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Meta plans 10% layoffs as AI spending soars: source

Meta plans to cut a tenth of its workforce, looking for productivity gains from its remaining workers as it invests heavily in artificial intelligence.

EU unblocks funds as Ukraine presses for membership progress

European leaders celebrated the long-awaited approval of the release of a 90-billion-euro ($105-billion) loan for Ukraine on Thursday, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky quickly pushed the debate back to his country's EU accession.

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Asian stocks wobble as US shutdown rally loses steam

Asian markets struggled to maintain early momentum Tuesday as a rally fuelled by hopes for an end to the US government shutdown ran out of gas.

AI stock boom delivers bumper quarter for Japan's SoftBank

Japan's SoftBank Group reported Tuesday that net profit more than doubled in the second quarter thanks to a boom in AI-related share prices that has fuelled fears of a market bubble.

Asian stocks struggle as US shutdown rally loses steam

Most Asian markets fell Tuesday as a rally fuelled by hopes for an end to the US government shutdown ran out of steam.

Burger King to enter China joint venture, plans to double stores

US fast-food chain Burger King will rapidly expand its China operations in coming years, its parent company said, selling its controlling stake to form a new joint venture powered by hundreds of millions of dollars in local investment.

'Demon Slayer' helps Sony hike profit forecasts

Shares in Japanese giant Sony jumped more than five percent Tuesday after it hiked full-year profit forecasts thanks to the latest "Demon Slayer" anime blockbuster.

End to US government shutdown in sight as stopgap bill advances to House

The longest-ever US government shutdown moved forward Monday toward an eventual resolution, after several Democratic senators broke ranks to join Republicans in a 60-40 vote passing a compromise deal -- sparking intra-party backlash.

Asian stocks rise as record US shutdown nears end

Most Asian markets rose for the second day in a row Tuesday as US lawmakers edged towards ending a record government shutdown.

Americans Turning to Metal Buildings for Affordable Living

A Deep Dive into the Nationwide Shift Toward Metal Tubular Homes, Barndominiums, and Garages with Living Quarters

The Exterior Company Sweeps the 2025 Angi Super Service Awards Across Pennsylvania and Connecticut

TEC earns top honors in Lancaster, Pittsburgh, and Rocky Hill, CT - proving that exceptional roofing and customer service know no borders.

SMX's Newest Partnership Puts Humanity Back Into Gold

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / For centuries, gold has represented permanence, beauty, and wealth. It has been worn as power, traded as currency, and hoarded as security. But for all its brilliance, the truth about where it comes from has always been a matter of faith.

SMX's Global Web of Partnerships Turns Gold Transparent, Fashion Traceable, and Technology Accountable

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / There comes a point in every company's journey when innovation stops being an idea and becomes infrastructure. SMX (NASDAQ:SMX) has reached that point. The company that once taught matter to remember is now teaching industries to verify. This isn't about what could happen anymore-it's about what must. Proof has shifted from an optional add-on to the structural backbone of modern commerce, connecting continents and supply chains from Asia to Europe to the United States.

Patriot Payroll Customers Can Now Add Health Benefits in Just a Few Clicks

One platform for payroll and health benefits means fewer systems, fewer steps, and more time back for business owners.

Resin Solutions Announces Commencement of up to $100 Million Global HTPB Production Expansion Initiative

EXTON, PA / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2025 / Resin Solutions, Exton, PA, a portfolio company of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, announced a multi-phase production capacity expansion initiative for its hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene ("HTPB") product line, Poly bd®.

Stocks rally on hopes of US government shutdown ending

Stock markets charged higher Monday as investors cheered prospects that the US government shutdown could be nearing an end, after lawmakers reached a deal likely to break the record 40-day impasse.

End to US government shutdown in sight as Democrats quarrel

The longest-ever US government shutdown appeared headed Monday to an eventual resolution, after several Democratic senators broke ranks to join Republicans in advancing a compromise deal -- sparking intra-party backlash.

Trump threatens air traffic controllers over shutdown absences

US President Donald Trump threatened Monday to dock pay of air traffic controllers he accused of shirking their "patriotic" duty, while their union decried being used as "political pawns" during the government shutdown.

End to record-long US government shutdown in sight

The longest government shutdown in American history appeared headed on Monday to an eventual resolution, after several Democratic senators broke ranks to join Republicans in advancing a compromise deal -- and sparking intra-party backlash.

Stocks rally on hopes US government shutdown to end

Stock markets charged higher Monday as investors cheered prospects that the US government shutdown could be nearing an end, after lawmakers reached a deal likely to break the record 40-day impasse.

US Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging same-sex marriage

The US Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a case challenging the constitutional right to same-sex marriage.

Stocks rally on hopes for end to US government shutdown

Stock markets posted strong gains Monday as investors cheered prospects that the US government shutdown could be nearing an end, after reports said lawmakers had reached a deal to break the record 40-day impasse.

COP30 has a mascot: the fiery-haired guardian of Brazil's forest

With a spear in hand and red hair rising like fire, the mischievous forest guardian from Brazil's Indigenous folklore, Curupira, is the mascot of this year's UN climate conference in the Amazon.

Bank of England seeks to 'build trust' in stablecoins

The Bank of England said Monday it aims to "build trust" in stablecoins in the UK, which would be pegged to the pound under proposed national rules for the cryptocurrency.

China suspends 'special port fees' on US vessels for one year

China said on Monday it would suspend for one year "special port fees" on US vessels "simultaneously" with Washington's pause on levies targeting Chinese ships, as a fragile trade truce between the superpowers takes shape.

Stocks rally as hopes rise for end to US shutdown

European and Asian stock markets rallied Monday as investors cheered prospects that the US government shutdown could be nearing an end, after reports said lawmakers had reached a deal to break the record-breaking 40-day impasse.

China suspends 'special port fees' on US vessels

China said Monday it would suspend for one year "special port fees" on US vessels "simultaneously" with Washington's pause on levies targeting Chinese ships, as a fragile trade truce between the superpowers continues to take shape.

China lifts sanctions on US units of South Korea ship giant Hanwha

China said Monday it would suspend sanctions against US subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean, one of South Korea's largest shipbuilders, as a fragile trade truce between Washington and Beijing continued to take shape.

Chinese businesswoman faces jail after huge UK crypto seizure

She lived a life of luxury that earned her the nickname "goddess of wealth", but Chinese businesswoman Zhimin Qian now faces a long jail sentence after police made the UK's largest-ever cryptocurrency seizure of Bitcoin worth over $6 billion.

Markets boosted by hopes for deal to end US shutdown

Equities rallied Monday on hopes that the US government shutdown could be nearing an end after reports said lawmakers had reached a deal to break the record-breaking 40-day impasse.

Saudi belly dancers break taboos behind closed doors

In a fitness studio in Saudi Arabia, dozens of women sway to Arabic music as they practise belly dancing -- an activity that many feel compelled to keep secret.

US senators reach deal that could end record shutdown

US senators reached a bipartisan deal Sunday that would resume federal funding and end a shutdown which has stretched to a record 40 days and forced many government operations to grind to a halt.

Join Bimergen's Exclusive Live Investor Webinar and Q&A Session on November 11

ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / November 10, 2025 / RedChip Companies will host an investor webinar with Bimergen Energy Corporation (OTCQB:BESS) ("Bimergen"), a developer of utility-scale battery energy storage projects and an independent power provider, on November 11, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. ET.

Tornado Infrastructure Equipment Announces Filing of Circular and Receipt of Interim Order in Relation to Proposed Plan of Arrangement With the Toro Company

Your vote is important no matter how many securities of the Company you hold.The Board recommends that Securityholders vote FOR the Arrangement Resolution.In light of the current Canada Post strike, to avoid delays, Securityholders are encouraged to vote online.For voting assistance, please contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group toll-free in North America at 1-877-452-7184 (1-416-304-0211 outside North America), by text to 1-416-304-0211, or by email at [email protected].

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