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Goldman Sachs Pitches Hedge Funds New Swap Trade to Bet Against Software Loans Amid AI Fears

Goldman Sachs Pitches Hedge Funds New Swap Trade to Bet Against Software Loans Amid AI Fears

Goldman Sachs is offering hedge funds a total return swap to bet on corporate loans tied to software, as AI concerns spread in credit markets, Reuters reports. No trades have been executed yet. Morgan Stanley estimates software makes up 16% of the $1.5 trillion U.S. loan market, with half rated B- or lower. Private credit activity is rising, with major banks allocating tens of billions to the sector.
10 March 2026
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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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  • Nasdaq Falls as Super Micro AI Chip Smuggling Charges Hit Market
    March 20, 2026, 12:01 PM EDT. The Nasdaq composite dropped about 1% on March 20, 2026, led by a sharp 28.37% plunge in Super Micro Computer shares following charges against its co-founder for conspiring to smuggle $2.5 billion of Nvidia AI chips to China. The indictment alleges complex export control violations, involving fake shipping documents and label swapping to mask shipments through Southeast Asia. Nvidia shares fell 1.66% given their exposure to Super Micro, and AMD dropped 2.32% amid sector-wide unease. The Invesco QQQ Trust also slipped 1%, extending its four-week losing streak amid ongoing geopolitical strains, including Iran tensions and volatile oil prices. Analysts question Super Micro's credibility and internal controls despite the charges targeting individuals rather than the firm itself.
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