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Bahrain’s First Solar Power Plant: 150MW Tender to Power 6,300 Homes & Slash 100,000t CO₂

Bahrain’s First Solar Power Plant: 150MW Tender to Power 6,300 Homes & Slash 100,000t CO₂

Bahrain’s Electricity & Water Authority opened bidding for its first large-scale solar plant, a 150 MW PV project in Bilaj Al Jazayer, on October 16, 2025. The plant will cover 1.2 km², supply power for about 6,300 homes, and cut 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ yearly. Bids are due by December 28, with commercial operation targeted for Q3 2027. The project will more than double Bahrain’s current solar capacity.
22 October 2025
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  • Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE) Sees $188M Inflows, Shell, HSBC, Novartis Impacted
    April 29, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT. The Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE) experienced a significant $188.1 million inflow, marking a 2.2% rise in outstanding units week over week. Key underlying holdings include Shell plc (SHEL), which dipped 0.9%, HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) up 0.7%, and Novartis (NVS) gaining 0.2%. AVDE's share price stands near its 52-week high at $76.43, close to the peak of $76.79, with a 52-week low at $58.56. The ETF creation process, involving issuance of new units, drives the purchase of underlying assets, affecting component stocks. Monitoring changes in ETF units offers insight into market demand and potential stock movements within funds.

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Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

Applied Materials (AMAT) Faces Fresh China Shock After U.S. Targets Hua Hong Shipments

29 April 2026
The U.S. Commerce Department ordered Applied Materials, Lam Research, and KLA to halt some chip-tool shipments to China’s Hua Hong, Reuters reported. The move targets shipments linked to facilities believed capable of advanced chip production. Applied reported $2.10 billion in China revenue last quarter, or 30% of its total. Shares in Applied, Lam, and KLA traded lower after the news.
Cognizant Stock Drops As Weak Revenue Outlook Overshadows $600 Million AI Deal

Cognizant Stock Drops As Weak Revenue Outlook Overshadows $600 Million AI Deal

29 April 2026
Cognizant forecast second-quarter revenue below analyst estimates and announced Project Leap, a cost-cutting program focused on workforce reductions. Shares fell $1.67 to $53.45. The company reported first-quarter revenue of $5.41 billion, up 5.8%, and agreed to acquire AI infrastructure firm Astreya for about $600 million.
ON Semiconductor Stock Jumps as Geely and NIO Deals Put 900V EV Chips in Focus

ON Semiconductor Stock Jumps as Geely and NIO Deals Put 900V EV Chips in Focus

29 April 2026
ON Semiconductor shares jumped 8% Wednesday after announcing expanded silicon carbide chip deals with Geely Auto Group and NIO Inc., both focused on 900-volt electric vehicle platforms. The company’s market value reached about $41.2 billion ahead of first-quarter results due May 4. Investors are watching whether new auto-chip wins can offset uneven demand.
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