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NASDAQ:NVDA 31 December 2025 - 1 January 2026

TSMC stock forecast 2026: New U.S. China licence and Nvidia H200 push put targets in focus

TSMC stock forecast 2026: New U.S. China licence and Nvidia H200 push put targets in focus

The U.S. granted TSMC’s Nanjing plant a new annual export licence for U.S. chipmaking tools, replacing an expired waiver. Sources said Nvidia has asked TSMC to ramp up H200 AI chip production for China in 2026, with work starting in Q2. TSMC’s ADRs last closed at $303.89, with analyst targets above that level. TSMC began 2-nanometre chip production in late 2025, with an enhanced version set for mass production in late 2026.
1 January 2026
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Nvidia stock forecast 2026: China’s H200 chip rush sets up NVDA’s next big test

Nvidia stock forecast 2026: China’s H200 chip rush sets up NVDA’s next big test

Chinese tech firms have ordered over 2 million Nvidia H200 AI chips for 2026, far exceeding current stock, sources said. Nvidia has asked TSMC to boost production, but Beijing has not approved H200 imports. ByteDance may spend $14.3 billion on Nvidia chips if sales are allowed. U.S. authorities have granted TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix licenses to import chipmaking equipment to China for 2026.
1 January 2026
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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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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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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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Data center stocks slide into 2026 as xAI expansion keeps Nvidia, Dell, Super Micro in focus

Data center stocks slide into 2026 as xAI expansion keeps Nvidia, Dell, Super Micro in focus

U.S. markets were closed Thursday for New Year’s Day after data center-linked stocks ended 2025 lower. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Dell fell 1.6%, and Super Micro Computer lost 1.3% in the last session. Elon Musk’s xAI bought a third building for data center expansion, aiming for nearly 2 gigawatts of compute power. Traders await Friday’s reopening and early U.S. factory data next week.
1 January 2026
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Semiconductor stocks today: Chip shares slip as Nvidia’s China H200 push meets policy spotlight

Semiconductor stocks today: Chip shares slip as Nvidia’s China H200 push meets policy spotlight

The PHLX Semiconductor Index fell 1.2% on Dec. 31 as U.S. markets closed for New Year’s Day. Nvidia slipped 0.5%, Micron dropped 2.5%, and TSMC’s U.S. shares rose 1.4%. Reuters reported Nvidia is in supply talks with TSMC and that the U.S. granted TSMC a new license to import chipmaking equipment to its Nanjing plant. China is requiring chipmakers to use at least 50% domestic equipment for new capacity.
1 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip surge puts semis back in focus as Wall Street shuts

AI stocks today: Nvidia’s China H200 chip surge puts semis back in focus as Wall Street shuts

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase production of its H200 AI chip after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far exceeding current inventory, sources told Reuters. The company set Chinese pricing at $27,000 per chip and plans first deliveries before mid-February. U.S. markets are closed Thursday for New Year’s Day. Nvidia shares fell 0.5% to $186.50 in Wednesday’s session.
1 January 2026
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Intel stock today: INTC dips into 2026 as Nvidia’s $5B stake keeps focus on what’s nextNEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 10:13 ET — Market closed

Intel stock today: INTC dips into 2026 as Nvidia’s $5B stake keeps focus on what’s nextNEW YORK, January 1, 2026, 10:13 ET — Market closed

Nvidia completed a $5 billion private placement purchase of Intel stock, acquiring 214.8 million shares at $23.28 each, according to an SEC filing. Intel shares closed down 1% at $36.90 in the final U.S. session of 2025. U.S. antitrust agencies cleared the deal in December. Investors are watching for Intel’s Jan. 29 earnings after a late-year slide in chip stocks.
1 January 2026
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Applied Digital (APLD) stock in spotlight as analysts tout upside ahead of Jan. 7 earnings

Applied Digital (APLD) stock in spotlight as analysts tout upside ahead of Jan. 7 earnings

Applied Digital (APLD) closed at $24.52, up 1.8% before the New Year’s holiday. The company plans to spin out its cloud unit and merge it with Ekso Bionics to form ChronoScale, with Applied Digital retaining 97% ownership. Analysts at Northland, Lake Street, and Citizens kept bullish ratings, citing strong GPU revenue and data-center demand. The proposed deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending approvals.
1 January 2026
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Nvidia stock ends 2025 lower as Reuters flags China H200 orders and fresh TSMC talks

Nvidia stock ends 2025 lower as Reuters flags China H200 orders and fresh TSMC talks

Nvidia shares closed down 0.5% at $186.50 after reports the company asked TSMC to boost H200 chip production amid surging Chinese orders. Reuters said Chinese firms have ordered over 2 million H200 chips for 2026, far exceeding current inventory. Nvidia stated licensed H200 sales to China would not affect U.S. supply. Beijing has not yet approved H200 shipments despite recent U.S. export clearance.
1 January 2026
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AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

AI stocks today: Nvidia, Meta dip after hours as China H200 chip rush and dealmaking hit the tape

Nvidia has asked TSMC to increase H200 GPU production after Chinese firms ordered over 2 million units for 2026, far exceeding current stock, sources told Reuters. U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, with Nvidia down 0.5% after hours. Beijing has not cleared the imports; H200 exports to China face a 25% U.S. fee. TSMC shares rose 1.4%.
31 December 2025
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Why Super Micro (SMCI) stock is down today: an exec retirement filing meets year-end AI trade

Why Super Micro (SMCI) stock is down today: an exec retirement filing meets year-end AI trade

Super Micro Computer shares fell 1.7% to $29.15 after a filing showed Senior VP of Operations George Kao will retire Dec. 31, with Tom Xiao set to replace him. The company said Kao will help with the transition as a consultant. The move came as investors watched AI infrastructure spending, highlighted by xAI’s purchase of a third building to expand compute capacity. Major U.S. indexes drifted lower in thin holiday trading.
31 December 2025
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Santa Claus Rally Fizzles: S&P 500, Dow Slip as Tech Weighs on 2025 Finale

Santa Claus Rally Fizzles: S&P 500, Dow Slip as Tech Weighs on 2025 Finale

Wall Street’s main indexes slipped in thin trading on December 31, with the Dow down 116 points by midday, as Microsoft and Apple led declines. Despite the late-year dip, major indexes remained on track for double-digit gains in 2025. Investors shifted focus to the Federal Reserve’s 2026 outlook after minutes revealed divisions over further rate cuts. AI and chip stocks drove much of the year’s rally, while some firms lagged sharply.
31 December 2025
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IREN stock slips in New York trade as bitcoin eases into year-end

IREN stock slips in New York trade as bitcoin eases into year-end

IREN shares fell about 1% to $37.92 Wednesday afternoon, tracking a 0.6% drop in bitcoin, which traded near $87,688. U.S.-listed bitcoin miners were mixed as year-end portfolio adjustments continued. Marathon Digital and CleanSpark declined, while Riot Platforms gained. IREN traded between $37.58 and $38.98, with 12.7 million shares changing hands by early afternoon.
31 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Cotton Futures Rise on Midday Trading as Crude Oil Gains Strength
    March 25, 2026, 12:55 AM EDT. Cotton futures gained 30 to 35 points by midday, with May 26 contracts up 34 points at 67.52 cents per pound. Crude oil surged $5.09, strengthening commodity markets. The U.S. dollar index increased 0.685 to 99.410. The Seam reported sales of 4,911 bales at an average price of 66.47 cents per pound on March 23. ICE certified cotton stocks remained steady at 115,640 bales. The Adjusted World Price, a benchmark for cotton prices, rose by 2.72 cents to 54.22 cents per pound last Thursday. Traders are watching these developments amid mixed signals from the Cotlook A Index, which fell 40 points to 77.85 cents.
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