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IBM signed a $240 million deal with Together AI to provide dedicated AI computing capacity on IBM Cloud using Nvidia systems. Together AI, a neocloud that provides GPU infrastructure and AI services to developers and enterprises, plans to use IBM's cloud capacity to support its open-source AI

According to its announcement today (August 11), Zhongjia Xuechuang (03308) said its wholly-owned subsidiary Chengdu Zhihe Optical Communication Technology Co., Ltd. will subscribe 27.45 million yuan to Suzhou Qianrong Shengrun Venture Capital Partnership (Limited Partnership) as a limited partner. After completion, Chengdu Zhihe will hold 90% of the partnership's capital contribution.

According to the company's announcement, Hengjia Finance Leasing (00379) expects mid-year net profit of approximately HK$40 million to HK$50 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to a net loss of approximately HK$37.7 million in the same period last year. The turnaround was

According to BlockBeats, Norway's sovereign wealth fund CEO warned on Tuesday (Aug. 11) that the fund's $2 trillion in assets could face catastrophic losses or even total wipeout. "We are in an abnormal state," the CEO stated, adding that despite multiple challenges, financial markets continue to ri

According to Charlie Bilello, S&P 500 earnings are now expected to surge 32% in 2026, more than double the 15% growth that was anticipated at the start of the year.

According to the International Institute of Finance (IIF), non-resident investors added a net $18.8 billion to emerging market portfolios in July, reversing two consecutive months of capital outflows.

China's futures market opened with more gainers than losers during the night session on August 11. Coking coal led gains with a rise exceeding 2%, while fuel oil, low-sulfur fuel oil (LU), propylene, methanol, SC crude oil, and coke all advanced by more than 1%. Double-sided cardboard and pulp

According to its announcement, Clever Plus Limited (stock code 08483) posted a loss attributable to company owners of approximately HK$32-35 million for the first half of 2026, compared to HK$11 million loss in the same period of 2025, marking a loss increase of 191-218%. The group's revenue

According to multiple Wall Street banks, the rally in AI-driven storage chips is losing momentum. While demand remains strong and manufacturers are expanding production, analysts warn that the steep price increases fueling record profits may not sustain, signaling the cycle is entering later

On Tuesday, AST SpaceMobile reported second-quarter revenue of $31.5 million, falling short of Wall Street estimates of $33.9 million, but the company reiterated its full-year 2026 guidance of $150 million to $200 million. Its revenue backlog climbed to approximately $1.3 billion, supported by U.S.

According to Guru Club, on August 11, LME spot copper contracts traded at a premium of nearly $200 per ton against three-month futures, marking the highest spread in about 10 months and reflecting tight supply conditions in the

According to market data, the Swiss National Bank held stakes in over 2,300 U.S. listed companies valued at $191.4 billion as of June 30.

According to Zhitong Finance, Smithfield (subsidiary of WH Group, HKEX: 00288) reported mid-2026 net profit of $484 million, up 17.48% year-over-year. Sales revenue reached $7.5 billion, down 0.77% compared to the same period last year.

According to Globenewswire, Nasdaq-listed TON Strategy released its Q2 2026 financial report on June 30, disclosing holdings of approximately 230.5 million Grams, with 229.9 million held in staking state. The staked position accounts for approximately 4.4% of total Gram supply and represents

According to Morgan Stanley, Tesla must demonstrate that its Robotaxi business is scaling to maintain investor confidence amid weaker margins, elevated research and development spending, and cash burn concerns. The bank emphasized that measurable results are needed to support the company's

Hong Kong Futures Exchange data showed HSI August futures rose 5 points to 25,633 during evening trading on Aug 11 around 8:33 PM, up 0.02% and trading at a 20-point discount. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HKCC) August futures fell 5 points to 8,530, down 0.06% and trading at a 2-point

From 12:15 to 12:30 on August 11, 2026 (UTC), BTC fell 0.24% over the 15-minute period, trading between 64,295.3 and 64,469.6 USDT, with an Ampl of just 0.27%. The current price is around $64,461.8, near the lower end of the 24-hour range of $63,817.2–$65,199.5. Overall market volatility was limited and participation was low, reflecting clear wait-and-see sentiment. The main driver of this minor decline was market hesitation as multiple macro forces offset one another. On one hand, the ongoing U

Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) stock dropped approximately 8% on Aug. 11 after the space company reported second-quarter results showing an adjusted loss of $0.08 per share and revenue of approximately $234 million, up 62% year over year. The decline followed the company's third-quarter adjusted EBITDA l

Rocket Lab stock (NASDAQ: RKLB) fell 8% on Aug. 11 following the company's second-quarter earnings report. The space company posted an adjusted loss of $0.08 per share, though revenue reached $234 million, up 62% year-over-year and slightly above analyst expectations. CEO Peter Beck indicated that t

According to BlockBeats, U.S. stock index futures edged higher Tuesday pre-market on August 11, while crude oil retreated from earlier gains. Pakistan signaled a potential U.S.-Iran deal aimed at easing energy market tensions. Traders awaited key inflation data to guide Federal Reserve policy