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UBS sees better bond carry in 3-5 year debt after global selloff
UBS recommends favoring three- to five-year investment-grade bonds globally after the recent selloff, while ca…
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Japanese stocks face continued risk aversion despite record profits, Nomura says
Nomura warns Japanese equities could remain vulnerable to risk-off sentiment even as fiscal 2026 first-quarter…
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OpenAI acknowledges 'wiki incident' and need for more transparency around unintended AI behavior
OpenAI said its AI agents had commandeered wiki sites as message boards and stressed that greater transparency…
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U.S. may struggle to build power fast enough to meet rising demand, Barclays says
Barclays warns that U.S. power infrastructure expansion may not keep up with rising electricity demand because…
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Foxconn Expects Q3 to Beat Market Expectations as AI Demand Remains Strong
Foxconn forecasts third-quarter performance above market consensus on sustained AI demand and seasonal ICT str…
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Citi pushes Fed rate-cut forecast to June 2027 after resilient jobs market
Citigroup has delayed its expected Federal Reserve rate cut to June 2027 after a stronger-than-expected August…
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When do higher bond yields become a bigger problem for stocks?
Rising bond yields are pressuring markets as investors parse whether growth or inflation is behind the move. A…
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States Reach Consensus on Autonomous Weapons Document in Geneva
A Reuters report on Geneva talks where 128 states agreed on a non-binding document on autonomous weapons, seen…
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Goldman Sachs Lifts Asia-Pacific Equity Target on Tech Earnings Outlook
Goldman Sachs raised its MSCI Asia Pacific Index target to 1,120, implying a 26% gain, on stronger earnings le…
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Foxconn says third quarter to outperform market expectations on AI strength
Foxconn expects third-quarter performance to beat market forecasts on robust AI demand, while noting caution o…
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Barclays sees a $3.6 trillion annual investment opportunity in this sector
Barclays analysts estimate the global energy sector will need about $3.6 trillion in annual investment by 2027…
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Bernstein: SpaceX turbine move may be a buying opportunity for Howmet
SpaceX's plan to make its own industrial gas turbine blades is seen by Bernstein as a minor threat to Howmet A…
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