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OpenAI Just Got a $5.5 Billion Data Center Sweetener

Mon Aug-31 13:30:38partnership65

SB Energy issued OpenAI warrants valued at approximately $5.5 billion to secure it as a major data-center customer, with Nvidia also committed to the venture.

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Futures Fall as Mideast Strikes Fuel Inflation Anxiety

Mon Aug-31 13:21:35other65

Wall Street futures declined as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and hawkish Federal Reserve comments raised inflation and interest rate hike concerns.

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Palantir (PLTR) Stock Surges on Pentagon AI Deal and Explosive Revenue Growth

Mon Aug-31 13:21:07earnings85

Palantir reported Q2 revenue of $1.94 billion, beating estimates by 92.8% year-over-year growth and strong Pentagon AI deal momentum.

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Amazon Q2 2026 Results Send AMZN Surging 15% on AI Revenue Payoff

Mon Aug-31 13:21:00earnings95

Amazon reported strong Q2 2026 earnings with a 15% stock surge driven by 36.7% AWS revenue growth and a significant unrealized gain from its Anthropic investment.

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Huawei's Profit Fell 36% in H1 2026 as Memory Chip Prices Surged - Startup Fortune

Mon Aug-31 13:14:58other65

Huawei reported a 36% drop in H1 2026 net profit due to surging memory chip prices squeezing its smartphone business margins.

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Why this small island chain could be the first domino in a Taiwan war

Mon Aug-31 13:14:48other85

Geopolitical analysis highlights the strategic vulnerability of Taiwan's Penghu Islands and the catastrophic economic impact a Chinese invasion would have on global semiconductor supply chains.

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Google updates spam policy in Europe to avoid antitrust fine

Mon Aug-31 13:13:19regulatory65

Google updated its spam policy enforcement in the European Economic Area to mitigate potential antitrust fines under the Digital Markets Act.

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Global Macro and Markets Briefing - 31 August 2026 | FXCM Markets

Mon Aug-31 13:13:07other65

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled potential interest rate hikes in September and December due to persistent inflation, causing Treasury yields to rise and market expectations for tightening to increase.

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Micron Delay Shows Why Lenders Underwrite the Schedule - Environment+Energy Leader

Mon Aug-31 13:12:41other65

Micron's New York semiconductor fab production start has been delayed from 2028 to 2030 due to environmental and construction schedule slips, despite recent concrete pouring milestones.

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Amazon's New Way to Get Home Internet is Almost Here - This is Everything You Need to Know

Mon Aug-31 13:12:14product65

Amazon is preparing to launch its satellite broadband service, Amazon Leo (formerly Project Kuiper), with limited commercial service expected later in 2026.

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Why is Meta Platforms stock gaining today? By Investing.com

Mon Aug-31 13:11:48analyst65

Meta Platforms stock rises after BofA reiterates a Buy rating citing the upcoming launch of its AI agent 'Hatch' and Bernstein projects Meta will surpass Google in ad revenue by 2026.

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Apple vs. OpenAI: The Silicon Battleground Heating Up for Local AI - Diaspora Digital Media (DDM News) - Nigeria Breaking News, Africa and World News and Updates

Mon Aug-31 13:04:36product65

OpenAI has reportedly purchased tens of thousands of Apple Mac mini computers for reinforcement learning workloads, bypassing traditional Nvidia hardware.

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Option Volatility and Earnings Report For Aug 31 - Sept 4

Mon Aug-31 13:03:22earnings65

Broadcom is scheduled to report its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, with options markets pricing in an expected price move of 8.1%.

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Profound Game-Changer": Musk Launching New Turbine Blade Factory to Solve Shortage Threatening AI Boom

Mon Aug-31 13:03:06product65

Elon Musk announced SpaceX will manufacture gas turbine blades in-house and acquired APR Energy to alleviate power shortages constraining AI data center expansion.

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Markets Brace for Critical Jobs Data as Fed Rate Decision Looms

Mon Aug-31 13:02:21other65

Apple confirms John Ternus as new CEO replacing Tim Cook, while Broadcom prepares to release quarterly earnings amid heightened expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.

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Apple's September 9 Event: the Full List of 8 Devices Expected on Stage

Mon Aug-31 13:02:15product65

Apple has officially announced a September 9, 2026 event where it is expected to unveil eight new devices including the iPhone 18 Pro series and a foldable iPhone Ultra.

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Prediction: This AI Infrastructure Stock Will Soar After Sept. 3 (Hint: It's Not Broadcom)

Mon Aug-31 13:02:12earnings65

The article highlights Nvidia's strong recent earnings and predicts a positive stock reaction for Broadcom following its upcoming quarterly results on September 2.

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New Phones Launching In September 2026: iPhone 18 Pro, Poco F9 Series, Redmi Note 17 & More

Mon Aug-31 13:02:02product65

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and a potential foldable model in September 2026, featuring new display and camera technologies.

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Samsung Locks 70% of Memory Capacity Into 2031 Deals - Long-Term HBM Deals Run 5x Cheaper Than Spot, as AI Demand Chokes the DRAM Market

Mon Aug-31 13:01:43partnership65

Samsung has secured long-term agreements covering 70% of its memory production capacity with major tech clients including Microsoft, Google, and Nvidia to meet AI-driven HBM demand.

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Meta Could Overtake Google Search Ad Revenue In 2026, Bernstein Says: AI Is Driving The Shift

Mon Aug-31 13:01:40analyst65

Bernstein analysts project Meta could surpass Google Search ad revenue by 2026 driven by AI-enhanced advertising efficiency.

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AMD Instinct MI430X and 6th Gen EPYC to Power €387.8M LUMI-AI Supercomputer

Mon Aug-31 13:01:22product65

AMD secured a €387.8 million contract to supply Instinct MI430X GPUs and EPYC processors for the LUMI-AI supercomputer in Finland.

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Tim Cook net worth: How much Apple CEO earned before stepping down | Company Business News

Mon Aug-31 13:01:08other85

Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to step down after more than 15 years leading the company, marking the end of a significant leadership era.

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Apple's Accidental AI Hardware Hit: How Mac Minis and Studios Became Unexpected Local AI Powerhouses

Mon Aug-31 13:01:05product65

Apple experienced unexpected surging demand and supply shortages for Mac mini and Mac Studio devices in 2026 as developers adopted them for running local AI models.

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Jim Cramer Says Meta's $17 Billion Child Safety Settlement 'Could Have Been Disastrous,' Instead It's 'Barely Material to Earnings'

Mon Aug-31 13:00:43regulatory65

Jim Cramer stated that Meta's $17 billion child safety settlement is barely material to earnings when spread over ten years, alleviating investor concerns about a potentially disastrous financial impact.

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Broadcom Stock Faces Valuation Test as Fiscal Q3 Earnings Approach

Mon Aug-31 13:00:26earnings65

Broadcom faces a valuation test with its upcoming fiscal Q3 earnings report amid a recent stock pullback, while news of its collaboration with OpenAI on the Jalapeno chip presents competitive pressure to Nvidia.

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Benzinga Bulls and Bears: Nvidia, CrowdStrike, Intuit

Mon Aug-31 13:00:19earnings85

Nvidia reported record quarterly revenue of $96.2 billion and provided a strong revenue forecast, reinforcing confidence in AI demand and supporting broader technology stocks.

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5 Stocks Investors Couldn't Stop Buzzing About This Week: NVDA, MRVL, CRM and More

Mon Aug-31 13:00:20earnings90

Nvidia reported fiscal Q2 earnings with revenue of $96.2 billion and guided for $108 billion in Q3, while announcing an expanded partnership with AWS to deploy 2 million GPUs.

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Hugging Face’s $399 Robot Ducks Racks Up $2.6 Million in Sales as Nvidia Deal Buzz Grows

Mon Aug-31 13:00:18m&a85

Reports indicate Nvidia is seeking to acquire Hugging Face for $13 billion as the AI platform's Microduck robot generates significant early sales.

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AMD, Cisco And HUMAIN Say AI Infrastructure Using AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs Is Live In Saudi Arabia; Plan Up To 250 MW Deployment Beginning 2027, Reiterate Up To 1 GW By 2030

Mon Aug-31 13:00:13partnership65

AMD announced a partnership with Cisco and HUMAIN to deploy AI infrastructure using AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs in Saudi Arabia, with plans for up to 1 GW capacity by 2030.

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FTC Mulls Crackdown On YouTube Content Moderation

Fri Aug-28 21:20:35regulatory65

The FTC is reportedly considering a lawsuit against Google's YouTube over its content moderation practices, alleging potential violations of user policies.

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Mark Zuckerberg confesses Meta's mighty AI takeover is not going well

Fri Aug-28 20:50:33other65

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted that the company's AI-driven workforce reduction and organizational transformation plan has failed, resulting in operational setbacks, legal issues, and no revenue increase.

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Nvidia shortens AI model release cycles from 6-8 months to every 4-6 weeks

Fri Aug-28 20:50:15product65

Nvidia has accelerated its AI model release cycle to every 4-6 weeks using new synthetic data and distillation techniques, launching the Nemotron 3.5 Lightning model.

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US Weighs New Chip Tariffs On Laptops And Consoles

Fri Aug-28 20:10:35regulatory75

The Trump administration is considering new semiconductor tariffs on laptops, consoles, and servers that would remove previous exemptions and tie import quotas to domestic manufacturing capacity.

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Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment

Fri Aug-28 19:50:53regulatory85

Meta settled a multi-state lawsuit regarding teen safety for up to $17.1 billion, significantly less than the $1.4 trillion in potential penalties feared by investors.

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Microsoft Cuts 4,800 Jobs and Breaks Up Four Xbox Studios: What Happened to Its Gaming Empire?

Fri Aug-28 19:50:48other65

Microsoft announced a restructuring plan involving 4,800 job cuts and the divestiture or independence of four Xbox game studios.

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Amazon (AMZN) is About to 6X Its Drone Delivery Footprint to Compete With Rivals Like DoorDash (DASH)

Fri Aug-28 19:50:39product65

Amazon announced a sixfold expansion of its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities by the end of 2026.

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NVIDIA (NVDA)'s Real Advantage Isn't Chips Anymore. It's Money

Fri Aug-28 19:20:34other85

Nvidia announced a $500 billion financing pact with Wall Street firms and up to $105 billion in support for an OpenAI data center, leveraging its massive cash flow to secure customer demand amid rising competition.

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Marvell Announced a Google AI Deal That Could Generate Up to $120 Billion. The Stock Fell 8%

Fri Aug-28 19:20:32partnership65

Alphabet signed a custom-silicon agreement with Marvell Technology involving warrants tied to future revenue milestones, potentially worth up to $120 billion through fiscal 2033.

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Wall Street Wanted 45% Growth From Nvidia. It Guided to 70%, and the Real Number Is Higher.

Fri Aug-28 19:20:27analyst65

A KeyBanc analyst highlighted that Nvidia's guided 70% revenue growth is constrained by supply limits despite 100% demand, reinforcing the bullish outlook for the company and its supply chain partners.

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Israel Turns iPhones into Spy Devices: Apple Begins Using Israeli Chips Linked to Covert Surveillance Networks

Fri Aug-28 19:10:14regulatory65

Reports allege Apple's new iPhone 17e utilizes Israeli-developed chips linked to covert surveillance networks, raising significant privacy and regulatory concerns.

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Trump Admin Sounds Alarm On Global Chinese AI Expansion |

Fri Aug-28 19:10:09regulatory65

The Trump administration is forming a coalition with Nvidia, AMD, and Microsoft to counter Huawei's AI infrastructure expansion in Egypt and other regions.

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SK Hynix Bets On Prolonged AI Chip Boom With $4 Billion U.S. HBM Expansion

Fri Aug-28 19:10:08product65

SK Hynix announced a $4 billion expansion of its Indiana facility to produce HBM4E memory chips by 2029, citing sustained AI-driven demand and supply shortages through 2030.

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Lambda inks $1B private debt for Nvidia chip deal

Fri Aug-28 18:50:23partnership65

Microsoft is leasing Nvidia GPUs funded by a $1 billion private debt raise arranged by JPMorgan for Lambda, highlighting continued hyperscaler demand for AI infrastructure.

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Nvidia beats Wall Street, outlook on track to beat US$100b in current quarter

Fri Aug-28 18:40:19earnings95

Nvidia reported quarterly revenue of $96.22 billion and earnings per share of $2.22, both beating analyst estimates, and provided a strong revenue guidance of approximately $108 billion for the current quarter.

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IT shares rally on strong earnings outlook from Nvidia

Fri Aug-28 18:30:28earnings85

Nvidia's strong earnings results and upbeat guidance triggered a rally in IT and semiconductor stocks, reinforcing optimism for sustained AI investments.

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Oklo (NYSE: OKLO) And Meta Platforms Forge 1.2-Gigawatt Nuclear Deal To Power Ohio Data Centers By 2030

Fri Aug-28 18:30:27partnership65

Meta Platforms has agreed to a partnership with Oklo to develop a 1.2-gigawatt nuclear facility in Ohio to power its data centers by 2030.

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Stock Market Midday, Aug. 28: Stocks Edge Higher on Fed's Clear Inflation Message

Fri Aug-28 18:21:02other65

Semiconductor stocks declined midday following mixed reactions to earnings from Marvell and broader market pressure from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish inflation comments at Jackson Hole.

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Broadcom's $16 Billion AI Quarter Faces the Marvell Timing Trap

Fri Aug-28 18:20:47earnings85

Broadcom faces high investor expectations for its upcoming September 2 earnings report, with AI semiconductor revenue projected to reach $16 billion in the third quarter.

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Google Retreats Across 30 Markets to Defuse a 10% Revenue Risk

Fri Aug-28 18:20:25regulatory65

Alphabet is withdrawing its site-reputation-abuse enforcement policy in 30 European markets to mitigate the risk of Digital Markets Act penalties that could reach 10% of global revenue.

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Alphabet (GOOGL)'s Early SpaceX (SPCX) Investment Skyrockets 100-Fold to $94 Billion Over a Decade

Fri Aug-28 18:20:25other65

Alphabet disclosed that its early investment in SpaceX has grown to a value of $94 billion, making it the largest single institutional shareholder following SpaceX's IPO.

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