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  • Duke Energy and Brookfield Partner, Expanding Capital Plan to $87 Billion Markets

    Duke Energy and Brookfield Partner, Expanding Capital Plan to $87 Billion

    Duke Energy finalized a $6 billion deal with Brookfield, giving Brookfield a 19.7% stake in Duke Energy Florida (DEF). This partnership injects $4 billion into DEF’s $87 billion five-year capital plan to meet growing energy demand. Valued attractively, the deal raises Duke Energy’s FFO/Debt target by 100 bps to 15%, supporting a 5-7% EPS growth through 2029. Duke Energy retains majority ownership and operational control, with no workforce or leadership changes planned for DEF.

    2025年8月5日
  • OpenAI Secures Massive Funding Round, Valuation Exceeds $300 Billion Markets

    OpenAI Secures Massive Funding Round, Valuation Exceeds $300 Billion

    OpenAI has secured $8.3 billion in funding, pushing its valuation past $300 billion. Dragoneer Investment Group led the round with a $2.8 billion investment. OpenAI’s annual recurring revenue (ARR) has surged to $13 billion and is projected to exceed $20 billion by year-end, with paying users reaching 5 million. This funding round occurs as OpenAI seeks to transition to a for-profit entity while negotiating with Microsoft. The investment solidifies OpenAI’s position and supports its future expansion, and a potential IPO.

    2025年8月5日
  • Renowned Chinese Academician and Expert in Power Electronics, Wang Yousheng, Passes Away Markets

    Renowned Chinese Academician and Expert in Power Electronics, Wang Yousheng, Passes Away

    Professor Wang Yousheng, a prominent figure in power electronics and control equipment at Zhejiang University and a founding father of China’s power electronics discipline, passed away at 97. Elected to the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 1994, Wang co-developed dual water internal cooling technology for electric motors and pioneered core technologies for high-power induction heating power supplies. He established China’s first power electronics program and received numerous national awards for his substantial contributions to electrical engineering and industrial development.

    2025年8月5日
  • Canon to Expand Lithography System Production for the First Time in 21 Years Amidst AI Boom Markets

    Canon to Expand Lithography System Production for the First Time in 21 Years Amidst AI Boom

    Canon will begin operations at its expanded lithography equipment factory in Utsunomiya, Japan, this September, its first expansion in 21 years. Aimed at capturing AI-driven semiconductor demand and challenging ASML, Canon invested $345M in the facility and it will use both UV and nanoimprint lithography (NIL). NIL offers cost and energy savings. Production is projected to reach full capacity by 2027, increasing Canon’s total annual output by 30%. Canon hopes NIL will give it a foothold amidst rapid growth in the AI infrastructure market.

    2025年8月5日
  • Sitka Discovers Third Intrusion-Related Gold Deposit at RC Gold Project, Yukon; Intersects 152.1 m of 1.00 g/t Gold from Surface, Including 9.0 m of 4.23 g/t Gold, at Rhosgobel Target Markets

    Sitka Discovers Third Intrusion-Related Gold Deposit at RC Gold Project, Yukon; Intersects 152.1 m of 1.00 g/t Gold from Surface, Including 9.0 m of 4.23 g/t Gold, at Rhosgobel Target

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Sitka Gold Corp. has discovered a third intrusion-related gold deposit at its RC Gold Project in Yukon’s Tombstone Gold Belt. Initial drilling in 2023 revealed promising gold mineralization, further solidifying the project’s potential. This new discovery highlights Sitka’s ongoing success in identifying and developing gold resources in a highly prospective region. The RC Gold Project is rapidly becoming a key asset for the company.

2025年8月5日
  • AAC Technologies Unveils "Customized Perception" Trust Label at 2025 Wu Sheng Annual Speech, Aiming for Ultimate User Experience Markets

    AAC Technologies Unveils “Customized Perception” Trust Label at 2025 Wu Sheng Annual Speech, Aiming for Ultimate User Experience

    At the 2025 Litui Speech, AAC Technologies showcased its “Physical AI” strategy, aiming to redefine human-machine interaction. AAC’s approach focuses on sensory solutions that prioritize human experience, translating reality with “Physical AI” and establishing a “Perception Haute Couture” trust label. This involves integrating sensory devices with AI to enable machines to understand and respond to their surroundings, as demonstrated by applications in mobile concert halls, in-car ecosystems, and robot dexterity. AAC envisions a future where senses have algorithms and space can be decoded, expanding human perception through technology.

    2025年8月5日
  • Intel's Woes Deepen: Fitch Downgrades Chip Giant, Nears "Junk" Status Markets

    Intel’s Woes Deepen: Fitch Downgrades Chip Giant, Nears “Junk” Status

    Fitch Ratings downgraded Intel’s credit rating to BBB with a negative outlook, citing challenges in maintaining market demand amid intensifying competition. This follows a Q2 earnings report revealing significant losses and restructuring efforts including workforce reductions and project cancellations. While revenue saw a slight uptick, concerns remain over Intel’s financial stability and its ability to improve PC chip shipments and reduce debt. S&P and Moody’s previously downgraded Intel, reflecting broader market pessimism.

    2025年8月5日
  • Li Auto i8: One Trim, Fully Loaded Markets

    Li Auto i8: One Trim, Fully Loaded

    The Li Auto i8 has seen high demand for its premium trims (Max and Ultra). Responding to customer feedback regarding complex trim selection and limited customization, Li Auto is consolidating its i8 lineup into a single, fully-equipped model based on the i8 Max, priced at RMB 339,800. This includes a complimentary Platinum audio system. An optional rear entertainment screen package is also being introduced. The shift aims to simplify the purchasing process and caters to the demand for premium features.

    2025年8月5日
  • Orosur Mining Hits 104m @ 6.61g/t Au at Pepas with Infill Drilling Markets

    Orosur Mining Hits 104m @ 6.61g/t Au at Pepas with Infill Drilling

    Orosur Mining (TSXV:OMI) announced exceptional drilling results at its Pepas gold prospect within the Anzá Gold Project in Colombia. Highlights include hole PEP047 with 104m @ 6.61 g/t Au from the surface. The company is rapidly advancing towards a NI43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) by year-end, drilling approximately one hole per week with 3-4 day lab turnaround. Orosur plans additional studies on metallurgy, mine planning, and logistics to expedite Pepas’s development post-MRE.

    2025年8月5日
  • Musk Claims Tesla Drivers Can Game While Driving in 3-6 Months Markets

    Musk Claims Tesla Drivers Can Game While Driving in 3-6 Months

    Elon Musk announced on X that Tesla may enable in-car gaming while driving within 3-6 months, pending regulatory approval. This follows a video of a Tesla owner playing Grand Theft Auto using Full Self-Driving (FSD). While presenting a potential revenue stream via subscriptions, the plan faces significant regulatory hurdles due to safety concerns and driver distraction, even with FSD engaged. Tesla emphasizes that drivers must remain vigilant and ready to take control despite FSD.

    2025年8月4日