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The solid-state batteries hype is fading – prompting auto giants to consider alternatives
Car batteries at a factory in Nanjing in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Str | Afp | Getty Images PARIS, France — The push to commercialize solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) is well underway, but analysts say auto giants could be on the cusp of turning to a different kind of transformative science. Solid-state batteries […]
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Trump PAC has raised about $7.5 million in crypto donations since early June
(L to R) Eric Trump, former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and Donald Trump, Jr. attend a remembrance ceremony on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 terror attack on the World Trade Center at Ground Zero, in New York City on September 11, 2024. Adam Gray | Afp | Getty Images […]
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Alibaba’s international arm says its new AI translation tool beats Google and ChatGPT
Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba has invested heavily in its fast-growing international business as growth slows for its China-focused Taobao and Tmall business. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images BEIJING — Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba‘s international arm on Wednesday launched an updated version of its artificial intelligence-powered translation tool that, it says, is better than products […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Bullish sentiment and broadening rally – plenty to like about markets
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 17, 2024. Brendan McDermid | Reuters This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. […]
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Japan’s Nikkei leads declines in Asia-Pacific markets after Wall Street falls
Illuminated skyscrapers stand at the central business district at sunset on November 13, 2023 in Beijing, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei leading losses, following declines on Wall Street. Investors will be watching for more stimulus measures to prop up the real estate sector […]
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I bought a $54,000 abandoned house in Japan and turned it into a luxury Airbnb—take a look inside
Anton Wormann, 32, moved to Japan in October 2018. Courtesy of Anton Wormann Anton Wormann, 32, has always had a passion for DIY projects and creating beautiful spaces. So, after he discovered that his neighbor’s property had been abandoned, he decided to purchase it and bring it back to life. Upon inspection, Wormann discovered that […]
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Rates won’t be cut at an aggressive pace — here’s how to position, according to strategists
U.S. interest rate cuts are unlikely to move at an aggressive pace, say market watchers. The Fed kicked off its easing cycle with a jumbo 50 basis-point rate cut in September — but subsequent ones will be milder, they said. They highlighted the better-than-expected September jobs report, renewed worries around inflation, rising yields and an […]
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Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 slips from record highs: Live updates
Stock futures were calm on Tuesday evening as Wall Street looks to see whether equities can be rebound to record highs this week. Futures tied to the S&P 500 were down 0.1%. Nasdaq 100 futures ticked lower by 0.1%, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures shed just 37 points. The Dow and S&P 500 both […]
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Election prediction markets are in a sprint to prove themselves as forecasting and investing tools
Traders, gamblers and politicos now have new tools to express their views this election cycle in the form of event contracts, but the new markets still need to win over Wall Street power players and the legal system to become investment stars. Kalshi and Interactive Brokers launched presidential election contracts this month on their nascent […]
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Why a ‘no landing’ scenario may take place after all
The U.S. economy may not experience a “soft landing” after all. A soft landing occurs when economic growth slows just enough to bring down inflation below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target without tipping the economy into a recession. Many on the Street expect this to be the case, as the central bank starts to lower […]
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