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Tiny LLMs: A Deep Dive into Compact Large Language Models and Their Growing Impact
Explore the world of tiny LLMs and how different LLM sizes impact performance, efficiency, and real-world use cases. Discover self-hosted LLM options, 7B models, prompt engineering strategies, and the future of lightweight AI.
7 accounts payable challenges and how to solve them?
Discover the 7 biggest accounts payable challenges businesses face from manual errors to fraud and learn practical solutions to streamline AP processes, improve vendor relationships, and boost efficiency with automation and digital tools.
Will Finance Jobs Be Replaced by AI? A Deep Dive into the Future of Financial Careers
Will finance jobs be replaced by AI? Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the finance industry, which roles are most at risk, and how professionals can adapt.
How to Invest in AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Capitalizing on Artificial Intelligence
Learn how to invest in AI with a comprehensive guide covering strategies to invest in leading AI companies like OpenAI, Grok AI, and Perplexity AI. Discover key insights, investment options, and how to capitalize on the AI revolution.
U.S. Investor Risk Aversion Extends To 5th Straight Month In June
Overall US investor sentiment leaned toward risk aversion for the fifth month in a row, even as caution in equity markets diminished for a third straight month. Equity markets were volatile in March and April as the US readied new tariffs on nearly all major trading partners.
Trump Says Again He'll Set Unilateral Tariffs in Two Weeks
US President Donald Trump says a trade framework with China has been completed, with Beijing supplying rare earths and magnets and the US allowing Chinese students into its colleges and universities. Meanwhile, he says he is getting ready to send letters to trading partners in the next one to two weeks setting unilateral tariff rates.
Trump to Set Unilateral Tariffs | Bloomberg: Asia Trade, 6/11/25
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Markets are moving past 'peak fear in tariffs': CIO
Sean Taylor, CIO of Matthews Asia, discusses the market reaction to the U.S.-China trade deal, saying tariffs are priced in in the short term. He also weighs in on the recent rally in the Korean and Hong Kong markets.
'Domestic quality' of China, India and Singapore markets are why we like them: Global CIO
Willem Sels, Global CIO at HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth says there is difference between economic exposure to tariffs and market exposure to tariffs. For China, India and Singapore, the market exposure to tariff are very limited.
Stock News
Ericsson and Google Cloud team up to deliver carrier-grade 5G core as-a-service built with AI at the foundation
Ericsson On-Demand delivers a significant shift in how core network services are deployed, managed and scaled Provisions core services in minutes, allowing Communication Service Providers (CSPs) to scale effortlessly and pay only for what is used Combines telecom-grade reliability with public cloud flexibility, for smaller core deployments STOCKHOLM , June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces the launch of Ericsson On-Demand, a new solution delivering core network services as a true software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform to communications service providers (CSPs). The platform is designed with Google Cloud, leveraging AI infrastructure and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) - and is managed end-to-end by Ericsson.
BP takeover speculation heats up as UAE oil giant ADNOC enters the fray for gas assets
UAE oil giant ADNOC has joined the fray of firms said to be circling some of BP's highly prized assets. A protracted period of underperformance relative to its industry peers has thrust BP into the spotlight as a prime takeover candidate.
NewHydrogen's Plan to Win the Green Hydrogen Race
The Company's ThermoLoop ™ technology is being developed to replace expensive electrolyzers and could upend a $12 trillion market with a flood of the world's cheapest green hydrogen
Ford Motor: Solid EV Momentum
Ford's EV sales are growing and losses are narrowing, positioning the company for potential profit surprises as inflation moderates. The stock offers a robust 6% dividend yield, making it attractive for passive income investors seeking value in the S&P 500. Ford's valuation is compelling, trading at just 7.7x 2026e profits with profit growth expected to outpace General Motors.
Halma surges as dividend grows for 46th year, growth remains strong
Halma PLC (LSE:HLMA) topped the FTSE 100 leaderboard on Thursday morning as its shares jumped 7.3% on the back of a strong set of annual results and a promising start to the year. The safety products group reported record revenue and profit for the year to March, marking its 22nd consecutive year of profit growth and 46th straight year of dividend increases as it upped its payout 7% to 23.12p per share.
Academy Sports and Outdoors: Staying Neutral Until There Is More Near-Term Outlook Clarity
I rate ASO as Hold, due to near-term uncertainties, despite strong execution on store expansion and premium brand partnerships. Positive trends include successful new store openings, traction with higher-income customers, and a promising Nike Jordan launch boosting brand profile. Key concerns are declining traffic from core lower-income shoppers, volatile sales trends, and elevated inventory risking future markdowns.
Crypto News
Why Crypto Market Is Down Today? DJT, S&P 500 & NASDAQ Slide Trigger Panic in Crypto
The global cryptocurrency market witnessed a broad downturn today, with total market capitalization falling by 1.68% to $3.39 trillion. Daily trading volume also dipped 5.27% to $133.81 billion, signaling cautious investor sentiment. The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 61, still in the “Greed” zone, though edging downward as uncertainty clouds the outlook.
Bitcoin is booming in Kenya's largest slum – Here's why
Kenya's crypto bill could affect growing BTC adoption because of a few reasons.
Ethereum Breaks Out With Clear Path to $3,400: Analysts
Ethereum is finally stealing some of Bitcoin's thunder with a breakout from a long-term pattern as it closes in on $3,000.
Pudgy Penguins partners with NASCAR to reach new audience
Pudgy Penguins, one of the few NFT projects still gaining attention, has announced a new partnership with NASCAR in another step towards reaching mainstream audiences.
Ethereum Fractal Signals Rally Potential as Key ETH Support Holds
ETH mirrors early 2024 rally setup as key support holds and bullish structure strengthens
DeFi revival? Uniswap blasts past $88 billion in volume as UNI targets $12
The highest monthly trading volume and the bullish reaction from the $6-demand zone gave Uniswap investors hope.
Forex News
US Dollar Price Forecast: Falls as Inflation Cools, Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise – GBP/USD and EUR/USD
Cooling inflation data drives Fed rate cut bets, sending the US Dollar lower. GBP/USD eyes breakout; EUR/USD hits fresh multi-month highs.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Bulls Target $3,429 and $37.33 on CPI and Fed Bets
Gold climbs past $3,375 as soft CPI and dovish Fed bets fuel bullish momentum; silver holds above trendline with eyes on $37.33.
EUR/USD Rallies Past 1.1500 as USD Tumbles on Fresh Tariff Threat
The relief that the US and China may have reached some kind of agreement that could relax Chinese exports of rare earth metals to the US—in exchange for allowing more Chinese students to study at US universities, was short-lived, as many sticky points remain uncertain beyond these cited concessions. Trump apparently expects the tariffs to stay as they were set in Geneva, meaning 10% on US exports to China and 55% on Chinese exports to the US, while there's no news regarding US technology exports to China.
EUR/GBP gathers strength to near 0.8500 on weaker UK GDP data
The EUR/GBP cross gains momentum to around 0.8495 during the early European session on Thursday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakens against the Euro (EUR) after the release of UK growth numbers.
NZD/USD gains to near 0.6040 amid uncertainty surrounding US tariff policy
The NZD/USD claws back its initial losses and rises to near 0.6040 during early European trading hours on Thursday. The Kiwi pair attracts bids as the US Dollar (USD) declines as uncertainty surrounding the outlook of the United States' (US) tariff policy has escalated.
USD/CAD Price Forecast: Falls to near 1.3650, eight-month lows
The USD/CAD pair is retracing its recent gains registered in the previous session, trading around 1.3660 during the Asian hours on Thursday. A persistent bearish sentiment prevails as the pair moves downwards within the descending channel pattern, suggested by the technical analysis of the daily chart.