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.
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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.
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.
SpaceX Proposes $55 Billion Terafab Chip Plant in Texas With Intel, Tesla Backing
By
Michael Foster
• 2 mins read
SpaceX plans a $55 billion semiconductor facility in Texas, with total investment potentially reaching $119 billion. The Terafab project targets AI, robotics, and data center chips.
Nvidia, Corning Strike Optical Fiber Deal to Power AI Data Center Boom
By
Michael Foster
• 3 mins read
Nvidia and Corning announced a major optical fiber partnership to expand U.S. manufacturing, aiming to meet surging demand from AI data centers.
Uber Shares Jump 10% on Strong Bookings Outlook Despite $1.5 Billion Profit Hit
By
Sophia Reynolds
• 2 mins read
Uber shares rose after stronger-than-expected bookings guidance offset a $1.5 billion hit to net income from equity revaluations in Q1.
Intel Shares Hit Record High After 12% Surge on AI Demand and Apple Partnership Buzz
By
Sophia Reynolds
• 3 mins read
Intel stock jumped 12% to a record high, driven by AI chip optimism and reports of a potential Apple partnership. The rally has also boosted the value of major institutional holdings.
KOSPI Hits Record High as AI-Driven Chip Boom Fuels 37% Surge in Just Over a Month
By
Michael Foster
• 3 mins read
South Korea’s KOSPI index surged 37% in just 34 days to a record high, driven by booming global demand for AI semiconductors. The rally added roughly $1 trillion in market value.
Musk Could Receive $158 Billion Tesla Pay Package, Boosting Path to Trillionaire Status
By
Daniel Wright
• 2 mins read
Elon Musk could receive a Tesla compensation package worth up to $158 billion, significantly increasing his wealth and pushing him closer to trillionaire status.
SanDisk Shares Hit Record High, Up Nearly 4,000% as AI Storage Demand Surges
By
Daniel Wright
• 2 mins read
SanDisk shares reached a new record high, rising nearly 4,000% over the past year as demand for AI data center storage continues to outpace supply.
Anthropic Eyes $50 Billion Funding Round at Up to $900 Billion Valuation
By
Sophia Reynolds
• 2 mins read
Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise up to $50 billion at a valuation approaching $900 billion, reflecting surging demand for AI investments.
Meta to Pay Creators in Stablecoins via Stripe in Select Markets
By
David Sinclair
• 2 mins read
Meta will begin paying creators in stablecoins through Stripe, starting in Colombia and the Philippines, as it expands digital payment options.
SpaceX IPO Structure Gives Musk Near-Total Control Over Leadership Decisions
By
Daniel Wright
• 2 mins read
SpaceX’s planned dual-class share structure will give Elon Musk dominant voting power, allowing him to retain control over key decisions, including leadership changes.
SoftBank Plans $100 Billion IPO for New AI and Robotics Venture Roze
By
Daniel Wright
• 2 mins read
SoftBank is preparing to spin off and list Roze, a new AI and robotics infrastructure company, in a potential $100 billion IPO in the U.S.
UAE to Exit OPEC and OPEC+
By
Nathan Cole
• 2 mins read
The UAE will exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, aiming to increase oil production and better align with shifting global energy demand.