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Israel Gaza war: Latest news from BBC News

<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>

Micron reportedly targets 2× HBM capacity by end-2026; Samsung, SK Hynix keep the scale edge

<div><img src="https://img.digitimes.com/newsshow/20260904vl206_files/2_2b.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Micron is reportedly preparing to roughly double its high-bandwidth memory capacity by the end of 2026, targeting about 100,000 wafers a month while sharply increasing 12-high HBM4 output for Nvidia's Vera Rubin AI platform.</div></div>

Asian benchmarks mostly rise after tech stocks lead rally on Wall Street

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/12f04f6add51299bd971bf73504cb8f4f8e08f80d386cff161b44514f0f647b1/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w1200%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fap.org%2Fee92b022ac833d0a3410438dcb27ace3.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Asian shares were mostly higher in early Friday trading, as regional market sentiment got a boost from the rally on Wall Street, mostly from big technology stocks. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.6% in morning trading to 64,622.33. Hong Kong's Hang Seng jumped 2.1% to 25,751.26, while the Shanghai Composite added 0.8% to 3,973.27.</div></div>

Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd (JSE:BRN) (H1 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic ...

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Brimstone Investment Corp Ltd (JSE:BRN) reports a 4% rise in headline earnings per share and a 76.5% surge in cash dividends, driven by robust associate performance and strategic debt reduction.</div></div>

Brady Corp (BRC) (Q4 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue and EPS Fueled by Strategic ...

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Brady Corp (BRC) posts sixth consecutive year of record earnings, with strong organic growth and the Honeywell PSS acquisition set to drive future expansion.</div></div>

US official directs Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac to approve VantageScore for all lenders

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/e3e63e354904b6b5ec7ffc91f0e4eec8422e09daa381956eb83c61dfa6a8a8d6/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w1200%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Freuters.com%2Fedfd279f4aea9cd6cef0ac307a5509c1.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>WASHINGTON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - U. Director of Federal Housing Bill Pulte said on Thursday he directed Fannie Mae and ‌Freddie Mac, created by the U.</div></div>

NYSE Texas Office Opening: ProPetro CFO Caleb Weatherl Overviews PROPWR Growth

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/c80f94ac89673fbc77a2fb7a8084e77dea257afb4735e9e19087481be9cb696d/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w1200%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fnyse_video_805%2F2f91bec03c154a95888c1667a459a40b.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>ProPetro CFO Caleb Weatherl joins Kristen Scholer on NYSE Floor Talk</div></div>

NYSE Texas Office Opening: Jerry Jones + Comstock Resources Explain Energy Edge

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/lo/mysterio/api/1203f8a2e36d0ece2237abb52f51761e739659e895d518a05495c0ed65322c14/lightyear_networkapi/resizefill_w1200%3Bquality_80%3Bformat_webp/https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.zenfs.com%2Fen%2Fnyse_video_805%2Fd01f5e26d462d3121a367850a1dd3c62.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Jerry Jones + Comstock Resources join Kristen Scholer on NYSE Floor Talk</div></div>

9-3-2026: Oil Surges on Iran Tensions, Yields Swing + Tech Holds Up

Eric Criscuolo, Market Strategist at the NYSE, reviews a volatile week that opened with renewed US-Iran hostilities and a sharp rally in crude oil, pushing yields higher and pressuring equities early on. Sentiment shifted mid-week as oil kept climbing but yields reversed on dovish Fed commentary and a soft ADP report, cutting September rate-hike odds from over 60% to a coinflip. Mega cap tech shook off early weakness to drive a broad market recovery, with Snowflake joining Salesforce as the late

Tesla starts Cybercab rides in Austin, prompting US safety agency evaluation

By Chris Kirkham, Norihiko Shirouzu and Abhirup Roy AUSTIN, Texas, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Tesla said on Thursday it was offering rides in "limited areas of Austin, Texas" in its two-seater Cybercab, a

LB Semicon starts Qualcomm shipments as DDI dependence fades

<div><img src="https://img.digitimes.com/newsshow/20260904pd204_files/1_2b.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>South Korean OSAT player LB Semicon has begun shipments to Qualcomm Inc., marking a key step in its effort to move beyond a business structure long centered on display driver ICs (DDI) and expand into system and power semiconductors.</div></div>

Inside the ‘shadow fleet’ industry that keeps rogue states afloat

It’s the middle of the night in April 2023 in the East China Sea. A North Korea-linked oil tanker sailing under another country’s flag suddenly goes dark. It stops transmitting its location via the Automatic Identification System (AIS) machine that all large commercial ships have on board. It simply vanishes from the map. Ten days [&#8230;]The post Inside the ‘shadow fleet’ industry that keeps rogue states afloat appeared first on Asia Times.

Japan household spending drops for eighth straight month in July

<div><img src="https://content-media.investing.com/news/LYNXNPEB6J0AJ_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Japan household spending drops for eighth straight month in July</div></div>

U.S. stock index futures steady with nonfarm payrolls on deck

<div><img src="https://content-media.investing.com/news/LYNXMPEM4D1J3_1200_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>U.S. stock index futures steady with nonfarm payrolls on deck</div></div>

Cathie Wood’s ARK buys Intellia stock, sells Brera holdings

<div><img src="https://content-media.investing.com/news/LYNXMPEM3D1C7_1200_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Cathie Wood’s ARK buys Intellia stock, sells Brera holdings</div></div>

US, Japan race to secure chip-grade minerals as China curbs exports

The United States and Japan are racing to build a new global supply chain for critical minerals, backing the effort with fresh government subsidies and industry support – but slow government-to-government dealmaking and simmering geopolitical disputes threaten to blunt their progress. China&#8217;s export controls on rare earths and other critical minerals have strained manufacturers in [&#8230;]The post US, Japan race to secure chip-grade minerals as China curbs exports appeared first on Asia T

Anthropic set to finalize $15 bln credit facility ahead of IPO

<div><img src="https://content-media.investing.com/news/moved_LYNXMPEM6T206_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Anthropic set to finalize $15 bln credit facility ahead of IPO - Bloomberg</div></div>

Asia Surpasses North America and Europe to Lead in Streaming Scripted Series Orders

The APAC region now accounts for 36 percent of global greenlights across Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix and Paramount+.

Flex to acquire EPC Power for $4.4 billion in Q4 2026

<div><img src="https://content-media.investing.com/news/1200_4_800x533_L_1783516411.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Flex to acquire EPC Power for $4.4 billion in Q4 2026</div></div>

War lingering, Pentagon extends Mideast troop deployments into ’27

The&#160;Pentagon&#160;has reportedly extended Middle East deployments of American troops, fighter squadrons, and warships into next year as the deadly, expensive, and deeply unpopular Iran war drags on with no end in sight. The Wall Street Journal reported late Wednesday that Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth – who, like President Donald Trump, insisted the Iran assault would be over swiftly – has decided [&#8230;]The post War lingering, Pentagon extends Mideast troop deployments into &#8217;27 a