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Iron Ore Slips to Lowest in Month as Traders Watch China Policy

Iron ore fell to the lowest in a month, extending declines ahead of a key meeting of Chinese officials this week that will provide details on policy priorities for next year.

Iron ore fell to the lowest in a month, extending declines ahead of a key meeting of Chinese officials this week that will provide details on policy priorities for next year.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 9, 3:05 AM
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Philippines Freezes Two Lawmakers’ Assets as Graft Probe Widens

The Philippines has frozen the assets of two lawmakers allegedly tied to a widening graft scandal, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The Philippines has frozen the assets of two lawmakers allegedly tied to a widening graft scandal, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, adding to thousands of bank accounts and hundreds of other assets already immobilized as the state moves to recover public money.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 9, 2:02 AM
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Axcelis Technologies to Merge with Veeco Instruments in Strategic Semiconductor Deal

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. and Veeco Instruments Inc. have announced a merger agreement that will combine their operations in a deal characterized as a merger of equals. The transaction, valued at approximately $1.2 billion, will result in Axcelis stockholders owning 58.1% and Veeco stockholders owning 41.9% of the new entity.

In a significant move within the semiconductor equipment sector, Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACLS) has entered into a merger agreement with Veeco Instruments Inc. (NASDAQ: VECO) to create a combined entity aimed at enhancing their market position in the semiconductor industry. The deal, which was announced on September 30, 2025, is structured as a merger of equals and will see Victory Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Axcelis, merge with Veeco, with Veeco...
USFM • Dec 9, 1:27 AM
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Trump to Let Nvidia Export H200 Chips to China | Balance of Power: Late Edition 12/08/2025

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business.

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Gigi Sohn, Consumer Advocate in Broadcast Marketplace, discusses Netflix's & Paramount's bids for Warner Bros., and if either deal will benefit the consumer. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kansas) shares his initial reaction to hearing President Trump allowing Nvidia to export H200 chips to China. Former US Ambassador to NATO, Julianne Smith, talks the latest on Ukraine & Russia. (Source:...
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 9, 1:23 AM
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Famed Bear Michael Burry Says He’s Bullish on Fannie and Freddie

Michael Burry, the money manager made famous in The Big Short, says he holds sizable positions in both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac common stock and believes a re-listing of the US housing-finance giants is “nearly upon us.

Michael Burry, the money manager made famous in The Big Short, says he holds sizable positions in both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac common stock and believes a re-listing of the US housing-finance giants is “nearly upon us.”
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 9, 1:02 AM
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Famed Bear Michael Burry Says Bullish on Fannie and Freddie

Michael Burry, the money manager made famous in The Big Short, says he holds sizable positions in both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac common stock and believes a re-listing of the US housing-finance giants is “nearly upon us.

Michael Burry, the money manager made famous in The Big Short, says he holds sizable positions in both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac common stock and believes a re-listing of the US housing-finance giants is “nearly upon us.”
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 9, 1:02 AM
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CFTC Deepens Crypto Push With Approval of Derivatives Collateral

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will allow Bitcoin, Ether, and the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC to be used as collateral for derivatives trades, a decision that pushes crypto deeper into the plumbing of US finance.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission will allow Bitcoin, Ether, and the dollar-pegged stablecoin USDC to be used as collateral for derivatives trades, a decision that pushes crypto deeper into the plumbing of US finance.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 9, 12:36 AM
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China Tensions Put Japan’s Islands on the Frontline

As military tensions between China and Japan hit their highest level in more than a decade, the tiny island of Yonaguni, located just 110 km from Taiwan, is suddenly on the front line.

As military tensions between China and Japan hit their highest level in more than a decade, the tiny island of Yonaguni, located just 110 km from Taiwan, is suddenly on the front line. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 9, 12:22 AM
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Market-Darling Freitas Backs Flavio Bolsonaro’s Presidential Run

Sao Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas announced he supports Flavio Bolsonaro’s decision to run for president of Brazil next year, even as investors still hope he’ll emerge as the right-wing candidate.

Sao Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas announced he supports Flavio Bolsonaro’s decision to run for president of Brazil next year, even as investors still hope he’ll emerge as the right-wing candidate.
Bloomberg Markets • Dec 9, 12:17 AM
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FBI Agents Who Kneeled at Floyd Protest Sue for Wrongful Firing

A dozen FBI agents sued the Trump administration over their firing in September for having taken a knee during a 2020 demonstration in Washington following the police killing of George Floyd.

A dozen FBI agents sued the Trump administration over their firing in September for having taken a knee during a 2020 demonstration in Washington following the police killing of George Floyd.
Bloomberg Politics • Dec 9, 12:10 AM