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Global Chip Rout Deepens as AI Spending Doubts Spark $1 Trillion Nasdaq Selloff
A global semiconductor selloff erased over $1 trillion in Nasdaq 100 premarket value as investors fret over AI infrastructure returns. South Korea's KOSPI plunged 10% and chip heavyweights like SK Hynix and Samsung tumbled more than 12%.
Micron's Strategic Investment Boosts Anthropic Ahead of IPO, Financial Transparency Key
Micron Technology secures a strategic investment and supply deal with Anthropic ahead of its IPO, as the AI firm faces pressure to disclose key financial metrics like gross margin.
Nokia Surges on Expanded Google Cloud AI Partnership
Nokia shares surged after announcing an expanded AI network-software partnership with Google Cloud, integrating Gemini AI into network management tools, with SaaS launch set for September.
HIVE Digital Surges on Paraguay AI Validation, But Stock Sale Looms
HIVE shares surged 20% after Columbia University validated AI training on its Paraguay GPUs, but $214.7 million in stock sale capacity remains, posing dilution risk.
Pfizer Stock Hovers Near Recent Lows After CFO Departure Sparks Growth Concerns
Pfizer shares remain near last week's selloff levels after CFO Dave Denton's planned departure raised concerns about growth and the company's obesity drug ambitions.
Intel Stock Surges 10.6% on Apple Partnership Hints, But Upside Looks Limited
Intel shares surged 10.64% to $133.99 after Trump announced Apple's plans to collaborate on U.S. chip design and manufacturing, adding $64.8B in market value, but the rally faces skepticism without official confirmation.
NuScale Power Rallies on Paragon Deal, But Cash Burn Raises Concerns
NuScale Power surged 13.54% after Paragon secured a final design contract for its SMR systems. But Q1 revenue fell to $565,000 and operating cash burn was $314.7 million, underscoring risks.
Pfizer Shares Slip as CFO Departure Rattles Investors; 2026 Outlook Intact
Pfizer shares fell 2.7% to $25.21 after CFO Dave Denton said he will leave in August, reigniting investor concerns over succession and obesity-drug competition.
IonQ Gains Ahead of Holiday, Focus on Quantum Security Product and Partnerships
IonQ shares rose 3.4% to $56.55 ahead of the holiday, driven by the Clavis XG Multiplex launch and Fixstars partnership, but the stock ended the week below its prior close.
SpaceX ETF Frenzy Sparks Concerns Over Retail Investor Risk
SpaceX's first week as a public company saw over $10 billion in leveraged ETF trading and record ARK Innovation flows, raising concerns about retail investor risk amid high volatility.
Alphabet Gains in Short Week Despite AI Talent Departures
Alphabet shares closed higher in a short week, but the exits of two top AI researchers to rivals Anthropic and OpenAI raise concerns about talent retention as the company ramps up capital spending.
Netflix Shares Dip 3.7% in Short Week as Ad Growth and Partnership Hopes Fade
Netflix shares fell 3.7% in a holiday-shortened week, lagging tech peers. Investors weigh a new French partnership and concerns that growth from ads and price hikes may already be priced in.
Pfizer CFO Departure Casts Shadow on 2026 Growth Plans
Pfizer shares dropped 2.7% as CFO Dave Denton's departure raises fresh questions about the 2026 forecast and obesity drug pipeline.
Pfizer CFO Departure Raises Growth Strategy Questions, Stock Slips 3%
Pfizer shares slid 3.2% after announcing CFO Dave Denton's departure, intensifying investor scrutiny of the company's 2026 guidance and obesity drug strategy.
Honda Partnership Fuels QuantumScape Stock Surge Amid Solid-State Battery Push
QuantumScape stock jumped 5.7% to $7.29 following a Honda R&D solid-state battery research agreement, but the company still lacks revenue and warns significant production is not imminent.
Alphabet Stock Dips as Gemini Co-Lead Departs for OpenAI
Alphabet shares edged lower after Gemini AI co-lead Noam Shazeer moved to OpenAI, sparking worries about Google's AI momentum and talent retention.
Intel Jumps on Trump's Apple Chip Partnership Claim
Intel shares surged over 7% premarket to a record $129.84 after Trump said Apple will partner with Intel for US chip design and production, though neither company has confirmed the deal.
Kazakhstan Unveils $10B AI Data Center Plan With Nvidia Partnership
Kazakhstan announced a $10 billion AI data center project with Nvidia and Firebird, starting with a 125-MW site in Ekibastuz and commercial operations expected in 2027.
ATLAS Infrastructure Partners Trims Edison Stake; Rigetti Overvalued After Funding
ATLAS Infrastructure Partners reduced its Edison International stake by 9.2% in Q4. Rigetti Computing is deemed 26.5% overvalued despite a $100 million funding deal.
Meta Slumps 5.5% as Hawkish Fed, AI Executive Departure Cloud Outlook
Meta shares plunged 5.5% on Wednesday, dragged down by a hawkish Fed signal and the departure of a top AI executive, raising questions about its AI spending.
NuScale Power Rises 3.9% on Paragon Reactor Safety Contract
NuScale Power shares rose 3.9% after awarding Paragon a contract to complete final design work on key protection systems for its small modular reactor technology.
Snap Shares Plunge After $2,195 AR Glasses Launch Sparks Investor Skepticism
Snap shares tumbled 9.63% to $5.16 after launching $2,195 Specs AR glasses, as investors question demand and profitability amid activist pressure.
Fiserv Shares Tumble as CEO Lyons Departs, New Leader Steps In
Fiserv shares plunged 10.9% to a 52-week low after CEO Mike Lyons resigned, with Takis Georgakopoulos stepping in. Despite reaffirmed 2026 guidance, investor skepticism remains high.
SpaceX Nasdaq Debut Sparks Robinhood App Surge and Trading Delays
Robinhood saw a 65% spike in app downloads on Friday as SpaceX shares began trading on Nasdaq, surging 19% and driving record retail trading volumes, leading to platform issues.
JetZero Launches $4.7B Aircraft Plant in Greensboro, Sparking Housing Push
JetZero begins construction on an 8-million-square-foot aircraft facility at Piedmont Triad International Airport, backed by $4.7 billion in investment and over 14,500 jobs, while Greensboro accelerates its housing plan.
Fiserv Appoints New CEO as Lyons Departs for Truist
Fiserv appoints Takis Georgakopoulos as CEO, replacing Mike Lyons who moves to Truist. The company reaffirms its 2026 guidance.
FreeCast's DIRECTV Deal Sparks Rally, but Financial Risks Loom
FreeCast shares jumped 140.68% after expanding its DIRECTV partnership, but the company's small revenue, deep losses, and going-concern warning keep the stock highly risky.
DOJ Approves Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega Merger, State and Global Reviews Loom
The U.S. Justice Department has cleared Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but state, FCC, U.K., and EU reviews still pose hurdles.
Convicted Fintech Founder Seeks Trump Pardon in JPMorgan Fraud Case
Charlie Javice, convicted of defrauding JPMorgan in its $175 million Frank acquisition, is seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump as appeals and legal battles continue.
SpaceX IPO Surge Sparks Debate Over $2.1 Trillion Valuation
SpaceX soared 19% on its Nasdaq debut, closing at $160.95 and giving it a $2.1 trillion market cap, but a 112 price-to-revenue ratio and over $4 billion in annual losses fuel investor debate.