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Apple Targets 2026 for AI-Powered Smart Glasses Launch

Tue Jul-21 15:30:17product65

Apple is targeting a 2026 launch for AI-powered smart glasses to compete with Meta and Alphabet in the augmented reality market.

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Micron Stock Surges Nearly 8% as Insatiable AI Memory Demand Fuels Rebound From Recent Chip Selloff

Tue Jul-21 15:12:20earnings85

Micron Technology shares surged nearly 8% following a strong earnings report and positive guidance driven by robust demand for AI memory chips.

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Brussels preparing first Google digital rulebook fine, media reports

Tue Jul-21 15:11:00regulatory65

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to issue its first fine under the Digital Markets Act against Google, potentially amounting to one billion euros, for alleged anti-competitive practices in search and the Play Store.

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The 3 Ways Amazon's Trainium Chips Erode Nvidia's Dominance Into Early 2027

Tue Jul-21 15:10:29analyst65

An analyst report highlights Amazon's Trainium chip momentum and AWS growth as a competitive threat to Nvidia's AI infrastructure dominance through 2027.

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UBS projects Micron to generate $400 billion in cash flow by 2028 | Fox Business Video

Tue Jul-21 15:10:24analyst65

UBS projects Micron Technology will generate $400 billion in free cash flow by 2028 driven by strong AI memory demand and pricing power.

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Nvidia Funds the Startups That Buy Nvidia's Chips. You're Not Supposed to Notice.

Tue Jul-21 15:01:38other65

Nvidia has committed over $40 billion in equity stakes to AI companies like OpenAI and CoreWeave that are major customers of its chips, reinforcing its ecosystem dominance.

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Tesla expands robotaxi service to Orlando, Tampa ahead of earnings

Tue Jul-21 15:00:14product65

Tesla expanded its robotaxi service to Orlando and Tampa ahead of its second-quarter earnings report, signaling progress in scaling its autonomous ride-hailing business.

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Louisiana Meta data center generates staggering sales tax growth

Tue Jul-21 14:52:22other65

Meta is expanding its Louisiana data center investment from $10 billion to $50 billion, driving significant local economic activity and sales tax growth.

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China considers tighter export controls on AI models and chips, FT reports

Tue Jul-21 14:52:13regulatory65

China is considering tighter export controls that could restrict overseas chipmakers like Qualcomm and TSMC from producing advanced semiconductors for Chinese companies.

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AI and the Commercial Data Loophole

Tue Jul-21 14:11:03partnership65

The Pentagon announced deals with Google, NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services to deploy their AI capabilities on classified networks, while blacklisting Anthropic for refusing to remove usage restrictions.

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Forget Picking the Next AI Winner: TSM Lets You Profit From Every Wave of the Revolution

Tue Jul-21 14:01:58earnings85

TSMC reported strong Q2 earnings with revenue up 39% and EPS up 61%, driven by broad AI demand across GPU, CPU, and other architectures manufactured in its fabs.

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Bessent Says US Will Scrutinize Chinese AI Models for IP Theft

Tue Jul-21 13:51:57regulatory65

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US will scrutinize overseas AI models, particularly from China, for intellectual property theft.

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Tesla Cash Burn Puts AI Spending in Focus

Tue Jul-21 13:51:30earnings65

Tesla is projected to report its first quarterly cash burn in over two years due to heavy AI and infrastructure spending ahead of its upcoming earnings call.

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TAIEX records biggest single-day closing point gain in history | Taiwan News | Jul. 21, 2026 20:44

Tue Jul-21 13:51:01other65

Taiwan's TAIEX index recorded its largest single-day point gain in history, driven by a 3.88% rise in TSMC and broad gains in semiconductor and PCB sectors.

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Microsoft to fund Mistral's European AI expansion in multibillion-dollar deal

Tue Jul-21 13:40:31partnership65

Microsoft has agreed to a multibillion-dollar deal to fund Mistral's European AI infrastructure expansion and integrate its models into Azure and Copilot Studio.

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Alphabet is pouring record cash into data centers, and earnings will show if that's paying off

Tue Jul-21 13:32:11earnings85

Alphabet is set to report its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with investors focusing on AI monetization and Google Cloud growth amid record capital expenditure plans.

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Why Tesla shareholders are begging Musk for answers

Tue Jul-21 13:31:29other65

Tesla shareholders are pressing Elon Musk for clarity on potential merger plans with SpaceX and executive compensation targets ahead of the upcoming earnings call.

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US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers

Tue Jul-21 13:31:20other65

The US military launched fresh strikes against Iran and Iran retaliated by striking oil tankers and US assets, escalating geopolitical tensions that pose macroeconomic and supply chain risks to the global technology sector.

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Alphabet boosts AI infrastructure spending to $190B for 2026 amid cloud growth

Tue Jul-21 13:21:48guidance85

Alphabet announced a significant increase in 2026 capital expenditure to $180-190 billion for AI infrastructure, driven by strong Google Cloud revenue growth.

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Headaches for Silicon Valley as China chips away at the US's lead in the AI race

Tue Jul-21 13:21:35product65

Google faces delays in launching its Gemini 3.5 AI model while Chinese competitor Moonshot releases a capable alternative, raising concerns about US AI dominance.

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Tesla FSD Red-Light Probe: What NHTSA's 2.88 Million-Car File Actually Says

Tue Jul-21 13:21:06regulatory65

NHTSA has opened a preliminary evaluation into approximately 2.88 million Tesla vehicles equipped with FSD software following reports of red-light violations and crashes.

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Expect 2027 iPhones to cost more as TSMC increases chip prices

Tue Jul-21 13:20:55other65

TSMC has agreed to increase base chip prices by 5-10% starting in 2027, which will raise manufacturing costs for Apple and potentially lead to higher consumer prices for iPhones and Macs.

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Court Filings Reveal Medicaid Patient Data Was Improperly Shared with ICE, Then Forwarded to Palantir's Deportation App

Tue Jul-21 13:20:21regulatory65

Court filings reveal that Medicaid patient data was improperly shared with ICE and subsequently forwarded to Palantir for use in its deportation tracking app, intensifying legal scrutiny of the company's government contracts.

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Nvidia's 9.3% Nebius Stake Signals Growing Confidence in AI Infrastructure

Tue Jul-21 13:11:17other65

Nvidia disclosed a 9.3% ownership stake in AI cloud infrastructure provider Nebius Group, reinforcing its strategic expansion into the AI computing ecosystem.

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After 'cancelling' Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI company Manus, China tells country's startups and chipmakers: 'Do not let ...'

Tue Jul-21 13:10:43regulatory75

Chinese regulators are considering strict bans on Western acquisitions of Chinese AI firms and restricting overseas foundries like TSMC and Qualcomm from manufacturing advanced chips for Chinese designs.

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IRGC Cruise Missiles Destroy Amazon Data Center Infrastructure in Bahrain

Tue Jul-21 13:03:01other95

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard claimed to have destroyed Amazon's central data infrastructure in Bahrain using cruise missiles.

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Neoclouds Hut 8, IREN bag big name and big money contracts

Tue Jul-21 13:01:47partnership65

IREN secured $2.8 billion in new cloud contracts with major AI developers including Microsoft and NVIDIA, while Hut 8 signed a $9.8 billion lease deal, signaling strong demand for AI infrastructure capacity.

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Iran says it launched fresh strikes on US bases, assets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan

Tue Jul-21 13:00:39other85

Iran claimed to have launched missile and drone strikes against US military assets in the Middle East and specifically targeted an Amazon data center in Bahrain.

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Micron stock jumps ahead of Google earnings as AI memory demand hits record highs

Tue Jul-21 13:00:30earnings85

Micron reported fiscal Q3 revenue of $41.5 billion, driven by surging demand for high-bandwidth memory chips used in AI infrastructure, causing shares to jump ahead of Alphabet's upcoming earnings.

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AI memory chip global shortage may lead to geopolitical crisis, says SK group chairman Chey Tae-Won

Mon Jul-20 21:04:29other65

SK Hynix chairman warns of a severe global AI memory chip shortage through 2027, highlighting Micron's position as a key competitor in a supply-constrained market.

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Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra is coming sooner than you think - Here's what we know

Mon Jul-20 21:04:29product65

Reports indicate Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra, featuring a book-style design and dual-display setup, is nearing mass production with a finalized design.

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Broadcom Stock Has Jumped Just 7% in 2026. This Move by Meta Platforms Could Supercharge the Stock in the Second Half

Mon Jul-20 21:04:29product65

Meta Platforms is reportedly set to begin manufacturing its in-house Iris AI chips in September to support data center expansion, a move expected to benefit supplier Broadcom.

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Why Did Two AI Giants Fall After Beating Earnings?

Mon Jul-20 20:50:10earnings65

ASML and TSMC shares declined despite beating earnings expectations and raising outlooks, signaling potential investor fatigue with AI infrastructure spending.

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What to Expect in Markets This Week: Alphabet, Tesla and Intel Headline Big Tech Earnings Reports

Mon Jul-20 20:50:10earnings85

Alphabet and Tesla are scheduled to report quarterly earnings this week amid heightened investor focus on AI infrastructure spending and profitability.

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Snap Nears Settlement of Addiction Case Ahead of Jury Trial

Mon Jul-20 20:40:02regulatory65

Snap Inc. reached a tentative settlement in a social media addiction lawsuit, leaving Meta Platforms as the sole remaining defendant facing an imminent jury trial.

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Tesla reveals first vehicle model to receive Starlink integration

Mon Jul-20 20:30:28product65

Tesla revealed that its upcoming Cybercab autonomous ride-hailing vehicle will feature integrated Starlink internet connectivity.

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U.S. Gas Prices Hit $4 a Gallon Again as the Iran Conflict Grinds On. 2 Things Investors Need to Know.

Mon Jul-20 20:10:26other65

U.S. gas prices have risen above $4 per gallon due to escalating conflict with Iran and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, creating macroeconomic headwinds for consumer discretionary spending and technology stocks.

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Nvidia is building the world's first 'national AI' -- Japan's FRONTia Project could be the next big step forward in global progress, but is this a step too far?

Mon Jul-20 20:10:26partnership65

Nvidia partnered with Japan's Noetra Corp and METI to supply Vera CPUs and Rubin GPUs for the FRONTia national AI infrastructure project.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: AMD, Archer Aviation, SpaceX, Iren & more

Mon Jul-20 20:10:26partnership65

Microsoft announced it will offer AMD's Helios-based AI systems on Azure, validating AMD's competitiveness ahead of its Advancing AI event.

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Amazon growth catalysts: AWS, Project Kuiper and the Jul 30 earnings setup By Investing.com

Mon Jul-20 20:00:29earnings65

Analysts highlight Amazon's upcoming July 30 earnings report as a key catalyst, citing accelerating AWS growth, Project Kuiper milestones, and strong EPS surprise history.

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TSMC Invests $100 Billion for Chips in the U.S

Mon Jul-20 19:50:28other85

TSMC announced a $100 billion increase in U.S. investment to build additional advanced semiconductor fabrication facilities, raising its total U.S. commitment to $265 billion.

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Beijing completes massive 1-gigawatt data center running entirely on Chinese-made chips

Mon Jul-20 19:40:26other65

China has operationalized a 1-gigawatt AI data center using exclusively domestic chips, supported by a $295 billion government plan to reduce reliance on Nvidia hardware.

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OpenAI Appears to Be Missing Its Sales Goals by a Vast Margin

Mon Jul-20 19:40:26analyst65

An Emarketer analysis projects that OpenAI and major tech partners including Microsoft, Google, and Amazon will significantly undershoot AI advertising revenue targets, raising concerns about the return on AI infrastructure investments.

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Options Bulls Target Microsoft Stock Before Earnings

Mon Jul-20 19:30:22earnings65

Options traders are positioning for a significant 13.7% post-earnings move in Microsoft stock ahead of its fiscal fourth-quarter report, with bullish sentiment indicated by high call volume despite a recent history of post-earnings declines.

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'$12 billion scroll': EU finds Instagram and Facebook's addictive design breaks its law

Mon Jul-20 19:30:22regulatory85

The European Commission has issued preliminary findings that Meta breached the Digital Services Act through addictive design features on Instagram and Facebook, exposing the company to fines of up to $12 billion.

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Meta starts charging for AI but who will pay? Muse Spark 1.1 is its first paid model ever

Mon Jul-20 19:30:22product65

Meta launched its first paid AI model, Muse Spark 1.1, via the new Meta Model API, pricing it significantly lower than competitors to attract developers.

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Kimi K3's huge size keeps demand strong for AI memory and processors

Mon Jul-20 19:30:22product65

Analysis of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model indicates its massive parameter size sustains strong demand for high-bandwidth memory and advanced processors, benefiting Nvidia and TSMC despite initial market fears of reduced compute needs.

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'AI FINRA': Trump administration weighs a watchdog that vets AI models before release

Mon Jul-20 19:20:07regulatory65

The Trump administration is considering establishing an independent AI regulatory agency modeled on FINRA to vet frontier AI models for safety risks before public release.

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Huawei's answer to Nvidia: China shows off AI supercomputer built with zero US parts

Mon Jul-20 19:20:07product65

Huawei unveiled its Atlas 950 SuperPoD AI supercomputer, claiming it offers significantly higher computing power than Nvidia's systems while using zero US-origin components.

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AMD Stock Pops After Landing Expanded Microsoft AI Deal

Mon Jul-20 19:20:07partnership75

AMD and Microsoft expanded their AI partnership with Microsoft Azure deploying AMD's Helios Rackscale Solution and EPYC processors for AI workloads.

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