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China accuses US of AI hegemonism, threatens countermeasures over Moonshot AI probe

Mon Jul-27 17:42:04regulatory65

China's Ministry of Commerce threatened countermeasures against the US in response to potential Entity List restrictions on AI startup Moonshot AI, escalating geopolitical tensions in the semiconductor and AI sectors.

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Apple Could Reclaim Market-Cap Crown Today

Mon Jul-27 17:41:34other65

Apple's stock hit a new all-time intraday high, positioning it to potentially surpass Nvidia as the largest U.S. company by market capitalization.

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ChapsVision aims to become Europe's AI champion amid Palantir skepticism

Mon Jul-27 17:41:20other65

France's domestic intelligence agency awarded a critical data analytics contract to French firm ChapsVision, replacing Palantir's Gotham platform as part of a digital sovereignty initiative.

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America Needs To Renegotiate Its Most Famous Software Marriage

Mon Jul-27 17:41:18regulatory65

A report highlights critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Microsoft's software due to its dominance in federal government procurement, suggesting a need for regulatory renegotiation.

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Kimi-K3 Scales to 2.8T Parameters on AMD Instinct GPUs

Mon Jul-27 17:32:49product65

Moonshot AI's Kimi-K3 model has been successfully deployed on AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs, validating AMD's hardware for large-scale AI inference workloads.

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Palantir earnings outlook: high growth, high valuation ahead of August 3 report By Investing.com

Mon Jul-27 17:32:07earnings65

Palantir Technologies is scheduled to report Q2 2026 earnings on August 3, with options pricing in significant volatility amid high valuation concerns and strong revenue growth projections.

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Wall Street seeks $7.5T for AI buildout over five years

Mon Jul-27 17:21:53other65

A McKinsey report projects $7.5 trillion in AI infrastructure spending by 2030, heavily financed by debt, raising concerns about credit market stability for major hyperscalers.

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AMD and Cerebras Split AI Inference Between Helios and Wafer-Scale Chips

Mon Jul-27 17:20:45partnership65

AMD announced a strategic partnership with Cerebras to split AI inference workloads between AMD Helios systems and Cerebras Wafer-Scale Engines, targeting improved performance for real-time AI applications.

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Microsoft's In-House AI Replaces OpenAI Models in PowerPoint, Bing and OneDrive

Mon Jul-27 17:20:39product65

Microsoft is replacing OpenAI image models with its in-house MAI technology across PowerPoint, Bing, and OneDrive to reduce costs and improve performance.

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Apple's September Updates Look Like a Strategy for Mobile Gaming Dominance - Tech Startups

Mon Jul-27 17:13:05product65

Apple's upcoming September product lineup, featuring the iPhone Ultra foldable and satellite connectivity via Amazon's LEO constellation, is strategically positioned to capture growth in the mobile gaming and real-money commerce sectors.

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What Wall Street expects from Apple's Q3 2026 earnings on July 30

Mon Jul-27 17:11:03earnings85

Apple is scheduled to report its Q3 2026 financial results on July 30, which will feature CEO Tim Cook's final earnings call before his departure.

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NVIDIA's First Made-In-America GB300 GPUs Roll Off TSMC's Arizona-Based Fab 21, But Still Fly To Taiwan for Packaging

Mon Jul-27 17:10:41product65

TSMC has fabricated the first NVIDIA GB300 GPUs at its Arizona Fab 21 facility, marking a significant step toward onshoring chip manufacturing, though advanced packaging remains in Taiwan.

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Tesla Cybercabs and Superchargers Will Act as Mini Cell Towers for SpaceX Starlink

Mon Jul-27 17:02:18product65

The article proposes that Tesla will leverage its Supercharger network and Cybercab fleet to host SpaceX Starlink small-cell infrastructure for direct-to-device connectivity.

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AMD Is On Track to Beat Lisa Su's $100 Billion Revenue Prediction By 2 Years

Mon Jul-27 17:01:41analyst65

Wall Street analysts project AMD will reach its $100 billion revenue target by 2028, two years ahead of schedule, driven by strong demand for its AI accelerators and rack systems.

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Tesla Wins UK Supreme Court Appeal in 5G Patent Licensing Case

Mon Jul-27 17:00:52regulatory65

Tesla won a UK Supreme Court appeal in a 5G patent licensing case, removing a potential legal liability and cost burden.

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Meta Research: Threads Parental Controls Don't Stop Teen Addiction, Internal Study Finds

Mon Jul-27 17:00:35regulatory65

Internal Meta research revealed in court shows parental controls on Threads fail to reduce teen compulsive use, complicating the company's defense in an ongoing federal addiction trial.

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SanDisk's $42 Billion Backlog Is Real -- So Is the Valuation Question Now Hitting Every Memory Stock

Mon Jul-27 17:00:26other65

Reports of a $42 billion backlog at SanDisk and potential TSMC price hikes highlight a supply shortage in AI memory and manufacturing, signaling strong demand for the sector.

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Super Micro's Margin Beat Is Genuine. And So Is The 'Value Trap' Thesis

Mon Jul-27 16:52:22guidance75

Super Micro Computer reported a record $60 billion order backlog and significantly raised gross margin guidance to 15-17%, signaling strong downstream AI infrastructure demand.

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SK Hynix Stock Plunges Nearly 9% as China's CXMT Chip IPO Sparks Sector-Wide Memory Stock Selloff Monday

Mon Jul-27 16:52:17other65

Micron Technology shares fell 5% as Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT's massive IPO triggered a sector-wide selloff in global memory stocks due to heightened competition fears.

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Broadcom May Be the Biggest Winner From Alphabet's Earnings

Mon Jul-27 16:51:49earnings65

Broadcom is positioned to benefit from Alphabet's significantly increased capital expenditure guidance for AI infrastructure, despite Alphabet's stock declining post-earnings.

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Amazon Plans to Launch 5,000 New Satellites to Beam Data to iPhones

Mon Jul-27 16:42:58partnership85

Amazon announced plans to launch 5,105 satellites and collaborate with Apple to provide direct-to-device satellite connectivity for iPhones following its acquisition of Globalstar.

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Japan Combines Chip, Car, Robot Sectors for Physical AI Leadership

Mon Jul-27 16:41:02partnership65

Japan is establishing a Physical AI and Semiconductor Infrastructure Center in Kyushu with participation from TSMC and NVIDIA to integrate semiconductor, robotics, and automotive ecosystems.

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Apple v. OpenAI: The Trade Secret Lesson Every Fast-Hiring Startup Should Read Twice

Mon Jul-27 16:31:53regulatory65

Apple has filed a trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI and two former employees, alleging the misappropriation of hardware designs and manufacturing processes.

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Will AMD's New Helios AI Platform and Full‑Stack Push Change Advanced Micro Devices' (AMD) Narrative?

Mon Jul-27 16:30:42product65

AMD unveiled its Helios rack-scale AI infrastructure, 6th Gen EPYC CPUs, and Instinct MI400 GPUs at its Advancing AI 2026 event to compete in the AI data center market.

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Amazon targets Musk's Starlink with new satellite constellation for mobile services

Mon Jul-27 16:13:43product65

Amazon is developing a mobile-focused satellite network under Project Kuiper to compete directly with SpaceX's Starlink in the direct-to-device connectivity market.

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More AI Fatigue? Why I'm Doubly Confident To Load Up on Meta Before Earnings on July 29

Mon Jul-27 16:13:22earnings65

An analyst expresses bullish sentiment on Meta ahead of its July 29 earnings report, citing strong cash flow and ad revenue growth while contrasting it with Alphabet's negative free cash flow.

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Nvidia Stock Sinks Nearly 5% as $250 Billion OpenAI Deal Sparks Circular Financing Fears on Wall Street

Mon Jul-27 16:03:35other85

Nvidia shares fell nearly 5% after reports emerged that the company is negotiating a $250 billion financial backstop for OpenAI's data center project, sparking investor fears about circular financing risks.

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Trump Says the U.S. Will Investigate EU Trade Practices, Claiming the Bloc Unfairly Fined Tech Giants

Mon Jul-27 16:02:43regulatory75

President Trump announced a formal U.S. trade investigation into EU practices and threatened tariffs in response to a $1 billion antitrust fine levied against Google, asserting that penalties against U.S. tech giants will be reversed.

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Safe Superintelligence partners with Nvidia to scale research capabilities

Mon Jul-27 16:01:27partnership65

Nvidia and Alphabet jointly invested $2 billion in Safe Superintelligence Inc., valuing the AI startup at $32 billion to scale its research computing capabilities.

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Will Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's $200 Billion AI Bet Pay Off on July 30?

Mon Jul-27 16:00:57earnings65

The article previews Amazon's upcoming Q2 earnings report on July 30, expressing bullish sentiment regarding its $200 billion AI investment strategy and recent financial performance.

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Vendor Financing Sparks Dot-Com-Era Concerns

Mon Jul-27 15:51:31other65

An article raises concerns about vendor financing and circular transactions in the AI semiconductor sector, drawing parallels to dot-com era accounting risks for companies like Nvidia and AMD.

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Big Short Investor Michael Burry Expands Bearish Positions on Palantir (PLTR) and Semiconductor Stocks

Mon Jul-27 15:43:15analyst65

Investor Michael Burry has expanded his short positions in Palantir, Nvidia, and Micron, citing concerns over excessive valuations and potential deceleration in the AI sector.

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Why Business Leaders Are Souring on AI

Mon Jul-27 15:42:30other65

A report highlights growing skepticism among business leaders regarding AI ROI due to rising costs and lack of measurable productivity gains, potentially threatening future capital expenditure by major tech firms.

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Broadcom's The Perfect Buy as Capex Fears Materialize

Mon Jul-27 15:33:22earnings85

Broadcom reported strong Q2 FY2026 earnings with AI revenue up 143% and guided Q3 AI revenue to $16 billion, positioning custom ASICs as a beneficiary of hyperscaler capex efficiency demands.

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Google surpasses $4T market capitalization again, joining the ultra-elite club

Mon Jul-27 15:30:59other65

Alphabet's market capitalization has surpassed $4 trillion, driven by a significant rally in its AI initiatives.

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USD 10 billion from Nvidia·Brookfield... Naver secures AI investment·infrastructure financing

Mon Jul-27 15:21:16partnership65

Nvidia and Brookfield are investing $10 billion in Naver to jointly build global AI factory infrastructure, including a $1 billion equity stake by Nvidia.

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Beijing Just Aimed at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM). Here's Why the Bull Case Still Wins

Mon Jul-27 15:21:05guidance75

TSMC reported record Q2 profits, raised 2026 revenue guidance and capex, and confirmed 5-10% price hikes for 2027, while facing potential Chinese export controls involving Qualcomm.

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Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) And Tech Giants Push For Open-Weight AI As Washington Eyes Chinese Model Restrictions

Mon Jul-27 15:14:47regulatory65

Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Palantir, and Amazon joined a coalition advocating for open-weight AI models to counter Chinese competition and influence US regulatory policy.

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Google Confirms Pixel Phone Price Hikes Across Lineup as Global RAM Costs Surge Sixfold Amid AI Demand

Mon Jul-27 15:14:29product65

Google confirmed price increases for its Pixel smartphone lineup due to a sixfold surge in RAM costs driven by AI demand shifting memory production capacity.

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Qualcomm plans to raise chip price by double-digit percentages

Mon Jul-27 15:12:07other65

Qualcomm plans to raise chip prices by double-digit percentages starting in September due to supply chain costs and historic shortages, impacting major customers like Apple, Nvidia, and Meta who rely on TSMC manufacturing.

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AI Giants Face New Price Competition

Mon Jul-27 15:11:33product65

Meta and Microsoft are introducing cheaper internal AI tools to compete with lower-cost models from SpaceX and Chinese firms, intensifying pricing pressure in the AI sector.

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ASML and U.S. chip stocks sink on report of China's DUV breakthrough

Mon Jul-27 15:10:32product85

ASML and U.S. semiconductor stocks declined following a report that a Chinese company has achieved mass production of domestic immersion DUV lithography machines, threatening ASML's market monopoly and undermining potential U.S. export restrictions.

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Nasdaq 100: Oil Break Lifts Tech Stocks Before Fed and Megacap Earnings Test

Mon Jul-27 15:10:19earnings60

Nasdaq futures rose ahead of a critical week for megacap earnings from Amazon, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft, which will test investor sentiment regarding AI capital expenditures.

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Nvidia CEO Huang: Chips Industry Must Grow 10x Over The Next Decade To Power 100 Billion AI Agents

Mon Jul-27 15:01:38other65

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang projected that the semiconductor industry must grow tenfold over the next decade to support 100 billion AI agents.

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Apple (AAPL) Stock Reaches Record Peak Before Thursday's Earnings Report

Mon Jul-27 15:01:22earnings85

Apple shares reached a record high ahead of its scheduled quarterly earnings report on Thursday, with analysts projecting $1.89 EPS on $108.86 billion in revenue.

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China threatens 'all necessary measures' against potential US sanctions on its AI firms

Mon Jul-27 14:52:54regulatory65

China has threatened retaliatory measures against potential US sanctions targeting Chinese AI firms amid allegations of intellectual property theft involving models like Kimi K3.

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Should You Buy Super Micro Computer Stock Before Aug. 11?

Mon Jul-27 14:51:44earnings65

Super Micro Computer reported preliminary data indicating better-than-expected margins ahead of its August 11 earnings release.

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Micron fights to kill Apple's Chinese memory chip plan

Mon Jul-27 14:32:11regulatory65

Micron is lobbying the White House to block Apple's plan to source memory chips from Chinese suppliers CXMT and YMTC due to national security concerns.

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'The Big Short' Investor Steve Eisman Warns Markets Will Go 'Straight Down' If Any Hyperscaler Cuts Capex

Mon Jul-27 14:31:25analyst65

Investor Steve Eisman warned that the stock market would crash if any major hyperscaler reduces its AI capital expenditure, highlighting Nvidia's central role in the current market trade.

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Michael Burry increases his bet against popular chip giant

Mon Jul-27 14:30:57analyst65

Investor Michael Burry disclosed increased short positions in Micron and Nvidia, citing structural concerns about circular AI demand in the semiconductor sector.

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