Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Technology & Crypto Editor

Sarah Chen leads technology and cryptocurrency coverage at StockTi. With a background in computer science from MIT and five years in fintech equity research, she brings deep technical fluency to her market analysis. Sarah covers earnings, product launches, and regulatory developments across the tech and digital asset sectors. She is a regular contributor to industry panels on blockchain adoption and AI-driven trading.

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Samsung Eyes HBM4 Production Start for Nvidia Amid Market Scrutiny
Technology

Samsung Eyes HBM4 Production Start for Nvidia Amid Market Scrutiny

Samsung Electronics is reportedly preparing to begin mass production of HBM4 memory chips for Nvidia later this month, with shipments expected after the Lunar New Year holiday.

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Tencent's AI Cash Splash Meets WeChat Limits as Tech Sector Slips
Technology

Tencent's AI Cash Splash Meets WeChat Limits as Tech Sector Slips

Tencent shares fell 1.97% to HK$547.50 Friday amid a 1-billion-yuan AI giveaway and WeChat promotion restrictions, with the Hang Seng TECH Index dropping 1.11%.

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Tesla shares gain 3.5% on solar and AI developments, but weekly loss persists
Technology

Tesla shares gain 3.5% on solar and AI developments, but weekly loss persists

Tesla stock closed at $411.11 Friday, rising 3.5% but still down 4.5% for the week. The company announced a 100GW U.S. solar manufacturing target and is operating an AI training center in China for assisted driving.

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Broadcom Surges 7% on AI Infrastructure Spending Optimism
Technology

Broadcom Surges 7% on AI Infrastructure Spending Optimism

Broadcom shares rallied over 7% Friday, closing at $332.92, fueled by renewed investor focus on AI data-center capital expenditure. The company's next earnings report is scheduled for March 4.

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Alphabet Shares Extend Losses as AI Capex Concerns Weigh on Big Tech
Technology

Alphabet Shares Extend Losses as AI Capex Concerns Weigh on Big Tech

Alphabet's Class C stock fell for a fourth consecutive session, closing at $323.10, as investor caution grows over escalating AI infrastructure spending plans for 2026.

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Meta Shares Dip Amid AI Spending Concerns and European Regulatory Pressure
Technology

Meta Shares Dip Amid AI Spending Concerns and European Regulatory Pressure

Meta Platforms stock declined 1.3% as investors weigh the impact of massive AI capital expenditures and potential new European restrictions on youth social media access.

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Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $70K After Volatile Week as Regulatory Shifts Unfold
Crypto

Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $70K After Volatile Week as Regulatory Shifts Unfold

Bitcoin held above $71,000 after a turbulent week that saw prices briefly dip below $60,000. The market faces reduced liquidity and leverage unwinds amid new stablecoin legislation and a shifting U.S. regulatory landscape.

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CleanSpark Soars 22% on Strong Bitcoin Mining Results and AI Expansion Plans
Crypto

CleanSpark Soars 22% on Strong Bitcoin Mining Results and AI Expansion Plans

CleanSpark shares surged 22% to $10.08 following quarterly results showing $181.2 million in revenue and 573 bitcoin mined in January. The company highlighted its growing bitcoin holdings and expansion into AI data centers.

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Apple Navigates Chip Cost Pressures and CarPlay AI Expansion
Technology

Apple Navigates Chip Cost Pressures and CarPlay AI Expansion

Apple shares edged higher Friday as investors weighed potential iPhone price adjustments amid memory chip shortages and reports of opening CarPlay to third-party AI voice apps.

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Tech Giants' Massive AI Spending Spree Sparks Investor Concerns Over Cash Flow
Technology

Tech Giants' Massive AI Spending Spree Sparks Investor Concerns Over Cash Flow

Major tech firms plan over $630 billion in AI data center investments for 2026, raising fears about vanishing free cash flow and potential cuts to shareholder returns. Amazon shares fell 9% after announcing a $200 billion capex plan.

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MEXC Security Review Highlights Custody Safeguards Amid Industry Scrutiny
Crypto

MEXC Security Review Highlights Custody Safeguards Amid Industry Scrutiny

A recent security assessment of crypto exchange MEXC details its withdrawal controls and $100 million protection fund, while regulators question the adequacy of proof-of-reserves reports.

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Applied Digital Soars 25% on AI Infrastructure Revival, Eyes Key Economic Data
Technology

Applied Digital Soars 25% on AI Infrastructure Revival, Eyes Key Economic Data

Applied Digital shares surged 25.5% to $34.95 Friday amid heavy trading volume, fueled by renewed investor interest in AI infrastructure stocks. The company's recent hyperscale lease signings and upcoming economic indicators are in focus.

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