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AI Breakthroughs, Backlash & Big Moves – Global Roundup (Aug 23–24, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Backlash & Big Moves – Global Roundup (Aug 23–24, 2025)

Major advancements in generative AI made headlines. OpenAI ventured into biotechnology by using a specialized GPT-4 variant to design enhanced “Yamanaka factor” proteins for cell rejuvenation, yielding a 50× increase in stem-cell marker expression in lab tests ts2.tech. OpenAI touted this as proof that AI can “meaningfully accelerate life science innovation,” after engineered proteins achieved full pluripotency in cells across multiple trials ts2.tech. Meanwhile, Adobe launched Acrobat Studio – an AI-powered PDF platform combining Acrobat tools, Adobe Express, and AI assistants ts2.tech. The new “PDF Spaces” feature lets users upload up to 100 documents and chat with AI tutors that summarize content, answer questions, and generate insights ts2.tech. Adobe calls it the biggest evolution of PDF in decades, effectively transforming static files into dynamic knowledge hubs with role-specific AI assistants ts2.tech. “We’re reinventing PDF for modern work”, said Adobe VP Abhigyan Modi, calling Acrobat Studio “the place where your best work comes together” by uniting PDFs with generative AI news.adobe.com. Chipmaker Nvidia also announced a significant upgrade to its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service, moving to the new Blackwell GPU architecture in September. This will enable 5K resolution at 120 fps streaming, or up to 360 fps at 1080p, thanks
24 August 2025
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AI Stocks Whipsaw as Tech Titans Unleash Big Moves – Aug 22–23, 2025 Roundup

AI Stocks Whipsaw as Tech Titans Unleash Big Moves – Aug 22–23, 2025 Roundup

Apple’s Siri Surprise: In a rare partnership twist, Apple is reportedly in early talks to use Google’s next-gen Gemini AI to revamp Siri. The leak, first reported by Bloomberg, sent Alphabet’s stock up 3.7% and Apple up 1.6% on Friday reuters.com reuters.com. Apple has lagged rivals in deploying generative AI features, so it approached Google about a custom large-language model to power a “smarter” Siri next year reuters.com. The iPhone maker has not decided whether to stick with its in-house tech or partner externally, but the mere prospect of a Google-Apple AI alliance jolted investor enthusiasm reuters.com reuters.com. As one analyst noted, “Apple has been behind the curve in AI, so tapping Google’s model could be a game-changer” – a signal that even fierce competitors may team up amid the AI race. Meta’s Visual AI Push: Meta Platforms also made waves by partnering with Midjourney, the popular image-generating startup. Meta’s chief AI officer Alexandr Wang announced a deal to license Midjourney’s “aesthetic” generative AI tech for Meta’s future products reuters.com reuters.com. The collaboration will link Meta’s and Midjourney’s research teams, aiming to boost the visual quality of Meta’s AI models and keep pace with rivals like OpenAI and Google reuters.com.
23 August 2025
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Mid‑Range Showdown 2025: Redmi Note 15 vs Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 13R – Which Budget Champion Prevails?

Mid‑Range Showdown 2025: Redmi Note 15 vs Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 13R – Which Budget Champion Prevails?

Tech enthusiasts and everyday users alike are spoiled for choice in 2025’s mid-range smartphone arena. Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 15, Google’s Pixel 9a, and OnePlus’s 13R are three headline-grabbing contenders promising high-end features without flagship prices. This comprehensive comparison dives into real-world performance, specifications, camera prowess, battery endurance, display quality, software experience, pricing, build quality, and where you can get each device. We’ll also sprinkle in expert insights and even peek at other notable smartphones coming in 2025 to give you the full picture. When it comes to raw horsepower, these phones span from solid mid-range to near-flagship performance:
22 August 2025
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Fed Jitters, Mega-Deals & Oil Rebound: Global Business Shockwaves (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Fed Jitters, Mega-Deals & Oil Rebound: Global Business Shockwaves (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Fed in Focus: Global markets seesawed as investors braced for a pivotal speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole. On Thursday, Wall Street’s main indexes fell amid fears of hawkish Fed remarks, with traders scaling back bets on a September rate cut reuters.com reuters.com. “Investors are saying, ‘You know what? Let’s take some profits right now,’” observed Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA Research, noting jitters ahead of Powell’s comments reuters.com. Thin August trading volumes magnified the moves reuters.com, and strategists warned of a selloff if Powell sounded more hawkish than expected reuters.com. Meanwhile, multiple Fed officials struck a cautious tone. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said she “[would] not see a case for reducing interest rates” if the meeting were held now, given persistent inflation risks reuters.com. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic still has a 2025 rate cut penciled in, but emphasized he’s “not stuck on anything” pending more data reuters.com. Futures are pricing around a 70–75% chance of a quarter-point cut in September reuters.com reuters.com, down from near-certainty a week ago. Global Markets Mixed: European stocks largely echoed U.S. caution – the pan-European STOXX 50 slipped ~0.2% on Thursday, though London’s FTSE 100
22 August 2025
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Space Force’s Secret Launch, Pixel 10’s Big Debut & EV Upheaval – Tech Roundup (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Space Force’s Secret Launch, Pixel 10’s Big Debut & EV Upheaval – Tech Roundup (Aug 21–22, 2025)

Sources: Google/Alphabet apnews.com apnews.com apnews.com apnews.com; Times of India timesofindia.indiatimes.com timesofindia.indiatimes.com timesofindia.indiatimes.com; TechCrunch techcrunch.com techcrunch.com techcrunch.com; The Register theregister.com theregister.com; GovInfoSecurity govinfosecurity.com govinfosecurity.com; Space.com space.com space.com; Space.com space.com space.com; ScienceDaily sciencedaily.com sciencedaily.com; Design & Reuse/Press design-reuse.com; Design & Reuse/KED Global design-reuse.com design-reuse.com; TrendForce design-reuse.com design-reuse.com; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com; Reuters reuters.com reuters.com; Redmondmag/Microsoft redmondmag.com; Redmondmag/Microsoft redmondmag.com; IoTWorld/MIT iotworldtoday.com iotworldtoday.com.
22 August 2025
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Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music – The 2025 Streaming Showdown (Pricing, Quality, AI & More)

Spotify vs Apple Music vs YouTube Music – The 2025 Streaming Showdown (Pricing, Quality, AI & More)

In the battle of music streaming giants, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music dominate the global market in late 2025. Each platform has evolved with new features, pricing changes, and strategic shifts. This in-depth report compares all key aspects – from subscription tiers and audio quality to discovery algorithms and the latest innovations – to reveal surprising differences and insights. Who is winning the streaming war in 2025? Let’s dive into the showdown. All three services offer paid subscriptions with similar base prices, but there are important differences in free options and bundles:
22 August 2025
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Cloud Storage Showdown 2025: Google Drive vs Dropbox vs OneDrive – Which Reigns Supreme?

Cloud Storage Showdown 2025: Google Drive vs Dropbox vs OneDrive – Which Reigns Supreme?

Cloud storage has become an essential part of modern work and life. In this comprehensive report, we compare Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive across all the crucial aspects – from pricing and sync speed to collaboration features and security. We also highlight recent updates and mention emerging alternatives like Box, Proton Drive, Internxt, Apple iCloud, and more. Read on to find out which platform best suits your needs in 2025. Free Tiers: Google Drive offers the most generous free storage, far outpacing OneDrive’s 5 GB and Dropbox’s paltry 2 GB cloudwards.net. In fact, Google’s free tier is good, OneDrive’s is average, and Dropbox’s is “bad” cloudwards.net. OneDrive and Dropbox don’t bundle extra free space for other services cloudwards.net, whereas Google’s 15 GB covers Drive, Gmail, and Photos combined.
22 August 2025
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VR/AR Boom: August 2025’s Biggest Launches, Partnerships & a Premier League First

VR/AR Boom: August 2025’s Biggest Launches, Partnerships & a Premier League First

August 2025 was a breakout month for virtual and augmented reality, packed with headline-grabbing launches and initiatives across hardware, software, enterprise, and entertainment. Tech giants and startups alike rolled out new VR headsets and AR smart glasses, while industry partnerships brought immersive tech into workplaces, defense, healthcare, and even Premier League football. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the month’s major XR developments – from cutting-edge gadgets and apps to market trends, funding news, community updates, and how VR is bringing live sports to fans. Several high-profile XR devices debuted in August, signaling rapid innovation in both VR and AR hardware:
21 August 2025
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August 2025 Tech Tsunami: AI Breakthroughs, Hardware Surprises & Security Shocks

August 2025 Tech Tsunami: AI Breakthroughs, Hardware Surprises & Security Shocks

August 2025 delivered a tsunami of computing news spanning artificial intelligence triumphs, big moves in software and hardware, alarming cybersecurity incidents, chip industry twists, open-source milestones, regulatory battles, and cloud innovations. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the month’s biggest tech stories, organized by category, with context, expert insights, and sources from reputable publications. OpenAI Launches GPT-5: The month kicked off with OpenAI releasing GPT-5, a much-anticipated new flagship AI model. CEO Sam Altman hailed GPT-5 as “a significant step along the path to AGI,” saying it “really feels like talking to an expert in any topic, like a PhD-level expert” wired.com. Rolled out to all ChatGPT users on August 7, GPT-5 delivers faster responses, higher factual accuracy, and an enormous 256,000-token context window wired.com. OpenAI also unveiled scaled-down versions and new paid tiers for power users wired.com. The company’s valuation is soaring on the back of GPT-5’s success – OpenAI entered talks to let employees sell shares in a deal valuing the company at about $500 billion, up from ~$300B earlier in the year reuters.com reuters.com. The ChatGPT user base has exploded to 700 million weekly active users and revenue has doubled in seven months to a $12B annual
21 August 2025
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Google Gemini’s August 2025 Revolution: AI Mode Goes Global, Cars Talk Back, and More

Google Gemini’s August 2025 Revolution: AI Mode Goes Global, Cars Talk Back, and More

Gemini Powers a Smarter Google Search: In August 2025, Google rolled out its AI Mode in Search to 180 countries, massively expanding beyond the initial U.S./UK/India rollout Techcrunch 9To5Google. This AI Mode – powered by Google’s Gemini AI model – lets users ask complex questions with follow-ups directly in search results Techcrunch. Google upgraded the underlying model to Gemini 2.5 in Search, promising faster, higher-quality AI overviews for tough queries like coding or math Blog Blog. Crucially, teens can now use AI overviews and sign-in is no longer required Blog, reflecting Google’s confidence in Gemini’s safety at scale. “Starting this week, Gemini 2.5 is coming to Search for both AI Mode and AI Overviews in the U.S.,” Google announced Blog, highlighting Gemini as the new brain of Search. Gemini Hits the Road in Android Auto: Google also began previewing Gemini for Android Auto, replacing the aging Google Assistant with a more conversational AI co-pilot 9To5Google. Ahead of I/O 2025, Google confirmed that cars with Android Auto or built-in Android Automotive will get Gemini support “in the coming months” 9To5Google. The demo at I/O showed a Volvo EX90 using Gemini to handle voice tasks in the car 9To5Google 9To5Google. Gemini adds
21 August 2025
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August 2025 Smartphone Bonanza: Foldable Frenzy, AI Upgrades & Surprising Leaks

August 2025 Smartphone Bonanza: Foldable Frenzy, AI Upgrades & Surprising Leaks

August 2025 was packed with smartphone news, from flagship launches to future device leaks and game-changing tech trends. Major brands unveiled their latest phones – and teased what’s next – while industry experts weighed in on where mobile tech is headed. Below is a comprehensive roundup of all the big smartphone announcements, rumors, and innovations from August 2025, complete with expert commentary and source links for each development. Foldable smartphones were a hot trend in August 2025, with multiple launches and improvements, yet they remain a niche portion of the market. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 exemplify the refinement of foldables – they’re slimmer, more durable theverge.com, and sport more powerful cameras than prior generations. Google jumped in too: the Pixel 10 Pro Fold debuted as Google’s second-gen foldable, featuring a slightly larger 6.4-inch outer screen and dust resistance as well theverge.com. Chinese OEMs also continued their foldable forays: Xiaomi’s Mix Fold series and Honor’s Magic V line saw strong competition in China, with Honor Magic V2 and others pushing ultra-thin designs under 10mm. Global sales of foldables are growing but still modest – about 1.5% of smartphones in 2025 theguardian.com. Analysts note that foldable adoption was
21 August 2025
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Pixel 10 Launch Shocks Tech World: Google Unveils Foldable Pixel and Watch 4 with Game‑Changing AI Integration

Pixel 10 Launch Shocks Tech World: Google Unveils Foldable Pixel and Watch 4 with Game‑Changing AI Integration

Google’s Made by Google 2025 event in New York City delivered a sweeping lineup of new gadgets – from the flagship Pixel 10 phones to a revamped Pixel Watch 4 and refreshed Pixel Buds – all underpinned by Google’s latest AI innovations eweek.com reuters.com. This showcase, marking the tenth year of Google’s Pixel brand, highlighted how far Google’s hardware has come in blending cutting-edge specs with AI-driven features. As Google’s SVP of Devices Rick Osterloh put it on stage, “there has been a lot of hype and frankly a lot of broken promises” about AI in phones – but with its new Gemini AI model running on-device, Google believes “Gemini is the real deal” and will unlock “so much helpfulness” on these devices reuters.com reuters.com. Below, we break down everything announced – specs, features, pricing and availability – and how Google’s newest gear stacks up against Apple and Samsung’s best. Pixel 10 – Google’s standard flagship – steps up with a 6.3-inch Actua OLED display and, notably, a triple rear camera system reuters.com. Backed by 12 GB of RAM and the new Tensor G5 chip, the Pixel 10 is primed for AI tasks and photography feats. It launches on August
21 August 2025
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AI Stocks Shaken by Selloff, Bold Chip Gambits & New Launches – Aug 20-21, 2025 Roundup

AI Stocks Shaken by Selloff, Bold Chip Gambits & New Launches – Aug 20-21, 2025 Roundup

Wall Street’s red-hot AI stock rally hit turbulence over the past two days. Investors rotated out of high-flying tech names on August 20, sending the Nasdaq Composite down ~0.7% as money moved into defensive sectors reuters.com reuters.com. Market jitters were fueled by warnings that the AI boom may be overheating – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman cautioned that AI stocks are “in a bubble,” and an MIT study found 95% of companies seeing no returns on AI spending reuters.com reuters.com. These cautionary signals, combined with looming interest rate news at Jackson Hole, sparked profit-taking in crowded AI trades reuters.com reuters.com. Some of the biggest AI-driven winners bore the brunt of the pullback. Nvidia – emblem of the AI chip surge – slid about 5% on the week, while Palantir – a data analytics favorite – plunged roughly 16% from recent highs reuters.com. Other mega-cap tech names like Apple and Meta also fell amid the broader tech swoon reuters.com reuters.com. In Europe, shares of enterprise software “AI adopters” came under pressure on fears that powerful new generative AI tools could disrupt incumbents reuters.com. Despite the shakeout, many analysts see this as a healthy cooldown rather than an end to the AI boom.
21 August 2025
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Space Force’s Secret Launch, Pixel 10 Surprise & EV Shake-Up – Top Tech News (Aug 20–21, 2025)

Space Force’s Secret Launch, Pixel 10 Surprise & EV Shake-Up – Top Tech News (Aug 20–21, 2025)

Over the past 48 hours, the global tech landscape saw major developments across hardware, software, cybersecurity, telecom, space, biotech, consumer gadgets, and transportation – all without leaning on AI. Below is a comprehensive roundup of the biggest tech news from August 20–21, 2025, with expert insights and official quotes where available. Sources: The information in this roundup is drawn from reputable news agencies and industry reports, including Reuters, Reuters reuters.com reuters.com, Los Angeles Times ts2.tech ts2.tech, Cybersecurity Dive ts2.tech ts2.tech, Industrial Cyber ts2.tech, Telecoms.com ts2.tech, AndroidHeadlines ts2.tech, TS2 Technology News ts2.tech ts2.tech, and official press releases biospace.com, among other sources. Each major item above includes a citation linking to the original source for further details.
21 August 2025
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AI Breakthroughs, Big Tech Moves & Bubble Fears – Top AI News Roundup (Aug 20–21, 2025)

AI Breakthroughs, Big Tech Moves & Bubble Fears – Top AI News Roundup (Aug 20–21, 2025)

A recurring theme across all news was whether the AI boom is entering bubble territory. Even as groundbreaking tech rolled out, industry leaders themselves cautioned about irrational exuberance: In summary, the past 48 hours in AI have been extraordinary, blending breakneck innovation with sobering reality checks. We saw cutting-edge AI models pushing into new domains, major corporate bets on AI across industries, and mounting efforts by governments and experts to rein in risks and temper the hype. As AI continues to transform everything from healthcare to national security, the world is racing to harness its benefits while avoiding the pitfalls of unchecked exuberance. As OpenAI’s Altman put it, “Someone is going to lose a phenomenal amount of money… and a lot of people are going to make a phenomenal amount of money” in this AI wave theverge.com. The challenge for leaders and society is making sure that, in the end, we all come out winners as AI charts a new future.
21 August 2025
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Tariff Tsunami, Tech Tumble & Peace Talk Buzz – Global Business Roundup (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Tariff Tsunami, Tech Tumble & Peace Talk Buzz – Global Business Roundup (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Tech Selloff and Fed Jitters: U.S. stocks swung lower on August 19 as a tech-led slide dragged the Nasdaq down about 1.5%, even as the Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly touched a record high reuters.com reuters.com. High-flying AI names like Nvidia plunged, weighing on growth stocks, amid investor anxiety over the Federal Reserve’s upcoming Jackson Hole symposium reuters.com reuters.com. “There’s an anxiety about Powell’s comments at Jackson Hole… higher interest rates have a big impact on growth stocks,” noted Ross Mayfield of Baird, reflecting fears the Fed may stay hawkish despite market bets on rate cuts reuters.com reuters.com. Futures markets were pricing in at least two quarter-point Fed rate reductions by year-end reuters.com reuters.com, even as Fed officials grapple with inflation that’s still above target. Notably, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields eased to around 4.31%, after recently hitting multi-year highs reuters.com. The U.S. dollar strengthened for a third straight session ahead of Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s August 22 speech, pushing the dollar index up to a 1½-week high reuters.com reuters.com. Peace Talk Hopes Lift Europe: In Europe, equities rallied – the STOXX 600 index rose 0.7% on Aug 19 – buoyed by renewed hopes for a Ukraine peace deal reuters.com reuters.com.
20 August 2025
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GPT‑5 Has Arrived: OpenAI’s Next‑Gen AI Stuns With Upgrades in Coding, Reasoning, and Safety

Sam Altman’s AI Bubble Warning: Is the Tech Frenzy Nearing a Dangerous Peak?

The artificial intelligence boom has investors buzzing – but even the man who helped spark the frenzy is sounding the alarm about a possible bubble. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, whose ChatGPT helped kick off the AI investment rush, now warns that the AI sector may be in “bubble” territory silicon.co.uk. His caution raises a pressing question: Is the surging AI market driven by genuine technological revolution, or have valuations become dangerously detached from reality? This report dives into Altman’s concerns, what an “AI bubble” means, the red-hot state of the industry, expert warnings of overvaluation, and why some remain optimistic about AI’s future despite the hype. In economic terms, a bubble refers to a period when asset prices or valuations rise rapidly and far exceed any reasonable linkage to underlying fundamentals, often driven by exuberant, even irrational, investor behavior. Eventually, bubbles “pop” – prices crash back down to earth – once it becomes clear the lofty valuations can’t be justified by real profits or adoption. An “AI bubble” implies that AI-related companies and investments are being bid up to unsustainable levels not supported by current earnings or technology readiness. Historical examples loom large: during the late-1990s dot-com bubble, internet startups
19 August 2025
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Google Pixel 10 Leaks Reveal 5× Zoom Camera, New AI Tricks & Early Launch – Everything We Know

Pixel 10 Pro: Google’s AI-Powered Flagship Takes on iPhone 17 Pro

Leaked renders of the Pixel 10 series show Google sticking with its signature camera bar design and introducing new colors like “Indigo” blue and “Limoncello” green 9to5google.com. The Pixel 10 Pro will be one of the very first devices to ship with Android 16, and Google pulled out all the stops to ensure its latest phone showcases everything the new OS offers. In fact, Google accelerated the Android 16 release to have it ready before the Pixel 10 launch androidcentral.com. Out of the box, users can expect all of Android 16’s enhancements – from streamlined “live” notifications that update in real-time to smarter notification grouping that cuts clutter blog.google blog.google. Android 16 also packs improved accessibility and beefed-up security under the new Advanced Protection settings to guard against malware and phishing blog.google. In short, Pixel 10 Pro owners will get Google’s latest and greatest software on day one ts2.tech.
19 August 2025
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Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a vs Pixel 5a – The Ultimate 2025 Google Pixel Showdown

Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 9 vs Pixel 9a – Google’s 2025 Pixel Phones Face Off in Ultimate Comparison

Google’s Pixel 9 lineup has something for everyone – but which one is right for you? In this in-depth comparison, we pit the flagship Pixel 9 Pro against its standard Pixel 9 sibling and the budget-friendly Pixel 9a. We’ll examine design, displays, cameras, performance, battery life, software, build quality, pricing, and more. We’ll also highlight any known issues and standout features of each model, and even peek at what’s next for Pixel. By the end, you’ll know how these phones stack up and which might be the best fit. Let’s dive into the Pixel showdown! To start, here’s a quick specs summary comparing Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9a side-by-side:
19 August 2025
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  • Patterson-UTI (PTEN) Slides After Q1 Beat; Water Solutions Tops Peers
    July 3, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT. Oilfield services names turned in uneven Q1 results. The group beat revenue consensus by 3.8% but still averaged a 14.3% drop in share price. Patterson-UTI (NASDAQ:PTEN), with its 135 advanced rigs, posted revenue of $1.12 billion, down 12.7% over last year but 1.2% above analyst targets. PTEN delivered beats on both EPS and EBITDA, yet shares tumbled 19.9% to $8.66 after earnings as investors stuck to worries over low commodity prices. Select Water Solutions (NYSE:WTTR) led on revenue, topping estimates by 6.8%, even as sales dropped 2.3% year-on-year. Oil price swings, tough competition, and the energy transition add to the sector's cloudy near-term picture.
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