The technology sector remains the undisputed engine of global market performance, dictating the rhythm for major stock indices across Asia and Europe. As of November 19, 2025, robust movements in tech stocks, largely propelled by the relentless march of Artificial Intelligence (AI), are setting the tone, yet this dominance is
Beijing, China – Tsinghua University, a venerable institution with a rich history in science and engineering education, has emerged as a formidable force in the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, notably surpassing renowned American universities like Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the number of AI patents. This achievement underscores China's aggressive [...]
Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA) is launching a major upgrade to its chatbot, Qwen, to compete in the growing consumer AI market and become China's everything app.
The global financial landscape is poised for a significant shift as emerging markets (EMs) navigate a complex yet cautiously optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter of 2025. Following the anticipated monetary policy easing by the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) in mid-September and a subsequent weakening of the US dollar,
The financial markets are currently navigating a complex and dynamic landscape as the Q3 2025 earnings season largely concludes and investors cast their gaze towards the close of 2025 and beyond. While corporate America has demonstrated surprising resilience, delivering robust earnings that often exceeded expectations, the broader economic narrative remains
The global technology landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven not just by innovation but increasingly by geopolitical forces. In 2024 and 2025, the White House has significantly intensified its scrutiny of major tech companies, particularly Chinese behemoths like Alibaba (NYSE: BABA), citing pressing concerns over national security, data integrity, and fair competition. This heightened [...]
Jim Cramer says Apple investors are underreacting to the company securing a 15% revenue cut from WeChat mini-games—a deal he calls "a nice take for nothing" that boosts Apple's China strategy and opens a new revenue stream.
Tencent, operator of WeChat, posted its strongest revenue growth in years as advertising revenue got a lift from AI targeting. TCHEY rose past key support on Wednesday.
The iPhone maker had demanded that Tencent fix the loopholes used by app makers to direct users to external payment services, circumventing the 30% app store commission charged by Apple.
Busan, South Korea – November 10, 2025 – In a significant move that reverberated across global supply chains, China has recently announced the lifting of export curbs on certain chip shipments, notably those produced by the Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia. This decision, confirmed in early November 2025, marks a calculated de-escalation in specific trade tensions, [...]
Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) latest and most powerful Blackwell AI chips, unveiled in March 2024, are poised to revolutionize artificial intelligence computing. However, their global rollout has been immediately overshadowed by stringent U.S. export restrictions, preventing their sale to China. This decision, reinforced by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's recent confirmation of no plans to ship Blackwell [...]
The United States has dramatically escalated its export restrictions on advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) chips, explicitly barring Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) cutting-edge Blackwell series, including even specially designed, toned-down variants, from the Chinese market. This decisive move marks a significant tightening of existing controls, underscoring a strategic shift where national security and technological leadership take precedence [...]
As global investors look towards late 2025, emerging markets (EMs) present a compelling yet complex investment landscape, characterized by robust growth potential juxtaposed with persistent geopolitical and economic uncertainties. While these dynamic economies are demonstrating resilience and attracting renewed capital inflows, their trajectory remains highly sensitive to shifts in global
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned that China could overtake the U.S. in artificial intelligence development due to cheaper energy and fewer regulations, just days after President Donald Trump reaffirmed a ban on selling Nvidia's most advanced chips to Beijing.
As November 2025 unfolds, the financial markets are characterized by a palpable sense of cautious optimism, a sentiment largely underpinned by the continued prevalence and success of "dip-buying" strategies. Despite a backdrop of evolving economic conditions and geopolitical nuances, investors—both institutional and retail—are demonstrating a remarkable resilience, viewing
