Stocks

“Nvidia plummets 11% to lead global tech sell-off as China’s DeepSeek raises questions about AI chip spending”

“U.S. technology firms like Nvidia plunged, as Chinese startup DeepSeek sparked concerns over competitiveness in AI and America’s lead in the sector, triggering a global sell-off. DeepSeek launched a free, open-source large language model in late December, claiming it was… Continue Reading…

Business

[Chinese Computer Chip Maker] “DeepSeek’s ‘Sputnik moment’ sparks rout in AI-linked stocks”

“…Investors hammered technology stocks on Monday, sending the likes of Nvidia and Oracle plummeting, as the emergence of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model cast doubts on dominance of U.S. companies in this sector. Startup DeepSeek last week launched a… Continue Reading…

Business

“41% of companies worldwide plan to reduce workforces by 2030 due to AI”

“Artificial intelligence is coming for your job: 41% of employers intend to downsize their workforce as AI automates certain tasks, a World Economic Forum survey showed Wednesday. Out of hundreds of large companies surveyed around the world, 77% also said… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Foxconn beats estimates with record fourth-quarter revenue on AI demand”

“…TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker, beat expectations to post its highest-ever revenue for the fourth quarter on continued strong demand for artificial intelligence (AI) servers. Revenue for Apple’s biggest iPhone assembler jumped 15.2% to T$2.13… Continue Reading…

Business

“China AI Chip Leader Soars 20% Limit as Beijing Warns on Nvidia”

“…Chinese regulators have discouraged companies from purchasing Nvidia’s H20 chips, which are used to develop and run AI models, Bloomberg News reported late Friday. That policy has taken the form of guidance rather than an outright ban, as Beijing wants… Continue Reading…

Business

“UAE hoping to expand $1 trillion partnership with U.S. through AI, Investment”

“Emirati President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s first official trip to the United States aims to push the United Arab Emirates-U.S. relationship to a new “geo-economic phase” centered on economic growth and innovation, top officials said ahead of a… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Billionaire tech CEO says bosses shouldn’t ‘BS’ employees about the impact AI will have on jobs”

“Jim Kavanaugh, CEO of World Wide Technology, told CNBC that people are “too smart” to accept artificial intelligence won’t alter their work environment. Business leaders shouldn’t “BS” employees about the impact of AI on jobs, Kavanaugh said, adding that they… Continue Reading…

Business

“Microsoft, BlackRock form group to raise $100 billion to invest in AI data centers and power”

“The Global Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Investment Partnership is initially looking to raise $30 billion for new and existing data centers. The fundraising, which could total $100 billion, will also be used to invest in the energy infrastructure needed to power… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Meta Shares Are Flying High as Zuckerberg Sells His AI Vision”

“The Mark Zuckerberg run company has seen its shares gain 13% this month, far outperforming Big Tech peers despite reporting another jump in capital expenditures and pledging to spend even more going forward. The stock rose 0.3%, inching closer to… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“TSMC Sales Soared 45% in July on Strong AI Demand, Shares Gain”

“…Sales for the month reached NT$256.95 billion ($7.9 billion). For the third quarter, analysts project TSMC revenue should grow 37% to NT$747.4 billion, with the July result suggesting TSMC may surpass those expectations…” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tsmc-sales-grow-45-july-054146804.html