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According to BBC, Netflix secured exclusive live-streaming rights to all 104 matches of the 2030 FIFA World Cup in Spain and Andorra on October 13. This marks the first time the streaming giant has obtained broadcasting rights to a FIFA World Cup men's tournament. Netflix will provide live broadcasts alongside pre-match and post-match analysis shows, daily highlights, and exclusive documentaries. Spanish viewers will have one free match per matchday, while Spain's national team matches and the f

ASML reported third-quarter net profit of 4.96 billion euros, exceeding market expectations of 4.11 billion euros, with net sales of 11.66 billion euros and gross margin of 57.5% (vs. expectations of 56.1%). The Dutch semiconductor equipment maker also raised its full-year net sales guidance to 44–45 billion euros from prior guidance of 43–45 billion euros, and raised gross margin outlook to 56% from 54–56%. Q4 net sales are expected to reach 14.2–15.2 billion euros.

According to the Associated Press, on October 14, House Democrats outlined plans for a 100-day agenda should they secure majority control following the midterm elections. The agenda prioritizes Trump administration tariffs, healthcare policy—including restoration of Affordable Care Act tax credits and reversal of Medicaid cuts—and government oversight. Democrats also plan to advance a war powers resolution to pressure the administration on Iran policy.

According to Barron's, on Tuesday (October 13), Meta Platforms shares rose 2.6% to $762.50, with Truist Securities analyst Youssef Squali raising the company's target price to $1,000 from $763 in a research report, implying approximately 35% upside based on Monday's closing price. Squali attributed the raised outlook to Meta's AI agent tool Muse and the recent Wonder AI model, citing expectations for strong earnings near the high end of company guidance and market consensus. He projected that by

According to CNBC, Anthropic will disclose its third-quarter financial data on Wednesday (Oct 14) during an investor meeting as the AI startup prepares for a potential initial public offering. Based on the updated financial figures, the San Francisco-based company's valuation could reach $2 trillion, sources said, while revenue is expected to exceed $100 billion by year-end. Anthropic has already filed confidentially with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and may launch its IPO in Nove

According to TASS, Russia's Defense Ministry announced today that it launched large-scale strikes on Ukraine's communications and energy infrastructure.

According to Parallel Loop, the Singapore-based AI startup announced on October 14 that it raised $6.6 million in seed funding led by 3one4 Capital. Founded in June 2026 by former Qoala executives Prateek Jogani and Yujun Chean, Parallel Loop helps enterprises integrate AI into existing systems. The company operates 30 staff across Singapore, Bengaluru, Bangkok, London, and Dubai, with clients including Licious, Havells, and Tokio Marine Safety Insurance (Thailand).

ASML is currently assessing the possibility of increasing production capacity in 2028 beyond the previously announced 30% expansion, the company said. Customers have expressed interest in placing equipment orders for 2029 and 2030, while current supply levels for 2027 and 2028 cannot fully meet market demand.

Gene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, said on Tuesday that Apple's new smart home products unveiled that day should add just under 1% to fiscal 2027 revenue, but the bigger opportunity lies in personalized AI assistants through paid subscriptions. In a post on X, Munster estimated that 100 million paying users at $20 per month would generate approximately $24 billion in annual revenue, equivalent to roughly 6% of Apple's revenue. He noted that "there could be far more pay

According to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), EU crypto platforms have been mandated to phase out non-MiCA compliant stablecoins, including USDT, with a compliance deadline of January 2027. This represents a three-month implementation window from the directive's issuance. The regulatory action aims to enhance consumer protection and ensure compliance with the EU's Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) regulation. Affected platforms must adapt their operations to remain compliant w

According to Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone, silver may oscillate between $50 and $84 over the coming years after tumbling from over $120 earlier this year, with a potential near-term dip to $50. McGlone also warned that gold could break below $4,000 by year-end.

According to BitMine Chairman Tom Lee, the company completed a $350 million share buyback between July 14 and August 17, marking the largest such repurchase in cryptocurrency industry history. The buyback included 21 million shares and accumulated nearly 6 million ETH, bringing BitMine close to its goal of holding 5% of Ethereum's total supply. The strategic move aims to stabilize the company's stock price while strengthening its position in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Frax Finance announced it will host the Ethereum Stablecoin Summit next week at Money20/20 in Las Vegas, the world's largest fintech event. The summit is co-hosted with Optimism and will bring together industry leaders to discuss stablecoin trends and developments across the Ethereum ecosystem.

Legendary investor and Tudor Investment founder Paul Tudor Jones warned today (October 14) that U.S. equities face significant headwinds throughout 2027, citing three major threats: a wave of tech IPOs and secondary offerings, rising fiscal deficits, and elevated oil prices. Jones, who famously predicted the 1987 stock market crash, stated the market faces its worst fund flow outlook since 2002, with the S&P 500 showing signs of extreme divergence between AI-driven mega-cap stocks and the broade

According to Arkham's on-chain monitoring, trader 0xnobi bought PONS tokens on the day of launch in July 2026 with an initial investment of approximately $2,200 and has held them continuously without selling. The address currently holds approximately 3.1 million PONS tokens with an unrealized gain of about $1 million, representing a 468x return on investment.

According to Bloomberg, Bank of America has withdrawn from underwriter consortium discussions for Moonshot AI's potential Hong Kong IPO on October 14. The U.S. bank had previously negotiated to serve as global coordinator but did not secure formal appointment. Moonshot AI is expected to debut on Hong Kong exchanges as early as Q1 2027, targeting fundraising of up to $5 billion.

According to Singapore Tourism Board, more than 40 business events were held during the country's F1 Grand Prix last week (October 11), up from over 25 in 2025, with major conferences including Milken Institute Asia Summit, TOKEN2049, and Forbes Global CEO Conference. At TOKEN2049, overseas attendees accounted for 85.6% of participants, up from 82.7% in 2025, with Chinese attendees rising to 11.8% from 6% year-over-year, becoming the largest international group. Marina Bay Sands operated at near

According to MarketWatch, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan's comment comparing AI investors to casino gamblers—made at a DBS bank conference in Singapore on October 13—triggered sharply divided market interpretation. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) fell 3% on October 13 and 0.2% on October 14, while Broadcom stock dropped 2% then rebounded 0.7%. Goldman Sachs Europe's Rich Privorotsky said the remark was "severely misinterpreted," emphasizing that both Broadcom and Intel reiterated robust demand exten

According to the financial investment industry on October 14, British activist investor Palliser Capital proposed at the Sohn Investment Conference in San Francisco that Samsung Electronics concentrate remaining shareholder returns on priority stock buybacks and issuance of American depositary receipts (ADRs). Palliser suggested issuing ADRs at a premium price and using the proceeds to purchase and retire undervalued priority shares. As of October 9, Samsung's priority shares traded at a 26% dis

According to Jin10, Africa Energy Week 2026 opened in Cape Town on October 13, attracting over 10,000 delegates from more than 1,500 global companies. The event's theme is "Investing in African Energy: Expanding Affordable and Adequate Energy Supply." Participants called for stronger regional cooperation to address global geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility. South Africa's Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum said current global conditions underscore the need for a m