German arms exports have quadrupled in the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2023, according to preliminary data from the German Ministry of Economic Affairs. This significant increase reflects a major shift in the volume of approved weapon exports from Germany.
SpaceX shares dropped 2 percent on Wall Street to 133 dollars, falling below the initial public offering price of 135 dollars. This marks the company's lowest share price since it went public last month.
Investors on the Amsterdam stock exchange sold their chip holdings in the final hours of trading to cash in on earlier gains. Consequently, ASML shares closed down 0.4 percent after having risen by more than 6 percent during the day.
ASML, a former Philips subsidiary based in Veldhoven, has become a global focal point for business leaders and journalists due to its development of highly complex and expensive machines. The company's technology is critical to the global semiconductor industry, drawing international attention to its unique manufacturing capabilities.
Former US President Joe Biden will release his memoirs titled 'Promise Me, America' on November 17. The book is scheduled to be published shortly after the American midterm elections.