Russian President Vladimir Putin said the authorities fully understand the need to avoid overtightening the economy. He noted that the Central Bank and government are deliberately taking steps to curb inflation, and that the goal is being achieved.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 07:13
The Dutch central bank said it is moving gold bars out of the U.S. and Canada. Gold held at the Bank of England is more readily tradable, allowing it to be deployed faster in a severe crisis.
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CNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 07:12
Mongolia is feeling the impact of fuel shortages in Russia, its long-term trading partner and dominant supplier of gasoline and diesel, a Mongolian official told Reuters.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 07:10
Bitcoin is approaching a bullish golden cross, a closely watched indicator with a mixed track record in crypto markets. This time, however, USDT is reinforcing the bullish interpretation.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 07:01
Hostilities with Iran continue to unsettle markets, while U.S. stocks end a three-day losing streak. Bond yields remain volatile.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 06:18
Trump has reportedly discussed with senior aides whether to declare the Iran war over, while the Pentagon extends its deployments in the Middle East.
A health official says US air strikes in Iran killed 18 people and injured 142. A vehicle was destroyed at an overnight strike site in Kuhestak, Sirik County.
Only six commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, down from 11 the previous day, Reuters reported citing Kpler data. They comprised two very large gas carriers, two long-range tankers, one Supramax tanker and one Panamax tanker. The count may change because some ships typically switch off transponders during voyages.
The Pentagon is quietly extending the US troop deployment in the Middle East, acknowledging that the operation against Iran may not end this year, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources. About 50,000 US troops remain in the region, including 19 Navy ships, fighter squadrons, air-defense units and paratroopers. Combat deployments have also been lengthened.
Oil prices edged lower on Thursday as investors assessed uncertainty surrounding renewed U.S.-Iran military strikes that could disrupt supplies from the Middle East.
A months-long crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has transformed a previously overlooked part of the market into one of 2026’s hottest trades, leaving shipping stocks at a crossroads after their strongest rally in decades.
According to two US officials familiar with the operation, 40 commercial vessels carrying 18 million barrels of oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz under American military escort. The wartime record came as Iran and the United States exchanged another round of strikes on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump said the US military could launch further strikes against Iran whenever it chooses. Tehran condemned attacks on ports, communications facilities and other civilian infrastructure, alleging that a strike on a wedding killed at least four people and injured dozens; US Central Command said it was investigating. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to halt military action and return to diplomacy as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remained high.
The yen extended its advance on Thursday after a sharp jump in the prior session. Traders were reluctant to credit Japanese authorities, instead pointing to a hawkish shift in expectations for domestic interest rates.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 06:15
A Malaysian prince’s plan to sell a tract of land in the heart of Singapore faces a tax complication, with the bill potentially exceeding $1 billion.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 06:15
New US tariffs of up to 100% on drones and parts took effect on Thursday as Washington seeks to reduce its reliance on Chinese suppliers, led by DJI.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 06:07
Sussi Ye, a 32-year-old Hangzhou resident, began buying gold bars in small batches at the start of the year and has built a hoard worth about 200,000 yuan (US$29,700). Despite price swings, she has sold none, saying she prefers tangible physical gold to gold-linked financial products because it provides a sense of security.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 05:35
Volkswagen’s supervisory board is due to meet on Friday to vote on the automaker’s largest restructuring programme ever. Plans to cut jobs and capacity have faced fierce opposition from unions and shareholder Lower Saxony.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 05:30
Unhedged readers weigh in on the 60/40 portfolio.
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Financial TimesOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-09-03 05:30
A confrontation is developing between Volkswagen management and unions over restructuring plans. As Germany’s auto industry seeks to protect its future, attention is shifting to the sector’s 35-hour working week and whether longer hours would actually resolve Volkswagen’s problems.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 05:15
Indian shares climbed on Thursday, led by lenders, after banks raised a larger-than-expected $136.4 billion through the Reserve Bank of India’s foreign-currency deposit and borrowing schemes, strengthening liquidity ahead of the festive season.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 05:05
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said free trade agreements between the Eurasian Economic Union and Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates will take effect in the very near future. Talks on a similar deal are progressing with India, while consultations with Pakistan have also been held.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 05:00
Remixpoint recorded gains on ether, Solana and XRP, but sold Dogecoin below its fiscal-year opening value as it focused its crypto holdings on bitcoin, making DOGE its only losing bet.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:58
Trade between Russia and China grew 22% in the first half of 2026 to more than $135 billion, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. He said the pace was steadily moving the countries toward their $300 billion target, while their leaders praised trade and economic cooperation as a key pillar of bilateral ties.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:52
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said bilateral trade between Russia and China grew 22% to more than $135 billion in the first half of 2026. He said the increase brings the countries closer to their $300 billion trade target.
The yen strengthened as traders wagered on higher interest rates in Japan. The currency fell below ¥157 to the dollar after a sudden overnight jump.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:50
Russian Prosecutor General Alexander Gutsan said damage from economic crimes reached 328 billion rubles ($3.76 billion) in the first half of 2026, nearly twice the year-earlier figure. The share of damages recovered fell from nearly 40% in the first half of 2025 to 8% in the same period of 2026.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:47
New Zealand exporters are redirecting shipments originally bound for China to other markets as demand from the country’s largest buyer cools, according to a Reserve Bank of New Zealand official who spoke to CNBC.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:44
Russia and China plan to add more initiatives to their joint investment portfolio, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said. Six projects entered the portfolio this year, covering refractory materials, food additives and components, chemical complexes, and iron ore extraction and processing. The updated portfolio contains 65 major and 26 prospective projects valued at about $240 billion, with more than half already being implemented.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:41
Russia has 75 oil and gas fields on its continental shelf, with production already operating at 20 of them, Deputy Natural Resources Minister Dmitry Tetenkin said at the Eastern Economic Forum. He added that offshore exploration and production are proceeding alongside onshore operations.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:41
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets, where bonds are breathing a sigh of relief.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:40
Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov said at the Eastern Economic Forum that Russia’s Far East plans to build mining and processing plants for tungsten and gold. He also cited an implemented copper project and plans for another copper deposit and a tin smelter.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:37
The Bank of Canada flagged inflation risks, prompting markets to increase bets on a rate hike. The item also includes the investment summit agenda.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:30
Russia has added 162 mineral deposits to its state reserves since the beginning of 2026, Deputy Natural Resources Minister Dmitry Tetenkin said at the Eastern Economic Forum. He highlighted the Televeyem gold deposit in Chukotka and the Grigoryev gas condensate field in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Region. Final results are due at year-end.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:30
Russia has raised funding for uranium exploration nearly sevenfold this year to 6 billion rubles, Deputy Natural Resources Minister Dmitry Tetenkin said. Exploration is under way in Buryatia, Yakutia, the Trans-Baikal Region and the Jewish Autonomous Region, with at least 13 billion rubles planned over the next three years as a uranium shortage is expected.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:27
Asian economies are expanding storage capacity after conflict involving Iran and the United States and Israel sharply reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and drove up energy prices. Japan has proposed the $10bn POWERR Asia initiative, while India, the Philippines and Thailand pursue larger strategic reserves and related infrastructure.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:26
Gold miner Polyus plans to invest about 200 billion rubles ($2.29 billion) in its enterprises and projects in Russia’s Far East over the next five years, through 2030, CEO Alexey Vostokov said.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:25
Rosselkhozbank CEO Boris Listov says the unfulfilled grain deal terms, together with the situation around the Strait of Hormuz affecting fertilizer supplies, are putting pressure on global food markets. Higher logistics and payment costs will raise prices for Russian exports to 160 countries and have lasting consequences for the global food system.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:24
Bitcoin has climbed back above $77,500, while XRP is leading gains among major tokens as bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike approach 66%. Every major token is higher over the past 24 hours, although only zcash and Hyperliquid remain up for the week.
CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:22
A global bond sell-off is being driven by heavy government debt issuance, an oil-price shock that has revived inflation fears and expectations that interest rates will remain higher. The shift toward a higher-rate era will impose costs on some economic participants.
CCNBCOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:20
Chevron, Eni and other energy companies signed multibillion-dollar agreements in Caracas to expand Venezuela’s oil output. The ceremony was overseen by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, days after a separate Caracas-Washington deal gave the US access to 17 oil fields representing about a fifth of Venezuela’s reserves.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 04:19
US energy companies are significantly expanding their operations in Venezuela following Washington’s oil deal with Caracas. US officials denied claims that the agreement was holding Venezuela for ransom, saying it benefits all sides while developing an unused underground asset.
Russia’s banking sector may earn about 4 trillion rubles ($45.82 billion) in 2026, Sberbank CEO Herman Gref said. He added that although the result would exceed last year’s figure, banks’ current margin levels are expected to decline in the second half of the year.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:19
Gazprom says preparations for Russian gas deliveries to China via the Far Eastern route are proceeding as scheduled. The project is moving to commissioning work, with supplies planned to begin in January 2027, marking a major step in Russian-Chinese gas cooperation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:18
Russia has seen no drop in trade with Iran despite developments in and around the Islamic Republic, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said. He credited the Eurasian Economic Union-Iran free trade agreement, which took effect last year, and said the North-South corridor is also being extended.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:13
Russia’s economy is in a state of “overcooling,” Sberbank CEO Herman Gref said, arguing that policy should shift toward supporting and stimulating investment. He said businesses need help and that Sberbank will assist marketplaces and sellers affected by drone attacks.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:13
Gazprom CEO Alexey Miller said, with a subtle smile, that “winter will come to Europe” when asked whether the region had enough fuel for the coming winter. TASS calculations based on Gas Infrastructure Europe data show European underground gas storage at its lowest level since records began in 2011, putting regional supplies at risk.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:08
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said electric vehicle and hybrid production in Russia could reach 25,000-30,000 units this year, about 1.5-2 times the 2025 level. The country’s automotive strategy through 2035 envisions these vehicles making up one-quarter of passenger vehicle production.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:02
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said sales of electric vehicles and hybrids reached more than 83,000 units in January–August 2026, nearly twice the level a year earlier. Russian models accounted for over 27% of the segment, up 15.5 percentage points.
Competition is intensifying between banks and proprietary trading firms.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:00
Fiscal burdens, sovereign buying and a positive correlation between bonds and equities continue to support gold and other precious metals.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:00
Coinbase Global is appointing Anthony Armstrong, an ally of Elon Musk and a former Morgan Stanley banker, to its board of directors.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:00
Anthony Armstrong has joined Coinbase’s board. He is not related to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong and most recently served as CFO of xAI, X.AI Corp. and X Corp.
Big Four auditor KPMG flagged flaws in how Guggenheim’s private investment division accounted for revenue, warning about deficiencies in its internal controls.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 04:00
More than 160 US companies were unable to rule out the use of sanctioned smelters by their suppliers in a test of Western efforts to clamp down on conflict minerals. Volkswagen and Amazon were among the companies naming blacklisted groups as potential suppliers.
FFinancial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 04:00
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said more than 940,000 new vehicles were sold in Russia from January through August 2026, up 7% from the same period last year. He said the auto market is gradually recovering.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 03:55
Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said Russian-made cars accounted for 63.5% of the domestic new-car market in the first eight months, up more than 8 percentage points year on year. Sales of locally produced cars rose over 23% to 597,500 vehicles. Russia aims for an 80% share by 2035.
Coinbase co-founder Fred Ehrsam’s separate investment firm, Primavera, is reportedly seeking control of at least three Venezuelan oil assets in the Orinoco Belt. Talks reportedly involve the Boca, Guico and Guara blocks, but no agreement or final terms have been established.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 03:50
The CFTC asked a court to dismiss CME’s lawsuit, arguing that the exchange lacks standing to pursue its competitive-injury claims. The agency said CME is free to list perpetual futures as a designated contract market.
TThe BlockOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 03:39
G20 members called for international cooperation to tackle systemic vulnerabilities in increasingly complex global supply chains, according to a consensus statement adopted after the Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Delegates backed greater transparency, access to non-sensitive production-capacity data, and efforts to strengthen and diversify strategically important supply chains. Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev said Russia attended the meeting.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 03:32
Millions of Chinese drivers have shifted from gas pumps to charging stations as the Iran War pushed up fuel prices, helping alter the country’s climate trajectory and keep emissions in check.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 03:30
Mainland Chinese investors shifted into Hong Kong-listed artificial intelligence stocks in August, using a market dip to increase exposure to advanced technology while reducing holdings in traditional industries. MiniMax Group, an AI model developer, recorded HK$10.1 billion in net buying, the highest among eligible companies.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 03:20
Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative and vice minister of commerce, met Wednesday with a delegation from the Board of Directors of the U.S.-China Business Council. China’s Ministry of Commerce said they discussed China-U.S. economic and trade relations among other issues.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 03:14
Oil prices steadied after a three-day rally as President Donald Trump said renewed attacks on Iran would be short-lived. US officials meanwhile indicated that energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz remained robust.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 03:00
Donald Trump said the United States is fighting Iran to protect its allies in the Middle East and the West. He also said the US is “doing really well with Iran.”
China’s services activity grew more quickly in August, according to a private-sector survey. Stronger domestic demand helped companies increase staffing for a fourth straight month.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 02:50
Circle President Heath Tarbert told Congress that bringing digital-dollar infrastructure under U.S. rules could reinforce the network effects behind the dollar’s global role. The article says regulated stablecoins may broaden private use of dollar tokens, steer issuer reserves toward short-term Treasuries and extend the dollar’s digital reach, while leaving official reserve choices to central banks.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 02:30
Asian shares and bonds staged a relief rally on Thursday, while the yen held its gains. Investors are awaiting fresh U.S. data and central-bank comments for clues on whether the Federal Reserve will tighten policy this month.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 02:20
Bitcoin Asia’s arrival at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre last week is presented as more than a major digital-asset gathering. It reflects a broader shift in which digital assets are moving from finance’s margins into a more regulated and institutionally relevant part of the market.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 02:00
South Korea’s semiconductor exports have tripled from a year earlier, prompting questions about whether the surge could become a vulnerability. If growth in the sector slows, the report asks, could it pull the Korean economy down with it?
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 01:11
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told Reuters that swelling debt and rising bond yields in advanced economies threaten to reverse progress made by developing and low-income countries in bringing down their own debt burdens.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-03 00:30
Hilton says one Asian country has become the world’s most exciting tourism market as travel across the region accelerates.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 00:13
India’s economic growth has beaten expectations in every quarter over the past year, while the performance of its leading stock benchmarks has been deeply disappointing.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-03 00:08
Bidding closed Wednesday for the second phase of MTR Corporation’s Tuen Mun Area 16 Station property project. Market sources said CK Asset, Sun Hung Kai Properties and Henderson Land Development submitted bids, as did a consortium of Sino Land, Kerry Properties, China Overseas Land & Investment and Great Eagle. MTR said it received four bids.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 00:00
The Midwest has traditionally been regarded as a relatively affordable region for living, but that advantage may now be shifting.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-03 00:00
Venezuelan oil businessman Alejandro Betancourt López leads Barbados-registered North American Blue Energy Partners, which will oversee production and sales from 17 strategic oil fields containing about 65bn barrels. He prospered through government contracts during the Hugo Chávez era, but has also faced investigations in five countries. He denies wrongdoing and has never been convicted.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:53
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday that Washington would impose very strict controls on funds generated by an oil deal with North American Blue Energy Partners, announced earlier this week with Venezuela.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Chevron, Italy’s ENI and GE Vernova signed deals worth “tens of billions of dollars” with Venezuela during his Wednesday visit to Caracas. Wright and Interim President Delcy Rodriguez finalised the agreements.
Chevron, Italy’s Eni and other foreign energy producers committed on Wednesday to major project expansions aimed at increasing oil output in Venezuela. The agreements were signed in Caracas at a ceremony overseen by interim President Delcy Rodriguez and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Senior US official Chris Wright oversaw Chevron, ENI and a GE offshoot signing Venezuela deals worth “tens of billions” while meeting acting President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas on September 2, 2026.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright is in Venezuela for the signing of a major oil agreement that would give the United States control of about a fifth of the country’s vast oil reserves. President Donald Trump has called it the “biggest oil deal in world history.”
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has arrived in La Guaira to sign an agreement that would give the United States effective control of a large share of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Wright praised the deal, while critics compared it with arrangements imposed by colonial powers.
A mixed Federal Reserve report says U.S. economic activity increased modestly in recent weeks, while employment rose slightly and prices climbed moderately. The findings may do little to sway policymakers as they consider whether to raise interest rates at their September 15-16 meeting.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:50
A Federal Reserve report says the US economy expanded modestly, while inflation is clouding the outlook. Businesses broadly reported significant pressure from rising healthcare and insurance costs.
The Dutch central bank says it transferred 86 tonnes of gold reserves from the US and Canada to London, citing increasing geopolitical unrest. It said London’s deeper, more liquid market would make the reserves easier to trade and deploy quickly in a crisis.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:47
Shell Offshore, a subsidiary of oil major Shell, said Wednesday it will acquire a 30% interest in the Conifer exploration prospect in the Gulf of Mexico, which is operated by BP.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 23:45
CryptoSlate’s model puts a move above $2.14 by late November in an optimistic forecast scenario, supported by six straight months of net inflows into U.S. XRP ETFs totaling about $474 million. The model’s median target is $1.47, while leveraged funds hold net shorts equivalent to 115.7 million XRP, potentially amplifying future moves.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 23:40
For the first time in its history, Southwest Airlines will operate its own lounges for passengers.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 23:30
PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said she remains hopeful that California lawmakers can revive wildfire liability reform. A failed proposal had sent the utility’s shares tumbling.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:23
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said investors are not abandoning AI or technology stocks, but are rotating out of high-multiple names and into cheaper stocks.
CCNBCOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 23:09
China’s revised housing-finance rules aim to make buying pre-sold homes safer by releasing mortgage funds only after projects file completion records and the homes are certified safe and ready for occupancy. Analysts doubt the changes will overcome falling prices and weak buyer confidence enough to revive demand.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 23:00
An analysis says warning signs are flashing in the US bond market, described as the most important market on the planet.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-02 22:30
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) returned 67.74% from its January 2024 launch through Aug. 31, narrowly ahead of Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETF at 66.14%. The lead came despite IBIT suffering a 53.30% peak-to-trough drawdown, nearly three times VOO’s 18.69% decline.
CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 22:20
Broadcom expects artificial-intelligence chip sales to surge over the next two years, reviving optimism that it can challenge Nvidia’s dominance in the market.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-02 22:00
Broadcom forecast quarterly revenue below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, signaling that intensifying competition could limit gains from its custom processors.
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