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BusinessSep 25SCHMID surges after Nvidia, AMD, Intel consider using glass substrates in chipsSCHMID's stock has surged following speculation that major tech companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Intel are considering the use of glass substrates in their chips. This indicates a potential shift in semiconductor manufacturing technology.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 25Pfizer shares rose for seven consecutive sessionsPfizer's shares have shown an increase for seven consecutive trading sessions. This indicates a period of sustained positive performance for the pharmaceutical company's stock.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 25Gulfport Energy cut at Jefferies on near-term natural gas price risksJefferies has downgraded Gulfport Energy due to concerns regarding near-term risks in natural gas prices. This indicates an analyst's negative outlook for the company based on market conditions.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 25Which countries walked out of Netanyahu’s UNGA speech?Which countries walked out of Netanyahu’s UNGA speech?Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 25Trade deliverables, Taiwan push and ‘strategic stability’: key Xi-Trump takeaways overallChinese President Xi Jinping has completed a whirlwind 43-hour trip to the United States, his first state visit to the country in more than a decade, with US President Donald Trump pulling out all the stops to make it a grand affair. The two leaders met several times during the visit, including at a ceremonial airport welcome, the White House reception and bilateral talks on a wide range of topics including trade, tariffs and Taiwan. They also attended a state dinner in Xi’s honour with top...South China Morning Post
BusinessSep 25Oil prices fall amid hopes of a reopening of HormuzCrude oil prices fell due to the possibility of an agreement between Washington and Tehran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is demanding the lifting of sanctions and an end to the naval blockade; meanwhile, tensions continue in the Middle East, affecting the market.Clarín
BusinessSep 25Aviva pays out on three assessments, holds firm on treatment plansWhy assessments passed but treatment plans failed against Avivainsurancebusinessmag · canada
WorldSep 25Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France tripPope Leo XIV warned Friday that a "paradise of machines" risked undermining humanity as he opened a trip to France by posing fundamental questions about what it means to be human in the age of artificial intelligence, a nuclear arms race and other threats to life itself. Leo raised existential concerns about scientific progress, life and human rights during his opening speech to President Emmanuel Macron and authorities at the Élysée Palace and then to diplomats and United Nations employees at the headquarters of UNESCO, the U.N. culture and education organization. With wars plaguing Europe and the Middle East, he reaffirmed the Vatican's opposition to nuclear weapons and said the nuclear deterrence doctrine was "mistaken" since it was just fueling a new arms race. "Peace is not a balance of power; rather, it is built day by day through dialogue and justice," he said. Leo has an intense four days in France, where the Catholic Church has lost ground in influencing ethical issues given the strict approach to secularism that is enshrined in the French Constitution. Yet thousands of people lined his motorcade route, waving French and Holy See flags, with some braving hours of the unseasonable heat to catch a glimpse of him. The turnout underscored the surprising level of interest in Leo's visit, the first official state visit by a pope to France in 18 years. "To see him, praying with us, it comforts us in our faith and on our path," said Senegalese Sister Antonia Faye, who was glowing after her first-ever event with a pope, an evening prayer service at Notre Dame that featured angelic choirs and the cathedral's booming organ. "Being with the pope is different to being alone or praying alone. We felt the benediction that came down on us," she said. A capstone visit as Macron's term ends For Macron, who is barred from seeking a third term in May elections, hosting the American pope is something of a capstone. Pope Francis had refused repeatedly to make a proper state visit to France during his 12-year pontificate and pointedly refused to join the inauguration of the rebuilt Notre Dame cathedral in 2024 that Macron had championed. "For a president of the republic as Macron, who is at the end of his mandate, it can be important to be aside the pope and to capture a part of his popularity," said Charles Mercier, director of history and sociology of Catholicism studies at Paris EPHE university. With seven months left in his term, Macron's approval ratings are near record lows, driven by anger over the rising cost of living and criticism of France's growing debt and deficit and deteriorating public services. Smiling broadly as Leo spoke French, Macron thanked the pope for visiting, saying: "You are here with us for an extended visit, giving us your time, and that is moving." Leo calls for the French to mull lofty questions about life Unlike Francis, who liked to travel to small Catholic communities far from Rome, Leo has been keen to emphasize and reawaken Europe's Christian roots. He is seeking to push the church's message about the value and dignity of human life in a country where the right to abortion was enshrined in the constitution in 2024, and where lawmakers recently gave final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication. The French Catholic hierarchy strongly opposed the measures, in keeping with Catholic teaching that human life must be protected and defended from conception until natural death. In his speech to Macron and other government and diplomatic authorities, Leo reminded France of its "deep Christian roots" and called for the French to remember that the right to life is the "indispensable foundation of every other human right." His concern about the dignity of human life and humanity as a whole extended to the threats posed by artificial intelligence. "The paradox has become increasingly evident: while 'intelligence' is attributed to computational systems, we struggle to recognize the inalienable dignity of human persons, whose lives are judged according to the criterion of efficiency and, when deemed no longer productive, are rejected and discarded," he said. From the very start of his pontificate, Leo has identified AI as one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. He dedicated his first encyclical to the topic, "Magnificent Humanity," calling for robust regulation and for AI developers to work for the common good rather than profit. Leo also appealed to AI developers and political leaders responsible for regulating them to slow down, an appeal that several top AI companies seem to have taken to heart recently. "If we are to avoid losing our humanity amid a 'paradise of machines' invading and conditioning our daily lives, there is an urgent need for education in ethical discernment and the capacity to acknowledge the moral good," he said. Leo earlier told reporters that he was pleased his message was being heard and said he hoped the dialogue that the Vatican initiated with tech companies would continue. "And I think from their perspective, many of them, they're very much open to looking for ways of making sure that AI does not displace or ultimately destroy humanity, but rather is a tool for human beings," he said. A visit to Notre Dame that Francis declined Later on Friday, Leo presided over evening prayers in Paris' soaring Notre Dame cathedral, the first pope to celebrate there since the devastating 2019 fire that consumed the cathedral's roof and toppled its spire. After being mobbed by a crowd of eager nuns outside, Leo walked down the central aisle to the combined thundering of the organ above and cheers from the pews below. As bells tolled, he knelt in silent prayer in the same spot where, in 2019, flames brought down scorched roof beams. Leo marveled at the brilliance of the stained-glass windows and restored cream columns and praised the artisans who repaired them. He urged the priests and nuns gathered in the pews to be inspired by the combined effort to bring the Gothic masterpiece back to life. Francis had refused to visit France on a proper state visit, and explicitly refused Macron's invitation to come for the 2024 reopening of the cathedral that drew dozens of world leaders. He did make three short trips to French cities, however, including Strasbourg in 2014 and Marseille and Corsica in 2024, a one-day visit that became his last foreign trip.independent_mt · malta
WorldSep 25NYT names 100 best TV shows of the 21st century: Check full listThe New York Times has recently released its ranking of the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century. The list includes input from over 500 television industry professionals and covers various formats. Breaking Bad, The Wire, and Mad Men occupy the top three spots, showcasing popular dramas. Additionally, several newer shows like The White Lotus and Squid Game are listed among established favorites.economictimes_indiatimes · india
BusinessSep 25Iran war oil shock outliving Ukraine falloutThe impact of the Iran war on oil prices is reportedly continuing to be felt even as the effects of the Ukraine conflict diminish. This indicates a sustained global economic consequence stemming from the situation in Iran.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 25Costco is offering $60 shop cards to qualifying members: How it worksCostco shoppers, it's time to check those receipts.The Hill
PoliticsSep 25China’s Xi Snubs a Troubled U.N. for Trump, Drowning Out Its Big WeekThe U.S.-China summit offered a sharp contrast with the action at the faltering United Nations in a gridlocked New York.NYT US
HealthSep 25Doctor debunks myths about bone healthDr. Jocelyn Wittstein debunked myths about bone health during an episode of "Healthful" with Norah O'Donnell.CBS News
BusinessSep 25Blackstone's head of private equity to depart - reportReports indicate that the head of private equity at Blackstone is planning to depart. This marks a significant leadership change within a major financial institution.Seeking Alpha Tech
Sci & TechSep 25How recent grads and college students should be thinking about AI, the CV, and the job marketIt is getting harder for college students and recent graduates to be seen in the job market as AI is used as a hiring tool and demanded by employers as a skill.CNBC
CyberSep 25‘Cyber magazine’ can run out ‘pretty damn quick’ in modern conflict: AdmiralIn the wake of public debates about the health of physical US munitions, a senior Navy official said the “cyber magazine” isn’t infinite either.Breaking Defense
BusinessSep 25Utilities stocks hit most oversold level in 3 yearsUtilities stocks have reached their most oversold level in three years. This market trend suggests a notable downturn or investor sentiment change within the utilities sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 25Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandasThe visit comes at an important time for both men.NPR News
DisasterSep 25UN receives just one-fifth of funds needed to prepare for El Niño crisisThe United Nations says it has received just one-fifth of the funding needed to prepare for food crises linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon.Africanews [en]
PoliticsSep 25Dining With A.I. Moguls, Billionaires and Xi Jinping, Trump Went Off Script - The New York TimesDining With A.I. Moguls, Billionaires and Xi Jinping, Trump Went Off Script The New York Times Xi praises US state visit 'perfection' as Trump calls meetings 'very productive' Fox News US-China summit ends with little progress on trade and AI — other than 2 new deadlines Yahoo Finance Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans NPR Trump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance. Here are the top takeaways CNBCgoogle · united states of america
BusinessSep 25Catalyst Watch: Jobs report, Trump AI talks, and ticking fee time for ParamountThis report highlights upcoming market catalysts including the jobs report, discussions concerning Trump and AI, and an impending deadline for Paramount's fees. These events are expected to influence economic and corporate landscapes.Seeking Alpha Tech
Sci & TechSep 25New smartwatches that use AI to convert body data into useful informationSamsung presentó los Galaxy Watch9 y Galaxy Watch Ultra2, una nueva generación que profundiza el monitoreo del bienestar, el sueño y la actividad física. Incorporan funciones específicas para corredores, mayor autonomía y una integración más profunda con inteligencia artificial.Clarín
WorldSep 25Pope in Paris, Xi in DC, AI at a CrossroadsIt’s been a week of walkouts, power plays and diplomatic theatre — from a battle over press freedom in Washington, to a United Nations General Assembly marked by protests and departures, as leaders clashed over Iran, Cuba and Venezuela. There was also a rare red-carpet meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, as the US and China extended their trade truce and turned their attention to the race for dominance in artificial intelligence. And from the geopolitical to the spiritual, Pope Leo brought his call for restraint and regulation of AI to France, as he sought to position the Vatican as aFrance 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 25Trump, Xi wrap state visit centered on spectacle over substance. Here are the top takeawaysPresident Trump and Chinese leader Xi went heavy on the ceremony and light on deliverables as they danced around Taiwan and Iran during two days in Washington.CNBC
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