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Amazon laying off about 16,000 corporate workers in latest anti-bureaucracy push
Amazon laid off 14,000 corporate staff in October. Source link
South Korea's SK Hynix to establish a special ‘AI Company’ in the U.S.
SK Hynix will set up a new U.S.-based company focused on artificial intelligence solutions, with $10 billion committed to the project. Source link
SK Hynix doubles 2025 profit as AI memory shortages drive earnings beat
South Korea’s SK Hynix on Wednesday posted record quarterly revenue and profit, to beat estimates. Source link
LVMH shares plummet 7% as fourth-quarter results lag competitors
LVMH shares plummeted Wednesday after the French luxury conglomerate reported mixed full-year earnings late Tuesday. Source link
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: China-made humanoid robots set sights on Middle East and U.S. markets
Chinese humanoid robot companies are expanding globally, piling pressure on Elon Musk’s Optimus before it reaches mass production. Source link
Chip giant ASML posts record orders and upbeat 2026 guidance as AI boom continues
ASML is experiencing several tailwinds including an expectation of increased chipmaking capacity and continued demand for AI semiconductors. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: Starmer's high stakes visit to China takes center stage
That comes just one day after India and the EU announced a “landmark” free trade deal, as countries recalibrate supply chains and trade ties away from the U.S. Source link
European markets head for mixed open; ASML earnings in focus
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Wednesday as regional investors gear up for earnings season. Source link
Mining stocks have been on a tear, with gold passing $5,000. Analysts are split on what's next
Appetite for mining stocks has cooled over the past six months, according to a Citi note. Source link
Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC executives join UK's Starmer on high-stakes China trip
Executives from Airbus, AstraZeneca and HSBC are joining Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a rare China visit, highlighting the business focus of the trip amid strained global trade relations. Source link