Core Insights - The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) announced it will stop accessing the Web of Science database from January 1, 2026, as part of its commitment to open science and changing the evaluation of scientific work [1][7][9] Group 1: Open Science Policy - CNRS has been promoting open science since the release of its first Open Science Roadmap in 2019, opposing quantitative evaluations based on bibliometric indicators in favor of qualitative assessments [3][9] - The decision to discontinue Web of Science is a significant step in CNRS's open science policy, aiming to enhance the quality and ethics of scientific evaluation [4][10] Group 2: Financial Implications - By stopping the subscription to Web of Science, CNRS will save €1.4 million annually, which will be reinvested into open science initiatives, particularly the development of open databases [5][11] Group 3: Transition to OpenAlex - CNRS is encouraging researchers to transition to OpenAlex, which offers greater visibility for non-English journals and a broader range of indexed journals compared to Web of Science [5][11] - OpenAlex aims to address the coverage gaps in various fields, such as humanities, social sciences, computer science, and mathematics, where Web of Science has been lacking [5][11] Group 4: Challenges and Future Directions - While leaving Web of Science may temporarily hinder the ability to make standardized comparisons between institutions and researchers, CNRS acknowledges the need to establish new principles for such evaluations [6][12] - CNRS is actively working to improve OpenAlex's metadata management to enhance its potential and is confident that it will soon meet the needs of researchers [6][12] - The organization aims to regain autonomy in scientific decision-making and enhance transparency through open tools, inviting partners to also distance themselves from Web of Science [6][12]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. stock market showed mixed results with the Dow Jones falling while the Nasdaq and S&P 500 reached new highs, driven by Oracle's impressive earnings forecast and unexpected decline in producer prices, leading to market expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1][8][9]. Market Performance - The Dow Jones closed down 220.42 points, a decrease of 0.48%, at 45490.92 points; the Nasdaq rose by 6.57 points, an increase of 0.03%, closing at 21886.06 points; the S&P 500 gained 19.43 points, up 0.30%, ending at 6532.04 points [2]. - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached intraday highs of 6555.97 points and 22000.97 points, respectively [3]. Company Highlights - Oracle's stock surged by 36% following its earnings report, which highlighted a staggering 1529% increase in multi-cloud database revenue from Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, primarily driven by AI server demand [3][13]. - Other major tech stocks also saw significant gains, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rising by 2.38%, and notable increases in stocks like Broadcom (up 9.77%), ARM (up over 9%), and Nvidia (up over 3%) [4][15]. Economic Indicators - The Producer Price Index (PPI) unexpectedly declined by 0.1% in August, contrasting with a previous increase of 0.7%, while the year-over-year PPI rose by 2.6% [5][6]. - The core PPI, excluding food and energy, also fell by 0.1% month-over-month, with a year-over-year increase of 2.8% [7]. - This PPI data alleviated market concerns regarding inflation pressures hindering the Federal Reserve's ability to implement easing policies, leading traders to anticipate a series of interest rate cuts starting next week [9][10].

Group 1 - Five companies from Wuhan have become the first in their respective sectors to go public in 2024 [2] - The first company, Dameng Data, listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's Sci-Tech Innovation Board on June 12, 2024, and is a leading provider of database products and services in China [4] - The second company, Xingjing Weiwang Group, listed on NASDAQ on July 26, 2024, and operates in the digital entertainment sector, including esports and gaming [6][7] Group 2 - The third company, Shengtong Technology, established in 2005, focuses on AI solutions for urban management, automotive, and finance sectors, and is headquartered in Wuhan as of 2024 [10] - The fourth company, Hezhima Intelligent, specializes in automotive-grade smart chips and solutions, with its valuation increasing from under $1 billion to over $2 billion in three years [15] - The listing of these companies highlights Wuhan's growing prominence in various high-tech industries [2][4][10][15]