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Global Trade News 19 September 2025 - 30 November 2025

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Near Record Highs as AI Demand Offsets China Export Curbs – November 30, 2025

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Near Record Highs as AI Demand Offsets China Export Curbs – November 30, 2025

As of Sunday, November 30, 2025, Applied Materials, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMAT) sits just below its all‑time high after a packed month of record earnings, restructuring, and fresh pressure from U.S. export rules aimed at China. The stock closed Friday at $252.25, near its 52‑week high of $252.66, extending a roughly 44% gain over the past 12 months and more than…
30 November 2025
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Volkswagen Bets Big on China: New Hefei Super-Lab Promises 50% Cheaper EV Development and Global Exports

Volkswagen Bets Big on China: New Hefei Super-Lab Promises 50% Cheaper EV Development and Global Exports

Published: November 27, 2025 Volkswagen is redefining what “Made in China” means for the global car industry. Within days of unveiling a fully fledged R&D and testing hub in the Chinese city of Hefei, the German automaker is now talking openly about building electric vehicles in China at up to half the development cost of Europe — and exporting Chinese-made…
28 November 2025
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NVDA Stock Before the Bell (Nov 10, 2025): China Curbs, TSMC Supply, New AI Cloud Deals, and Earnings Countdown

NVDA Stock Before the Bell (Nov 10, 2025): China Curbs, TSMC Supply, New AI Cloud Deals, and Earnings Countdown

NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) opens the new week after a volatile stretch for AI-linked shares, with fresh U.S.–China restrictions in focus, CEO commentary on supply and demand, and a firm earnings date just ahead. Here are the key things to know before the U.S. market opens on Monday, 10 November 2025. Last close and recent tape action• NVDA finished Friday, Nov…
9 November 2025
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Next-Gen GPU Showdown: Nvidia RTX 50-Series vs AMD RX 9070 XT vs Intel Arc B580

China Slams the Door on Foreign AI Chips — and Dangles ‘Half‑Price’ Power for Homegrown Silicon: What It Means for Nvidia, AMD, Alibaba and the AI Arms Race

Key facts (Nov 5, 2025 and the last few days) What happened — and why it matters Beijing’s new line in the sand. China has issued guidance requiring any AI data center that receives state funding to deploy only domestic AI chips. Officials have told data centers that are less than 30% complete to rip out foreign accelerators or cancel…
5 November 2025
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Car Factories on the Brink: Chip War Crisis Forces Eleventh-Hour Trade Truce

Car Factories on the Brink: Chip War Crisis Forces Eleventh-Hour Trade Truce

Background: Dutch Takeover Spurs Chinese Backlash Nexperia is a major producer of so-called “mature node” semiconductors – basic but ubiquitous components like diodes, transistors and voltage regulators used in cars and consumer electronics Reuters. Originally part of Philips, Nexperia was sold in 2017 to Chinese investors and later fully acquired by Wingtech Technology, a Shanghai-listed electronics firm Investing Investing. For…
1 November 2025
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CAR FACTORIES ON THE BRINK: China-Dutch Chip Clash Sparks Global Auto Crisis – Trade Deal Offers Hope

CAR FACTORIES ON THE BRINK: China-Dutch Chip Clash Sparks Global Auto Crisis – Trade Deal Offers Hope

What’s Going On with Nexperia and China Nexperia is a Dutch semiconductor firm (spun out from Philips) that makes mature power-control chips (diodes, transistors, MOSFETs) used ubiquitously in cars and electronics ts2.tech Reuters. In late September 2025 the Dutch government invoked emergency powers, taking over Nexperia and ousting its China-appointed CEO on national-security grounds. The move was triggered by U.S.…
1 November 2025
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Dow Dips as Fed Fears Slam Tech Stocks – Hot Economic Data Rattles Wall Street (Sept 25, 2025)

Powell’s Hawkish U-Turn and Trump–Xi ‘Mini-Deal’ Leave S&P 500 Futures on Edge

Market Analysis S&P 500 futures hovered near their recent highs on Thursday as Wall Street digested a tug-of-war between dovish Fed policy and new uncertainties. Early Oct 30 trading showed futures almost unchanged, mirroring Wednesday’s close around 6,890.59 Reuters. Markets had rallied into Wednesday, with the Nasdaq hitting a fresh peak and the S&P near its own record, on hopes…
30 October 2025
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Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Near Record Highs on AI Chip Boom – Can the Rally Survive China Curbs?

Applied Materials (AMAT) Stock Near Record Highs on AI Chip Boom – Can the Rally Survive China Curbs?

What to Know Before Markets Open on October 20, 2025 Stock Price and Recent Performance 📈 Applied Materials’ stock has been on a tear in October, climbing to levels not seen in over a year. As of October 19, 2025 (last market close Oct. 17), AMAT traded around $225/share, just shy of its 52-week high (~$232 intraday) Investing Investing. The…
19 October 2025
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BMW’s Profit Warning Shocks Markets – Tariffs and China Slowdown Spark Stock Slide

BMW’s Profit Warning Shocks Markets – Tariffs and China Slowdown Spark Stock Slide

BMW Lowers Forecast Amid China Slowdown and Tariff Setback BMW AG stunned investors this week by issuing an ad-hoc profit warning and cutting its financial guidance for 2025. Late on Tuesday (Oct 7), the Munich-based luxury automaker announced that its profit before tax will likely decline slightly this year – a reversal from its earlier pledge of keeping earnings flat versus 2024 Reuters. Just…
9 October 2025
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Oil, Gold, and Coffee Soar as Supply Shocks and Safe-Haven Rush Roil Commodities Markets

Oil, Gold, and Coffee Soar as Supply Shocks and Safe-Haven Rush Roil Commodities Markets

Energy Commodities: Oil & Gas Oil markets saw a sharp upswing over the past two days. On Tuesday, Brent crude rallied 1.6% to $67.63/barrel and WTI to $63.41 as news broke that Iraq’s Kurdistan export pipeline remains offline, stalling an expected restart Reuters Reuters. Traders had “sold off on reports of a Kurdistan deal, and the lack of a deal…
24 September 2025
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Satellite Revolution: AD Ports Group’s LEO Connectivity Transforms Global Shipping

Satellite Revolution: AD Ports Group’s LEO Connectivity Transforms Global Shipping

Introduction AD Ports Group – the Middle East’s logistics and port powerhouse – is literally reaching for the stars in its latest digital transformation effort. In September 2025, the company began a phased rollout of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity across all its operations Thearabianpost. This bold initiative equips AD Ports Group’s entire fleet of ships and its vast…
19 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Interlife Holdings (TSE:1418) Stock Surges 20% Backed by 19% ROE and Strong Earnings Growth
    January 19, 2026, 6:09 PM EST. Interlife Holdings Co., Ltd. (TSE:1418) saw its stock climb 20% in three months amid robust financial performance. The company reported a Return on Equity (ROE) of 19%, significantly above the industry average of 8.7%, indicating strong profitability and efficient capital use. This high ROE aligns with a 51% net income growth over five years, outperforming the industry growth of 10%. Investors appear to be rewarding Interlife Holdings for solid earnings growth and effective management, signaling confidence in the company's future value creation. The company's ability to generate returns on shareholders' equity supports its market rally and underscores healthy financial fundamentals.
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