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US equity funds experienced outflows due to concerns over AI-related corporate spending and a stronger-than-expected jobs report, which reduced the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate cut.

Indian shares opened lower on Friday, tracking a drop in global equities, with IT shares declining up to 5% due to ongoing losses.

Major shipping companies continue to invest in green technologies despite the collapse of global carbon price talks, indicating a long-term commitment to sustainability.

A software stock selloff is disrupting mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and initial public offerings (IPOs) due to unreliable valuations and cautious buyers.

The Canadian dollar has reached an 11-day high against the US dollar, despite tensions between the two countries, as investors remain optimistic.

China's LNG imports are expected to rebound this year, driven by lower prices, with analysts predicting a 3-10% increase in purchases to between 70.5-75.5 million metric tons.

Canadian airlines have suspended flights to Cuba due to a jet fuel shortage caused by US energy sanctions, with supplies expected to last for a month.

Asian stocks rose for a second day, led by Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei setting a fresh record, while the US dollar dropped in value.

The Tengiz oilfield in Kazakhstan has resumed production at 550,000 barrels per day, nearing its peak output of 950,000 bpd, following a fire-induced shutdown.

Mitsui & Co is in advanced talks to buy a minority stake in Qatar's massive LNG expansion project, a significant development in the global energy sector.

The tech sector continues to decline, with AI-exposed companies experiencing share price drops, while Thomson Reuters' legal-research business is seen as less vulnerable to AI disruption.

The market saw a decline in shares of AI-exposed companies, including software and data service firms, with the Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 falling for the third consecutive day.