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Big Tech stocks 2026 forecast: Nvidia’s China chip rush sets the first test for AI leaders

Big Tech stocks 2026 forecast: Nvidia’s China chip rush sets the first test for AI leaders

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase H200 AI chip production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, sources told Reuters. The H200 is priced at about $27,000 per chip, with modules costing around 1.5 million yuan. New U.S. and China actions on chip equipment have added uncertainty to supply and pricing. Investors are watching for signs that AI spending will boost earnings after a strong 2025 market rally.
1 January 2026
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ASX 200 forecast for 2026: Rate-hike bets return as strategists split on Australia stocks

ASX 200 forecast for 2026: Rate-hike bets return as strategists split on Australia stocks

Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 closed 2025 more than 4% below its October record after investors shifted to expecting rate hikes. The index returned 6.8% for the year, with resources surging and technology slumping. Two major banks now anticipate a rate increase at the central bank’s February meeting. Forecasters remain split on whether 2026 brings steady gains or more sharp sector swings.
1 January 2026
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AI Stocks 2026 Forecast: Nvidia’s China Chip Rush Meets a Tougher Wall Street Test

AI Stocks 2026 Forecast: Nvidia’s China Chip Rush Meets a Tougher Wall Street Test

Nvidia has asked TSMC to boost H200 AI chip production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, sources told Reuters. Beijing has not yet approved shipments despite recent U.S. export clearance with a 25% fee. Samsung and SK Hynix report AI memory chip orders exceed capacity, according to the Financial Times. Investors remain focused on AI spending, earnings, and U.S.-China policy shifts.
1 January 2026
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Applied Materials stock dips as new U.S. export licenses and China’s 50% tool rule reset focus for AMAT

Applied Materials stock dips as new U.S. export licenses and China’s 50% tool rule reset focus for AMAT

Applied Materials closed down 1.15% at $256.99, extending a two-day slide after a prior rally. The U.S. granted Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC annual licenses to import chipmaking tools to China, while China now requires at least half of new plant equipment to be domestically made. Lam Research and KLA also fell in the last session. Markets are watching for policy shifts that could affect orders for U.S. suppliers.
1 January 2026
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CrowdStrike stock slides after-hours as Wedbush keeps CRWD on its top AI picks list

CrowdStrike stock slides after-hours as Wedbush keeps CRWD on its top AI picks list

CrowdStrike shares last traded at $468.76, down 1.5% after the New Year’s holiday market closure. Analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush reiterated a $600 price target, citing AI-driven security demand. Sector peers Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet also fell. Investors await early January U.S. economic data and CrowdStrike’s next results for updates on subscription growth.
1 January 2026
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MrBeast tops 2025 richest YouTubers list as Tanmay Bhat’s Moonshot reshapes Indian ads

MrBeast tops 2025 richest YouTubers list as Tanmay Bhat’s Moonshot reshapes Indian ads

Tanmay Bhat’s agency Moonshot gained prominence in 2025 with campaigns for brands like CRED and Disney+ Hotstar, according to Storyboard18. Bhat’s Instagram following reached 2.1 million, with YouTube subscribers at 5.3 million. The Times of India ranked MrBeast as the richest YouTuber, estimating his net worth at $1 billion from RichestTuber data. Figures cited remain unverified.
1 January 2026
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Night sky tonight: NOAA issues geomagnetic storm watch for New Year’s weekend as supermoon nears

Night sky tonight: NOAA issues geomagnetic storm watch for New Year’s weekend as supermoon nears

NOAA issued geomagnetic storm watches for January 1–3 after several solar eruptions, warning of possible G2-level storms late Friday into Saturday. Forecasters say aurora could be visible as far south as New York and Idaho. The full “Wolf Moon” supermoon and Quadrantid meteor shower will coincide, but moonlight will obscure many meteors. An M7.1 solar flare caused a moderate radio blackout on December 31.
1 January 2026
2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

2026 stock market forecast: After 2025’s rally, Wall Street sees earnings, Fed cuts and AI spending as the big tests

The S&P 500 closed 2025 at 6,845.50, up 16.39% for the year, as Nvidia became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market value. Strategists say 2026 gains depend on profit growth broadening beyond megacap tech and on AI spending delivering returns. Rate policy and Fed uncertainty are expected to drive early-year volatility.
1 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • SGX Buybacks: Small-Cap Picks Show Confidence Backed by Cash Flow
    June 17, 2026, 12:14 AM EDT. Singapore's stock buybacks hit S$1.26 billion in early 2026, up from S$930 million in 2025. While giants like Singtel lead with S$497 million repurchased, smaller companies such as Credit Bureau Asia and Micro-Mechanics quietly repurchased shares using solid free cash flow (FCF), avoiding borrowing. Credit Bureau Asia, debt-free with S$71.1 million in liquid assets, boosted dividends despite modest revenue growth. Micro-Mechanics, supplying semiconductor parts, showed strong revenue and profit gains, repurchasing S$368,321 in shares. These buybacks indicate management confidence, funded sustainably without risking dividends, highlighting a prudent approach amid variable market conditions.

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