Audi Plans $4 Billion Georgia Factory as Volkswagen Seeks US Growth
Audi plans a $4 billion Georgia SUV factory with 4,500 jobs and full production in 2031, while Volkswagen’s corporate approval remains outstanding.
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GMO Cloud Hack Hits FX Traders as Company Promises Compensation
GMO promises compensation after a cloud-service hack exposes FX trading accounts, as its CEO admits security warnings were addressed too slowly.
Zymeworks Signs Roche Cancer-Drug Deal Worth Up to $813 Million
Roche agrees to license Zymeworks’ experimental ZW209 cancer treatment for $55 million upfront, with further payments tied to development and commercial milestones.
Frasers Takes Control of Hugo Boss With 50.08% Stake
Frasers crosses the 50% ownership threshold at Hugo Boss, bringing the German fashion group into its consolidated accounts while minority investors retain their shares.
Moody’s Keeps France’s Aa3 Rating With Negative Outlook
Moody’s leaves France at Aa3 with a negative outlook after bond yields top 5%, keeping the focus on budget negotiations and rising debt costs.
Apple Launches iPhone Duo Worldwide After AAPL Hits Record High
Apple begins worldwide iPhone Duo sales after AAPL reached a record $348.36, putting demand for its $1,999 foldable and holiday deliveries in focus.
Western Digital Revenue Jumps 55% as Dividend Rises 17%
Western Digital reports $4.38 billion in quarterly revenue, lifts its dividend 17% and forecasts up to $5.2 billion in sales for the next quarter.
SpaceX Faces Higher Rates on $40 Billion Debt Deal as AI Fears Grow
SpaceX is reportedly finalizing $40 billion in financing, with one portion near 8.3% and chip-backed debt around 7.75% as AI credit concerns grow.
OpenAI Nears $30 Billion Funding Round at $1.25 Trillion Valuation
UAE investors and Coatue are reportedly leading an OpenAI financing of up to $30 billion at a $1.25 trillion pre-money valuation ahead of a potential IPO.
Nasdaq Falls 2.4% as AI Selloff Hits Nvidia, Meta and SpaceX
Nvidia, Meta and SpaceX shed roughly $575 billion in an afternoon snapshot as AI financing worries and rising oil prices send U.S. stocks lower.
China’s CSI 300 Enters Bear Market as Stock Selloff Deepens
China’s CSI 300 closes down 1.84% as a roughly 20% retreat from June’s peak puts earnings, AI investment and Beijing’s market support in focus.
Barclays to Cut 5,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Its Cost Base
Barclays plans 5,000 job cuts this year, with 4,000 still to come, as AI adoption and restructuring accompany higher profit and a £500 million buyback.