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CXMT's 466% IPO Pop Gives Apple (AAPL) Leverage. Why Micron (MU) Investors Should Stay Patient

Mon Aug-03 18:00:40other65

The successful IPO of Chinese DRAM maker CXMT provides Apple with potential supply chain leverage while posing a pricing threat to Micron's commodity memory business.

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India proposes extending tax breaks for contract manufacturing in a boost for Apple

Mon Aug-03 17:50:30regulatory65

India has proposed extending tax exemptions for foreign companies providing machinery to contract manufacturers until 2041, a move that benefits Apple's manufacturing expansion in the region.

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Broadcom loses court bid to suspend EU antitrust request for US legal papers

Mon Aug-03 17:50:25regulatory65

The EU General Court rejected Broadcom's bid to suspend an antitrust information request related to its VMware acquisition, escalating regulatory scrutiny that could impact cloud service providers.

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Advanced Micro Devices prepares for earnings with strong server chip momentum

Mon Aug-03 17:50:04earnings85

Advanced Micro Devices is preparing to report fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings with strong projected growth in its data center segment, driven by EPYC server processors and Instinct GPU accelerators.

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AMD has two big engines roaring as it heads into earnings

Mon Aug-03 17:50:04earnings85

Analysts project AMD will report strong Q2 earnings driven by robust server CPU demand and AI accelerator growth ahead of its Tuesday report.

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The Future Of AI Isn't Bigger Data Centers -- It's Smarter Infrastructure

Mon Aug-03 17:40:40regulatory65

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order banning the construction of new hyperscale data centers consuming over 50 megawatts for one year, citing environmental and community concerns.

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1 Japanese Company Just Waved a Red Flag for Micron Stock. How to Play It Here.

Mon Aug-03 17:40:36guidance65

Japanese memory chipmaker Kioxia issued a weaker-than-expected outlook, signaling potential cooling in memory prices and AI infrastructure spending that negatively impacts Micron Technology.

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Wall Street's bulls are starting to admit the earnings bubble is real -- and the 60/40 portfolio may be the first casualty | Fortune

Mon Aug-03 17:40:33analyst65

Goldman Sachs and Apollo economists warn of a potential earnings bubble in the technology sector and declare the traditional 60/40 portfolio strategy broken due to slowing AI trade momentum.

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AWS sees record growth driven by AI demand as capacity sells out through 2028 By Investing.com

Mon Aug-03 17:20:52other65

AWS CEO Matt Garman reported record growth and a $25 billion AI revenue run rate, with capacity sold out through 2028 driven by broad enterprise adoption.

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AMD unveils AI GPU to challenge Nvidia's Rubin

Mon Aug-03 17:20:29product65

AMD unveiled the Instinct MI455X AI accelerator to power its Helios platform, positioning it as a direct technological competitor to Nvidia's Rubin architecture.

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New DeepSeek model cheapest of well-known models to run: research firm

Mon Aug-03 17:11:13product65

Research firm Artificial Analysis reports that DeepSeek's new V4-Flash AI model is significantly cheaper to run than competitors, reigniting concerns about reduced AI infrastructure spending by US hyperscalers.

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AI server shipments to surge 31%

Mon Aug-03 17:10:42other65

TrendForce forecasts a 31% surge in global AI server shipments and a 90% increase in cloud provider capital expenditures, driven by demand for Nvidia's platforms and infrastructure from major hyperscalers.

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Morgan Stanley Sees Cloud Spending Hitting $1.4 Trillion in 2027

Mon Aug-03 17:10:24analyst65

Morgan Stanley raised its 2027 cloud capital expenditure forecast to $1.4 trillion, citing increased guidance from major hyperscalers including Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft.

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Meta just moved its biggest new data centre off its own balance sheet, one day before earnings

Mon Aug-03 17:01:01partnership85

Meta announced a $14 billion joint venture with BlackRock to build an AI data center in Texas, moving significant infrastructure costs off its balance sheet just before reporting earnings.

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Nvidia data center sales of revenue, AI growth focus intensifies

Mon Aug-03 17:00:53earnings85

Nvidia reported that its data center segment generated $75.2 billion in Q1 fiscal 2027, accounting for 92% of total revenue with a 92% year-over-year increase.

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AWS CEO highlights shift in AI demand from training to inference, and crypto miners should pay attention

Mon Aug-03 17:00:40product65

AWS CEO Matt Garman announced that AI inference now accounts for two-thirds of compute demand and highlighted the Trainium3 chip designed for these workloads.

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Can NVIDIA (NVDA) Stock Defend $200 Support?

Mon Aug-03 16:40:29other65

NVIDIA shares face pressure due to reports of a potential $250 billion financing guarantee for an OpenAI data center project, raising concerns about credit risk and customer funding despite strong quarterly earnings.

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Microsoft Sets Wall Street Record With Nearly $450 Billion One-Day Market Value Gain

Mon Aug-03 16:30:48earnings95

Microsoft shares surged over 15% to add nearly $450 billion in market value after reporting strong quarterly earnings and issuing upbeat Azure guidance that eased AI spending concerns.

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Citadel Securities Sees a $500 Billion Chip Financing Debt Binge

Mon Aug-03 16:21:10analyst65

Citadel Securities forecasts over $500 billion in additional debt financing for AI chip and data center infrastructure through 2028.

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Greg Abel Poured $23 Billion of Berkshire's Cash Into Alphabet Stock

Mon Aug-03 16:20:56other85

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel increased the firm's stake in Alphabet by approximately $23 billion through share purchases and a private placement, making it the fifth-largest holding in the portfolio.

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Should You Buy Meta Platforms Stock While It's Below $600?

Mon Aug-03 16:20:55regulatory65

Meta Platforms faces potential penalties of up to $1.4 trillion from multiple states in lawsuits regarding child safety and addictive social media practices.

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Robotaxis Operating Without Manual Controls, Like Brake Pedals, Coming Soon

Mon Aug-03 16:10:49regulatory65

Federal regulators have approved Amazon's Zoox to begin charging customers for fully autonomous robotaxi rides, marking a significant regulatory milestone for driverless commercial transport.

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AMD's Helios Is Coming for Nvidia's Rack, Not Just Its GPU

Mon Aug-03 16:00:53product65

AMD unveiled its Helios rackscale AI computing system, integrating GPUs, CPUs, and networking to compete directly with Nvidia's ecosystem.

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AMD is 1:1 with Nvidia in neoclouds, says VAST exec

Mon Aug-03 16:00:50other65

A VAST Data executive stated that neocloud providers are splitting GPU orders between AMD and Nvidia at rough parity due to AMD's price advantage, signaling increased competition in the AI accelerator market.

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Apple iPhone Ultra is set to launch next month - here's what to know

Mon Aug-03 16:00:45product65

Reports indicate Apple is preparing to unveil its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Ultra, potentially next September after years of development delays.

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Amazon Raised Its AI Spending And Had Its Best Day In Years

Mon Aug-03 16:00:43earnings90

Amazon shares surged over 15% following strong Q2 earnings and raised AI capital expenditure guidance, driven by robust AWS revenue growth.

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Cloud infrastructure spending just hit an eight-year high

Mon Aug-03 15:50:21other65

Synergy Research Group reports that global cloud infrastructure spending hit an eight-year high in Q2 2026, driven primarily by generative AI investment.

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Parliamentary panel warns Meta: Apology alone won't suffice in PM Modi video row

Mon Aug-03 15:41:11regulatory65

An Indian parliamentary committee is demanding accountability from Meta and threatening to review its safe-harbour legal protections following the removal of a video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Apple Intelligence Goes Paid in September: iCloud+ AI Tiers, Klarna Leases, Health Glasses Bet

Mon Aug-03 15:40:36product65

Apple confirmed that advanced Apple Intelligence features will require paid iCloud+ tiers starting in September and is developing health-focused smart glasses.

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Google DeepMind exec predicts trillion dollar AI capex in 2026, tied to machines that improve themselves

Mon Aug-03 15:30:18guidance65

A Google DeepMind executive projects AI capital expenditures will reach $1 trillion by 2026, driven by recursive self-improvement technologies and supported by revised forecasts from major hyperscalers.

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Dow surges 700 points after Trump cancels Iran strikes, oil drops

Mon Aug-03 15:30:07other60

U.S. stock markets rallied and oil prices dropped after President Trump canceled planned military strikes against Iran, with Meta leading gains among tech stocks.

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Apple files legal complaint against UK government over encrypted data access demand

Mon Aug-03 15:30:07regulatory65

Apple filed a legal complaint against the UK government challenging a secret order to provide access to encrypted iCloud data, resulting in the disabling of Advanced Data Protection for UK users.

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Apple faces MacBook Air shortages amid AI-driven memory crunch; eyes health features for future glasses and headsets

Mon Aug-03 15:10:56product65

Apple faces significant supply shortages and price increases for the MacBook Air due to an AI-driven global memory chip crunch, while exploring health features for future wearables.

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Microsoft Stock Jumps as Azure Tops $100 Billion and Copilot Hits 30 Million Paid Seats

Mon Aug-03 15:10:48earnings85

Microsoft reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings that beat estimates, with Azure annual revenue surpassing $100 billion and Copilot reaching 30 million paid seats, driving shares up over 5%.

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Asian Stocks Are Down 10% From June Highs. That Could Be Bad News for This Semiconductor Index.

Mon Aug-03 15:10:43other65

Semiconductor stocks including Nvidia, TSMC, and ASML are experiencing a global sell-off driven by investor concerns that AI hyperscalers may reduce capital expenditure on data center infrastructure.

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Palantir Technologies shares drop over 40% since November peak as AI darling faces valuation reality check

Mon Aug-03 15:01:00other65

Palantir Technologies shares have dropped over 40% from their November peak due to valuation compression and macroeconomic pressures despite strong revenue growth and raised guidance.

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Silicon Valley splits over closing the borders to Chinese AI

Mon Aug-03 14:50:59regulatory65

Nvidia and Microsoft executives publicly advocated for open-source AI models and signed a joint letter with Meta and Palantir, opposing calls by OpenAI and Anthropic for stricter controls on AI development.

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Meta burns 91% of cash reserves on costly AI infrastructure

Mon Aug-03 14:50:41earnings85

Meta Platforms reported a 91% drop in free cash flow and missed EPS expectations due to heavy AI infrastructure spending, causing shares to fall 10% in after-hours trading.

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iPhones and home hardware: What to expect from Apple for the rest of 2026

Mon Aug-03 14:50:34other85

Apple is scheduled to transition CEO leadership from Tim Cook to John Ternus on September 1, alongside expected fall product launches including the iPhone 18 Pro.

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AMD Options Price A 9% Earnings Move: What History Says - Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), Microsoft (NASDAQ

Mon Aug-03 14:50:28earnings65

Options markets are pricing an 8.7% move for AMD ahead of its upcoming Q2 earnings report, with historical data showing that stock performance has depended more on forward guidance than beating estimates.

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Amazon surpasses $3T market cap for the first time

Mon Aug-03 14:40:14other65

Amazon's market capitalization has surpassed $3 trillion for the first time, driven by AWS growth and AI demand.

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Apple turns devices into subscriptions: New 'Apple Upgrade' leasing program marks shift to hardware-as-a-service

Mon Aug-03 14:30:35product65

Apple launched the Apple Upgrade leasing program in the US, replacing the iPhone Upgrade Program and extending subscription-style hardware access to iPads, Watches, and Macs.

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Jeff Bezos just named Amazon's next big pillar

Mon Aug-03 14:20:48product65

Jeff Bezos identified Amazon's custom silicon business as a future core pillar and announced the Trainium4 chip launch for 2027, signaling increased competition in the AI infrastructure market.

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Top enterprise AI stocks to watch after Palantir's earnings today By Investing.com

Mon Aug-03 14:10:25earnings85

Palantir Technologies is scheduled to report Q2 earnings after the close, with high market expectations for revenue growth and guidance that could impact the broader enterprise AI sector.

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Tesla Could Be Giving Up More Than a Business

Mon Aug-03 14:10:22analyst65

RBC Capital Markets warns that a forced sale of Tesla's China business could result in a substantial valuation hit due to the loss of high-growth segments like robotics and robotaxis.

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AI data centers become war targets as Iran strikes AWS facilities in the Gulf

Mon Aug-03 14:00:29regulatory85

Iranian drone strikes damaged Amazon Web Services data centers in the Gulf and published a target list including Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, and Palantir, signaling direct military threats to commercial cloud infrastructure.

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Feds Are Investigating 1.2 Million Teslas Over Suspension Risk

Mon Aug-03 14:00:31regulatory65

Federal safety regulators are investigating approximately 1.2 million Tesla vehicles due to a suspension defect that can cause loss of steering control.

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ASML's hold over the future of chipmaking is weakening

Mon Aug-03 14:00:16other65

Analysis indicates ASML's monopoly in chipmaking lithography is weakening as China advances its domestic tool capabilities, causing a recent share price decline.

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Software catches a bid as investors rotate ahead of Palantir earnings

Mon Aug-03 13:50:27analyst65

Goldman Sachs added Microsoft to its U.S. Conviction List citing AI enterprise monetization, driving a sector rotation from semiconductors to software ahead of Palantir's earnings.

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"A big win for Android interoperability"

Mon Aug-03 13:30:53regulatory65

The European Commission adopted a decision under the Digital Markets Act addressing Android interoperability restrictions after consulting with developers regarding Google's limitations on wake word detection.

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