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2025-11-08
Japan stimulus with AI focus

Japan is preparing a new economic stimulus package that combines temporary tax cuts with multi-year investment plans to lift growth and wages. A big chunk targets strategic sectors like AI, semiconductors, green tech and advanced manufacturing, aiming to keep Japan competitive, draw private investment, and counter global headwinds such as weak yen and slow demand.

2025-11-07
Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s ~$1T pay plan

Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s unprecedented pay package, potentially worth about $1 trillion, with over 75% support at the Nov. 6 meeting in Austin. The award vests only if Tesla hits aggressive targets, including multitrillion market-cap and autonomy milestones. Major investors like Norway’s wealth fund opposed but were outvoted.

2025-11-06
Tesla vote today on Musk’s record pay

Tesla shareholders vote today on Elon Musk’s unprecedented compensation plan, potentially worth $878 billion–$1 trillion over a decade, tied to market-cap and autonomy/AI milestones. The board says it’s vital to retain Musk; major investors are split, with Norway’s $1.6T wealth fund opposed. The outcome could shape Tesla’s strategy and governance.

2025-11-05
Afghanistan: 6.3 quake near Mazar-i-Sharif kills at least 20; hundreds of homes damaged.

A magnitude-6.3 quake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, killing at least 20–27 people and injuring close to 1,000. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed, and the historic Blue Mosque sustained cracks. Rescue and cleanup continue as winter nears and aid groups mobilize support for hard-hit northern provinces.

2025-11-04
U.S. Shutdown Hits Day 35, Ties Record; States Patch SNAP Shortfall

On Day 35, the U.S. government shutdown ties the all-time record. Senate leaders signal votes to end the impasse as the Trump administration releases partial SNAP funds after court orders. States including Maryland, Virginia and D.C. are plugging gaps, but delays and reduced benefits persist for millions.

2025-11-03
Morning Bid: November lift ahead of tariff hearing

Stocks lean risk-on as earnings stay firm; traders eye this week’s U.S. Supreme Court tariff hearing and OPEC+ signaling.

2025-11-08
Japan stimulus with AI focus

Japan is preparing a new economic stimulus package that combines temporary tax cuts with multi-year investment plans to lift growth and wages. A big chunk targets strategic sectors like AI, semiconductors, green tech and advanced manufacturing, aiming to keep Japan competitive, draw private investment, and counter global headwinds such as weak yen and slow demand.

2025-11-07
Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s ~$1T pay plan

Tesla shareholders approved Elon Musk’s unprecedented pay package, potentially worth about $1 trillion, with over 75% support at the Nov. 6 meeting in Austin. The award vests only if Tesla hits aggressive targets, including multitrillion market-cap and autonomy milestones. Major investors like Norway’s wealth fund opposed but were outvoted.

2025-11-06
Tesla vote today on Musk’s record pay

Tesla shareholders vote today on Elon Musk’s unprecedented compensation plan, potentially worth $878 billion–$1 trillion over a decade, tied to market-cap and autonomy/AI milestones. The board says it’s vital to retain Musk; major investors are split, with Norway’s $1.6T wealth fund opposed. The outcome could shape Tesla’s strategy and governance.

2025-11-05
Afghanistan: 6.3 quake near Mazar-i-Sharif kills at least 20; hundreds of homes damaged.

A magnitude-6.3 quake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, killing at least 20–27 people and injuring close to 1,000. Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed, and the historic Blue Mosque sustained cracks. Rescue and cleanup continue as winter nears and aid groups mobilize support for hard-hit northern provinces.

2025-11-04
U.S. Shutdown Hits Day 35, Ties Record; States Patch SNAP Shortfall

On Day 35, the U.S. government shutdown ties the all-time record. Senate leaders signal votes to end the impasse as the Trump administration releases partial SNAP funds after court orders. States including Maryland, Virginia and D.C. are plugging gaps, but delays and reduced benefits persist for millions.

2025-11-03
Morning Bid: November lift ahead of tariff hearing

Stocks lean risk-on as earnings stay firm; traders eye this week’s U.S. Supreme Court tariff hearing and OPEC+ signaling.

UNESCO expands biosphere network

New sites—like Tajikistan’s Romit reserve—reflect a record year for designations.

Industrials regain footing as tariff jitters ease

Heavy-equipment and autos show stabilization with calmer trade rhetoric.

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