25 h. ago Weekly Grain Movement: Soybeans surge despite China’s absence

Weekly Grain Movement: Soybeans surge despite China’s absence  Farm Progress

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32 h. ago China’s soybean imports surge as orders to US hit zero and American farmers fret

China imported no soybeans from the United States in September, but total imports remained at high levels amid a recent escalation in the US-China trade war, the latest Chinese customs data showed. Last month, the world’s largest food buyer purchased 12.8 million tonnes of soybeans – a crop heavily reliant on imports for its livestock industry – with a notable surge from Argentina during a brief suspension of export taxes, according to the detailed customs data released on Monday. The absence of...

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39 h. ago Apple’s new iPhone 17 outsells previous generation by 14% in US, China

Apple’s latest generation of iPhones is off to a faster start than usual, with its most basic model surging in popularity in the US and China. The iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 range by 14 per cent over their respective first 10 days on sale in the US and China, according to Counterpoint Research. The data, giving the first quantified indication of consumer response in Apple’s top two markets, shows the standard iPhone 17 is in much higher demand than the corresponding US$799 model last...

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39 h. ago Forvia Q3 revenue steady at €6.1 bln; China drag offsets Electronics surge

Forvia Q3 revenue steady at €6.1 bln; China drag offsets Electronics surge  Investing.com

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41 h. ago Asia stocks rise: Japan surges on Takaichi bets, China buoyed by positive GDP

Asia stocks rise: Japan surges on Takaichi bets, China buoyed by positive GDP  Investing.com

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43 h. ago Hong Kong stocks surge on trade optimism, China economic growth

Hong Kong stocks rallied on Monday, rebounding from Friday’s steepest loss since April as US-China trade tensions showed signs of easing and China’s economic growth exceeded expectations. The Hang Seng Index jumped 2.4 per cent to 25,853.08 as of 11am. The Hang Seng Tech Index surged 3.1 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index rose 1.2 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.9 per cent. NetEase jumped 5.2 per cent to HK$235.40, insurance giant AIA Group added 4.3 per cent to HK$72...

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3 d. ago Robots take centre stage at Canton Fair, defying US tariff concerns

At the autumn session of the twice-yearly Canton Fair – China’s oldest and largest trade exhibition – which opened this week, the busiest pavilions were those showcasing robotics, smart manufacturing and new energy vehicles. At the exhibition halls in Guangzhou, the capital of southern China’s Guangdong province, cameras flashed, crowds surged and long queues formed at booths displaying hi-tech products, with concerns about the shadows cast by US tariff increases thin on the ground. The sales...

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7 d. ago New China trade tensions are sending this mining stock surging in recent days

New China trade tensions are sending this mining stock surging in recent days  Business Insider

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8 d. ago Wall Street ends sharply higher on Trump China comments; Broadcom surges

Wall Street ends sharply higher on Trump China comments; Broadcom surges  Reuters

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8 d. ago Wall Street rallies on Trump China comments; Broadcom surges

Wall Street rallies on Trump China comments; Broadcom surges  Reuters

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8 d. ago MP Materials, Other Rare Earth Stocks Surge. How Trump, China Are Driving the Rally.

MP Materials, Other Rare Earth Stocks Surge. How Trump, China Are Driving the Rally.  Barron's

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8 d. ago China’s Exports Surge Past Forecasts Despite Fresh U.S. Tariffs, Beijing Finds New Buyers Beyond Washington’s Reach

China’s Exports Surge Past Forecasts Despite Fresh U.S. Tariffs, Beijing Finds New Buyers Beyond Washington’s Reach  Modern Diplomacy

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8 d. ago Kingsoft Surges on Bets China Will Use Its Programs Over MS Word

Kingsoft Surges on Bets China Will Use Its Programs Over MS Word  Bloomberg.com

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8 d. ago China Software Firm’s Stock Surges on Government Use of Product

China Software Firm’s Stock Surges on Government Use of Product  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Trump's China tariff threat sinks stocks, Applied Digital surges

Trump's China tariff threat sinks stocks, Applied Digital surges  Yahoo Finance

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1 week ago China is a Key Factor in Ukraine’s Surging Drone Industry — Beijing’s New Export Controls May Ground It

China is a Key Factor in Ukraine’s Surging Drone Industry — Beijing’s New Export Controls May Ground It  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

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1 week ago Unitree robots from China briefly appear on Walmart, highlighting robotics gap

Two advanced models from China’s Unitree Robotics briefly appeared for sale on Walmart’s US website, creating a stir in the global robotics community and exposing a striking price difference for American buyers. The listings, offered by a third-party vendor called Futurology, marked the first time Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots have been featured on a major US retail platform, underscoring Chinese companies’ lead over US robot makers like Tesla and Boston Dynamics. The two models listed...

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1 week ago Surge in static fires as China’s space sector gains momentum

Surge in static fires as China’s space sector gains momentum  NASASpaceFlight.com -

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1 week ago Rare earths stocks surge after China tightens grip on global supplies

Rare earths stocks surge after China tightens grip on global supplies  CNBC

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1 week ago China sees uptick in ‘super golden week’ spending amid record travel surge

China logged a welcome uptick in spending on services during the just-concluded eight-day “super golden week” public holiday, as the country’s transport hubs handled record numbers of passengers. Chinese transport authorities logged 2.432 billion passenger trips – a record high and a 6.2 per cent year-on-year increase – during this year’s extended holiday, which combined the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. The surge was mainly driven by overlapping demand for tourism and...

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