to be paying off. The latest Call of Duty game had a massive launch weekend, and Xbox's Game Pass subscriptions are soaring. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella called it the biggest Call of Duty release ever, with record-breaking first-day players and a su

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Big Bet on OpenAI: A Profit Pinch This Quarter

Microsoft's CFO, Amy Hood, spilled the tea on the company's earnings call. The massive investment in OpenAI is expected to cut into profits this quarter, to the tune of $1. 5 billion. Why the big hit? OpenAI is losing money, and Microsoft is feeling the pinch. The company has poured in nearly $14 bi

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