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Qatar has stated that its current efforts are focused on mediating relations between the United States and Iran.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed over $500 million to student training in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Students can access resources worth up to $579, including credits, training, and certifications.

The UK's Office of Maritime Trade Operations says a vessel near Yemen has been boarded and taken over by six armed men and is being guided toward Somalia.

Alibaba (BABA.N) shares reversed losses in pre-market trading, rising 0.5%.

German central bank: The German economy is finally "on the road to recovery".

The German central bank expects the war with Iran to have no secondary impact on wages.

The German central bank predicts that Germany's GDP will grow by only a small margin in the third quarter.

German central bank: Low water levels in Germany will drag down the German economy.

Kremlin: There is no information regarding a possible visit by U.S. special envoys Kushner and Witkov.

The UK's August CBI industrial price expectations balance was 22, compared to a forecast of 14 and a previous reading of 11.

The UK's August CBI industrial orders balance was -25, compared to a forecast of -40 and a previous reading of -45.

Alibaba (09988.HK): For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, we repurchased 13.4 million ordinary shares (equivalent to 1.7 million American Depositary Shares) for a total consideration of US$162 million. These repurchases were conducted in the U.S. market in accordance with our share repurchase program.

The difference in UK CBI industrial orders for August is due in ten minutes.

Futu Holdings (FUTU.O): Total transaction volume in the second quarter of 2026 increased by 78.8% year-on-year to HK$6.42 trillion. Net profit increased by 41.6% year-on-year to HK$3.6419 billion (US$464.4 million). Adjusted non-GAAP net profit increased by 40.1% year-on-year to HK$3.7251 billion (US$475 million).

Alibaba (BABA.N) shares fell more than 4% in pre-market trading.

Futu Holdings (FUTU.O) shares rose 10% in pre-market trading.

Alibaba (09988.HK): Revenue from AI labs and applications grew by 16% in the first quarter.

Alibaba (BABA.N) shares fell more than 3% in pre-market trading after the company released its earnings.

Alibaba (09988.HK): Strategic adjustments will begin this quarter.

Alibaba (09988.HK): Non-GAAP net profit of RMB20.58 billion for the quarter ended June 30.