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AI boom delivers record net profit for Taiwan's TSMC

Taiwanese tech titan TSMC reported Thursday a forecast-busting record net profit for the third quarter on skyrocketing demand for microchips used to power iPhones and artificial intelligence.

Nestle says to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide over next two years

Nestle, the Swiss food giant whose brands include Nespresso coffee and Perrier water, will eliminate 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years, its new chief executive said on Thursday.

Asia stocks rise as traders weigh China-US row, rate cut hopes

Asian equities edged up Thursday as investors weighed the latest volleys in the China-US trade war and expectations that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates this year.

After 24 Years of Marriage and 40 of Coaching, Brandon and Michelle Barber are Officially in Business, Together

Brandon Barber Coaching announces a powerful new era: the husband-and-wife coaching duo joins forces to bring 40 years of experience to the industry

Ansell Launches Hyflex(TM) Precision Comfort Series with Aerofit(TM) Technology

ISELIN, NEW JERSEY / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Ansell Limited (ASX:ANN), a global leader in protection solutions, announced the launch of HyFlex™ Precision Comfort Series with AEROFIT™ Technology, a new line of industrial gloves designed to boost precision and productivity of workers by providing a true second-skin fit for exceptional comfort and tactile control.

LHH Report Shows 69% of Teams Change Priorities Quarterly, Highlighting Strain on Managers and Need for Skills-Based Hiring

Frequent disruption drive burnout, disengagement, and call for agile skills-focused strategies in recruitment and retention.

SMX Launches 100% Authentic Guarantee Technology (NASDAQ:SMX)

NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Every online transaction begins with faith. Buyers believe what they see, sellers rely on reputation, and platforms depend on perception. For two decades, that faith has been the foundation of e-commerce. But faith has limits. Visual verification can only go so far, and counterfeiters have long learned to stay one step ahead of human detection. They have gotten so good, in fact, that even experts are now often fooled.

Creative Compliments(TM) Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Gift Baskets in Saskatoon

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Creative Compliments™, Saskatchewan's leading provider of gift baskets and floral designs, has been awarded the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Gift Baskets category for Saskatoon. Celebrating 38 years of business, Creative Compliments™ continues to be recognized for its exceptional creativity, quality, and customer service, setting the standard for professional gifting across the province.

Greatway Financial Inc. Recognised With 2025 Consumer Choice Award For Life Insurance

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Greatway Financial Inc. has been recognised with the 2025 Consumer Choice Award in the Life Insurance category for Saskatoon. Family-founded and committed to protecting what matters most for Canadians, the company equips insurance agents with the tools and training needed to guide clients through confident financial decisions.

Holistic Physiotherapy & Wellness Recognised With 2025 Consumer Choice Award in Saskatoon

SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / October 16, 2025 / Holistic Physiotherapy & Wellness has been recognised as a 2025 Consumer Choice Award recipient in the Physiotherapist category for Saskatoon. This marks the clinic's second consecutive recognition, underscoring its reputation for collaborative, patient-centred care and its commitment to supporting health and well-being throughout the community.

United sees demand 'strengthening' as profits edge lower

United Airlines reported a slight dip in profits Wednesday as operating expenses ticked higher, adding that a strengthening demand outlook would boost fourth-quarter results.

Syria won't wait for global community to reform economy: Finance Minister

Syria is in a hurry to rebuild its war-torn economy and will not wait for the international community to begin making those changes, the country's finance minister said Wednesday.

US says working on new $20 bn 'facility' for Argentina

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he was working to help corral the private sector around a new $20 billion "facility" to support Argentina's embattled economy.

Dutch tech giant ASML posts stable profits, warns on China

Dutch tech giant ASML warned Wednesday of a steep fall in its China business next year, as it booked flat net profits in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year.

Canada fears for auto jobs after Stellantis announces US investment

Canadian leaders said Wednesday that Jeep-maker Stellantis's decision to invest $13 billion in the United States threatens Canadian jobs, urging action to counter what they called another casualty of President Donald Trump's trade war.

Greece weighs disputed 13-hour workday reform

Greece's parliament on Wednesday debated a controversial reform proposed by the conservative government, which would allow 13-hour workdays under exceptional circumstances, drawing fire from unions and opposition parties.

'Absolutely critical' to boost growth in Europe: IMF official

It is absolutely critical for European countries to boost growth and productivity to catch up with the United States, a senior IMF official told AFP, calling on policymakers to make "smarter" spending choices.

Huge telecom takeover bid raising alarms in France is rejected

French telecom firm SFR on Wednesday rejected a buyout bid by three rivals, as the government and labour unions warned the deal could harm consumers and employees.

Stocks rise on US rate cut hopes, strong company earnings

Stocks mostly rose and the dollar retreated Wednesday on hopes for further US interest rate cuts and a solid set of company earnings.

Markets rally, dollar weakens as Fed cut hopes trump trade war fears

Stocks jumped and the dollar retreated Wednesday as trade war fears were overshadowed by comments from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that suggested the bank would cut interest rates again this month.

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga dies in India

Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 during a health visit to India, local police said Wednesday -- a political earthquake that could transform politics in the East African nation.

US Supreme Court to hear pivotal minority voting rights case

The US Supreme Court hears a case involving Black voters on Wednesday that could have lasting repercussions on whether Democrats or Republicans control the House of Representatives.

Dutch tech giant ASML posts stable profits, warns on China sales

Dutch tech giant ASML warned Wednesday of a steep fall in its China business next year, as it booked flat net profits in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter last year.

Dutch tech giant ASML: China sales to dip 'signficantly' in 2026

Dutch tech giant ASML said on Wednesday it expected its sales in China to fall significantly next year, as it booked flat net profits in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same quarter last year.

China consumer spending falls as pressure on economy builds

China's consumer prices continued to fall last month, with official data highlighting the battle leaders face in trying to kickstart domestic spending in the world's number two economy while fighting a trade war with the United States.

Asian markets rally as Fed cut hopes trump trade war fears

Stocks jumped Wednesday as trade war fears were overshadowed by comments from Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell that suggested the bank would cut interest rates again this month.

SMX Can Deliver 100% Authentic Guarantee to e-Commerce Giants Using Proof Over Perception (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 15, 2025 / In e-commerce, trust is the ultimate currency. Buyers crave it. Sellers depend on it. Platforms across the industry have built empires on it. But as counterfeits evolve faster than human eyes can spot them, visual verification has finally reached its limit.

Compliance Couture: How SMX and CETI are Changing the Rules for Fashion Sustainability (NASDAQ: SMX)

NEW YORK, NY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / October 15, 2025 / Global fashion brands require a single, essential ingredient to thrive: trust. Trust that its product is genuine, trust that the craftsmanship is authentic, and trust that the values behind the brand align with the ones it promotes. From Paris ateliers to fast-fashion retailers, every label's reputation depends on that same promise of quality, consistency, and credibility.

Compliance Couture: How SMX and CETI are Changing the Rules for Fashion Sustainability (NASDAQ:SMX)