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29 October 2026

SK hynix posts record quarterly profit as Asian tech stocks rally

SK hynix reported third-quarter operating profit of US$62.8bn, up 632% on the year, marking six straight quarters of record revenue and operating profit. Asian technology shares surged after the results, with investors citing renewed optimism about artificial intelligence demand. Separately, Anthropic reported first-half revenue growth of about 1,300% in its IPO filing, and Broadcom, Citi, Blackstone and Morgan Stanley announced a US$63bn financing structure for the company. Markets were also awaiting the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

28 October 2026

Anthropic lists AI risks in its IPO filing

Anthropic, the AI developer, has filed an S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of a planned initial public offering. The filing's risk factors section runs to 93 pages and over 70,000 words, and it warns that near-future AI models could pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity. The company also cites political opposition to data centers in 16 states as a major risk. Fortune reports the company posted $16.29 billion in first-half 2026 revenue and a net loss of $80.7 billion for the six months to June 2026.

27 October 2026

Economy

Microsoft opens buyout offer to about 60,000 staff

Microsoft is offering voluntary exit packages to roughly 60,000 employees, about 27% of its workforce, in the United States, Canada, India and the United Kingdom. The company says eligibility covers staff at level 70 or below and vice presidents and below. Employees must accept by the first week of December, with departures on 31 Dec. The offer follows an April early retirement scheme that about 30% of those eligible accepted, and a July cut of 4,800 jobs. Microsoft is spending heavily on AI data centers while reducing headcount to trim costs. Shares rose about 1% on Monday, 26 Oct.

World

Anthropic files IPO paperwork with US regulator

Anthropic, the San Francisco AI company, filed its S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, 26 Oct, opening the path to an initial public offering. DW reports the listing could come as early as November, with shares planned for Nasdaq under the ticker ANT. Analysts estimate a valuation of $1.5 trillion to $2 trillion, up from $965 billion in May, according to Euronews. The company reported first-half 2026 net losses above $80 billion against revenue of about $16.3 billion. The filing runs 335 pages.

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