SpaceX in talks to access 80,000 cell sites for wireless network
SpaceX is negotiating to access 80,000 US cell sites, aiming to build a fourth nationwide wireless carrier challenging AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile.
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S&P 500, Nasdaq end sharply lower as revived AI doubts ignite tech selloff
S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell sharply as AI spending doubts triggered a tech selloff, with Meta and Tesla dropping and chip stocks plunging.
External evaluators find flaws in OpenAI’s AI monitoring system in pilot review
External evaluators found flaws in OpenAI’s AI monitoring during a pilot review, including an exploit that could hide hundreds of agent actions; OpenAI says it patched the issues.
South Korean economy's growth likely picked up in Q3 on chip exports: Reuters poll
South Korea's Q3 growth likely accelerated, driven by strong chip exports, according to a Reuters poll.
AI-related demand powers prices, rents of Singapore industrial space in third quarter of 2026
AI-driven demand kept Singapore industrial rents and prices firm in Q3 2026, despite occupancy easing to 88.9%; rents rose 0.5% quarter-on-quarter.
Oil jumps US$2 on escalating Middle East tensions
Oil jumps $2 as Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia stoke supply fears. Brent $111.64, WTI $99.39. US pulls families from region amid escalation.
Japan's biggest labour group seeks midpoint target of 6% for 2027 wage increase talks
Japan's largest labour group targets a 6% midpoint wage increase for 2027 negotiations, aiming to sustain pay growth momentum.
Tesla aims to sell Cybercab robotaxis by end of 2026 despite federal probe
Tesla targets selling Cybercab robotaxis by end of 2026, despite a federal probe over their lack of manual controls.
Meta ordered to pay historic US$25b penalty to New Mexico for misleading consumers on data privacy
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found it misled users about data privacy; Meta plans to appeal.
Singapore security robotics firm Kabam to cease operations on Nov 20
Singapore security robotics firm Kabam Robotics will cease operations on Nov 20, citing undisclosed reasons; customers with open cases must contact it before then.
Besi says ASML is not hybrid bonding rival as AI demand drives orders
Besi says ASML isn't a hybrid bonding competitor; strong AI demand is driving its orders.
Malaysia allows first export of raw rare earths under new rules
Malaysia approved its first export of unprocessed rare earths for R&D under new conditional rules, easing the 2024 moratorium to attract investment and reduce reliance on China.