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Mining execs embrace 'phenomenal' rare earths interest from the Middle East
Mining executives have welcomed bumper investor interest in critical minerals from the Middle East. Source link
Google and NextEra to revive major Iowa nuclear facility as AI energy demand surges
Google and NextEra Energy are partnering to revive a major nuclear energy facility in Iowa as part of efforts to meet growing energy demands from AI. Source link
European stocks head for broadly flat open as markets await Fed decision
European stocks are expected to open flat to higher on Tuesday as global markets await the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision and commentary. Source link
HSBC's third-quarter profit drops 14%, but beats expectations as net interest income rises
The bank’s profit before tax for the three months ended in September was $7.3 billion, down nearly 14% from a year ago. Source link
How Saudi Arabia is diversifying away from oil — and betting big on AI
While oil is the primary driver of Saudi Arabia’s economy, the kingdom is now diversifying into areas such as artificial intelligence, tourism and sports. Source link
Shares of China's Sany Heavy climb on Hong Kong trading debut after $1.6 billion IPO
China’s Sany Heavy Industry rose marginally on its Hong Kong trading debut Tuesday after raising HKD$12.36 billion ($1.59 billion) in one of the city’s largest listings this year. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: We are all farmers hoping for the end of the U.S.-China trade war
Global and U.S. markets hit highs on the prospect of a U.S.-China trade deal. And that’s before an agreement has been signed officially. Source link
Asia markets dip as investors look to Trump-Takaichi meeting in Japan
Trump will be the first foreign leader to meet with Takaichi in person since she assumed the top job in Japan. Source link
South Korea's third-quarter GDP grows at fastest pace in over a year, supported by strong exports growth
According to advance estimates from Bank of Korea, GDP rose 1.7%, year on year, compared to the 1.5% expected by economists polled by Reuters. Source link
Amazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, source says
The layoffs will amount to the largest cuts to Amazon’s corporate workforce in the company’s history, according to a person familiar with the matter. Source link