Articles by Sarah Chen
Samsung Unveils High-NA EUV DRAM Roadmap with ASML, 2028 Target Set
Samsung's ASML deal outlines a 2028 DRAM scaling goal but doesn't alter near-term outlook. Stock closed at KRW 269,500.
Qualcomm Surges on Amazon AI Deal, But $60B Figure Is a Ceiling, Not an Order
Qualcomm (QCOM) jumped 3.6% on an Amazon (AMZN) AI data-center pact, but the $60B headline is a warrant ceiling, not a firm order. Only 15% of shares have vested so far.
IonQ Shares Surge on Superion Debut, But Valuation Raises Eyebrows
IonQ shares rose 8% after launching its 256-qubit Superion platform and lifting 2026 revenue guidance to $455M, but the stock's 38x sales valuation remains a point of contention.
Rigetti Shares Leap 10% on $100M Federal Award, But Dilution Looms
Rigetti Computing (RGTI) surged 10% after converting a $100M Department of Commerce award, but only $43.9M is immediate and 7.74M new shares dilute holders.
Intel's 10% CPU Price Hike: A Delicate Balance for Revenue
Intel's reported plan to raise CPU prices by 10% in October could sustain revenue if unit volume falls less than 9.1%. The move faces competitive pressure from AMD.
Silicon Motion Surges 8.7% on EU Cyber Milestone, but Full Compliance Awaits
Silicon Motion shares rose 8.7% after an early EU cyber-compliance milestone, yet full CRA compliance is still pending. Strong Q2 results and guidance also support the rally.
Apple Watch Beta Code Hints at Readiness App and 128GB Storage Ahead of September 9 Event
Beta code suggests Apple Watch may get a Readiness app and 128GB storage, but sales impact is uncertain ahead of September 9 event.
Nintendo Lifts Switch 2 Ban Wave After Temporary System Glitch
Nintendo lifted Switch 2 console bans within a day, attributing error 2124-4508 to a temporary system fault. Shares fell 1.03% but forecasts remain unchanged.
Apple 'Mayday' Tops Streaming Charts, But Subscriber Impact Remains Unclear
Apple's action comedy 'Mayday' hit No. 1 on two streaming charts, but the data doesn't reveal subscriber impact. Shares fell 2.51% on Friday.
Apple's Foldable iPhone Output Hits Snag Ahead of Sept. 9 Event
Apple's foldable iPhone output is reportedly only a few hundred units a day, raising supply worries ahead of the Sept. 9 event. Shares fell 2.51% on Friday.
Bitcoin's Road to $100K: Still a 25% Climb from Current Levels
Bitcoin sits near $80,000, up 36.5% since July, yet a $100,000 price still demands a 25% rally. Market-cap math and recent corporate buying highlight the hurdle.
Circle Stock Surges 61% as USDC Growth Fails to Ease Rate Cut Worries
Circle (CRCL) shares rose 61% since Aug. 5 earnings, but its latest USDC supply growth of $610M weekly may not offset the impact of a large rate cut on reserve income.