North America:

  • Apple introduces HomeView, a 7-inch smart display for the smart-home market.
  • Google releases Gemini 4 Argon, its flagship AI model for developers and businesses.
  • Bank of America misses Q3 earnings expectations with EPS of $0.91, impacted by a $1.2 billion regulatory penalty, while revenue rises 3% to $30 billion.
  • Nvidia pledges $250 million in computing resources over five years to support AI safety research in the UK and invests in four French tech startups, including a minority stake in Doctolib.
  • AT&T sells its Mexican subsidiary, AT&T Mexico, to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings for $2 billion in cash plus contingent benefits.
  • CVS Health will pay $315 million to settle federal charges related to unlawful opioid dispensing.
  • Boeing delivered fewer aircraft in Q3 2023 than expected, facing challenges in ramping up 737 MAX production and fleet deliveries.
  • American Electric Power plans to invest $4 billion in a 702-MW fuel cell plant in Wyoming to supply Google under a 20-year power purchase agreement.
  • SpaceX faces criticism for restricting Starlink services in Ukraine, impacting military drone operations and medium-range strikes.
  • Anthropic faces scrutiny over AI safety after a false homicide tip.

Europe:

  • Lufthansa wins a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion,…