Tesla auto deliveries beat expectations
Electric carmaker Tesla saw its shares surge on Tuesday.
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Boeing to check undelivered 787s due to fastener issue
New York, United States - Boeing said Thursday it is examining fasteners on some undelivered 787 jets after discovering problems with...
- The aviation giant, which faces intensified scrutiny from regulators following recent incidents said planes already in service can continue to be flown safely
- "Our 787 team is checking fasteners in the side-of-body area of some undelivered 787 Dreamliner airplanes to ensure they meet our engineering specifications," the company said
Microsoft unveils ‘AI-ready’ PCs
The company's pivot to AI has been celebrated by Wall Street.
- The tech giant estimates that more than 50 million "AI PCs" will be sold over the next 12 months, given the appetite for devices powered by ChatGPT-style technology
- Of all the tech giants, Microsoft has pushed the most aggressively to infuse the powers of generative AI into its products, often leaving rival Google to play catch-up
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Amazon triples quarterly profit
The company's cloud, ads, and retail businesses thrive.
- Amazon shares were up about one percent in after-market trades that followed release of the earnings figures
- Sales at Amazon online stores grew by 7% in the quarter despite competitive pressure from rivals such as Shein and Temu
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Fujifilm ups biotech plant investment
The cost of investment in North Carolina plant is $1.2 billion.
- The cash injection to ramp up output to meet growing demand for antibody drugs brings "the total investment in the facility to over $3.2 billion", the company said
- The investment is part of its strategy of enabling the firm "to construct identical large-scale production facilities" in the United States and Europe, it said
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CBI, zypl.ai ink partnership
The pact aligns with CBI’s plan to support innovation in UAE.
- CBI, zypl.ai partnership signifies a strategic entry into using AI implementation for advanced credit scoring.
- CBI plans to further enhance operational efficiencies to ensure a swift and seamless lending experience.
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RAKBANK, DP World sign pact
The aim is to offer trade finance solutions to businesses in UAE.
- This strategic partnership leverages DP World's extensive trade network and real-time data insights.
- It empowers RAKBANK with enhanced risk assessment capabilities and streamlined access to financing.
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EasyLease buys stake in United Trans
This helps EasyLease expand its presence in mobility sector.
- United Trans has been at the forefront of transforming the regional transport spectrum.
- The company collaborates with major global organizations across all modes of transport.
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Liberty Media buy MotoGP
Formula One owners paid US$4.5 billion for the deal.
- The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2024 subject to clearances and approvals.
- MotoGP said Liberty Media would acquire "approximately 86 percent" stake from Spain-based owners Dorna.
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Omantel approves cash dividend
Net profit grew by 13.1 percent compared to 2022
- Omantel continued to successfully implement its strategy Shift Gear despite market challenges and increasing competition.
- Omantel Group revenues and profits, as the group's revenues were up by 9.7percent
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Huawei profit tops $12bn
The profits more than doubled compared to 2022.
- Huawei has been at the center of an intense standoff between China and the United States, with Washington warning its equipment could be used for espionage.
- Sanctions since 2019 have cut Huawei's access to US-made components and technologies, forcing it to diversify.
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EasyLease buys stake in United Trans
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Liberty Media buy MotoGP
Formula One owners paid US$4.5 billion for the deal.
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- MotoGP said Liberty Media would acquire "approximately 86 percent" stake from Spain-based owners Dorna.
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Omantel approves cash dividend
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- Omantel continued to successfully implement its strategy Shift Gear despite market challenges and increasing competition.
- Omantel Group revenues and profits, as the group's revenues were up by 9.7percent