Articles by Sarah Chen
VCIG Stock Volatile After Launch of Malaysia's First NVIDIA AI Center
VCI Global Limited saw its stock surge then retreat after announcing the launch of Malaysia's first NVIDIA-powered AI GPU Computing Center and its Intelli-X enterprise language model platform.
Strategy Soars 11% on Fresh Bitcoin Purchase, Dividend Hike
Strategy Inc shares surged 11% Wednesday, mirroring a bitcoin rally above $72,000. The company disclosed a new $204.1 million bitcoin purchase funded by equity sales and increased its preferred dividend.
Lumentum Shares Stabilize After Nvidia's $2 Billion AI Optics Deal
Lumentum Holdings shares found firmer footing after initial volatility triggered by Nvidia's substantial investment and purchase commitment for advanced optical components. Market attention now shifts to the company's upcoming investor briefing for expansion specifics.
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo Launch Fails to Ignite Stock Momentum
Apple's stock saw minimal movement, gaining just 0.1% to $263.94, following the introduction of its most affordable laptop, the $599 MacBook Neo. Wall Street is assessing the trade-off between expanding market share and potential margin compression.
Nvidia Commits $4 Billion to Secure AI Data Center Optics Supply
Nvidia is investing $4 billion across optics suppliers Lumentum and Coherent to secure long-term capacity for photonic components essential for next-generation AI data centers. The deals include multi-billion dollar purchase commitments and support for U.S. manufacturing expansion.
Intel Board Chair Exits as CEO Tan Drives Foundry Turnaround
Intel's board chair Frank Yeary will retire after the May 13 annual meeting, with director Craig Barratt taking over. The leadership change comes as CEO Lip-Bu Tan executes a manufacturing-focused turnaround.
Palantir Gains on Analyst Target Boost Amid Defense AI Shifts and Legal Scrutiny
Palantir shares advanced in premarket trading following a price target increase to $200 by Rosenblatt Securities. The move comes as U.S. defense agencies restrict rival AI tools and a new lawsuit alleges fraud.
MicroStrategy Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with $204 Million Purchase, Fuels Buy with Stock Sale
MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 3,015 Bitcoin for approximately $204.1 million, bringing its total holdings to 720,737 BTC. The purchase was largely financed by selling 1.73 million shares of its Class A common stock.
Ondas Invests $10M in World View for High-Altitude ISR Partnership
Ondas Holdings has made a $10 million strategic investment in World View Enterprises, forming a partnership to create multi-domain ISR solutions. The collaboration aims to merge World View's stratospheric balloons with Ondas' drone and counter-drone technology.
Workday Shares Rebound on CEO Equity Grant After February Slump
Workday shares climbed approximately 7% in early trading Wednesday, recovering some losses after a recent decline. The move followed regulatory disclosures of new performance stock unit awards for top executives, including CEO Aneel Bhusri.
Snowflake Partners with EY on AI Sales Platform, Embraces Lower Margins for Growth
EY has introduced an AI-powered sales platform developed in collaboration with Snowflake and Canva. Snowflake executives, speaking at an investor conference, emphasized their commitment to AI, accepting lower initial profit margins to drive adoption.