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UK Economy Grows 0.7% in Third Quarter Powered by AI Demand

UK Economy Grows 0.7% in Third Quarter Powered by AI Demand and Cloud Computing

Britain's economy expanded 0.7% in the third quarter of 2026, driven primarily by AI-related activities and cloud computing demand. Computer programming and consultancy grew 4.4%, helping the services sector rise 0.9% despite energy price pressures from the US-Iran war. The Bank of England raised growth forecasts citing AI-driven business investment.

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Nebuly Raises $21M Series A to Help Enterprises Measure AI

Nebuly Raises $21M Series A to Help Enterprises Measure AI ROI and Justify AI Investments

Turin-based Nebuly has raised $21M in Series A funding led by Planven to address a critical challenge facing enterprises: measuring the actual financial return from AI investments. The platform connects to AI agents across organizations to track both operational efficiency and revenue impact, helping companies move beyond vanity metrics like token consumption to understand real business outcomes.

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Anthropic signals end to $120.5B SpaceX AI compute deal by

Anthropic signals end to $120.5B SpaceX AI compute deal by Q2 2027, Musk says he'll take it back

Anthropic executives told sell-side analysts the company won't extend its massive AI compute deal with SpaceX beyond mid-2027. The partnership currently pays SpaceX $3.1 billion monthly for computing capacity. Elon Musk responded dismissively, stating SpaceX would gladly reclaim the compute and predicting the opposite outcome.

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60% of Large Firms Plan Higher Open-Weight AI Use to

60% of Large Firms Plan Higher Open-Weight AI Use to Control Rising AI Costs

A Capgemini study reveals nearly 6 in 10 senior executives at large companies plan to increase use of cheaper open-weight AI models as AI spending overshoots budgets by 24% on average. Open-weight tokens are 87% cheaper than closed alternatives, driving a strategic shift among enterprises with over $1 billion in revenue.

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Foxconn Q3 Profit Surges 34% as AI Server Demand Drives

Foxconn Q3 Profit Surges 34% as AI Server Demand Drives $2.4 Billion Earnings Beat

Foxconn reported a 34% jump in Q3 profit to $2.4 billion, beating analyst forecasts as strong demand for AI servers continues to fuel growth. The world's largest contract electronics manufacturer saw revenue climb 46% to NT$3.016 trillion, with AI infrastructure accounting for 54% of sales as data center expansion accelerates globally.

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Siemens Posts Record Annual Profit as AI Boom Fuels Data

Siemens Posts Record Annual Profit as AI Boom Fuels Data Center Demand and Digital Transformation

German engineering giant Siemens reported record-breaking financial results for fiscal 2026, driven by surging demand from AI-powered data centres. Industrial profit jumped 22% to €3.89 billion in Q4, while annual orders topped €108 billion. CEO Roland Busch raised mid-term revenue growth guidance to 7-11% as the company capitalizes on digitalization and industrial AI opportunities.

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SpaceX Seeks Approval for $24 Billion Gas-Powered AI

SpaceX Seeks Approval for $24 Billion Gas-Powered AI Supercomputer in Starbase Texas

SpaceX has filed for regulatory approval to build a massive $24 billion AI computing complex in Starbase Texas, powered by 35 natural gas turbines generating 748 megawatts. The project faces potential regulatory hurdles from incoming governor Gina Hinojosa, who campaigned on restricting data center approvals until stronger protections are enacted.

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CoreWeave Eases AI Spending Fears as US Stock Futures and

CoreWeave Eases AI Spending Fears as US Stock Futures and Nasdaq Climb Despite Fed Rate Concerns

CoreWeave's strong earnings report calmed AI spending fears and lifted US stock futures, with Nasdaq futures climbing 1.67%. The neocloud firm announced profitability targets for 2028, easing concerns about debt burdens and data center deployment costs. Despite hotter-than-expected inflation data reinforcing Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, investor confidence in AI infrastructure returned.

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AI Agent Costs Push Banks to Rethink Budgets as McKinsey

AI Agent Costs Push Banks to Rethink Budgets as McKinsey Warns of 20% Labor Cost Impact

McKinsey's Global Banking Annual Review reveals AI in banking could cut costs by 20% or more, but token spending for AI agents may reach 20% of total labor costs. Banks are establishing AI FinOps teams to manage soaring expenses while customers adopt AI faster than any previous technology.

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Wells Fargo Upgrades US AI Infrastructure Outlook After

Wells Fargo Upgrades US AI Infrastructure Outlook After Semiconductor Stocks Plunge 38%

Wells Fargo upgraded US AI infrastructure companies to neutral from negative following a sharp semiconductor selloff. The brokerage cited improved valuations after chip stocks fell 38% from June highs, though it warned that slowing AI investment and rising depreciation costs could pressure earnings by 2028.

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US Power Demand Set for Record Highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI

US Power Demand Set for Record Highs in 2026 and 2027 as AI Data Centers Drive Unprecedented Surge

The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts US power demand will climb to historic levels, reaching 4,370 billion kWh by 2027. AI data centers and broader electrification trends are fueling this surge, marking three consecutive years of record high electricity consumption while reshaping America's energy landscape.

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CoreWeave pivots to prepayments and asset-backed debt to

CoreWeave pivots to prepayments and asset-backed debt to fuel AI infrastructure expansion

CoreWeave reported strong third-quarter results with 168% revenue growth but widening losses as interest expenses hit $846 million. The neocloud provider is abandoning unsecured debt markets, instead relying on $9 billion in customer prepayments and chip-backed loans to finance its ambitious AI infrastructure buildout.

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TSMC October Revenue Jumps 59.7% as AI Chip Demand Powers

TSMC October Revenue Jumps 59.7% as AI Chip Demand Powers Record Growth

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported October revenue of $17.88 billion, marking a 59.7% year-over-year increase driven by surging AI chip demand. The world's largest contract chipmaker continues its streak of record profits as tech giants pour billions into AI infrastructure, with TSMC projecting capital expenditure of up to $64 billion this year.

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Federal Reserve Warns AI Data Centers Are Overheating the

Federal Reserve Warns AI Data Centers Are Overheating the Economy

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee cautioned that the AI data center boom is creating old-fashioned demand overheating in the economy. With over 1,500 facilities in development and infrastructure bottlenecks mounting, Federal Reserve officials are signaling potential aggressive monetary policy responses to combat rising inflation risks.

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Infineon Targets €20 Billion Revenue as AI Demand Drives

Infineon Targets €20 Billion Revenue as AI Demand Drives Data Center Power Systems Growth

Infineon Technologies raised its fiscal 2027 revenue target to €20 billion, driven by surging AI demand and data center power requirements. The German semiconductor maker nearly doubled its data center revenue forecast to €4 billion while reporting record fourth-quarter results of €4.71 billion.

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