Articles by Sarah Chen
Tesla Gains on $4.3B LG Battery Plant, Energy Storage Growth Offsets Auto Weakness
Tesla stock advanced after the U.S. government confirmed a $4.3 billion agreement with LG Energy Solution to build a lithium iron phosphate battery-cell plant in Michigan. The facility, slated for 2027 production, will supply batteries for Tesla's Megapack 3 systems.
IBM Completes $11B Confluent Acquisition to Fuel AI and Hybrid Cloud Strategy
IBM has finalized its $11 billion acquisition of Confluent, integrating the data-streaming platform into its AI and hybrid cloud portfolio. The deal is expected to boost adjusted earnings within the first year.
Bitmine's $11.5B Crypto Treasury Fuels Ether Bet, Stock Gains
Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed a $11.5 billion crypto and cash reserve, including 4.6 million ether, with staking generating $180M in annualized revenue. Shares advanced.
Nokia Shares Dip Amid AI Product Rollout, Maintain Near 52-Week Peak
Nokia shares declined slightly in Helsinki and U.S. trading following announcements of AI-driven optical networking systems and collaborations. The stock remains close to its annual high as the market assesses the company's strategic pivot.
Ondas Holdings Finalizes Key Acquisitions, Bolsters Defense Tech Portfolio
Ondas Holdings has finalized its acquisition of UK-based Rotron Aerospace and secured full ownership of its Israeli unit 4M Defense, while reporting preliminary 2025 revenue exceeding its forecast.
Intel Secures Key AI Server Role in Nvidia's Rubin Platform
Intel has landed a design win to supply host CPUs for Nvidia's upcoming DGX Rubin NVL8 AI server systems, scheduled for launch in the second half of 2026. The deal positions Intel within Nvidia's expanding AI hardware ecosystem as inference workloads grow.
Snap Stock Edges Up but Stays Near 52-Week Low Amid Growth Concerns
Snap Inc. shares closed at $4.585 Monday, up modestly but still hovering near a 52-week low. The company reported a $1 billion annualized run rate from direct revenue but lost 3 million daily active users last quarter.
XRP Surges 9% Amid Broader Crypto Rally Despite Persistent Fund Outflows
XRP climbed roughly 9% to $1.54, outpacing Bitcoin but lagging Ether, even as its investment products recorded $76 million in outflows for a second consecutive week.
Bitcoin Surges Past $74K on Strategy Purchase, ETF Inflows
Bitcoin reclaimed the $74,000 level Monday, rising over 3% as Strategy added to its holdings and spot ETFs saw robust inflows. Related equities advanced in tandem.
Tesla Gains on Terafab AI Chip Launch, But Challenges Persist
Tesla shares advanced 1.8% to $398.30 following CEO Elon Musk's announcement that the Terafab AI chip initiative will commence within a week. However, the company continues to face headwinds from falling vehicle sales and intense market competition.
Ondas Completes Rotron Buyout, Secures 4M Defense Stake Ahead of Earnings
Ondas Holdings shares advanced after closing its acquisition of UK-based Rotron Aerospace and purchasing the remaining stake in 4M Defense, coupled with a new $15.8 million defense contract.