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Real-time News
Slovakian power company said that Unit 3 of the Mohawkwice nuclear power plant has been reconnected to the grid after a shutdown for fuel replacement.On August 26th, Citigroup predicted that South Korean companies will issue a record amount of money in global bond and stock markets in 2026. Companies are raising growth funds through international investors, most notably SK Hynixs $26.5 billion US IPO. Jangho Park, CEO of Citigroup Global Markets Korea, said on Wednesday that South Korea has a growing number of "world-class companies and emerging industry leaders who are increasingly leveraging capital markets with competitive financing terms to raise funds for their growth goals." Citigroups optimistic outlook comes as South Koreas two largest chipmakers are becoming major beneficiaries of global artificial intelligence infrastructure development. South Korea is seeking to encourage companies, including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, to invest at least 1350 trillion won ($975 billion) in chip and data center construction, although many projects are still in the early planning stages.Hyundai CEO: Hybrid vehicles are the biggest opportunity in the US market.August 26 - According to Israeli media reports, new details have emerged regarding Irans alleged plot to assassinate Netanyahus son, Yair Netanyahu. Newsmax, citing sources, reported that Netanyahus eldest son, Yair, was attacked while residing in South Florida. Israeli intelligence discovered the plot last December and notified US authorities. Officials reportedly believe Iranian agents had actually entered the Miami area and were monitoring Yair Netanyahus residence and movements. At the time, Yair was under Israeli security protection and was instructed to leave the United States immediately. He reportedly left without taking any personal belongings and subsequently returned to Israel, where he currently resides.The Nikkei 225 index closed up 405.73 points, or 0.62%, at 66,262.16 on Wednesday, August 26.
