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Nvidia, Deutsche Telekom unveil 1-bn-euro AI industrial hub
Nvidia, Deutsche Telekom unveil 1-bn-euro AI industrial hub
by  AFP

US tech giant Nvidia and Deutsche Telekom said Tuesday a one-billion-euro ($1.1 billion) industrial artificial intelligence hub will soon be launched in Germany, Europe's latest bid to catch up in the global AI race. Industry in Germany, Europe's biggest economy, is especially concerned about speeding up adoption of AI to ensure it can keep pace internationally.

Pfizer profits dip on lower Covid-19 related sales
Pfizer profits dip on lower Covid-19 related sales
by  AFP

Pfizer reported a drop in third-quarter profits Tuesday as lower sales of Covid-19 products more than offset gains in other medications. Lower sales in Covid-related products were partially compensated for by gains in other products.

Spain's Telefonica shares drop on dividend cut, net loss
Spain's Telefonica shares drop on dividend cut, net loss
by  AFP

Shares in Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica fell sharply on Tuesday after it posted a net loss for the first nine months of the year and announced it would cut its dividend by half in 2026. Telefonica said it would cut its dividend by half next year to 15 cents per share as part of a new five-year strategic plan as it seeks to reduce its debt.

BP profit surges despite lower oil prices
BP profit surges despite lower oil prices
by  AFP

British energy giant BP on Tuesday reported a sharp rise in net profit for the third quarter as higher oil output and cost-cutting helped offset a drop in crude prices. Weaker oil prices hit Saudi Aramco, which reported on Tuesday a 2.3-percent drop in quarterly net profit.