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Intel's Historic 28% Crash

Intel fell 28% on October 30, dragging the Nasdaq lower amid AI cost concerns.

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First Report Friday: Intel stock fell 21% after the chipmaker issued weak guidance citing PC market slowdown.

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Los Angeles Times Business emphasized Big Tech Growth Cooling; The Epoch Times Business emphasized AI Cost Burden, Small Caps Rise.

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▸Weak financial results across multiple tech firms spooked investors and dragged down the broader U.S. stock market. — Los Angeles Times Business

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▸Small-cap stocks outperformed tech on the day, bucking the broader selloff. — The Epoch Times Business
▸Swissquote Bank senior analyst Ipek Ozkardeskaya warned that 'the AI race is getting very, very expensive.' — The Epoch Times Business
▸Amazon earnings deepened the tech sell-off alongside Intel's collapse, contributing to the Nasdaq's worst month in over a year. — The Epoch Times Business

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North Korea's Binance Hack

FBI attributes $6.3 billion Binance theft to North Korea's TraderTraitor group as withdrawals resume

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First Report Friday: Binance disclosed a $6.3 billion security breach, the largest crypto hack ever, and suspended all deposits and withdrawals.

Today: Binance resumes withdrawals after covering stolen assets

Left: Binance absorbs losses, users made 90% whole.

Right: Private firms ID'd TraderTraitor before FBI did.

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Microsoft's 60,000-Employee Buyout Offer

Microsoft offered voluntary buyouts to roughly 60,000 employees on Monday, October 26.

Left: Another blow to tech workers amid AI shifts

Right: AI spending soars as Microsoft trims staff

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France's Third Weekend of Protests

France's third consecutive weekend of protests brought violent clashes, a Molotov attack, and 779 arrests.

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First Report Oct 25: Hundreds of thousands marched across France Saturday in a second weekend of nationwide protests.

Today: Arrest count rises to 779 from 290

Left: Youth-led marches draw 320,000; violence at edges.

Right: Molotov attack, flag-burning, 'ultra-left' blamed.

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Oleshky Evacuees Reach Ukrainian Territory

Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky reached Ukrainian-controlled territory under a truce Melania Trump reportedly helped broker.

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First Report Oct 24: Russia, Ukraine, and the US agreed on a localized humanitarian ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky with Melania Trump's involvement.

Wednesday: Oleshky ceasefire takes effect despite continued Russian strikes

Today: Hundreds of evacuees reach Ukrainian territory

Left: Evacuees reunite with family under blue-yellow flags.

Right: Melania Trump's truce credited for safe passage.