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Intel's SambaNova Investment Clears Antitrust Hurdle Amid AI Chip Surge
Intel's SambaNova investment cleared U.S. antitrust review, removing a key barrier as INTC stock approaches $100 on AI demand.
AXT Stock Surges 21% on AI Wafer Demand and $100M Backlog
AXT shares surged 21% after Q1 revenue rose to $26.9M and net loss narrowed, with the InP backlog exceeding $100M due to AI data center demand.
Amkor's $1B Zero-Interest Bond Sale Fuels AI Chip Packaging Expansion
Amkor Technology has priced $1 billion in zero-interest convertible senior notes due 2031 to fund advanced semiconductor packaging expansion and capital spending.
Zscaler Shares Surge 7% Amid Tech Rally, AI Concerns Persist
Zscaler (ZS) shares rose nearly 7% on May 1, driven by a broader tech rally and strong earnings from peers like Atlassian, though analysts remain split on AI-related headwinds.
Nebius Acquires Eigen AI for $643M to Tackle Inference Cost Challenge
Nebius Group NV acquires Eigen AI for $643M to expand AI inference software, addressing rising costs in AI cloud computing. Shares rose 11.8%.
SoundHound AI Surges 20% Ahead of Earnings; Short Squeeze in Play
SoundHound AI shares surged 20% to $9.56 on Friday, driven by short-squeeze speculation ahead of its May 7 earnings report, with 38% of the float sold short.
Zscaler Shares Surge 7% Amid Broader Software Rally Despite Analyst Price Target Reduction
Zscaler shares rose 7% to $139.81 on Friday, driven by a broader software rally after Atlassian raised its forecast, despite a price-target cut by Citizens JMP.
Nebius Acquires Eigen AI for $643M to Boost Inference Capabilities
Nebius Group N.V. acquires Eigen AI for $643M to advance AI inference, with shares jumping 11.3%.
Blackstone Launches AI Unit N1, Consolidating OpenAI and Anthropic Stakes
Blackstone Inc. launches Blackstone N1, a new AI-focused unit consolidating investments in OpenAI and Anthropic, while its $80 billion credit fund faces slowing inflows and rising redemptions.
Roblox Stock Tumbles 19% on Safety-Driven Growth Slowdown
Roblox shares plunged 19% after cutting its 2026 bookings forecast due to safety measures, despite Q1 revenue rising 39% to $1.44 billion.
Nvidia Secures Pentagon AI Deal Amid China Supply Challenges
Nvidia gains Pentagon approval for AI on classified networks, while China server prices near $1 million due to export curbs. The stock trades at $199.57.