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Chip Export Deal According to Financial Times, “Trump to consider allowing Nvidia sales of advanced AI chips to China”, the White House approved terms that reportedly force Nvidia and AMD to remit a 15% REVENUE‑SHARE of China chip sales to the U.S. government for export licences, a move that markets hailed but critics warn could…
Apple’s $100 Billion U.S. Investment Apple plans to invest an additional $100 billion in the U.S., totaling $600 billion, to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on Chinese production. This move aligns with President Trump’s trade policies and aims to strengthen American industry. [ft.com] Market Reactions to Semiconductor Earnings The S&P 500 and Nasdaq saw…
U.S. Urges Asia to Avoid European AI Regulations During a visit to South Korea, U.S. White House technology adviser Michael Kratsios urged Asian nations to reject the “European model of fear and over-regulation” of artificial intelligence (AI), referencing the EU’s stringent AI Act. He emphasized that Asian countries should adopt independent approaches to AI regulation…
Tech Giants Thrive Amid Economic Disparities According to the Financial Times, “Wall St and Silicon Valley ride high as tariffs hit Main Street,” major tech companies like Apple, Meta, and Microsoft have reported impressive second-quarter earnings, with the technology sector experiencing annual earnings growth of 41%. This surge contrasts sharply with consumer-facing industries struggling under…
Figma debuted on the NYSE under the ticker symbol FIG, pricing its shares at $33—slightly above its revised $30–32 guide range. The offering raised about $1.2 billion in total, though only approximately $400–411 million went to the company itself—the remainder came from existing shareholders divesting their stakes. Figma’s valuation at IPO stood at $19.3 billion, nearly matching the…
Microsoft Achieves Historic Market Milestone According to the Financial Times, “Microsoft hits $4tn market value as tech stocks rise to new highs,” marking a significant achievement in the company’s history. This surge reflects investor confidence in Microsoft’s strategic investments in artificial intelligence and cloud computing, positioning the company at the forefront of technological innovation. Debate…
In this stimulating CNBC segment, Doug Clinton, CEO of Intelligent Alpha, offers his expert insights on the upcoming earnings reports from major tech companies. As these industry giants prepare to unveil their latest financial results, Clinton underscores the importance of understanding the broader economic implications that accompany these announcements. He highlights specific areas to watch,…