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Investors are fretting over the massive debt AI companies are relying on to finance data center and chip spending, Wall Street analysts say.

Comcast chairman and Co-CEO Brian Roberts said staffers are eagerly anticipating the forthcoming split of NBCUniversal from the company’s broadband, pay-TV and wireless division. “Really, there’s an energy and excitement with the proposed separation in both organizations,” Roberts told Wall Street analysts Thursday at the end of the company’s third-quarter e

The Bank of Industry has set a target to create three million jobs and increase its annual lending to N1.85 trillion by 2027 under a new corporate strategy Read More: https://punchng.com/boi-targets-3m-jobs-n1-85tn-lending-by-2027/

We now have a clearer picture of what happened in the decades following the asteroid impact that led to the extinction of almost all dinosaurs

Tesla says it increased its cash flow in the third quarter after investing far less in its AI and robotics ambitions than Wall Street had expected.

One of the film’s few positives is that some of the fantasy elements are seamlessly weaved into the story of a man aspiring to be a big-time gangster, that they almost seem believable

The filmmaker and Nike scion poured untold millions into his critically acclaimed "grand experiment." But he knows the real test is yet to come.

U.S. equity markets sold off sharply as fears that Israel and the U.S. would attack Iran sent oil prices higher, while stocks failed to hold on to recent gains.

The country’s audiovisual sector saw its first inwards investment drop since 2018, the 8th annual APA report revealed at the MIA Market in Rome.

Ontario’s finance minister says he will table his government’s fall economic statement next week, on Oct. 29. Peter Bethlenfalvy announced in a breakfast speech to the Canadian Club today that the document will provide an update on the province’s finances and outline the next phase of his plan. He did not divulge any details, but […]

The government is looking at whether spending on areas like AI, satellites and infrastructure could be classified as defense-related costs.

Social media group’s market value sinks by $124bn after it says it will raise ‘hundreds of billions of dollars’ in coming years

<p>Pakistan’s Noor Zaman stunned defending champion and world No. 4 Karim Abdel Gawad of Egypt 3-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the PSA Gold Silicon Valley Open at the Redwood City in California.</p> <p>The 22-year-old overcame the second seed 11-9, 11-7, 9-11, 11-6 in 52 minutes at Squash Zone, handing the Egyptian a shock defeat in the $143,

The Speaker is pointing his finger in the wrong direction over threats to MPs.

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Heavy spending is needed to help Tesla reorient operations around futuristic business lines, a shift seen as justifying a merger with SpaceX.

Healthcare providers in Nigeria are calling for urgent health insurance reforms to reduce high out-of-pocket spending, which accounts for over 71% of costs Read More: https://punchng.com/health-providers-seek-insurance-reforms-to-cut-out-of-pocket-spending/

Head of Compliance at FairMoney Microfinance Bank, James Edeh, has called on industry operators to prioritise responsible lending, customer data privacy and transparent operations to build sustainable consumer trust in digital banking. Edeh noted that although rapid digital innovation had broadened access to financial services, it must be supported by strong

The spending has hurt the Silicon Valley giant’s cash flow, which turned negative. Meta said it would issue a new class of stock to help it raise more money.

Filings show the party and its affiliated groups have amassed a big war chest but polling favours Democrats in many races

Constitutional challenge by Opposition TDs Pa Daly and Paul Murphy had been dismissed by High Court in December

J.K. Rowling has written a new essay about her political views, noting they have not changed despite the harassment and death threats she has received. “It’s been six years since I wrote my essay explaining why I chose to speak up on the issue of trans activism and the risk I believe it poses to […]

NDC governorship candidate, Abdulmumin Ajia, has called for an independent audit of Kwara social investment spending over alleged political use of funds. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-candidate-demands-audit-of-kwara-social-investment-spending/

Kementerian Perhubungan (Kemenhub) mengerahkan Kapal Negara (KN) Trisula P.111 membantu pendinginan KMP Batumandi ...

Woman says assault ‘particularly devastating’ as she had come to Ireland having fled Sudan, where she was ‘targeted as a doctor and a woman’

ProSiebenSat.1 Media CEO Marco Giordani is all-in on a pan-European streaming service. Speaking today at the high-end German confab Munich Media Days, he explained the rationale for launching one streaming service across the multiple European territories in which ProSieben’s parent, the Berlusconi family-owned MediaForEurope (MFE), operates. The main benefit

With two months left for international obligations to kick in, aviation industry sources voice concern over the absence of a national SAF policy or a framework for carbon credits

The news comes as Japan approaches the one-year mark since Chinese authorities began issuing advisories urging citizens to avoid travel to Japan.

På ein brakkerigg i Ulstein skal ein mann ha blitt kraftig banka opp og valdtatt med ein gjenstand. Aktor ber om lange fengselsstraffer for dei to tiltalte.

Kapal tunda menyemprotkan air ke arah Kapal Motor Penumpang (KMP) Batumandi di perairan Pelabuhan Merak, Kota Cilegon, ...

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rebounded Wednesday, recovering f...

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rebounded Wednesday, recovering f...

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rebounded Wednesday, recovering f...

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 &mdash; The High Court has granted an interim stay on the Malaysian Bar&rsquo;s judicial review cha...

“Young Sheldon” actor Iain Armitage might’ve become a star thanks to the hit CBS sitcom, but when it came time to call it quits on the seven-season series in 2024, he admits he was the cast member “the most happy about the show ending.” In an interview featured in Jessica Radloff’s oral history, “Young Sheldon: […]

The AI boom is entering a more unforgiving phase, as investors question whether the billions poured into data centers will translate into sustainable profits.

Oscar documentary favorites are starting to emerge as critics and other arbiters begin to announce their nominees and shortlists, bringing some clarity to a wide-open awards race. Four of the documentary features gaining traction: American Doctor, To Hold a Mountain, Closure and Once Upon a Time in Harlem. Filmmakers behind those distinguished productions as

In our news wrap Tuesday, British authorities say they're sending air support to Saudi Arabia to protect against missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, Vice President Vance says he's not endorsing Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections and voters in Alberta overwhelmingly rejected a referendum that would have put the provi

While the temporary protected status for thousands of Ukrainians has expired, the DHS says they can remain for now. Ukrainian student Mariia Hlyten discusses her unclear future in the U.S.

The company's latest acquisition is expected to close in fiscal 2028, and will see Braze shareholders receive $47.50 in cash per share.

Six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek ends her 2026 season after failing to qualify for the WTA Finals for the first time since 2019.

Those familiar with the Castlevania games know that the series has a history of hiding multiple endings. After all, Symphony of the Night had an entire castle flipped upside down, hidden behind a series of items locked away in hard-to-reach areas. Subsequent games also had entire areas that were only accessible if you equipped certain items at the right time

Speaking ahead of next week's Budget, the Conservative leader says her party would make £70bn of cuts.

Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.