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NASDAQ:AMD 5 August 2025 - 28 August 2025

Quantum Tech Frenzy: IBM & AMD’s Bold Alliance, DARPA’s $24M Bet, and Breakthroughs from Genomics to Weather

Quantum Tech Frenzy: IBM & AMD’s Bold Alliance, DARPA’s $24M Bet, and Breakthroughs from Genomics to Weather

IBM and AMD announced a partnership to develop quantum-centric supercomputing, combining IBM’s quantum systems with AMD’s AI and HPC hardware. DARPA awarded Q-CTRL two contracts worth A$38 million to build quantum navigation sensors, with Lockheed Martin collaborating after field tests showed 111× accuracy gains in GPS-denied navigation. NASA contracted Planette for “QubitCast,” a quantum-inspired AI weather system aiming to predict extreme weather a year ahead.
28 August 2025
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Quantum Tech Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Rock the Globe (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Quantum Tech Breakthroughs, Big Bets & Bold Moves Rock the Globe (Aug 26–27, 2025)

A University of California, Riverside team simulated linking small quantum chips into a fault-tolerant computer, showing reliable performance even with noisy connections. IBM and AMD announced a partnership to build supercomputers combining quantum and classical processors. Australia’s Defence Department awarded AUD $9 million for quantum research. Vietnam launched a national quantum network to connect researchers and industry.
27 August 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy Cools as SoftBank’s $2B Intel Bet Meets Palantir Plunge and Nvidia Slide

AI Stock Frenzy Cools as SoftBank’s $2B Intel Bet Meets Palantir Plunge and Nvidia Slide

SoftBank will invest $2 billion in Intel at $23 per share, taking a stake just under 2%. Intel shares jumped 7% on the news, while Nvidia fell 3.5% ahead of its Aug. 27 results. Palantir dropped over 9% on Aug. 19, extending a five-day slide. OpenAI’s private-market value reportedly hit $500 billion, with employees possibly selling up to $6 billion in shares.
20 August 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy: Hedge Funds Pile In, Tesla’s Dojo U-Turn & Palantir’s Reality Check

AI Stock Frenzy: Hedge Funds Pile In, Tesla’s Dojo U-Turn & Palantir’s Reality Check

Bridgewater Associates more than doubled its Nvidia stake to 7.23 million shares, worth $1.14 billion, and sharply increased holdings in Alphabet and Microsoft in Q2. Tiger Global Management added 4 million Amazon shares, ending June with 10 million. U.S. authorities approved Nvidia and AMD to resume AI chip sales to China, with revenue-sharing requirements. Tesla halted its Dojo AI supercomputer project and shifted to in-house AI chips.
17 August 2025
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Next-Gen Laptop Chip Showdown: Intel’s Lunar Lake vs. AMD’s Ryzen AI vs. Qualcomm’s X Elite – Who Wins the AI PC Crown?

Next-Gen Laptop Chip Showdown: Intel’s Lunar Lake vs. AMD’s Ryzen AI vs. Qualcomm’s X Elite – Who Wins the AI PC Crown?

Intel’s Lunar Lake Core Ultra 200V debuts with a TSMC 3 nm compute tile, 8 cores (4 Lion Cove P, 4 Skymont E), SMT disabled, and a 14% IPC gain over Redwood Cove. AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 “Strix Point” features 12 Zen 5/5c cores and a 50 TOPS XDNA 2 AI Engine. Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite offers 12 Oryon cores at up to 3.8 GHz and a 45 TOPS NPU. Dell launched the first Lunar Lake notebook in late 2024.
14 August 2025
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NVIDIA RTX 5090 vs AMD RX 9070 XT vs Intel Arc A980: Ultimate GPU Showdown

NVIDIA RTX 5090 vs AMD RX 9070 XT vs Intel Arc A980: Ultimate GPU Showdown

NVIDIA’s RTX 5090 launched January 30, 2025 at $1,999, delivering over 30% higher 4K frame rates than the RTX 4090 and drawing up to 600 W. AMD’s RX 9070 XT debuted March 6 at $599, offers 70 FPS in Dragon’s Dogma 2 at 4K, and averages 8% slower than RTX 5070 Ti in 1440p ray tracing. Intel’s Battlemage A980 is expected late 2025, priced $399–$499.
14 August 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy: Market Highs, Bold Deals, and Big Surprises Rock Markets (Aug 13–14, 2025)

AI Stock Frenzy: Market Highs, Bold Deals, and Big Surprises Rock Markets (Aug 13–14, 2025)

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Aug. 13, while the Dow rose over 400 points. Google raised 2025 capital spending to $85 billion and will invest $9 billion in Oklahoma. Nvidia and AMD reached a deal with Washington to resume AI chip sales to China, sharing 15% of revenue with the U.S. government. Apple shares gained 1.6% on reports of new AI hardware projects.
14 August 2025
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Tech World Rocked by 8 Non‑AI Surprises This Week

Tech World Rocked by 8 Non‑AI Surprises This Week

Apple is developing a home companion robot with a 7-inch movable display and advanced Siri, targeting a 2027 launch. The FDA approved Insmed's Brinsupri as the first treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, priced at $88,000 per year. ULA's Vulcan rocket completed its first operational flight, carrying Space Force payloads from Cape Canaveral. Amazon expanded Prime same-day grocery delivery to over 1,000 U.S. cities.
14 August 2025
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AI Stocks Roar to Record Highs Amid Bold Deals and China Backlash (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

AI Stocks Roar to Record Highs Amid Bold Deals and China Backlash (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 closed at record highs August 12 as AI stocks surged and inflation cooled. Nvidia hit an intraday high near $184.50, pushing its market cap toward $4.5 trillion. Perplexity AI made a $34.5 billion cash offer for Google’s Chrome, lifting Alphabet shares. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.2% to 42,718, with SoftBank up 6.9% at a record.
13 August 2025
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Trade Truce, Tech Triumphs & Oil Drama: Global Business Bombshells (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Trade Truce, Tech Triumphs & Oil Drama: Global Business Bombshells (Aug 11–12, 2025)

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut its cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.6%, its third cut this year, with Governor Michele Bullock signaling more easing may follow. China’s factory-gate prices fell 3.6% in July and consumer prices were flat, highlighting deflation risks. U.S. markets priced in a likely Federal Reserve rate cut in September. An Australian court found Apple and Google engaged in anti-competitive app store conduct.
12 August 2025
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AI Stock Market Shake-Up: Surging Winners, Brutal Misses, and Big Bets (Aug 11–12, 2025)

AI Stock Market Shake-Up: Surging Winners, Brutal Misses, and Big Bets (Aug 11–12, 2025)

Micron Technology raised its quarterly revenue outlook to $11.2 billion, sending shares up 3%. Nvidia and AMD secured export licenses to sell advanced AI chips to China with a 15% tariff. SoundHound AI surged 43% after record Q2 revenue, while C3.ai fell 25% on weak guidance. Salesforce agreed to acquire Waii, but its stock dropped 3.2%.
12 August 2025
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Global Markets Surge, Tech Tariffs Twist & Oil Slumps – Business Roundup (Aug 10-11, 2025)

Global Markets Surge, Tech Tariffs Twist & Oil Slumps – Business Roundup (Aug 10-11, 2025)

Europe’s STOXX 600 rose 0.3% while the MSCI World index neared a record high. Bank of America said 45% of fund managers are long Nvidia and Microsoft, making big U.S. tech the most crowded trade again. Only 5% of investors expect a hard-landing recession. Oil prices fell, with Brent below $67 and WTI near $63.30.
11 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Soaring Earnings, Mega-Deals & Chip Shocks Drive Market (Aug 10–11, 2025)

AI Stocks Frenzy: Soaring Earnings, Mega-Deals & Chip Shocks Drive Market (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Palantir topped $1 billion in Q2 revenue for the first time and raised guidance, sending shares up 4%. SoundHound AI’s Q2 revenue jumped 217% to $42.7 million, beating estimates by $10 million. C3.ai warned of weak sales, triggering a 14% after-hours drop and a CEO rebuke. SoftBank posted ¥422 billion profit, pledged $30 billion to OpenAI, and surged 13% as Tokyo’s Topix hit a record.
11 August 2025
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Tech Shocks: Chips Squeezed, Hacks Mended & Space Race Delays – Tech News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Tech Shocks: Chips Squeezed, Hacks Mended & Space Race Delays – Tech News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

AOL will shut down its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, ending a 34-year run. The company will also retire the AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser alongside the shutdown. Only a few hundred thousand users reportedly remain on dial-up in the U.S.
11 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Mega Deals, GPT-5 Hype and Bubble Warnings Fuel Aug 9–10 Market Buzz

AI Stocks Frenzy: Mega Deals, GPT-5 Hype and Bubble Warnings Fuel Aug 9–10 Market Buzz

AMD’s Q2 data-center chip sales rose 14% to $3.2 billion but missed estimates, while SMCI shares plunged 18% after cutting guidance, erasing over $6 billion in value. Nvidia stock jumped 73% and later hit record highs alongside Broadcom as the AI-chip rally resumed. The U.S. began licensing Nvidia’s H20 AI GPUs to China, drawing criticism from Chinese state media. Meta secured $29 billion in financing for new AI data centers.
10 August 2025
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Next-Gen GPU Showdown: Nvidia RTX 50-Series vs AMD RX 9070 XT vs Intel Arc B580

Next-Gen GPU Showdown: Nvidia RTX 50-Series vs AMD RX 9070 XT vs Intel Arc B580

Nvidia’s RTX 5090 launched in early 2025 with 92 billion transistors, 32 GB GDDR7, and sold out rapidly amid reports of 12VHPWR cable melting. AMD’s RX 9070 XT, priced at $599, matches or beats Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti in benchmarks and value. Intel’s Arc B580 debuted at $249, delivering up to 120 FPS at 1080p. New AI features and frame generation tech rolled out across all major cards.
9 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: GPT-5 Hype, Record Highs & Billion-Dollar Bets Fuel Aug 8–9 Market Surge

AI Stocks Frenzy: GPT-5 Hype, Record Highs & Billion-Dollar Bets Fuel Aug 8–9 Market Surge

The U.S. began licensing Nvidia to export H20 AI chips to China on Aug. 7, reversing a ban. OpenAI launched GPT-5 the same day, citing 700 million ChatGPT users. AMD shares dropped 5.1% and SMCI plunged 18.2% after weak Q2 data-center results. The Nasdaq Composite notched its 18th record high of 2025 on Aug. 8, led by AI and tech stocks.
9 August 2025
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Framework Desktop vs Mac Studio vs Intel NUC 13 Extreme. You Won’t Believe Which Tiny PC Wins in 2025

Framework Desktop vs Mac Studio vs Intel NUC 13 Extreme. You Won’t Believe Which Tiny PC Wins in 2025

Framework Desktop (2025) features an AMD Ryzen AI Max CPU, Radeon 8060S iGPU, up to 128 GB LPDDR5x RAM, and modular storage in a 4.5L case starting at $1,099. Mac Studio (M2 Max/Ultra) offers up to a 24-core CPU, 76-core GPU, and 192 GB RAM in a 3.8L chassis from $1,999. Intel NUC 13 Extreme supports Core i9-13900K, RTX 4090, and up to 64 GB DDR5 in a 13–14L case, kit price $1,550–$1,700.
8 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Record Highs, GPT‑5 Launch, Soaring Tech Giants and SoftBank’s Big AI Payday (Aug 7–8, 2025)

AI Stocks Frenzy: Record Highs, GPT‑5 Launch, Soaring Tech Giants and SoftBank’s Big AI Payday (Aug 7–8, 2025)

The Nasdaq Composite hit a record by Aug. 7, 2025, as chipmakers and AI stocks surged. AMD fell 5% and SMCI dropped over 18% after disappointing data-center results, while Palantir jumped 9% after raising its revenue forecast. Meta secured $29 billion for AI data centers, and SoftBank soared 13% to a record high in Tokyo after strong earnings and a $30 billion OpenAI stake. China’s robotics stocks rallied ahead of the World Robotics Conference.
8 August 2025
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RISC-V vs ARM vs x86: The 2025 Silicon Architecture Showdown

RISC-V vs ARM vs x86: The 2025 Silicon Architecture Showdown

X86 leads in legacy software and high-end server workloads with 64- and 96-core CPUs. Apple’s ARM-based M-series chips rival x86 laptops in efficiency. RISC-V, open and royalty-free, is expanding with up to 192-core designs and official Linux support. ARM dominates mobile, while RISC-V gains ground in microcontrollers and wearables; all three architectures are moving toward heterogeneous, multi-ISA platforms.
5 August 2025
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  • QuantumScape Shares Rise 11.7% on Eagle Line Launch and Initial Billings
    May 12, 2026, 5:46 PM EDT. QuantumScape (QS) gained 11.7% following the launch of its Eagle Line pilot-scale solid-state battery cell facility and initial $11 million in customer billings from ecosystem partners. The company reported a narrower GAAP net loss in Q1 2026, driven by reduced operating expenses. This marks a shift toward early commercialization and a potential licensing and royalty revenue stream, altering QuantumScape's risk profile and business model. Investors remain cautious as success depends on partner uptake and scaling production. Analysts' revenue forecasts vary widely, reflecting uncertainty around the new manufacturing blueprint. QuantumScape projects $544.5 million revenue and $33.3 million earnings by 2029, but some estimates are much lower, highlighting diverging market views.

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Oscar Health shares rose 7.9% to $23.73 late Tuesday, with volume near 13 million, after posting strong Q1 profit and lower claims costs despite missing revenue estimates. The company’s medical loss ratio fell to 70.5% from 75.4% a year earlier. Membership climbed to 3.17 million. ACA enrollment churn and policy risk remain concerns.
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