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MaxLinear's AI Data-Center Pivot Under Pressure as Stock Surges Past Analyst Targets
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MaxLinear's AI Data-Center Pivot Under Pressure as Stock Surges Past Analyst Targets

MaxLinear shares surged 9.1% to $77.18 after infrastructure revenue overtook broadband, driven by AI data-center chips. But the stock now trades above analyst targets, raising execution and valuation concerns.

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TSMC's Longtan Revival: AI Chip Expansion Faces Hurdles
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TSMC's Longtan Revival: AI Chip Expansion Faces Hurdles

The Longtan Science Park expansion has been revived, potentially hosting TSMC's next-gen chip fabs with up to NT$600 billion in investment, pending land and environmental approvals.

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Planet Labs Deploys Swedish Military Satellite Via SpaceX Rideshare
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Planet Labs Deploys Swedish Military Satellite Via SpaceX Rideshare

Planet Labs launched three Pelican satellites on a SpaceX rideshare, including the first for its Swedish Armed Forces deal. The satellites feature high-res imaging and Nvidia Jetson edge computing.

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Coherent Corp. Eyes AI Optics Growth as Earnings Approach
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Coherent Corp. Eyes AI Optics Growth as Earnings Approach

Coherent shares rose 3.1% to $329.50 ahead of fiscal Q3 results on May 6. The key test: can AI optics demand sustain growth without hurting margins?

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Everspin Technologies Surges on $40M Defense MRAM Contract
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Everspin Technologies Surges on $40M Defense MRAM Contract

Everspin Technologies shares surged on a $40M defense MRAM subcontract with Amentum Services, running through Nov. 2028. Q1 revenue rose to $14.9M, with MRAM product sales at $14.1M.

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Vertiv Hits New High as AI Infrastructure Demand Drives Growth
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Vertiv Hits New High as AI Infrastructure Demand Drives Growth

Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday as Q1 net sales jumped 30% to $2.65B, fueled by AI data-center demand. The company raised its 2026 outlook and expanded its liquid cooling portfolio.

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BlackBerry's QNX Software Powers 275 Million Vehicles, Driving Profit Turnaround
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BlackBerry's QNX Software Powers 275 Million Vehicles, Driving Profit Turnaround

BlackBerry's QNX software now runs in over 275 million vehicles, generating $268 million in fiscal 2026 revenue and helping the company post a $53.2 million profit.

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Fiserv Joins x402 Foundation for AI-Driven Payments Ahead of Q1 Earnings
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Fiserv Joins x402 Foundation for AI-Driven Payments Ahead of Q1 Earnings

Fiserv has joined the x402 Foundation to develop open standards for automated internet payments, ahead of its Q1 earnings release on May 5 and investor day on May 14.

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Intel's SambaNova Investment Clears Antitrust Hurdle Amid AI Chip Surge
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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.

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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.

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Amkor's $1B Zero-Interest Bond Sale Fuels AI Chip Packaging Expansion
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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.

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Zscaler Shares Surge 7% Amid Tech Rally, AI Concerns Persist
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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.

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