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Saudi, SoftBank ink $200bn solar deal

Bloomberg Saudi Arabia and SoftBank Group Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding to build a $200 billion solar power development that’s exponentially larger than any other project. SoftBank founder Masay-oshi Son, known for backing ambitious endeavors with flair, unveiled the project in New York at a ceremony with Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. The kingdom is seeking to diversify …

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Stocks fall as tech tumbles, dollar gains

Bloomberg US stocks fell, pushed lower by megacap tech shares as they extended losses following a sharp selloff Tuesday afternoon. The dollar rose while Treasuries rallied as data showed American economic growth beat estimates. Volatility spiked as the Nasdaq 100 Index retreated, with Netflix Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. among the biggest losers. The gauge is heading for its fifth straight …

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Saudi stocks pull back before FTSE decision

Reuters Saudi Arabia’s stock market pulled back because of profit-taking on Wednesday ahead of a decision by index compiler FTSE Russell on whether to upgrade Riyadh to emerging market status, while most other regional bourses were also weak. The Saudi index has surged in recent weeks on expectations of a positive decision by FTSE on Wednesday. If MSCI also decides …

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