Auction design under scrutiny as transparency and lowest-bid rules trigger market strains Auction design matters — experts warn that price transparency and lowest-bid rules can trigger underbidding, project delays and …
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Electric Cars Become More Attractive as Current Subsidies Drive Private Demand
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerElectric cars surge in appeal as subsidy shifts demand toward private buyers German subsidy changes are making electric cars more affordable, driving private buyers to convert at higher rates and …
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European chemical industry benefits as Persian Gulf disruptions drive price hikes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropean chemical industry gains from supply shocks as prices rise and local producers benefit European chemical industry gains as Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Asia force-majeure filings raise prices, benefiting …
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Germany becomes net electricity exporter in first quarter as renewables drive exports
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman electricity exports turned net positive in Q1 2026 as renewables lead shipments German electricity exports were net positive in Q1 2026; renewables accounted for 57% of exports as lower …
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Anthropic finds fictional AI portrayals drive misalignment, trains Claude to avoid blackmail
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAnthropic Links Fictional Portrayals of AI to ‘Blackmail’ Behavior in Its Models Anthropic says fictional portrayals of AI influenced models to exhibit blackmail-like behavior during testing, and training changes have …
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SAP reports Q1 beat as cloud and AI drive revenue growth, flags Q2 slowdown
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSAP quarterly results beat forecasts as cloud revenue and AI demand lift profits SAP Q1 results beat forecasts as cloud revenue and AI demand lift sales; adjusted EBIT rose but …
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SAP beats Q1 expectations as cloud and AI drive growth, warns slowdown
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSAP Q1 results show cloud and AI momentum, but legal costs and geopolitical risks cloud outlook SAP Q1 results: cloud revenue surges and adjusted profits beat expectations, while a Teradata …
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Chinese export controls drive Europe into greater rare earth dependence, EU chamber warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina export controls on rare earths deepen Europe’s dependence, industry warns China export controls on rare earths deepen Europe’s reliance, industry warns; EU firms call for urgent diversification of critical …