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Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

Internet Access in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Report

About 97.5 million Filipinos, or 83.8% of the population, used the internet by early 2025. Mobile SIM penetration reached 123% with over 120 million subscriptions in late 2024. Fixed broadband subscribers totaled about 7 million, dominated by PLDT and Converge. Around 18–19 million people, or 16%, remained offline due to access and affordability issues.

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  • CIBC's $1.25 Billion Covered Bond Issue Alters Funding and Investment Outlook
    April 9, 2026, 8:13 AM EDT. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) issued US$1.25 billion in 4.242% covered bonds due 2031 and senior unsecured notes with coupons from 4.50% to 5.35% in April 2026. The bank also plans to redeem US$1 billion of 1.96% NVCC subordinated debentures due 2031, reshaping its funding mix and capital structure. These debt moves support growth in Canadian retail, digital banking, and U.S. commercial markets, but rising regulatory demands and credit risks in Canadian mortgages remain investor concerns. CIBC projects revenue growth to CA$34.4 billion and earnings of CA$10.3 billion by 2029, implying steady expansion tied closely to core lending and digital efficiency. Fair value estimates range from CA$143 to CA$211 per share, underscoring differing market views tied to housing and macroeconomic risks.

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CoreWeave Stock Climbs on $21 Billion Meta AI Cloud Deal, but Debt Risks Stay in Focus

CoreWeave Stock Climbs on $21 Billion Meta AI Cloud Deal, but Debt Risks Stay in Focus

9 April 2026
CoreWeave said Meta Platforms committed about $21 billion for AI cloud capacity through December 2032. Shares rose 4.3% to $88.90 in premarket trading after the announcement. The deal follows an $8.5 billion loan facility and a $1.25 billion senior notes offering. CoreWeave reported $5.13 billion in 2025 revenue and ended December with a $66.8 billion backlog.
NVIDIA’s Rubin AI Chip Ramp Hits Fresh Snag as HBM4 Memory Crunch Clouds 2026

NVIDIA’s Rubin AI Chip Ramp Hits Fresh Snag as HBM4 Memory Crunch Clouds 2026

9 April 2026
TrendForce said April 8 that Nvidia’s Rubin AI chip shipments may be delayed by HBM4 memory qualification and cooling demands, shifting over 70% of 2026 high-end GPU volume to the current Blackwell line. Rubin’s projected share dropped to 22%. Samsung began shipping HBM4 to Nvidia in February, but SK Hynix and Micron face qualification delays. Broadcom signed a long-term deal to develop Google’s TPUs through 2031.
Jim Cramer Says Wednesday’s Rally Revealed What Stocks to Buy as Micron, Memory Names Stay in Focus

Jim Cramer Says Wednesday’s Rally Revealed What Stocks to Buy as Micron, Memory Names Stay in Focus

9 April 2026
U.S. stocks rebounded sharply Wednesday, with the Dow up over 1,300 points and chipmakers jumping 6.3% as investors responded to a tentative Middle East ceasefire. Jim Cramer pointed to gains in Sherwin-Williams, Caterpillar, Home Depot, and Goldman Sachs as signals of what institutions may favor if markets stabilize. Futures slipped Thursday as oil rose on renewed ceasefire doubts and investors awaited PCE inflation data.
India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

9 April 2026
Indian stocks fell sharply Thursday afternoon, with the Sensex down 1.51% and the Nifty 50 off 1.12% as oil prices rebounded and U.S.-Iran ceasefire concerns resurfaced. Financials and IT shares led declines, with HDFC Bank, SBI, and ICICI Bank losing up to 2.27%. The World Bank warned the West Asia crisis threatens India’s growth and inflation outlook. India imports about 90% of its oil.
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