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Navitas Semiconductor Plunges 14.5% Amid Chip Sector Rout and Dilution Fears
Navitas Semiconductor dropped 14.5% to $18.30 after a sector-wide chip selloff and investor concerns over high AI-driven valuations, with Zacks noting its 97x forward sales multiple and recent $500 million at-the-market stock sale filing.
Commodities Rally on WASDE Hopes; S&P 500 Futures Slip on Inflation
Soybean and corn futures rose on anticipation of the USDA's WASDE report, while S&P 500 futures dropped on higher-than-expected inflation data.
EVgo Shares Trade at Discount to LS Power's $2 Buyout Offer
EVgo trades at $1.86, a 14-cent discount to LS Power's $2 bid. The market has absorbed 81% of the original premium as the special committee evaluates the proposal.
Voyager 1's Power-Saving Tweak Extends Science Mission as Contact Delays Grow
NASA confirms Voyager 1 completed a power-saving reconfiguration in September, delaying a science instrument shutdown. The probe now faces two-day radio round trips as it approaches one light-day from Earth.
ISS Nears Power Upgrade Goal with Seventh Solar Array Installed
Astronauts completed the seventh ISS solar array installation, moving the orbital lab closer to its 215-kW power target. Redwire (NYSE:RDW) manufactured the new wings.
Solid Power Commissions New Electrolyte Line, Boosting Capacity by 60%
Solid Power starts commissioning its MOBIUS electrolyte line in Colorado, adding 45 tonnes of annual capacity, reaching 75 tonnes total. The project is supported by federal funding.
Southern China Power Market Enters Formal Phase with 15-Minute Pricing
China's southern regional electricity market launched formally on October 24, featuring 15-minute nodal pricing across five provinces, with nearly 900 TWh traded in Jan-Sep.
QuantumScape Cuts PowerCo Pact by $7M, Halts Milestone Payments
QuantumScape and PowerCo have trimmed $7M from their joint battery program, lowering the funding ceiling to $68.4M, while milestone payments remain paused during talks.
NASA's Psyche Mission Balances Power, Thrust, and Torque in Asteroid Cruise
NASA's Psyche spacecraft will run thrusters nearly 90% of the time during its asteroid cruise, but power decay and ion plume torque pose challenges for the 2029 rendezvous.
Oil's Surge Puts Earnings Season's Pricing Power to the Test
With Brent above $100, investors are scrutinizing which companies can pass on higher costs. Key earnings from GM, Netflix, Tesla, and Meta will test margin resilience.
Utilities Rally Powers S&P 500 to New Heights as Small Caps Lag
The S&P 500 rose to a record close as utilities led gains on a nuclear power deal, while small caps fell and oil rebounded above $100.
Renesas Unveils Dual-Cooled GaN Switch for 800V AI Power
Renesas has begun sampling a 650V GaN power switch with dual-side cooling, aimed at 800V AI rack power conversion. The device promises a 57% smaller footprint and 2.6 kW/in³ power density.
Solid Power Pivots to Electrolyte Supply as BMW Tests Real-World Cells
Solid Power's BMW i7 prototype proves solid-state integration, but the company's real bet is on electrolyte supply and licensing as it scales a continuous production line.
Microsoft's Kojima Deal Gains Star Power, But Financial Questions Persist
Bill Skarsgård joins Kojima's PHYSINT for Xbox, but Microsoft investors still await key details like release date and budget as Xbox revenue declines.
Nissan Commits Up to £170M for Sunderland Kicks e-POWER, Launch Date Undisclosed
Nissan will invest up to £170M to add the Kicks e-POWER hybrid SUV to its Sunderland plant, but without a launch date or volume targets, the impact on utilization remains unclear.
Saudi Shares Tumble 1.3% After Pipeline Strike, ACWA Power and Ma'aden Lead Declines
Saudi stocks dropped 1.3% after a drone attack on the East-West pipeline. ACWA Power and Ma'aden fell over 2.7%, while Aramco slipped 1.1%.
Plug Power's Path to Profitability Still Clouded by Dilution Risk
Plug Power's stock remains under pressure despite margin improvements. The company's cash position and reliance on equity facilities raise concerns about future dilution.
Cipher Mining Stock Slides 5.7% as Investors Weigh 2.5 GW Power Ambition vs. Revenue Reality
Cipher Mining's stock dropped 5.7% as investors question whether its 2.5 GW power plan can translate into near-term revenue. The company's future hinges on executing its hyperscale data center strategy.
Apple's C$2,999 Foldable iPhone Tests Pricing Power in Canada
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo starts at C$2,999 in Canada, a 71% premium over the iPhone 18 Pro. Pre-orders open Oct 16, with sales Oct 23, testing pricing power.
Vietjet's $199 Australia Fare: A Test of Pricing Power
Vietjet shares rose 0.8% after launching AUD199 Australia fares, but the real story is the airline's thin 1.1% quarterly margin and its test of pricing power in a growing international network.
NuScale Power Soars 15% on No News; Dilution Overhang Looms
NuScale Power shares rallied 15% to $11.18 without any new orders or announcements, but the stock now trades just above its recent ATM offering price, highlighting dilution and cash burn concerns.
Sony ADR Slips 4.3%; Premium Lens Launch Tests Pricing Power
Sony's U.S.-listed shares dropped 4.3% on the day it unveiled a €1,700 fisheye lens. The launch is a pricing strategy test rather than a major earnings driver, analysts say.
Plug Power's Cash Burn Overshadows Margin Gains
Plug Power's margin recovery is real, but a $244.1 million first-half cash burn still clouds the outlook. Investors await asset-sale updates.
GE Vernova T&D India Soars 6.5% on L1 Bid for Power Grid's HVDC Project
GE Vernova T&D India shares surged 6.5% after Power Grid named it the lowest bidder for a 6,000 MW HVDC project, but the contract value remains undisclosed.
Advantest Powers Nikkei Rally; Valuation Hits 38x Earnings
Advantest powered a quarter of the Nikkei's morning advance, with shares up 3.7% to ¥34,310. The stock trades at 38x projected earnings, supported by robust AI-driven demand.
BC Hydro Breaks Ground on C$6B North Coast Power Line; Miners Await 2030
BC Hydro has begun construction on the C$6B North Coast Transmission Line, but mining stocks showed little reaction as power delivery isn't expected until 2030.
Flex's $4.4B EPC Power Deal: High Stakes, Unclear Financing
Flex's $4.4B EPC Power acquisition boosts market value but leaves financing details vague, with projected 30% EBITDA margin drawing attention.
BorgWarner Reaffirms AI Power Push: $300M Target, 2 GW Capacity
BorgWarner reaffirmed its AI data-center power target, expecting $300M in first-year sales and 2 GW capacity by 2027. The stock rose 2.8% on Friday.
SunPower Shares Tumble 17% Premarket Following 103M Share Dilutive Offering
SunPower (SPWR) fell 17% premarket after announcing a 103.1M share offering at $0.2541. The raise brings $26.2M but dilutes existing shareholders by 49.4%.
Tech Rally Powers Nasdaq as Fed Rate Pause Hopes Grow
Nasdaq surges 1.5% as Waller hints at possible rate pause, tech stocks rally, Treasury yields slip. ISM services prices rise to 72.6.