Intel Shares Hit Record High After Reported Apple Chip Manufacturing Deal
Intel shares surged to a record high after reports that Apple may shift part of its chip manufacturing to Intel, increasing pressure on TSMC.
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S&P 500 Hits Record 7,420 as AI and Tech Rally Powers U.S. Stocks
The S&P 500 reached a new all-time high of 7,420 as investor optimism around artificial intelligence and technology stocks continued driving the market higher.
Wall Street Embraces ‘NACHO’ Trade as Oil Shock Bets Intensify
By Nathan Cole
Traders are increasingly positioning around the so-called ‘NACHO’ trade, betting disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and elevated oil prices will persist longer than markets expect.
Sony Forecasts Double-Digit Profit Growth Despite Slower PS5 Sales
By Emma Clarke
Sony projected double-digit profit growth even as PlayStation 5 hardware sales slowed, supported by strong performance in image sensors and music.
Anthropic Seeks $50 Billion Funding Round at $900 Billion Valuation
Anthropic is reportedly preparing a $50 billion fundraising round at a $900 billion valuation, potentially surpassing OpenAI in private market value.
Musk Dissolves xAI, Integrates AI Operations Into New SpaceXAI Division
Elon Musk said xAI will be dissolved and absorbed into a new SpaceXAI division focused on artificial intelligence products. The move comes as Anthropic reportedly leases the Colossus 1 data center.
SoftBank Shares Surge 16% as Tech Rally Pushes Nikkei to Record High
SoftBank shares jumped more than 16% as Japan’s technology-led rally pushed the Nikkei 225 to fresh record highs following the Golden Week holiday break.
Bank of America Warns SpaceX and Anthropic IPOs Could Signal Market Peak
Bank of America warned that potential IPOs from SpaceX and Anthropic, both valued above $1 trillion, may signal late-stage bull market conditions.
Anthropic’s Implied Valuation Soars to $1.2 Trillion Ahead of IPO
Anthropic’s implied valuation climbed to $1.2 trillion in the pre-IPO market, marking a 900% increase since October 2025 as investor demand for AI companies intensifies.
BlackRock’s Larry Fink Predicts Future Market for AI Computing Power
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said growing shortages in AI infrastructure could eventually create a futures market for computing power, similar to oil or energy trading.