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Tencent holds a prominent position in China's internet sector, with a diverse portfolio of products and services used daily by a significant portion of the population. The company is the world's largest video game publisher and owns Honor of Kings, a top-grossing mobile game globally. Tencent also operates WeChat, China's largest social media super app, which has become deeply integrated into the daily lives of Chinese people for communication, entertainment, shopping, and more. Beyond its offerings, Tencent is a significant player in global venture capital and investment. The company holds substantial stakes in leading tech companies, including PDD, Kuaishou, and Epic Games.

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미국이 중국의 반도체 및 인공지능(AI) 부문에 대한 투자를 금지한다고 발표하면서, 테슬라(NASDAQ:TSLA)와 해당 지역에서의 운영에 잠재적으로 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 비디오 게임 역사 재단(VGHF)과 소프트웨어 보존 네트워크(SPN)는 절판된 비디오 게임을 보존하고 연구 접근을 허용하기 위한 캠페인에서 큰 좌절을 겪었다.

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텐센트 홀딩스 ADR(OTC:TCEHY)는 회사 내에서의 해고 및 구조조정 소문을 공식적으로 부인하면서, 최근 리더십 구조의 변화를 인정했다. 이 반응은 내부 이메일이 유출되어 직원들에게 중요한 인사 조정에 대해 알린 후에 나온 것이다.

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Baldur&#8217;s Gate 3 is showing no signs of slowing down, with more players jumping into the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming"> game than ever. </a>
According to Michael Douse, Larian Studios' director of publishing, the game's average daily peak concurrent players are up 3% compared to last year, while average daily active users have increased by 20%.
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"If you zoom out on our sales chart, it looks like the heartbeat of a happy little guy," Douse shared on social media platform X.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Modding Fuels The Game's Continued Success</h3>
Part of the game's staying power is its modding community. Since Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) backed Larian added official mod support with Patch 7, fans have downloaded over 50 million mods. Some mods have even brought humor to the table, with 10,000 downloads dedicated to renaming Withers, the game's undead NPC, to "Bone Daddy."
Douse described the mods as "very good," reflecting how they continue to attract and engage players. Larian's CEO, Swen Vincke, previously called mod support a way for players to take over and expand the game's world.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next For Larian Studios</h3>
While Baldur's Gate 3 remains a hit, Larian is already working on its next projects. The studio <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/03/37882963/sad-news-for-baldurs-gate-3-fans-larian-studios-ends-downloadable-content-sequel-plans-moves-beyon">briefly considered Baldur's Gate 4 </a>but decided to explore something new. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/05/38938485/larian-studios-creator-of-baldurs-gate-3-launches-seventh-studio-for-very-ambitious-rpgs">Two games are currently in development</a>, both based on original ideas. Larian has teased these as the studio's "best work ever," though details remain secret for now.
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Baldur's Gate 3 Sees More Players In 2024 Than During Launch Year: Here's Why

Chinese gaming giant Tencent Holding Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) reported fiscal third-quarter 2024 results Wednesday.
Revenue grew 8% year-on-year to $23.9 billion (CNY 167.19 billion), quashing the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/tencent-announces-2024-third-quarter-results-302303956.html" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of $23.4 billion</a>.
Combined, the MAU of Weixin and WeChat grew by 3% year-on-year&nbsp;to 1.38 billion. Mobile device MAU of QQ grew 0.7% year-on-year&nbsp;to 562 million.
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Fee-based VAS registered subscriptions grew 9% year-on-year&nbsp;to 265 million.
Revenues from VAS increased by 9% Y/Y to&nbsp;CNY82.7 billion. International Games revenues were&nbsp;CNY14.5 billion, up 9% Y/Y, due to robust performances from games including PUBG MOBILE&nbsp;and Brawl Stars. Domestic Games revenues increased by 14% Y/Y to&nbsp;CNY37.3 billion, driven by games including VALORANT, Honour of Kings, Peacekeeper Elite, and DnF Mobile.
Social Networks revenues rose by 4% Y/Y to&nbsp;CNY30.9 billion, supported by growth in app-based game virtual item sales, music subscription revenues and Mini Games platform service fees.
Revenues from Marketing Services were CNY30.0 billion, up 17% Y/Y, driven by robust advertiser demand for Video Accounts, Mini Programs, and Weixin Search inventories. Revenues from FinTech and Business Services rose by 2% Y/Y to CNY53.1 billion.
Gross profit climbed 16% Y/Y to $12.7 billion. The margin expanded by 400 bps to 53%. Adjusted operating profit increased 19% Y/Y to $8.7 billion. The margin grew 400 bps to 37%.
Adjusted net income attributable to equity holders increased 33% Y/Y to $8.5 billion. Adjusted EPS of $0.89 beat the $0.88 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate</a>.
As of September 30, 2024, Tencent had $60.7 billion in cash and equivalents and generated $8.3 billion in free cash flow.
Tencent&#8217;s Chairman and CEO, Ma Huateng, highlighted strong third-quarter revenue growth, driven by the consistent global performance of established games and contributions from promising new titles. He noted the company&#8217;s enhanced eCommerce approach around Mini Shops, aiming for a seamless and reliable transaction experience across the entire Weixin ecosystem. He also emphasized the growing advantages of AI integration across Tencent&#8217;s products and operations, including marketing services and the cloud. The company plans to continue investing in AI technologies and solutions to benefit users and partners.
Price Action: TCEHY stock closed lower by 2.78% at $51.04 Tuesday.
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Tencent Holdings Q3 Adj EPS $0.89 Beats $0.88 Estimate, Sales $23.90B Beat $23.38B Estimate

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Tencent Holdings Q3 2024 Adj. EPS RMB6.34, Inline, Sales RMB167.200B Miss RMB167.855B Estimate

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies, including tech giants Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and ByteDance, are investing heavily in advertising to gain a foothold in the competitive AI market.
In the third quarter alone, these companies spent over 500 million yuan ($70.2 million) on promotional campaigns for various AI applications, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3285132/chinese-ai-firms-are-splurging-ads-report-finds-chatbot-market-gets-crowded" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Among the big spenders, Alibaba allocated nearly 200 million yuan to promote Quark, a cloud storage and online search platform enhanced with generative AI features.
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Spending on its ChatGPT-like service, Tongyi Qianwen, was notably lower at 4.5 million yuan. A Tongyi Qianwen spokesperson disputed this figure, SCMP says.
The significant marketing budgets have sparked concerns within China about the sustainability of such high spending.
Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI, backed by Alibaba and Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), is among the top ad spenders, with approximately 150 million yuan devoted to promoting its chatbot.
The company's substantial ad budget reflects the increasingly crowded AI market, where hundreds of chatbots are vying for user attention. However, a source close to Moonshot told the SCMP that AppGrowing's data on the company's ad spending is exaggerated.
Yan Junjie, CEO of Shanghai-based AI firm MiniMax, highlighted a fundamental difference in strategy between Chinese and U.S. AI companies.
While American companies rely on product capabilities to attract users, Chinese companies heavily invest in online marketing to differentiate their offerings.
Chinese tech giants Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) spent $7 billion on AI-focused infrastructure and processors in the first half of this year, a significant rise from last year.
Despite increased spending, China's AI capital investments lag behind U.S. firms like Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), which <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40550305/nvidia-tech-fuels-chinese-ai-growth-overseas-alibaba-ramps-up-7b-investment" rel="noreferrer noopener">spent $106 billion</a>. Wedbush analyst Dan Ives <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41151741/nvidias-ai-leadership-to-drive-1-trillion-market-growth-with-accenture-partnership-" rel="noreferrer noopener">projected $1 trillion</a> in AI capital spending by U.S. tech giants, with Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) a key beneficiary.
Price Action: BABA stock traded lower by 2.93% at $96.31 at the last check on Wednesday.
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The United States has announced a ban on investments in China's semiconductor and AI sectors, potentially affecting Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41599095/team-bidens-ban-on-china-tech-investments-could-impact-teslas-ai-plans-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">and its operations in the region</a>.
The&nbsp;Video Game History Foundation&nbsp;(VGHF) and the&nbsp;Software Preservation Network&nbsp;faced a major setback in their ongoing campaign to preserve and grant research access to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41583968/us-copyright-office-blocks-game-preservation-bid-thousands-of-classic-titles-critically-endangered" rel="noreferrer noopener">out-of-print&nbsp;video games</a>.
With the U.S. 2024 presidential election just days away, Vice President&nbsp;Kamala Harris&nbsp;is making a unique play to connect with gamers—an audience often <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41587554/kamala-harris-connects-with-gamers-via-fortnite-in-final-campaign-countdown" rel="noreferrer noopener">sidelined in&nbsp;political campaigns</a>.
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Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) reported third-quarter revenue of $88.27 billion, up 15% year-over-year, beating the Street consensus estimate of $86.31 billion. EPS of $2.12 exceeded the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41611263/alphabet-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-google-cloud-up-35-momentum-across-the-compan" rel="noreferrer noopener">Street consensus estimate of $1.84</a>.
Snap Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>) reported third-quarter revenue of $1.373 billion, beating the&nbsp;consensus estimate&nbsp;of $1.358 billion. Adjusted EPS of 8 cents per share, beating analyst<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41612544/snap-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-500m-buyback-ai-update-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener"> estimates of 5 cents per share</a>.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6&nbsp;has set a new franchise record for the biggest release ever, with sales on PlayStation and Steam jumping 60 percent compared to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41662426/black-ops-6-shatters-records-call-of-dutys-biggest-launch-drives-60-sales-spike" rel="noreferrer noopener">last year&#8217;s&nbsp;Modern Warfare III</a>.
Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) officially denied rumors of layoffs and restructuring within the company, while acknowledging recent <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41609208/tencent-shuts-down-layoff-rumors-while-announcing-major-leadership-shake-up" rel="noreferrer noopener">changes in its&nbsp;leadership structure</a>.
Ubisoft has launched its first blockchain game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, a tactical NFT<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41632648/ubisoft-launches-blockchain-game-with-nfts-priced-as-high-as-64-000" rel="noreferrer noopener"> battler now available on PC</a>.
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) announced the November PlayStation Plus lineup, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41633013/sony-adds-new-death-note-game-to-november-ps-plus" rel="noreferrer noopener">featuring Death Note Killer Within</a>.
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A Russian court has ordered&nbsp;Alphabet Inc.‘s Google&nbsp;to pay a massive fine of $20 decillion for restricting content from Russian media outlets. The fine, which is expected to increase, is&nbsp;a result <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41621390/google-just-got-fined-in-russia-and-its-more-than-the-worlds-gdp-20-decillion-for-blocking-media" rel="noreferrer noopener">of a long-standing legal dispute</a>.
Jim Cramer&nbsp;said that&nbsp;Alphabet plans to increase investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure next year can significantly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">benefit&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">NVIDIA Corp </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia" rel="noreferrer noopener">(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)</a>.
Smartphones
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is all set to&nbsp;integrate the powerful&nbsp;M4&nbsp;processor into its&nbsp;Mac&nbsp;lineup. The new chip will significantly increase core counts compared to its predecessor. This will ensure a marked improvement <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41565581/mac-mini-may-shrink-to-apple-tv-size-as-cupertino-prepares-to-unveil-new-macs-this-week-expect-ai-an" rel="noreferrer noopener">in daily usage from older models</a>.
Apple is working on developing a new smart home display inspired by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41567694/apple-is-working-on-new-smart-home-display-inspired-by-imac-g4s-design-but-it-could-be-smaller-than" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41567694/apple-is-working-on-new-smart-home-display-inspired-by-imac-g4s-design-but-it-could-be-smaller-than" rel="noreferrer noopener">iMac G4's</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41567694/apple-is-working-on-new-smart-home-display-inspired-by-imac-g4s-design-but-it-could-be-smaller-than" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;design</a>.
The release of iOS 18.1 brought&nbsp;Apple&#8217;s&nbsp;new AI-powered features, known as&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41593651/how-to-unlock-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-with-ios-18-1" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple Intelligence</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41593651/how-to-unlock-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-with-ios-18-1" rel="noreferrer noopener">, to iPhone users</a>.
Apple has reportedly initiated initial manufacturing efforts for next year&#8217;s entry-level iPhone model, expected to be named the&nbsp;iPhone 17. For the first time, this early-stage development is taking place in India, moving away from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41616953/apple-wants-to-see-if-it-can-build-iphone-17-from-scratch-in-india-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple&#8217;s traditional reliance on China</a>.
Apple introduced a&nbsp;fresh&nbsp;Mac mini&nbsp;Tuesday featuring the new M4 and M4 Pro chips, compactly engineered to maximize performance within a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41607481/apples-refreshes-mac-mini-smaller-form-factor-m4-chip-power-and-carbon-neutral" rel="noreferrer noopener">smaller 5×5-inch form factor</a>.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Sierra, the AI&nbsp;startup co-founded by former&nbsp;Salesforce co-CEO and&nbsp;OpenAI&nbsp;chairman&nbsp;Bret Taylor,&nbsp;has achieved a valuation of $4.5 billion <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41591558/bret-taylors-ai-startup-sierra-hits-4-5b-valuation-just-a-year-after-launch-openai-chairs-latest-ven" rel="noreferrer noopener">following a successful funding round</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;CFO&nbsp;Sarah Friar&nbsp;revealed that a monumental 75% of the AI startup&#8217;s revenue comes from consumer <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41593078/openai-reveals-75-of-its-revenue-comes-from-one-service" rel="noreferrer noopener">subscriptions to just one service –&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41593078/openai-reveals-75-of-its-revenue-comes-from-one-service" rel="noreferrer noopener">ChatGPT</a>.
OpenAI&nbsp;announced&nbsp;that its flagship product, ChatGPT, is now capable of crawling the web for up-to-date news, sports scores,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41663190/openai-rolls-out-chatgpt-search-google-shares-slide" rel="noreferrer noopener"> stock quotes and more</a>.
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Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) officially denied rumors of layoffs and restructuring within the company, while acknowledging recent changes in its<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming"> leadership structure. </a>
This response came after an internal email leaked, informing staff about significant personnel adjustments.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Key Leadership Changes</h1>
On Oct. 25, the internal email revealed that Zeng Yu, vice president of Tencent Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG), would no longer lead the technical line of the IEG or the Technology &amp; Content Platform within the Platform and Content Group.
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In a <a href="https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/tencent-denies-rumored-downsizing-at-digital-entertainment-unit-confirms-big-staff-changes">statemen</a>t to Yicai, a Tencent spokesperson clarified that "more than 10 individuals" have been affected by these changes, but the company is not implementing widespread job cuts.
The spokesperson reiterated that Tencent's subsidiary, TiMi Studio Group, which employs around 6,000 people across 13 studios, is actively recruiting new staff. This contradicts earlier reports suggesting the company might merge teams and lay off about 1,200 employees, representing 20% of its workforce.
In addition to addressing rumors about potential job losses, Tencent also denied speculation about a 30% staff cut at its LightSpeed Studios.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Industry Context and Future Prospects</h1>
These leadership changes come at a time when Tencent is reportedly in discussions with Guillemot Brothers Ltd. about strategies to stabilize Ubisoft Entertainment SA (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBSFF#OTC">UBSFF</a>), which faces <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/41053665/ubisoft-faces-challenges-star-wars-outlaws-sales-struggles-assassins-creed-shadows-delay-employee-">several challenges</a>. These talks could lead to a potential buyout of Ubisoft, taking the publisher private.
Price Action: Tencent is currently trading at $53.82, down 0.49% in the past 24 hours, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">according</a> to Benzinga Pro.
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Tencent Shuts Down Layoff Rumors While Announcing Major Leadership Shake-Up

Rupert Murdoch's Dow Jones and the&nbsp;New York Post have initiated legal proceedings against&nbsp;Jeff Bezos-backed AI firm&nbsp;Perplexity, alleging unauthorized use of their content and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41442679/rupert-murdochs-dow-jones-new-york-post-sue-jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-for-copyright-infringement" rel="noreferrer noopener">redirection of traffic to its platforms</a>.
Entertainment
Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) has ceased allowing customers to subscribe to Hulu and Disney+ via Apple Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) App Store, thereby avoiding the iPhone <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41443702/disney-and-hulu-stream-away-from-apples-30-toll-bridge-what-it-means-for-the-iphone-maker" rel="noreferrer noopener">maker's in-app purchase fees</a>.
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) has shut down its Southern California AAA game studio, Team Blue, marking a significant <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41462659/netflix-ends-aaa-game-development-at-california-studio" rel="noreferrer noopener">shift in its&nbsp;gaming ambitions</a>.
Gaming
Ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's release,&nbsp;Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) Activision has announced a new anti-cheat initiative aimed at removing cheaters from the game within <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41435803/activisions-new-ai-strategy-aims-to-ban-call-of-duty-cheaters-within-one-hour-of-their-first-match" rel="noreferrer noopener">one hour&nbsp;of their first match</a>.
Insomniac Games has announced that&nbsp;Marvel&#8217;s Spider-Man 2&nbsp;will not receive any additional story content, effectively ending fan hopes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41438398/insomniac-games-confirms-no-additional-story-add-ons-for-marvels-spider-man-2" rel="noreferrer noopener">for&nbsp;downloadable content (DLC)</a>.
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Tencent Holding Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) is set to launch the global open beta for Delta Force: Hawk <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41464208/tencents-delta-force-hawk-ops-open-beta-to-launch-in-december-taking-aim-at-call-of-duty" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ops on PC&nbsp;starting December 5</a>.
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Naughty Dog has rolled out significant updates for The Last of Us Part 1 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41466239/naughty-dogs-the-last-of-us-games-prepped-for-ps5-pro-with-4k-support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sony Group Corporation</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41466239/naughty-dogs-the-last-of-us-games-prepped-for-ps5-pro-with-4k-support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) PlayStation 5</a>.
Technology &amp; Smartphones
QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) unveiled its latest high-end smartphone SoC, the&nbsp;Snapdragon 8 Elite, which boasts a new Oryon CPU <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41445327/qualcomms-new-chipset-brings-multi-modal-generative-ai-to-android-phones-boosting-competition-with-i" rel="noreferrer noopener">and enhanced AI capabilities</a>.
QUALCOMM has been threatened by Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) with the cancelation of its chip design license, leaving the San Diego-based<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41481425/softbank-backed-arm-threatens-to-cancel-qualcomms-chip-design-license-ahead-of-trial-in-december" rel="noreferrer noopener"> semiconductor giant with 60 days&#8217; notice</a>.
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) quietly introduced a new AI model, Llama-3.1-Nemotron-70B-Instruct, that has reportedly outperformed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41422278/nvidias-new-free-open-source-ai-model-reportedly-outperforms-openais-gpt-4o-anthropics-claude-3-5-so" rel="noreferrer noopener">its competitors in benchmark tests</a>.
Indian billionaire&nbsp;Mukesh Ambani joined&nbsp;NVIDIA&#8216;s CEO&nbsp;Jensen Huang for a fireside chat in Mumbai on Thursday as the latter addressed the Nvidia AI Summit India <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41509500/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-meets-indian-billionaire-mukesh-ambani-duo-forge-partnership-to-build-ai-inf" rel="noreferrer noopener">at the city&#8217;s Jio World Convention Centre</a>.
The duo discussed India&#8217;s information technology industry, which Huang said was world-renowned for its large-scale presence and deep expertise. In the past few years, 200,000 IT professionals have been <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41509500/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-meets-indian-billionaire-mukesh-ambani-duo-forge-partnership-to-build-ai-inf" rel="noreferrer noopener">upscaled to work with AI</a>.
Chinese tech giant&nbsp;ByteDance Ltd.&nbsp;has dismissed an intern for allegedly disrupting the training of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41422474/tiktok-parent-fires-intern-for-maliciously-interfering-with-ai-training-denies-10m-damage-claims-ami" rel="noreferrer noopener">one of its artificial intelligence models</a>.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) is reportedly scaling back production of its $3,500 Vision Pro headset, shifting focus <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41499682/apple-to-cut-vision-pro-production-cheaper-model-expected-in-2025-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">toward a more affordable model for 2025</a>.
Artificial Intelligence
OpenAI&nbsp;rival&nbsp;Anthropic&nbsp;has unveiled an upgrade to its its AI model Claude 3.5 Sonnet along with introducing a new model, Claude 3.5 Haiku. The Claude 3.5 Sonnet model introduces a groundbreaking feature that allows it to interact with<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41481214/now-ai-can-operate-computers-like-humans-openai-rival-backed-by-google-unveils-claude-upgrades-amid" rel="noreferrer noopener"> computers in a human-like manner</a>.
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), took to social media to criticize Microsoft for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41444585/copilots-a-flop-because-microsoft-lacks-the-data-salesforce-ceo-slams-rebranding-of-ai-tool-to-agent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rebranding its Copilot as "agents."</a>
In a recent development,&nbsp;Character.AI&nbsp;has issued a public apology following the tragic death by suicide of a 14-year-old boy who had been interacting with their chatbot. The company has acknowledged the incident and announced updates to<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41491088/ai-chatbot-maker-publicly-apologizes-after-teens-death-in-florida" rel="noreferrer noopener"> enhance the safety measures on their platform</a>.
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Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) is set to launch the global open beta for Delta Force: Hawk Ops on PC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">starting Dec. 5. </a>
This free-to-play tactical first-person shooter, developed by Tencent's Timi Studio Group, aims to rival major titles like Call of Duty and Battlefield. Originally developed by NovaLogic, the Delta Force series first debuted in 1998 and saw several successful releases before NovaLogic closed in 2016.
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Tencent announced Delta Force: Hawk Ops last year for PC, consoles, and mobile, reviving the franchise. The game has gone through several alpha playtests, but the upcoming open beta will mark the first version in which player progress will not be reset.
The company revealed in a blog post that this beta is considered the "initial release version" of the game. Full live-service content updates will roll out alongside its first season, Genesis.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gameplay And Features</h3>
The open beta will feature two primary game modes: Havoc Warfare, a 32-player multiplayer mode, and Hazard Operations, a squad-based PvPvE experience. New maps, operators, weapons, and vehicles will be introduced as part of Genesis, with ongoing updates planned.
Tencent has confirmed that paid content, including Battle Passes and cosmetic options for weapons and vehicles, will be available at the beta&#8217;s launch. However, the company insists there will be no &#8220;pay-to-win&#8221; elements.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Single-Player Campaign And Future Updates</h3>
A Black Hawk Down-inspired single-player campaign is in development but won't be part of the open beta. Tencent plans to introduce this mode at a later date. Future updates will also include new maps, modes, and improvements based on player feedback, with ongoing efforts to enhance performance, anti-cheat measures, and controller support.
Delta Force: Hawk Ops will be available on PC through Tencent&#8217;s official browser, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile versions are expected to release in early 2025.
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Tencent's Delta Force: Hawk Ops Open Beta To Launch In December, Taking Aim At Call Of Duty

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and its Chinese hyperscalar rivals have responded to the domestic regulatory crackdown and economic weakness by opening their walled gardens to one another.
Alibaba will now allow merchants on its e-commerce platforms to access logistics services from rival JD.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) to accomplish their growth targets in a lackluster economy.
JD Logistics, which operates over 1,600 automated warehouses and employs about 370,000 delivery workers, directly competes with Alibaba&#8217;s Cainiao Smart Logistics Network.
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According to JD Logistics, a wide range of logistics services—from warehousing to shipping—will now be available to sellers on Alibaba&#8217;s significant platforms, Taobao and Tmall, SCMP <a target="_blank" href="https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3282626/alibaba-opens-walled-garden-rival-jdcoms-logistics-services" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Merchants can choose JD.com as their preferred courier service, enabling consumers to track their deliveries directly through Alibaba&#8217;s interfaces.
Both companies have been at odds for years, blocking each other&#8217;s services in their ecosystems. However, regulatory pressure and the slowing domestic economy have forced China&#8217;s tech giants to reconsider their approaches.
The shift toward more open ecosystems is becoming increasingly evident. For instance, Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) recently enabled users to shop directly on Alibaba&#8217;s Taobao through the WeChat app. Additionally, Taobao and Tmall will soon begin accepting WeChat Pay.
Meanwhile, China is weighing&nbsp;a fiscal stimulus of 6 trillion yuan, or $850 billion, in ultra-long special treasury bonds over the next three years after slashing the key rates to boost the economy.
Due to the announcements of stimulus measures, Alibaba and JD.com stocks saw gains of 21%- 51% in the last thirty days.
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Price Actions: At the last check on Thursday, BABA stock was down 0.86% to $101.29, and JD was down 1.95%.
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Alibaba And JD.com Ease Rivalry, Share Logistics In Response To Economic Challenges

<h4>Key Takeaways:</h4>
<ul>
<li>Ubisoft&rsquo;s share price fell to a 10-year low in September due to poor sales and the delayed release of &ldquo;Assassin&rsquo;s Creed Shadows&rdquo;</li>
<li>Guillemot&nbsp;and Tencent, holding&nbsp;20.5% and 9.2% of Ubisoft voting rights respectively, would be acting in concert for a potential buyout&nbsp;</li>
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By Ken Lo
The game developer behind the action adventure &ldquo;Assassin&rsquo;s Creed&rdquo; has lately found itself on the losing side of a battle for market confidence.
Ubisoft, a French company listed on the Paris bourse, scored a hit with its combative gameplay when the franchise launched but has more recently struggled with its business performance, suffering a 58% drop in its share price this year that slashed the firm&rsquo;s market value to 1.3 billion euros ($141.6 million).
However, the beaten-down price could make the company an attractive takeover target, given Ubisoft&rsquo;s credentials in the gaming industry. And two main shareholders are reported to be considering riding to the rescue with a joint buyout that could take the company private.
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tencent-guillemot-family-said-consider-134712826.html">Bloomberg</a>, the company&rsquo;s founders, the Guillemot family, have been in talks with strategic partner and fellow Ubisoft shareholder&nbsp;Tencent Holdings Ltd.&nbsp;(OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tcehy#OTC">TCEHY</a>) about options including an acquisition. The report, quoting people with knowledge of the matter, said discussions were still at a preliminary stage. As of the end of April, Tencent held 9.2% of Ubisoft&rsquo;s net voting rights while Guillemot held approximately 20.5%. Therefore, market regulators would regard the two parties as acting in concert for any buyout bid.
Ubisoft did not directly comment on the report and the resulting market excitement, but issued a statement saying it &ldquo;regularly reviews all its strategic options in the interest of its stakeholders&rdquo; and would inform the market of any developments if and when appropriate. Tencent has so far stayed silent on the speculation.
<h3>Seeking A&nbsp;Savior</h3>
In the face of a plummeting Ubisoft share price, minority shareholders including AJ Investments and Blackstone Inc. had been putting pressure on Guillemot to explore a privatization or a sale to a strategic investor. Analysts say Tencent and Guillemot are probably keen to shield Ubisoft from any outside bid, wanting to retain the current management structure.
The Covid pandemic disrupted Ubisoft&rsquo;s game production, with knock-on effects on the business.&nbsp;&nbsp;New titles were delayed or cancelled, and underwhelming sales of its &ldquo;Star Wars Outlaws&rdquo; game triggered a downturn in the share price.
Last month Ubisoft delivered another blow to investor confidence, confirming that the launch of its highly anticipated &ldquo;Assassin&rsquo;s Creed Shadows&rdquo; would be delayed until February 2025. The share price sank rapidly to a decade low of 9.89 euros as brokerages lowered their outlooks for the stock. But when the potential Tencent-Guillemot alliance came to light, Ubisoft&rsquo;s share price rallied to a stable level at 13.06 euros.
A purchase of Ubisoft &ndash; valued at just over 10 billion yuan &ndash; would hardly be a stretch for China&rsquo;s biggest gaming company. Tencent&rsquo;s half-year&nbsp;<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0814/2024081400282.pdf">earnings</a>&nbsp;revealed that the tech giant had net cash of 71.76 billion yuan and total cash of 415.2 billion yuan in hand as of the end of June. The company generated free cash flow of 92.3 billion yuan in the first half of 2024, as its video and game businesses rebounded from a slump last year.
Over the past decade, the industry has shifted its focus from desktop games to mobile networks and cloud gaming.&nbsp;&nbsp;With its deep pockets,&nbsp;Tencent has&nbsp;been able to evolve with the market,&nbsp;building a user base of nearly 1.4 billion for WeChat and Weixin and launching some of the world&rsquo;s most profitable games, such as &ldquo;Honor of Kings&rdquo; and &ldquo;PUBG Mobile&rdquo;. The mobile and multiplayer products, with innovative and high-quality gameplay, have generated strong returns for&nbsp;Tencent.
<h4>Tencent&rsquo;s Gaming Strategy</h4>
Despite its commercial success, Tencent has not shown much interest in developing blockbuster games that involve the highest production values and costs, known in the industry as&nbsp;AAA games.&nbsp;Developers of&nbsp;China&rsquo;s first ultra-AAA game, the super hit &ldquo;Black Myth: Wukong&rdquo;,&nbsp;originally&nbsp;worked on&nbsp;Tencent&rsquo;s&nbsp;&ldquo;Dou Zhan Shen&rdquo;&nbsp;but core team members Feng Ji and Yang Qi broke away to start a new business in 2014 after disagreements with management. Their&nbsp;former boss, Tencent, still&nbsp;invested 5% in the business.
Tencent rarely acquires game developers that pursue this enhanced quality and has shown no sign of introducing a mobile version of &ldquo;Black&nbsp;Myth:&nbsp;Wukong&rdquo;.&nbsp;Aside from the technical challenge of applying a PC game to a multiplayer mobile platform, a potential clash of corporate cultures would also be a&nbsp;consideration for Tencent.
Since&nbsp;Tencent invested in Ubisoft in 2022 and forged strategic ties with&nbsp;Guillemot, the two parties have not explored any deeper&nbsp;cooperation on games. Therefore, even if Tencent joins&nbsp;Guillemot&nbsp;in defending Ubisoft, it would most likely remain a relatively passive investor, with limited impact on its share price.
This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga&#39;s reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

Markets

Tencent May Join Forces For Ubisoft Bid

The Chinese market, which reopened on Tuesday after a weeklong public holiday, was pressured on Wednesday as domestic traders did not get the additional stimulus they had factored in. Come Thursday, things took a turn for the better as the People&#8217;s Bank of China announced measures to boost the stability of the domestic equity market.
What Happened: In a statement released on its website, the PBoC said it has decided to establish the &#8220;Securities, Funds and Insurance Companies Swap Facility,&#8221; or SFISF, to support qualified securities, funds and insurance companies to exchange bonds, stock exchange-traded funds and CSI 300 constituent stocks and other assets for high-grade liquid assets such as Treasury bonds and central bank bills from the central bank. 
The scale of operation during the first phase is 500 billion yuan ($70.7 billion) and this could be expanded further depending on the situation, the central bank said. Applications from qualified securities, funds and insurance companies will be accepted with immediate effect, it said.
The central bank clarified that the new measure is in order to implement the requirements of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee regarding &#8220;establishing a long-term mechanism to enhance the inherent stability of the capital market&#8221; and promote the healthy and stable development of the capital market.&#8221;
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Thursday&#8217;s announcement comes on top of the liquidity-boosting measures the central bank announced in late September regarding cutting the reserve requirement ratio, which is the amount of cash banks must hold as reserves, by 50 basis points freeing up about 1 trillion yuan for new lending.
The central bank hinted at the possibility of reducing it by a further 0.25-0.50% points. It also said it would lower the seven-day repo rate by 0.2 points, the interest rate on a medium-term lending facility by about 30 basis points and loan prime rates by 20-25 basis points.
Market Reacts: The Shanghai Composite Index &#8211; the key market gauge of mainland China, rallied strongly following the fresh stimulus. After opening at 3,277.69, modestly higher than the previous close of 3,258.86, the index gave back its gains in early trading and moved below the unchanged line.
Following PBoC&#8217;s announcement, the index recovered. At last check, it traded 2.92% higher at 3,353.91.
Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index also rallied over 4%.
US-listed Stocks Rip Higher: U.S.-listed Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong reflected the buoyancy and were sharply higher by mid-day on Thursday. Among the gainers are:
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<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) gained 4.28%.</li>
<li>XPeng, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) jumped 9.50%.</li>
<li>Li Auto, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) rose 5.96%.</li>
<li>Nio, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) added 6%.</li>
<li>JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) climbed 5.63%.</li>
<li>Tencent Holdings Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) moved up 1.98%.</li>
<li>Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) moved up 2.47%.</li>
</ul>
The iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>) ended Wednesday&#8217;s session down 2.36% at $51.97, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data.</a>
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Renowned investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, has raised concerns about the complexities of investing in China amid the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41207547/dont-bet-on-chinas-economic-stimulus-yet-as-yuan-faces-volatility-amid-us-election-jobs-data-analyst">country&#8217;s shifting economic policies</a>.
What Happened: Speaking at the Greenwich Economic Forum, Dalio highlighted the challenges posed by Beijing&#8217;s changing stance on capitalism, which has led to significant structural changes in the Chinese economy, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/08/ray-dalio-china-investing-is-tricky-as-beijing-turns-less-favorable-to-capitalism.html">reported</a> CNBC.
"There's something big going on that they had a debt crisis and they also had a capitalism crisis. Are they … favorable to capitalism as we knew it before? I do not believe they are in the same way," Dalio said. 
Dalio pointed out that the Chinese government aims to maintain strict control over the economy, which has impacted investor sentiment. 
The recent enthusiasm for Chinese investments was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41227136/chinese-stocks-plunge-as-stimulus-hopes-fade-hong-kong-posts-worst-daily-decline-si">tempered when officials did not announce specific stimulus</a> measures.
Despite expectations for economic revival through policy actions like interest rate cuts, the Chinese markets have seen reduced momentum. The CSI 300 index, which had previously surged over 10%, saw its gains <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41243227/chinese-stocks-plunge-as-hang-seng-drops-1-39-extending-volatile-streak-tech-giants-jd-com-alibaba-b">shrink to 5% on Tuesday</a>.
Dalio advised investors to avoid focusing on daily market fluctuations. Meanwhile, hedge funds have been increasing their investments in Chinese stocks, anticipating further stimulus. David Tepper of Appaloosa Management expressed optimism, stating he is heavily investing in China due to recent government support. 
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Why It Matters: China&#8217;s economic landscape has been marked by volatility and rapid changes in recent months. A <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41213691/fast-and-furious-rally-pushes-chinese-stocks-to-double-s-p-500-performance-year-to-date">dramatic rally</a> in Chinese equities occurred in early October, driven by aggressive monetary easing policies and government commitments to stabilize the property sector. 
This surge saw the MSCI China Index tracked by the iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>) outperform other major global markets, doubling the year-to-date gains of the S&amp;P 500,&nbsp;as tracked by the&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
However, this optimism was short-lived, as Chinese stocks experienced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41243227/chinese-stocks-plunge-as-hang-seng-drops-1-39-extending-volatile-streak-tech-giants-jd-com-alibaba-b">sharp selloff</a> on Wednesday, with the Hang Seng Index continuing a volatile trend across Asia-Pacific markets. The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong dropped 1.39% to 20,635.11, following Tuesday's devastating 9.41% plunge — its worst single-day loss since the 2008 financial crisis.
Tech giants faced significant losses <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41243227/chinese-stocks-plunge-as-hang-seng-drops-1-39-extending-volatile-streak-tech-giants-jd-com-alibaba-b">during the downturn on Wednesday</a>, with JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) plummeting 7.52% on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Alibaba Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) followed with a decline of 2.75%, while Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) lost 1.65% on HKEX. Tencent (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) also experienced a downturn, declining by 1.32%.
Dalio&#8217;s insights come at a time when investors like Michael Burry have made <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/08/40386342/big-short-fame-michael-burry-bets-big-on-china-reveals-alibaba-as-top-holding-jd-com-and-baidu-also">significant bets on Chinese stocks</a>, as seen in his hedge fund&#8217;s latest portfolio shift. The evolving economic strategies in China, including potential &#8220;beautiful deleveraging,&#8221; as Dalio previously noted, continue to shape <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41157439/ray-dalio-sees-potential-for-beautiful-deleveraging-in-xi-jinpings-economic-strategy-for-china">the investment landscape</a>.
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Chinese stocks experienced a sharp selloff on Wednesday, continuing a volatile trend across Asia-Pacific markets. The Hang Seng Index (HSI) in Hong Kong dropped 1.39% to 20,635.11, following Tuesday&#8217;s devastating 9.41% plunge—its worst single-day <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41227136/chinese-stocks-plunge-as-stimulus-hopes-fade-hong-kong-posts-worst-daily-decline-si">loss since the 2008 financial crisis</a>.
What Happened: The mainland CSI 300 index also suffered, dropping 5.39%. This sharp reversal comes after weeks of robust performance that had positioned Chinese stocks among the top global performers year-to-date.
Tech giants bore the brunt of the downturn:
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<li>JD.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) plummeted 7.52% on the Hong Kong stock exchange. </li>
<li>Alibaba (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#OTC">BABAF</a>) fell 2.78%</li>
<li>Baidu (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) lost 1.65% on HKEX</li>
<li>Tencent (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) declined 1.32%</li>
</ul>
Analysts attribute the selloff to investors locking in profits and growing disappointment over the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41223117/alibaba-tencent-jd-com-and-baidu-slide-over-8-as-chinas-28b-stimulus-boost-misses-the-mark">lack of aggressive fiscal stimulus</a> from Beijing. 
The contrast was stark in Japan, where the Nikkei 225 climbed 0.6%, highlighting the divergent market sentiments across the region.
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Chinese Stocks Plunge As Hang Seng Drops 1.39%, Extending Volatile Streak — Tech Giants JD.com, Alibaba, Baidu Tread Red Waters

The Chinese government's announcement of a 200 billion yuan ($28 billion) stimulus aimed at local investment projects fell short of market expectations, triggering a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/10/41207862/stimulus-fueled-china-stock-rally-set-to-fizzle">sharp sell-off in major tech stocks</a>.
What Happened: The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China&#8217;s top planning agency, disclosed the allocation at a press conference on Tuesday, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/08/business/china-economy-ndrc-hnk-intl/index.html">reported</a> CNN. 
&#8220;We are confident in achieving the annual economic and social development goals and tasks, and in maintaining sustained, stable and healthy economic and social development,&#8221; said Zheng Shanjie, the commission&#8217;s chairman, according to the report.
China had set a 5% growth target in March. However, recent economic data has been concerning, raising fears that the target might not be met. The country&#8217;s economy is currently grappling with challenges such as a property crisis, weak consumer spending, and high youth unemployment.
To assist local governments dealing with significant debt burdens, Beijing will provide 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) from the central government&#8217;s budget, in addition to an extra 100 billion yuan for investment projects, Zheng stated.
Mainland China's CSI 300 surged over 10% at the open on Tuesday following its return from the Golden Week holiday, but the index pared back gains to close 5.93% higher at 4,256.1.
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index initially plunged more than 10%, before moderating to a 9% loss by its final hour of trading.
Key Chinese tech stocks were hit hard:
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<li>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) fell 8.93% in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Tencent Holdings Ltd (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) dropped 8.32% to HK$ 438.60.</li>
<li>JD.com Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) saw a sharp decline of 11.32% in pre-market trading</li>
<li>Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) slipped 9.10% in pre-market trading.</li>
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The government also announced cash handouts to disadvantaged citizens and subsidies for recent graduates struggling to find employment.
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Alibaba, Tencent, JD.com And Baidu Slide Over 8% As China's $28B Stimulus Boost Misses The Mark

Chinese equities have staged a dramatic comeback in the past few weeks on the back of policy stimulus, with the MSCI China Index, tracked by the iShares MSCI China ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NYSE">MCHI</a>), surging over 35% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/china">between Sept. 24 and Oct. 7. </a>
This &#8220;fast and furious&#8221; rally, as described by Bank of America analysts Winnie Wu and Willie Chan, outpaced the performance of other major markets globally and more than doubled the year-to-date gains of the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>).
The rally has been driven by a series of aggressive monetary easing policies unveiled by Chinese authorities, alongside renewed government commitments to stabilize the country&#8217;s troubled property sector.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Year-To-Date Performance: MSCI China Doubles S&amp;P 500</h1>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A $2 Trillion Market Surge</h1>
From Sept. 23 to 30, the MSCI China Index added nearly $2 trillion in market capitalization. Some of the largest beneficiaries were blue-chip companies like Kweichow Moutai, which jumped 39% (adding $88 billion in market cap), Tencent Holdings ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), which climbed 15% (adding $70 billion) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. &#8211; ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), which surged 27%, increasing its market value by $58 billion.
This rapid market appreciation reflects growing optimism among investors that China's policymakers are taking serious steps to address the country's economic challenges, including deflationary pressures, a property market downturn and mounting local government debt.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Key Stimulus Measures Fuel The Rally</h1>
The rally was sparked by a series of unexpected policy announcements starting on Sept. 23. That day, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) surprised markets by cutting its 14-day reverse repurchase rate by 10 basis points to 1.85%, injecting approximately $10.6 billion (74.5 billion yuan) into the banking system.
The following day, the PBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng announced a more substantial measure: the central bank would cut the reserve requirement ratio by 50 basis points, injecting about $142.5 billion (one trillion yuan) into the financial system. In addition, the seven-day repo rate was reduced by 20 basis points, and the central bank pledged to lower benchmark loan prime rates and existing mortgage rates by around 50 basis points, potentially reducing household interest payments by about $21 billion (150 billion yuan).
Further easing came on Sept. 25, when the PBoC lowered its one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) rate by 30 basis points, followed by fiscal pledges to inject capital into state-owned banks. 
Last but not least, the PBoC ordered commercial banks to reduce interest rates on existing mortgages, with rates no less than 30 basis points below the Loan Prime Rate before Oct. 31.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Chinese Equity ETFs Post Massive Gains</h1>
These moves have propelled Chinese equity ETFs to outperform the S&amp;P 500 and other global benchmarks by a significant margin. From Sept. 24 to Oct. 7, several China-focused ETFs posted eye-whopping gains:
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<li>Invesco China Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CQQQ#NYSE">CQQQ</a>): +52%</li>
<li>iShares MSCI China A ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNYA#NYSE">CNYA</a>): +48%</li>
<li>XTrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASHR#NYSE">ASHR</a>): +47%</li>
<li>WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXSE#NASDAQ">CXSE</a>): +43%</li>
<li>KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>): +40%</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P China ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GXC#NYSE">GXC</a>): +38%</li>
<li>Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>): +36%</li>
<li>iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>): +32%</li>
</ul>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Caution Ahead: Potential for Pullbacks</h1>
While the rally has been robust, analysts at Bank of America advise caution.
&#8220;More fiscal stimulus&nbsp;to stabilize the property market&nbsp;and&nbsp;restructure local government debts,&nbsp;and structural reforms&nbsp;to address&nbsp;the&nbsp;over-capacity/deflation&nbsp;issues&nbsp;are&nbsp;needed to turn&nbsp;around the economy,&#8221; they wrote.
In their report, analysts warn the current &#8220;buy everything&#8221; stage may soon end, particularly if no further positive catalysts materialize.
High-beta consumer, property and broker stocks, which have rallied sharply, could be the first to experience profit-taking. However, the analysts suggest long-term investors could view any potential pullbacks as buying opportunities, particularly in sectors like large-cap internet stocks and high-yield state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which they consider less volatile.
For the fourth quarter of 2024, Bank of America remains constructive on several sectors, including internet (media, online retail), insurance, and health care, particularly in life sciences and biotech, which delivered strong performance in the third quarter.
They are cautious about brokerage stocks after the strong rally and have downgraded utilities (gas, water) due to earnings downgrades and unattractive valuations. Additionally, they remain bearish on the property, auto, construction materials and chemicals sectors, as they believe a fundamental recovery in these areas will take more time.
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Amid China&#8217;s recent economic stimulus efforts, Citi has identified three U.S.-listed Chinese stocks as potential winners. The measures, introduced last month, aim to rejuvenate the economy and enhance market and consumer confidence.
What Happened: Citi has pinpointed three Chinese stocks listed in the U.S. as potential beneficiaries of China&#8217;s recent economic stimulus measures, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/03/citi-names-3-us-traded-stocks-set-to-benefit-chinas-stimulus-program.html">reported</a> on Thursday. Last month, China rolled out several policies aimed at revitalizing its economy and boosting market and consumer confidence.
These efforts have already led to significant gains in Chinese internet stocks, with the KraneShares China Internet ETF rising by 45%. Despite these gains, Citi analysts, led by Alicia Yap, believe the market has not fully accounted for the potential improvements in macroeconomic conditions and earnings growth.
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The Wall Street bank highlighted Tencent (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>), Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>) and Meituan (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPNGY#OTC">MPNGY</a>) as top picks to benefit from the stimulus. Tencent, with its diverse business portfolio, stands to gain from increased consumer spending and online activity. Trip.com Group is expected to benefit from a resurgence in China&#8217;s travel industry, while Meituan could see growth in consumer spending on food delivery and local services.
Why It Matters: The recent stimulus measures in China have sparked optimism in the markets. Chinese stocks experienced a rebound following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/41097864/china-stocks-jump-as-stimulus-optimism-mounts-whats-going-on">announcement of policies</a> allowing homeowners to refinance mortgages. This move is part of a broader strategy to support the struggling economy.
Despite the positive short-term impact, there are concerns about the long-term effectiveness of these measures. Experts hold skepticism about the ability of these stimulus programs to address <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/opinion/24/10/41148148/why-chasing-the-china-rally-could-cost-you-everything">China&#8217;s structural economic issues</a>, particularly in the real estate sector. Nevertheless, the immediate liquidity injections have provided a boost to the markets, with the CSI 300 index rallying by nearly 16% last week.
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Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney declared the company "financially sound" during a presentation at <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming">Unreal Fest 2024. </a>
This statement comes after a tumultuous period marked by significant layoffs and strategic divestitures.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Layoffs And Strategic Shifts</h3>
In September 2023, Tencent ADR (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) backed Epic Games made headlines when it announced a massive reduction in its workforce, laying off approximately 830 employees—about 16% of its total staff.
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Alongside the layoffs, Epic divested its music service platform Bandcamp and spun off the majority of SuperAwesome, a child-safe technology company. These moves resulted in the exit of around 250 additional staff members.
At the time of the layoffs, Sweeney said that Epic had been "spending way more money than we earn," pointing out the need for a "major structural change to our economics." 
Furthermore, he noted that the explosive growth of Fortnite — which initially funded the company's expansion — had transitioned to a model with lower profit margins due to revenue-sharing with creators.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Year Of Rebuilding And Record Success</h3>
Fast-forward to Unreal Fest 2024, and Sweeney presented a much more optimistic view of Epic's state.
&#8220;I&#8217;m happy to tell you now that the company is financially sound, and that Fortnite and the Epic Games Store have hit new records in concurrency and success,&#8221; he said, <a href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/epic-games-ceo-says-company-is-now-financially-sound">according</a> to GamesIndustry.biz-
And added: "We spent the last year rebuilding and really executing solidly on all fronts." 
Fortnite reached 110 million monthly active users (MAUs) during the recent holiday season. This milestone shows the game&#8217;s lasting appeal even seven years post-launch, marking a significant increase from the 78.3 million MAUs reported in August 2018. 
While Epic Games remains in a competitive struggle with Steam for dominance in the PC gaming market, the Epic Games Store reported 70 million MAUs in the last month. However, the store continues to operate at a loss, facing challenges in converting its growing user base into profitability.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Legal Challenges And Financial Implications</h3>
Meanwhile, Epic Games is still navigating a complex legal landscape. Sweeney has openly stated that the company&#8217;s ongoing litigation against <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/08/40423388/epic-games-mobile-store-goes-live-in-europe-ceo-says-apple-had-to-be-challenged">tech giants like Apple </a>and Google has cost Epic around $1 billion. 
The legal battles primarily stem from Epic&#8217;s attempt to create a competing app store for mobile devices, which has led to a series of costly disputes.
In a fresh move, Epic has initiated another lawsuit against Samsung and Google regarding a feature known as Auto Blocker, which complicates the installation of Epic Games on mobile devices. 
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Epic Games Is Now 'Financially Sound,' Says CEO Tim Sweeney After Major Layoffs

Shaquille O'Neal could be the latest legend to join Fortnite, putting the NBA star on the same level of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40322467/disney-characters-join-fortnite-in-latest-collaboration-with-epic-games">movie characters and superheroes.</a>
What Happened: Internet leaks predict that O'Neal (aka Shaq) could get the Fortnite Icon series treatment in the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fortnite"> popular online video game </a>with the potential of skins and accessories coming Saturday, Oct. 4.
Leakers, like <a href="https://x.com/ShiinaBR/status/1841124523166290311">ShiinaBR</a>, have pointed to Fortnite data files showing upcoming skins and themes based on O'Neal and the movie characters Billy from the Saw franchise and Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise.
O&#8217;Neal, one of the best-known National Basketball Association players of all time, earned a long list of nicknames over the years. In addition to &#8220;Shaq,&#8221; there could be multiple variations of O'Neal that appear in the game, including Diesel, Shaq Fu, Superman and DJ Diesel, his musician persona.
Performing as DJ Diesel, O'Neal may have teased the collaboration with Fortnite, sharing a video at a concert that showed a potential virtual version of himself in the game. 
O'Neal also captioned a TikTok video of his performance with "Toronto…last night was EPIC," putting EPIC in all caps as a potential play on Epic Games, along with a winking face emoji.
O'Neal's collaboration with Fortnite could include skins, accessories, sound clips and a potential musical performance as DJ Diesel, as <a href="https://gamerant.com/fortnite-leak-nba-legend-shaquille-shaq-oneal/">reported </a>by Game Rant. 
Epic Games and O'Neal have not confirmed anything yet, leaving gamers to decipher the leaks and hints from the former NBA's stars social media posts.
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Why It's Important: Fortnite is known for its partnerships and collaborations that often include skins and accessories that can be bought by gamers.
This freemium model of a free game with in-game purchases has helped Fortnite be one of the most successful games for parent Epic Games, which counts Tencent Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) as a 40% owner.
Through <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/02/36993564/disney-invests-1-5b-in-fortnite-owner-epic-games-in-biggest-ever-gaming-entry-posts-q1-earnings-bea">an investment by</a> The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) in Epic Games, more Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar characters have made their way into Fortnite in recent months.
Several musicians have appeared to perform music in Fortnite or as purchasable skins including Marshmello, Travis Scott, Ariana Grande and Metallica.
O'Neal is not a stranger to video games with multiple "Shaq Fu" games previously released and his appearance in various NBA games.
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미국이 중국의 반도체 및 인공지능(AI) 부문에 대한 투자를 금지한다고 발표하면서, 테슬라(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41599095/team-bidens-ban-on-china-tech-investments-could-impact-teslas-ai-plans-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">와 해당 지역에서의 운영</a>에 잠재적으로 영향을 미칠 수 있다.
비디오 게임 역사 재단(VGHF)과 소프트웨어 보존 네트워크(SPN)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41583968/us-copyright-office-blocks-game-preservation-bid-thousands-of-classic-titles-critically-endangered" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">절판된 비디오 게임</a>을 보존하고 연구 접근을 허용하기 위한 캠페인에서 큰 좌절을 겪었다.
2024년 미국 대통령 선거가 며칠 남지 않은 가운데, 부통령 카멀라 해리스는 게이머들과의 연결을 위해 독특한 방법을 시도하고 있다. 이는 종종 정치 캠페인에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41587554/kamala-harris-connects-with-gamers-via-fortnite-in-final-campaign-countdown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">소외되는</a> 청중이다.
실적
알파벳(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>)은 3분기 매출이 882억 7천만 달러로 전년 대비 15% 증가했으며, 월가의 컨센서스 추정치인 863억 1천만 달러를 초과했다고 발표했습니다. 주당순이익(EPS)은 2.12달러로 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41611263/alphabet-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-google-cloud-up-35-momentum-across-the-compan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">월가 컨센서스 추정치인 1.84달러</a>를 초과했다.
스냅(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>)은 3분기 매출이 13억 7천 3백만 달러로, 컨센서스 추정치인 13억 5천 8백만 달러를 초과했다고 발표했다. 조정된 주당순이익(EPS)은 주당 8센트로 분석가들의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41612544/snap-q3-earnings-revenue-beat-eps-beat-500m-buyback-ai-update-and-more" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">추정치인 주당 5센트</a>를 초과했다.
읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41618021/snap-touts-new-ad-formats-and-simple-snapchat-10m-users-trial-growth-driving-feature" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">스냅은 새로운 광고 형식과 &#8216;간단한 스냅챗&#8217;을 소개. 1천만 명의 사용자가 시험판으로 성장 촉진 기능을 선보인다.</a>
게이밍
콜 오브 듀티: 블랙 옵스 6은 시리즈 역사상 가장 큰 출시 기록을 세웠다. 플레이스테이션(PlayStation)과 스팀(Steam)에서의 판매량이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41662426/black-ops-6-shatters-records-call-of-dutys-biggest-launch-drives-60-sales-spike" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">지난 해의 모던 워페어 III와 비교하여</a> 60% 증가했다. .
텐센트 홀딩스 ADR(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)는 회사 내부의 해고 및 구조조정 소문을 공식적으로 부인하면서 최근의 <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/global/asia/%ED%85%90%EC%84%BC%ED%8A%B8-%EB%A6%AC%EB%8D%94%EC%8B%AD-%EC%9E%AC%ED%8E%B8%EC%9D%84-%EC%9D%B8%EC%A0%95%ED%95%98%EB%A9%B0-%EB%8C%80%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%81%EC%9D%B8-%EA%B0%90%EC%9B%90-%EC%86%8C%EB%AC%B8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">리더십 구조 변화</a>를 인정했다.
유비소프트는 첫 번째 블록체인 게임인 챔피언스 택틱스: 그리모리아 연대기(Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles)를 출시했다. 이 게임은 현재 PC에서 이용할 수 있는 전술 NFT<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41632648/ubisoft-launches-blockchain-game-with-nfts-priced-as-high-as-64-000" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> 전투 게임</a>이다.
소니 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>)은 11월 플레이스테이션 플러스 라인업을 발표했다. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41633013/sony-adds-new-death-note-game-to-november-ps-plus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">이번 라인업에는 데스 노트 킬러 위딘(Death Note Killer Within)</a>이 포함되었다.
기술
러시아 법원이 알파벳의 구글에게 러시아 언론의 콘텐츠를 제한한 혐의로 200구(1구는 10의 32제곱) 달러의 거액의 벌금을 부과하라고 명령했다. 이 벌금은 증가할 것으로 예상되며, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41621390/google-just-got-fined-in-russia-and-its-more-than-the-worlds-gdp-20-decillion-for-blocking-media" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">오랜 법적 분쟁</a>의 결과이다.
짐 크레이머는 알파벳이 내년에 인공지능 인프라에 대한 투자를 증가시킬 계획이 있다고 언급하면서, 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">엔비디아 </a>(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)에 실질적인 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41625103/jim-cramer-says-googles-ai-investment-next-year-should-be-fabulous-for-nvidia" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">혜택을 줄 것이라고</a> 언급했다.
스마트폰
애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)은 강력한 M4 프로세서를 맥 라인업에 통합할 준비를 하고 있다. 이 새로운 칩은 이전 모델에 비해 코어 수를 크게 증가시킬 것이다. 이는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41565581/mac-mini-may-shrink-to-apple-tv-size-as-cupertino-prepares-to-unveil-new-macs-this-week-expect-ai-an" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">구형 모델에 비해 일상적인 사용</a>에서 현저한 개선을 보장한다.
애플은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41567694/apple-is-working-on-new-smart-home-display-inspired-by-imac-g4s-design-but-it-could-be-smaller-than" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">아이맥 G4 디자인</a>에서 영감을 받은 새로운 스마트 홈 디스플레이를 개발하기 위해 노력하고 있다.
iOS 18.1이 출시되면서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41593651/how-to-unlock-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-with-ios-18-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">애플 인텔리전스</a>로 알려진 애플의 새로운 AI 기반 기능이 아이폰 사용자에게 제공되었다.
애플은 아이폰 17로 명명될 것으로 예상되는 내년 보급형 아이폰 모델의 초기 제조 노력을 시작한 것으로 알려졌다. 처음으로 이러한 초기 단계 개발은 인도에서 이루어지며, 이는 애플의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41616953/apple-wants-to-see-if-it-can-build-iphone-17-from-scratch-in-india-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">중국에 대한 전통적인 의존에서 벗어나는 것</a>이다.
애플은 화요일에 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41607481/apples-refreshes-mac-mini-smaller-form-factor-m4-chip-power-and-carbon-neutral" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">더 작은 5×5인치 폼 팩터</a> 내에서 성능을 극대화하도록 컴팩트하게 설계된 새로운 M4 및 M4 프로 칩을 탑재한 새로운 맥 미니를 출시했다.
인공 지능 (AI)
전 세일즈포스의 공동 CEO이자 오픈AI 회장인 브렛 테일러(Bret Taylor)가 공동 창립한 AI 스타트업인 시에라(Sierra)는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41591558/bret-taylors-ai-startup-sierra-hits-4-5b-valuation-just-a-year-after-launch-openai-chairs-latest-ven" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">성공적인 자금 조달 라운드</a>를 통해 45억 달러의 가치 평가를 달성했다.
오픈AI의 CFO인 사라 프라이어(Sarah Friar)는 AI 스타트업 수익의 무려 75%가 챗GPT라는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41593078/openai-reveals-75-of-its-revenue-comes-from-one-service" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">단 하나의 서비스에 대한 소비자 구독</a>에서 나온다고 밝혔다.
오픈AI는 자사의 주력 제품인 챗GPT가 이제 웹에서 최신 뉴스, 스포츠 경기 결과, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41663190/openai-rolls-out-chatgpt-search-google-shares-slide" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">주식 시세 등</a>을 크롤링할 수 있다고 발표했다.
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텐센트 홀딩스 ADR(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)는 회사 내에서의 해고 및 구조조정 소문을 공식적으로 부인하면서, 최근 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">리더십 구조</a>의 변화를 인정했다.
이 반응은 내부 이메일이 유출되어 직원들에게 중요한 인사 조정에 대해 알린 후에 나온 것이다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">주요 리더십 변화</h2>
10월 25일, 내부 이메일에서는 젱 유(Zeng Yu)가 더 이상 텐센트 인터랙티브 엔터테인먼트 그룹(IEG)의 기술 라인을 이끌지 않으며, 플랫폼 및 콘텐트 그룹 내의 기술 및 콘텐트 플랫폼에서도 리더십을 맡지 않게 된다고 밝혔다.
참고: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41464208/tencents-delta-force-hawk-ops-open-beta-to-launch-in-december-taking-aim-at-call-of-duty">텐센트의 델타 포스: 호크 옵스 오픈 베타가 12월에 출시되어 콜 오브 듀티를 겨냥</a>
텐센트의 대변인은 이사이(Yicai)에 보낸 <a href="https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/tencent-denies-rumored-downsizing-at-digital-entertainment-unit-confirms-big-staff-changes" target="_blank" rel="noopener">성명</a>에서 &#8220;10명 이상의 개인&#8221;이 이러한 변화로 영향을 받았지만 회사는 광범위한 감원을 시행하지 않고 있다고 밝혔다.
이 대변인은 또한 텐센트의 자회사인 티미 스튜디오 그룹(TiMi Studio Group)이 약 6,000명의 직원을 고용하고 있으며, 13개 스튜디오에서 새로운 직원을 적극적으로 모집하고 있다고 재확인했다. 이는 팀 통합 및 약 1,200명의 직원(직원 수의 20%) 해고 가능성을 제기한 이전 보고서와 상반된다.
또한, 텐센트는 라이트스피드 스튜디오(LightSpeed Studios)에서 30%의 인력 감축에 대한 추측도 부인했다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">산업 맥락과 향후 전망</h2>
이러한 리더십 변화는 텐센트가 기예모 브라더스(Guillemot Brothers Ltd.)와 유비소프트 엔터테인먼트 SA(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBSFF#OTC">UBSFF</a>)의 안정화 전략에 대해 논의 중인 시점에서 발생했다. 유비소프트는 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/09/41053665/ubisoft-faces-challenges-star-wars-outlaws-sales-struggles-assassins-creed-shadows-delay-employee-">여러 가지 도전</a>에 직면해 있다. 이러한 논의는 유비소프트의 잠재적 매수로 이어져, 이 퍼블리셔를 비공개로 전환할 수 있다.
가격 동향: 뉴욕에서 거래되는 텐센트는 화요일 0.8% 하락한 53.56달러에 마감되었다.
다음 읽기:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/10/41356456/tencent-may-join-forces-for-ubisoft-bid">텐센트가 유비소프트 입찰을 위한 협력을 고려할 수 있다.</a></li>
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루퍼트 머독의 다우 존스와 뉴욕 포스트가 제프 베이조스가 지원하는 인공지능(AI) 회사 퍼플렉시티(Perplexity)를 상대로 콘텐츠 무단 사용과 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41442679/rupert-murdochs-dow-jones-new-york-post-sue-jeff-bezos-backed-perplexity-for-copyright-infringement" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">자사 플랫폼으로의 트래픽 전환</a>을 이유로 법적 절차를 개시했다.
엔터테인먼트
월트 디즈니 컴퍼니(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>)는 고객들이 애플(NASDAQ:<a class="items-end ticker-link-wrapper inline-flex" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aapl" target="_blank" rel="dofollow noopener" aria-label="Go to Quote Page for AAPL">AAPL</a>)의 앱 스토어를 통해 훌루(Hulu)와 디즈니+(Disney+)에 구독할 수 없게 하여 아이폰 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41443702/disney-and-hulu-stream-away-from-apples-30-toll-bridge-what-it-means-for-the-iphone-maker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">제조사의 인앱 구매 수수료</a>를 피했다.
넷플릭스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>)는 남부 캘리포니아 AAA 게임 스튜디오인 팀 블루(Team Blue)를 폐쇄했는데, 이는 넷플릭스의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41462659/netflix-ends-aaa-game-development-at-california-studio" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">게임 개발 야망</a>에서 중대한 변화를 나타낸다.
게임
콜 오브 듀티: 블랙 옵스 6(Call of Duty: Black Ops 6) 출시를 앞두고 마이크로소프트(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)의 액티비전(Activision)이 게임 내에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41435803/activisions-new-ai-strategy-aims-to-ban-call-of-duty-cheaters-within-one-hour-of-their-first-match" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">첫 매치 1시간 이내에 치팅 유저를 퇴출</a>하기 위한 새로운 반칙 방지 이니셔티브를 발표했다.
인섬니악 게임스(Insomniac Games)는 마블의 스파이더맨 2(Marvel's Spider-Man 2)에 추가 스토리 콘텐츠가 제공되지 않을 것이라고 발표하여 팬들의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41438398/insomniac-games-confirms-no-additional-story-add-ons-for-marvels-spider-man-2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">다운로드 가능한 콘텐츠(DLC)</a>에 대한 희망을 사실상 끝냈다.
또한 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/esg/24/10/41426513/plug-power-evgo-enovix-analyst-clean-tech-picks-for-navigating-election-exposure-hedging-uncertainty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">플러그 파워, EV고, 에노빅스: 선진국 기술 선택지로 선거 노출 관리 및 불확실성 헤지</a>
텐센트 홀딩(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)은 델타 포스: 호크(Delta Force: Hawk)의 글로벌 오픈 베타를 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41464208/tencents-delta-force-hawk-ops-open-beta-to-launch-in-december-taking-aim-at-call-of-duty" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PC에서 12월 5일부터 시작</a>할 예정이다.
읽기: <a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/global/asia/%EC%98%A4%ED%94%88ai%EC%9D%98-%EC%A4%91%EA%B5%AD-%EC%82%AC%EC%B4%8C-%EC%95%8C%EB%A6%AC%EB%B0%94%EB%B0%94%EC%99%80-%EB%B0%94%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8%EB%8C%84%EC%8A%A4-ai-%EB%B9%84%EC%9A%A9%EC%9D%84/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">오픈AI의 중국 경쟁자 알리바바와 바이트댄스, AI 비용 절감 및 미국 칩 제재 회피너티 독(</a>
너티 독(Naughty Dog)은 더 라스트 오브 어스 파트 1(The Last of Us Part 1)와 더 라스트 오브 어스 파트 2 리마스터드(The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered)에 대한 중요한 업데이트를 소니 그룹(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>)의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41466239/naughty-dogs-the-last-of-us-games-prepped-for-ps5-pro-with-4k-support" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PlayStation 5</a>를 위해 배포했다.
기술 및 스마트폰
퀄컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>)은 최신 고급 스마트폰 SoC인 스냅드래곤 8 엘리트(Snapdragon 8 Elite)를 공개했으며, 새로운 오라이온(Oryon) CPU <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41445327/qualcomms-new-chipset-brings-multi-modal-generative-ai-to-android-phones-boosting-competition-with-i" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">와 향상된 AI 기능</a>을 자랑한다.
퀄컴은 Arm 홀딩스(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>)로부터 칩 설계 라이선스 취소 위협을 받아 샌디에고 기반의 이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41481425/softbank-backed-arm-threatens-to-cancel-qualcomms-chip-design-license-ahead-of-trial-in-december" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">반도체 대기업은 60일 통지</a>를 받았다.
엔비디아(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)는 새로운 AI 모델인 라마 3.1-네모트론-70B-인스트럭트(Llama-3.1-Nemotron-70B-Instruct)를 조용히 출시했으며, 이 모델은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41422278/nvidias-new-free-open-source-ai-model-reportedly-outperforms-openais-gpt-4o-anthropics-claude-3-5-so" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">벤치마크 테스트에서 경쟁자들</a>을 능가했다.
인도 억만장자 무케시 암바니(Mukesh Ambani)는 젠슨 황과 함께 뭄바이에서 열린 엔비디아 AI 정상 회담 인도(Nvidia AI Summit India)에서 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41509500/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-meets-indian-billionaire-mukesh-ambani-duo-forge-partnership-to-build-ai-inf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI 인프라 구축 파트너십</a>에 대해 논의했다.
이들 두 사람은 인도 정보기술 산업에 대해 이야기했으며, 황은 이 산업이 대규모 존재감과 깊은 전문성으로 세계적으로 유명하다고 언급했다. 최근 몇 년 동안 200,000명의 IT 전문가가 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41509500/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-meets-indian-billionaire-mukesh-ambani-duo-forge-partnership-to-build-ai-inf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AI와 함께 일하도록 업스킬</a>되었다.
중국 기술 대기업 바이트댄스는 한 인턴이 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41422474/tiktok-parent-fires-intern-for-maliciously-interfering-with-ai-training-denies-10m-damage-claims-ami" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">자사의 인공지능 모델 학습을 방해했다는 이유로</a> 해고했다.
애플(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)은 $3,500 비전 프로 헤드셋(Vision Pro headset)의 생산을 축소하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41499682/apple-to-cut-vision-pro-production-cheaper-model-expected-in-2025-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025년 더 저렴한 모델로 전환</a>할 것이라는 보도가 있었다.
인공지능
오픈AI의 경쟁사인 앤트로픽(Anthropic)은 AI 모델인 클로드 3.5 소넷(Claude 3.5 Sonnet)을 업그레이드하고 새로운 모델인 클로드 3.5 하이쿠(Claude 3.5 Haiku)를 소개했다. 클로드 3.5 소넷 모델은 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41481214/now-ai-can-operate-computers-like-humans-openai-rival-backed-by-google-unveils-claude-upgrades-amid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">컴퓨터와 인간처럼 상호작용할 수 있는 혁신적인 기능</a>을 도입했다.
세일즈포스(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>)의 CEO인 마크 베니오프(Marc Benioff)는 마이크로소프트의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41444585/copilots-a-flop-because-microsoft-lacks-the-data-salesforce-ceo-slams-rebranding-of-ai-tool-to-agent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">코파일럿을 &#8220;에이전트&#8221;로 재브랜딩한 것</a>에 대해 비판했다.
최근 캐릭터.AI(Character.AI)는 14세 소년이 챗봇과 상호작용한 후 자살한 비극적인 사건에 대해 공식 사과를 발표했다. 이 회사는 이 사건을 인정하고 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41491088/ai-chatbot-maker-publicly-apologizes-after-teens-death-in-florida" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">플랫폼의 안전 조치를 강화할 업데이트</a>를 발표했다.

읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41420671/mark-zuckerberg-or-elon-musk-openai-ceo-sam-altman-says-hed-back-this-tech-titan-in-a-cage-fight" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">마크 저커버그 또는 일론 머스크? 오픈AI CEO 샘 올트먼이 이 기술 대기업을 지지하겠다고 말했다.</a>
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1주일간의 공휴일 후 화요일에 재개장한 중국 시장은 수요일에 국내 거래자들이 예상했던 추가 자금을 지원받지 못하면서 압박을 받았었다. 목요일에는 중국 인민은행(PBoC)이 국내 주식시장의 안정성을 높이기 위한 조치를 발표하면서 상황이 호전되었다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): PBoC는 웹사이트에 발표한 성명에서 채권, 증권거래소 펀드, CSI 300 구성주 및 기타 자산을 중앙은행이 발행하는 국채 및 중앙은행 어음과 같은 고급 유동자산으로 교환하기 위해 자격을 갖춘 증권, 펀드 및 보험 회사들을 지원하는 &#8220;증권, 펀드 및 보험 회사 스왑 시설(SFISF)&#8221;을 설립하기로 결정했다고 밝혔다.
첫 단계 운영 규모는 5,000억 위안(약 707억 달러)이며, 상황에 따라 추가 확대가 가능하다고 중앙은행은 밝혔다. 자격을 갖춘 증권사, 펀드 및 보험사들로부터의 신청은 즉시 접수된다.
이 중앙은행은 이번 조치가 제20기 공산당 중앙위원회 제3차 전체회의에서 제시된 &#8220;자본 시장의 내재적 안정성을 강화하기 위한 장기 메커니즘 수립&#8221; 요구를 이행하고 자본 시장의 건강하고 안정적인 발전을 촉진하기 위한 것이라고 명확히 밝혔다.
더 보기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-chinese-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">최고의 중국 주식</a>
목요일에 발표된 이번 조치는 중앙은행이 9월 말에 발표한 유동성 증대 조치에 더해지는 것이다. 당시 중앙은행은 은행들이 보유해야 하는 지급준비율을 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 인하하여 약 1조 위안을 신규 대출에 사용할 수 있도록 한 바 있다.
중앙은행은 추가로 0.25-0.50% 포인트 더 인하할 가능성을 시사했다. 또한 7일물 환매조건부채권(Repo) 금리를 0.2% 포인트 인하하고, 중기 대출금리 약 30bp 인하 및 대출 우대 금리를 20-25bp 인하할 것이라고 밝혔다.
시장 반응: 중국 본토의 주요 시장 지표인 상하이 종합지수는 새로운 부양책 발표 후 강하게 반등했다. 지수는 3,277.69로 개장하여 이전 마감가인 3,258.86보다 소폭 상승했지만, 초기 거래에서 상승분을 반납하며 하락해 전일 종가 아래로 내려갔다.
그러나 인민은행의 발표 이후 지수는 회복되었다. 마지막 확인 시, 지수는 3,353.91에서 2.92% 상승 거래되었다.
홍콩의 항셍지수 또한 4% 이상 상승했다.
미국 상장 주식 상승: 미국에 상장된 중국 주식들이 홍콩에서 목요일 중반에 상승세를 반영하여 크게 상승했다. 상승 종목은 다음과 같다:
<ul>
<li>알리바바 그룹 홀딩 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) 4.28% 상승.</li>
<li>샤오펑 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) 9.50% 상승.</li>
<li>리 오토 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) 5.96% 상승.</li>
<li>니오 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>) 6% 상승.</li>
<li>JD닷컴 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) 5.63% 상승.</li>
<li>테센트 홀딩스 (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>) 1.98% 상승.</li>
<li>바이두 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) 2.47% 상승.</li>
</ul>
iShares MSCI China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NASDAQ">MCHI</a>)는 미국 현지에서 수요일 2.36% 하락한 51.97달러에 거래를 마감했다.
다음 읽어야 할 기사:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41182930/china-was-tipping-into-a-japan-style-lost-decade-of-deflation-and-stagnation-before-late-septemb">중국은 일본식 &#8216;잃어버린 10년&#8217;으로 접어들 뻔했으며, 9월 말 자극 발표 이전까지는 디플레이션과 침체 상태였다고 법률 전문가는 말합니다.</a></li>
</ul>
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중국의 신규 부양책으로 알리바바, JD닷컴 및 샤오펑 주식 홍콩에서 급등

중국 주식이 수요일에 급격한 매도세를 경험하며, 아시아-태평양 시장 전반에 걸쳐 변동성이 큰 추세가 계속되고 있다. 홍콩의 항셍지수(HSI)는 1.39% 하락한 20,635.11에 거래되었다. 이 지수는 화요일에 9.41% 급락하여, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41227136/chinese-stocks-plunge-as-stimulus-hopes-fade-hong-kong-posts-worst-daily-decline-si" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">2008년 금융 위기 이후 최악의 일일 손실</a>을 기록했다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): 본토의 CSI 300 지수도 5.39% 하락하며 타격을 입었다. 이러한 급격한 반전은 몇 주 간의 강력한 상승 이후 발생한 일로, 중국 주식은 올해 들어 상위 글로벌 성과 주식 중 하나로 자리잡고 있었다.
기술 대기업들은 하락세의 큰 타격을 받았다:
<ul>
<li>JD닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>)은 홍콩 증시에서 7.52% 급락했다.</li>
<li>알리바바(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#OTC">BABAF</a>)는 2.78% 하락했다.</li>
<li>바이두(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>)는 HKEX에서 1.65% 하락했다.</li>
<li>텐센트(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)는 1.32% 하락했다.</li>
</ul>
분석가들은 이번 매도세를 투자자들이 이익을 실현하고 베이징의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/24/10/41223117/alibaba-tencent-jd-com-and-baidu-slide-over-8-as-chinas-28b-stimulus-boost-misses-the-mark">적극적인 재정 부양 부족에 대한 실망감</a>으로 설명하고 있다.
일본에서는 닛케이 225 지수가 0.6% 상승하여 지역 전반의 시장 심리가 다르다는 것을 강조했다.

다음 읽기:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://kr.benzinga.com/news/usa/stocks/%EC%95%84%ED%81%AC-%EC%9D%B8%EB%B2%A0%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8-%EA%B1%B0%EB%9E%98-%EC%95%84%EB%A7%88%EC%A1%B4-%EC%A3%BC%EC%8B%9D-1400%EB%A7%8C-%EB%A7%A4%EC%88%98-%EB%A1%9C%EB%B9%88%ED%9B%84%EB%93%9C-36/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">캐시 우드의 아크 인베스트 거래: 아마존 주식에 1,400만 달러 베팅 &#8211; 로빈후드 주식 3,600만 달러어치 매각, 코인베이스와 메타 수용</a></li>
</ul>
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항셍 지수가 1.39% 하락하면서 JD닷컴, 알리바바, 바이두 등의 중국 기술 주식이 급락

최근 몇 주 동안 중국 주식이 부양 정책에 힘입어 급격한 반등을 보였다. iShares MSCI China ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHI#NYSE">MCHI</a>)가 추적하는 MSCI China Index는 9월 24일부터 10월 7일 사이에 35% 이상 급등했다.
뱅크 오브 아메리카의 애널리스트 위니 우(Winnie Wu)와 윌리 찬(Willie Chan)이 설명한 바와 같이, 이 &#8220;빠르고 격렬한&#8221; 랠리는 전 세계 다른 주요 시장의 성과를 초과했으며, SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)로 추적되는 S&amp;P 500 지수의 연초 대비 상승 폭의 두 배 이상에 달했다.
이 랠리는 중국 당국이 발표한 일련의 공격적인 통화 완화 정책과 정부의 불안정한 부동산 시장 안정화에 대한 재확약으로 촉발되었다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">연초 대비 성과: MSCI 차이나, S&amp;P 500 두 배 상승</h2>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-583894" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/07123344/image-41-1024x455.png" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/07123344/image-41-1024x455.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/07123344/image-41-300x133.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/07123344/image-41-768x342.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/07123344/image-41-1536x683.png 1536w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/07123344/image-41.png 1920w" alt="" width="1024" height="455" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">차트:<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent100724&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> Benzinga Pro</a></figcaption></figure>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2조 달러 규모의 시장 급등</h2>
9월 23일부터 30일까지 MSCI China Index는 거의 2조 달러의 시장 가치를 추가했다. 주요 수혜자는 귀주 마오타이(Kweichow Moutai)와 같은 블루칩 주식들이다. 귀주 마오타이는 39% 급등하여 880억 달러의 시가총액을 추가했으며, 텐센트 홀딩스 ADR(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCEHY#OTC">TCEHY</a>)은 15% 상승하여 700억 달러를 추가했다. 또한 알리바바 그룹 홀딩 – ADR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)는 27% 급등하여 580억 달러의 시가총액이 증가했다.
이러한 빠른 시장 상승은 투자자들 사이에서 중국 정책 당국이 경제적 도전 과제인 디플레이션 압박, 부동산 시장 침체 및 증가하는 지방 정부 부채 문제를 해결하기 위해 진지한 조치를 취하고 있다는 낙관론이 커지고 있음을 반영한다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">주요 부양 조치가 랠리를 촉발</h2>
이 랠리는 9월 23일부터 시작된 일련의 예상치 못한 정책 발표로 촉발되었다. 이날 중국 인민은행(PBoC)은 14일 역환매조건부채권 금리를 10bp(베이시스 포인트) 인하하여 1.85%로 조정하고, 약 106억 달러(745억 위안)를 은행 시스템에 주입하여 시장을 놀라게 했다.
다음 날, PBoC 총재인 판궁성(Pan Gongsheng)은 더 큰 조치를 발표했다. 중앙은행은 지급준비율을 50bp 인하하여 약 1,425억 달러(1조 위안)를 금융 시스템에 주입할 것이며, 7일물 환매조건부채권 금리를 20bp 인하하고, 기준 대출 우대 금리와 기존 모기지 금리를 약 50bp 인하하겠다고 약속하여, 가계 이자 지급액을 약 210억 달러(1,500억 위안) 줄일 수 있다고 밝혔다.
그 후 9월 25일에는 PBoC가 1년 만기 중기대출금리(MLF)를 30bp 인하하고, 국영은행에 자본을 주입하겠다는 재정적 약속을 발표했습니다.
마지막으로, PBoC는 상업은행에게 기존 모기지 금리를 대출 우대 금리보다 30bp 이상 낮추도록 지시했다. 이 조치는 10월 31일 이전에 시행되어야 한다.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">중국 주식 ETF, 대규모 상승 기록</h2>
이러한 조치들은 중국 주식 ETF들이 S&amp;P 500 및 기타 글로벌 벤치마크를 상당히 초과하는 성과를 거두게 만들었다. 9월 24일부터 10월 7일 사이에 여러 중국 중심 ETF가 놀라운 상승률을 기록했다:
<ul>
<li>Invesco China Technology ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CQQQ#NYSE">CQQQ</a>): +52%</li>
<li>iShares MSCI China A ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNYA#NYSE">CNYA</a>): +48%</li>
<li>XTrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASHR#NYSE">ASHR</a>): +47%</li>
<li>WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXSE#NASDAQ">CXSE</a>): +43%</li>
<li>KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWEB#NYSE">KWEB</a>): +40%</li>
<li>SPDR S&amp;P China ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GXC#NYSE">GXC</a>): +38%</li>
<li>Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGJ#NASDAQ">PGJ</a>): +36%</li>
<li>iShares China Large-Cap ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXI#NYSE">FXI</a>): +32%</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">향후 주의사항: 조정 가능성</h2>
이번 랠리가 강력했지만, 뱅크 오브 아메리카의 애널리스트들은 주의가 필요하다고 조언했다.
애널리스트들은 &#8220;부동산 시장을 안정화하고 지방 정부 채무를 구조조정하기 위한 추가 재정적 자극과 과잉 생산/디플레이션 문제를 해결하기 위한 구조적 개혁이 필요하다&#8221;고 지적했다.
그들은 현재의 &#8220;모든 것을 사라&#8221; 단계가 긍정적인 촉매제가 더 이상 나타나지 않으면 곧 끝날 수 있다고 경고했다.
높은 베타를 가진 소비재, 부동산 및 중개 주식은 급격히 상승한 후 이익 실현의 첫 번째 대상이 될 수 있다. 그러나 애널리스트들은 장기 투자자들이 잠재적인 조정을 매수 기회로 볼 수 있다고 제안했다. 특히 대형 인터넷 주식과 고수익 국영기업(SOE) 섹터는 변동성이 적다고 평가했다.
2024년 4분기에 대해 뱅크 오브 아메리카는 인터넷(미디어, 온라인 소매), 보험 및 헬스케어(특히 생명 과학 및 생명공학) 섹터에 대해 긍정적인 전망을 유지하고 있다. 이들은 3분기 동안 강력한 성과를 보였다.
그들은 강력한 랠리 이후 중개 주식에 대해 신중하게 접근하고, 실적 하향 조정 및 매력적이지 않은 가치 평가로 인해 유틸리티(가스, 수도) 부문에 대해 하향 조정을 했다. 또한, 부동산, 자동차, 건축 자재 및 화학 부문에 대해서는 기본적인 회복이 더 오랜 시간이 걸릴 것이라고 믿고 부정적 입장을 유지하고 있다.

지금 읽어보세요:
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41208397/this-alibaba-analyst-turns-bullish-here-are-top-5-upgrades-for-monday">이 알리바바 애널리스트가 긍정적으로 전환했습니다. 월요일을 위한 상위 5개 업그레이드를 확인하세요</a></li>
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'빠르고 격렬한 랠리'가 올해 중국 주식을 S&P 500 수익 대비 두 배 상승의 견인

세계가 실리콘밸리에 집중하는 동안, 한 투자 전략가는 중국의 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-google-interstitial="false">인공 지능(AI) 분야에서</a>의 대담한 움직임에 주목하고 있다.
무슨 일이 (What Happened): 크레인셰어스(KraneShares)의 수석 투자 전략가인 데릭 얀(Derek Yan)은 벤징가(Benzinga)와 중국의 거대 인터넷 기업들이 어떻게 대규모 AI 도입을 위한 기반을 마련하고 있는지에 대해 이야기했다.
미국 투자자들은 KraneShares Hang Seng TECH Index ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KTEC#NYSE">KTEC</a>)와 같은 ETF를 통해 중국 AI 기회에 접근할 수 있다. 이 ETF는 홍콩의 30대 기술 기업들을 추적하며, 클라우드, 전자상거래 및 핀테크와 같은 고성장 혁신 분야에 대한 노출을 제공한다. 주식당 8% 상한이 있는 시가총액 가중 방식이다.
이 ETF의 주요 보유 종목으로는 알리바바 그룹 홀딩(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>)(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABAF#NYSE">BABAF</a>), 메이투안(OTCPK:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPNGF" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MPNGF</a>), 텐센트 홀당스(OTCPK: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCEHY" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TCEHY</a>), 징동닷컴(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), 샤오미(OTCPK:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/XIACF">XIACF</a>), 콰이쇼우 테크놀로지(OTCPK:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KUASF" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KUASF</a>)가 포함다.
중국 기업들이 선두를 달리고 있는 한 가지 방법은 자체 모델을 훈련시키거나 오픈 소스 모델을 사용하는 것이다. 특히 엔터테인먼트, 마케팅 그리고 헬스케어와 같은 산업에서 그렇다고 얀이 말했다.
10억 명이 넘는 인터넷 사용자들로부터 수집된 방대한 데이터는 대규모 언어 모델(LLM)을 훈련할 때 기업들에게 유리하다고 그는 덧붙였다.
&#8220;중국의 인터넷 기업들은 새로운 기술을 상용화하는 데 성공한 경험이 있다&#8221;고 말하며, 얀은 이러한 거대 기업들이 성장하게 만든 모바일 기술 붐을 예로 들었다.
또한 읽기: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39702149/china-dominates-global-generative-ai-adoption-as-local-startups-face-fierce-competition-from-the-lik">중국은 글로벌 생성 AI 채택을 지배하며, 현지 스타트업들은 알리바바와 바이두와 같은 기업들의 치열한 경쟁에 직면</a>
중요한 이유 (Why It Matters): 중국의 채택 속도는 인상적이라고 이 전략가가 말했다.
&#8220;중국 소비자들은 새로운 기술을 전 세계 동료들보다 빠르게 채택하는 경향이 있다&#8221;고 말하며, 얀은 이 민첩성이 AI가 얼마나 빠르게 통합되고 있는지에 잘 나타난다고 덧붙였다. 예를 들어 콰이쇼우와 같은 회사들은 이미 성공을 거두고 있으며, 그들의 AI 모델 클링(Kling)은 오픈AI의 소라(Sora)와 경쟁하고 있다.
2025년까지 우리는 큰 중국 기업들이 AI를 대규모로 채택하는 것을 보게 될 것이라고 얀이 말했다.
생성형 AI가 중국의 비즈니스 환경을 변화시킬 준비가 되어 있으며, 이는 인터넷 기업들의 실적에 큰 성장을 가져올 수 있다고 그가말했다.
AI 도구들이 고객 경험과 비용 효율성을 개선하고 있기 때문에, 중국이 단순히 뒤처지고 있는 것이 아니라 미래로 도약할 준비를 하고 있는 것이 분명하다.
다음 읽기: 
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/40748185/chinas-markets-still-manage-to-get-nvidia-ai-chips-via-smuggling-report">중국 시장은 여전히 밀수로 엔비디아 AI 칩을 확보합니다: 보도</a></li>
</ul>
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