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Rivian Stock Gets a $3.4 Billion Robotics Twist as R2 EV Test Looms

Rivian Stock Gets a $3.4 Billion Robotics Twist as R2 EV Test Looms

Mind Robotics, spun out of Rivian, raised $400 million in a round led by Kleiner Perkins, valuing the company at $3.4 billion. The startup uses production data from Rivian’s factories to train industrial robots. Rivian shares traded at $13.96, down 56.5 cents, with a market value of $17.4 billion. Rivian began deliveries of its R2 SUV, targeting 62,000 to 67,000 units in 2026.
15 May 2026
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Richtech Robotics Stock Jumps 10% Before Chicago Robot Demos as AI Service-Robot Bet Faces Test

Richtech Robotics Stock Jumps 10% Before Chicago Robot Demos as AI Service-Robot Bet Faces Test

Richtech Robotics shares jumped 9.7% to $2.82 on Wednesday, with trading volume reaching 28.8 million ahead of live robot demonstrations at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. The company reported an 8.8% drop in quarterly revenue to $1.147 million and a net loss of $8.4 million. Richtech remains small and unprofitable as it shifts focus to recurring revenue models.
14 May 2026
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Symbotic Stock Slips Despite Q2 Profit: $22.7 Billion AI Robotics Backlog Faces Walmart Test

Symbotic Stock Slips Despite Q2 Profit: $22.7 Billion AI Robotics Backlog Faces Walmart Test

Symbotic Inc. shares fell 2.3% to $59.78 after the company posted $676 million in revenue and $9 million in net income for its fiscal second quarter, reversing a year-earlier loss. The warehouse robotics firm reported a $22.7 billion backlog and forecast third-quarter revenue of $700 million to $720 million. Systems in deployment rose to 70 from 46 a year ago.
7 May 2026
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BlackBerry Stock Has a New Test: Can QNX Carry the AI Robotics Bet?

BlackBerry Stock Has a New Test: Can QNX Carry the AI Robotics Bet?

BlackBerry’s QNX unit will demonstrate its real-time operating system for AI-enabled robots, medical devices, and factory automation at the Robotics Summit in Boston on May 27-28. QNX reported a 20% revenue jump to $78.7 million last quarter, with a royalty backlog of $950 million. BlackBerry shares recently traded at $5.91, down 1.3% in early New York trading.
7 May 2026
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Ouster Stock Jumps After Rev8 Lidar Launch: Why Investors Are Watching the Robotics Sensor Race

Ouster Stock Jumps After Rev8 Lidar Launch: Why Investors Are Watching the Robotics Sensor Race

Ouster Inc. shares rose 8% to $28.63 after the company launched its Rev8 OS lidar sensor family, which adds native color data and doubles range and resolution over previous models. The sensors, available to order now, will begin shipping this quarter. Ouster cited adoption plans from customers including Google, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, and Skydio. The launch comes a day before Ouster reports first-quarter earnings.
4 May 2026
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Intuitive Surgical Stock Rebounds As Da Vinci Robot Demand Gives ISRG Bulls A Fresh Test

Intuitive Surgical Stock Rebounds As Da Vinci Robot Demand Gives ISRG Bulls A Fresh Test

Intuitive Surgical shares climbed to $482.22 on April 24 after the company raised its 2026 growth outlook and reported a 23% jump in first-quarter revenue to $2.77 billion. The firm placed 431 da Vinci systems in the quarter and now expects 2026 procedure growth of 13.5% to 15.5%. U.S. bariatric procedures fell 10%, while China and Japan saw slower growth. Competition from Johnson & Johnson and Medtronic is increasing.
25 April 2026
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NVIDIA Pushes Deeper Into Robotics as TSMC, ASML Signal AI Spending Boom Isn’t Cooling

NVIDIA Pushes Deeper Into Robotics as TSMC, ASML Signal AI Spending Boom Isn’t Cooling

Nvidia expanded its robotics partnership with Cadence Design Systems, integrating AI models and simulation engines for robot training. Nvidia shares rose 1.2% to $200.79 Friday, valuing the company at $4.53 trillion. TSMC and ASML raised 2026 sales forecasts as AI chip demand remains strong. U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned Nvidia’s SchedMD acquisition, citing concerns over control of supercomputing software.
17 April 2026
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NVIDIA Corporation Deepens Robotics Push With Cadence as AI Chip Demand Holds Up

NVIDIA Corporation Deepens Robotics Push With Cadence as AI Chip Demand Holds Up

Nvidia and Cadence Design Systems announced a partnership Wednesday to combine Cadence's physics engines with Nvidia AI models for training robots in virtual environments. Nvidia shares traded at $198.95 Thursday, holding a $4.53 trillion market value, while Cadence gained 1.1%. The collaboration was unveiled at a Cadence event in Santa Clara.
16 April 2026
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Teradyne Sues China’s Elite Robots in Germany Over Universal Robots Software (Universal Robots)

Teradyne Sues China’s Elite Robots in Germany Over Universal Robots Software (Universal Robots)

Teradyne Robotics has filed a copyright lawsuit in Germany against the German unit of China’s Elite Robots, alleging unauthorized use of Universal Robots software. The company also alerted European safety authorities about concerns with Elite Robots’ machines. Teradyne shares rose 4.1% Tuesday. Elite Robots did not issue a public statement on the allegations.
10 March 2026
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NVIDIA Corporation pushes deeper into factory AI with ABB robot deal ahead of GTC

NVIDIA Corporation pushes deeper into factory AI with ABB robot deal ahead of GTC

ABB’s robotics unit will integrate NVIDIA’s Omniverse libraries into its RobotStudio software, aiming for up to 99% accuracy between virtual training and real-world robot deployment. Foxconn is piloting the system in electronics assembly. The product, RobotStudio HyperReality, is set for release in the second half of 2026. The deal comes as Nvidia faces investor pressure for new growth beyond data-center chips.
9 March 2026
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GE Aerospace stock price: repair robots, engine shortages and Airbus supply pressure in focus

GE Aerospace stock price: repair robots, engine shortages and Airbus supply pressure in focus

GE Aerospace shares rose 0.8% to $315.41 Friday as the company expanded automation and Lean methods to boost jet-engine repair output. GE has begun using robots for precision repairs at its Singapore hub to clear backlogs. Safran, GE’s CFM partner, forecast higher 2026 profits on civil engine demand. Airbus continues to press CFM for increased LEAP engine deliveries amid ongoing supply chain strains.
14 February 2026
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Krafton’s next bet after PUBG: humanoid robots, AI — and a 1 trillion won return plan

Krafton’s next bet after PUBG: humanoid robots, AI — and a 1 trillion won return plan

Krafton posted record 2025 revenue of 3.33 trillion won, up 22.8%, but net profit dropped 43.7% to 733.7 billion won. The PUBG maker announced its first cash dividend and a three-year, 1 trillion won shareholder return plan. Krafton is exploring “physical AI” for possible use in humanoid robotics, using in-game data as training material. The company is developing 15 new games and upgrading PUBG to Unreal Engine 5.
13 February 2026
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Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics stock steadies premarket after 45% surge on Microsoft agentic AI tie-up

Richtech Robotics shares rose 0.2% to $5.52 in premarket trading Wednesday after surging 44.6% on news of a partnership with Microsoft’s AI Co-Innovation Labs. The company said it will use Microsoft’s technology to add autonomous AI features to its ADAM robot. Trading volume spiked Tuesday as investors watched for signs the rally would hold at the open. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
28 January 2026
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ISRG stock edges up after Intuitive Surgical wins FDA clearance for da Vinci 5 heart procedures

ISRG stock edges up after Intuitive Surgical wins FDA clearance for da Vinci 5 heart procedures

Intuitive Surgical shares rose about 1% after the FDA cleared its da Vinci 5 robot for select cardiac procedures. The company plans a limited U.S. rollout through 2026. The clearance follows last week’s warning of slower global procedure growth, with forecasts now at 13% to 15% for 2026. Investors are weighing the new approval against concerns over hospital budgets and rising competition.
26 January 2026
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Intuitive Surgical stock whipsaws after Q4 beat as 2026 da Vinci outlook and tariffs hit focus

Intuitive Surgical stock whipsaws after Q4 beat as 2026 da Vinci outlook and tariffs hit focus

Intuitive Surgical shares rose 0.4% to $525.81 in after-hours trading Thursday after quarterly earnings beat forecasts. The company reported a 19% revenue increase to $2.87 billion, with da Vinci procedures up 17%. Intuitive projects 13%-15% da Vinci procedure growth in 2026 but warned tariffs could cut margins. Investors remain focused on procedure growth and tariff impacts ahead of Friday’s session.
23 January 2026
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Airbus stock drops 3% as Trump tariff threat hits exporters; robot purchase surfaces

Airbus stock drops 3% as Trump tariff threat hits exporters; robot purchase surfaces

Airbus shares fell 3.2% to 210.40 euros after President Trump warned of new U.S. tariffs on European exports, rattling investors. The proposed 10% tariff on imports from eight European countries could rise to 25% in June if no deal is reached. EU diplomats are preparing possible retaliation. Airbus delivered 793 aircraft in 2025 and will report full-year results on Feb. 19.
19 January 2026
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Richtech Robotics (RR) stock rises again in premarket as CES “Dex” demo keeps traders watching

Richtech Robotics (RR) stock rises again in premarket as CES “Dex” demo keeps traders watching

Richtech Robotics shares rose 1% in premarket trading Friday after a 14.9% surge Thursday, driven by attention from a CES demo of its humanoid robot “Dex.” The company is operating under an SEC extension to file its annual report, projecting a wider net loss and $5.1 million in fiscal 2025 revenue. Investors are watching for CES updates and signs of new deals as the event ends.
9 January 2026
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  • AIAI Holdings Shares Drop 6.4% Amid Mounting Losses and Negative Equity
    May 18, 2026, 9:18 PM EDT. AIAI Holdings (AIAI) shares fell 6.4% to $14.00, reflecting investor concerns over the Dallas-based AI company reporting no revenue and a net loss of $3.899 million. The stock's market value stands at about $1.05 billion, despite negative shareholders' equity, resulting in a staggering price-to-book ratio of 697x, compared to peers averaging around 1x. This high valuation signals market optimism for future growth, yet presents risk given the company's lack of profits and a deficit in net assets. Analysts warn that the negative equity and ongoing losses offer little balance sheet support if investor sentiment worsens. Investors are advised to consider caution and compare AIAI with profitable AI companies and key financial warning signs before investing.

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Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

Nasdaq gives up after-hours gains as oil and yields weigh on Wall Street rally

19 May 2026
Dominion Energy shares jumped 9.4% after agreeing to an all-stock merger with NextEra Energy, whose shares fell 4.6%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% and the Nasdaq dropped 0.5% as investors sold technology stocks amid rising Treasury yields and oil prices. Nvidia fell 1.4% ahead of earnings. U.S. crude settled at $107.37, and the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.59%.
XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

XP Shares Slip Post-Q1, Buyback Fails to Sway Investors

19 May 2026
XP Inc.’s U.S.-listed shares fell 3.78% in after-hours trading Monday after reporting higher Q1 profit but weaker net inflows and a lower retail take rate. Net income rose 7% to 1.32 billion reais, but net inflow dropped to 14 billion reais from 24 billion a year earlier. The company declared a $0.20 dividend and announced a new CFO, Gustavo Alejo Viviani, starting August 3.
LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

LiveRamp Rallies 27% After Publicis $2.5 Billion Cash Bid

19 May 2026
Publicis Groupe agreed to buy LiveRamp Holdings for $38.50 a share in cash, valuing the U.S. data-collaboration firm at $2.546 billion. LiveRamp stock jumped to $37.77 on the news, while the broader market fell. LiveRamp reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $206 million, up 9% from a year earlier. Publicis said the deal will boost its adjusted earnings per share from the first year after closing.

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Roblox Shares Jump Almost 10%, Safety Issue Remains Unanswered

Roblox Shares Jump Almost 10%, Safety Issue Remains Unanswered

18 May 2026
Roblox shares rose 9.6% to $46.98 on Monday, bucking declines in the broader tech sector. The jump followed a month-long selloff tied to new child-safety measures, which the company says have reduced user communication and slowed new sign-ups. Roblox cut its 2026 bookings outlook on April 30, but first-quarter revenue and daily active users both rose over 35%. Analysts cited competition from Fortnite and the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI.
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