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After-Hours Trading Highlights: Intel Leads Tech Surge, Ford Adjusts Outlook

Intel shares jumped approximately 7% after the chipmaker reported better-than-expected third-quarter results. Ford Motor exceeded earnings expectations but lowered full-year guidance due to supply chain impacts. Deckers Outdoor shares slid about 12% following a disappointing revenue forecast.

Tech and Auto Stocks Drive After-Hours Activity

Significant stock movements occurred in after-hours trading Thursday, with several major companies reporting quarterly results and strategic announcements. According to reports, technology and automotive sectors saw particularly notable activity as investors digested earnings reports and corporate updates.

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China’s Manufacturing Dominance Shakes Western Executives: Automation, EVs, and Global Competition

Western executives visiting China’s manufacturing facilities return with sobering assessments of automated “dark factories” and robotic production lines. From electric vehicles to artificial intelligence, China’s industrial transformation is reshaping global competition and forcing Western companies to reconsider their strategies.

Western automotive and green energy executives are returning from China with sobering assessments of the country’s manufacturing capabilities, describing advanced automation systems that operate continuously without human intervention. These visits have revealed a technological gap that many executives believe could leave Western nations behind in critical industries, particularly electric vehicle production and green energy technologies.

The Reality of China’s Automated Manufacturing