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Technology News 1 October 2025 - 3 October 2025

Want a Piece of TikTok? How to Invest in ByteDance in 2025 and What’s Next

Want a Piece of TikTok? How to Invest in ByteDance in 2025 and What’s Next

How Can You Invest in ByteDance in 2025? ByteDance is not publicly traded. Unlike Meta or Alphabet, you cannot buy ByteDance stock on any exchange as of 2025. The Beijing-based owner of TikTok and Douyin remains a private company, and its earlier plans to go public were put on ice after China’s government blocked a 2021 IPO attempt stockanalysis.com. Since then, ByteDance’s management has refrained from any new IPO push stockanalysis.com, especially amid geopolitical scrutiny. For everyday investors, this means there is no direct ticker symbol for ByteDance or TikTok, and no straightforward way to “buy TikTok stock” in a
AI Models Are Scheming – Inside OpenAI’s Plan to Stop Deceptive AI Behavior

How to Invest in OpenAI in 2025: All the Ways to Own a Stake in ChatGPT’s Creator

Understanding OpenAI’s Unique Structure and Investors OpenAI’s background: OpenAI started in 2015 as a research lab co-founded by Sam Altman and Elon Musk (among others) with a non-profit mission. In 2019, to fund expensive AI development, OpenAI created a hybrid for-profit entity (“OpenAI LP”) with a capped-profit model – investors can earn returns up to a certain limit, after which the majority of profits return to the original non-profit to support its mission reuters.com. This structure is highly unusual, and it’s part of why OpenAI hasn’t gone public yet. Altman has openly said he’s wary of an IPO in the
Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

In-Depth Report Market Rally: Index Performance Wall Street extended its winning streak into early October 2025. On Oct. 2 all three major U.S. indexes set new closing records: the S&P 500 rose 0.06% to 6,715.35, the Dow climbed 78.62 points (0.17%) to 46,519.72, and the Nasdaq jumped 88.89 points (0.39%) to 22,844.05 abcnews.go.com adn.com. Thursday’s session (Oct. 2) was the fifth straight day of gains. Tech shares led the way; indeed, the Nasdaq and S&P both hit intraday highs before the close abcnews.go.com. By Friday (Oct. 3) the rally continued at a more modest pace: U.S. futures and market wraps
3 October 2025
Planet Labs (PL) Stock Skyrockets on Record Earnings, SpaceX Launch & Major Contracts

Planet Labs (PL) Stock Skyrockets on Record Earnings, SpaceX Launch & Major Contracts

Recent News & Developments Planet’s strong share-price rally coincides with a string of positive news in late September/early October. On Oct 1, Planet announced that Pelican-5 and Pelican-6 satellites (high-res imagery, on-board AI) and 36 SuperDove CubeSats arrived at Vandenberg for a SpaceX rideshare launch ainvest.com ainvest.com. CEO Will Marshall noted “incredible demand for high-resolution data” as a driver for growth. The same day, Planet confirmed it will open a new Berlin manufacturing facility – a move to double Pelican production and meet soaring European demand markets.financialcontent.com. These announcements helped PL stock jump ~6.5% on Oct 1 markets.financialcontent.com. Earlier in September, Planet had shipped Pelican-3 and -4 satellites
Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal vs Hyundai Ioniq 6: The Ultimate 2025 EV Showdown—Which One Should You Buy?

Tesla’s Meteoric Momentum: Why Oct. 2, 2025 Could Be a Game‑Changer for TSLA Investors

Key Facts on Oct. 2, 2025 (TSLA – NASDAQ) Recent News & Narrative (late Sept – Oct 2 2025) Earnings and Deliveries Drive Headlines Major financial news outlets were fixated on Tesla’s Q3 2025 delivery report, which served as a proxy for its revenue trajectory. Reuters reported that Tesla delivered 497,099 vehicles, beating expectations thanks to U.S. buyers rushing to claim a $7,500 electric‑vehicle tax credit before it expired reuters.com. Despite the strong overall number, deliveries in Europe dropped 22.5 %, shrinking Tesla’s market share to 1.5 % amid growing competition from plug‑in hybrids and Chinese EVs reuters.com. Analysts expect a sales slump in Q4 because the
Cloud Titans Unleash AI Alliances and Mega-Deals – July 23–24, 2025 Cloud News Roundup

Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) — The Small‐Cap Stock Chasing a Generative‑AI Gold Rush (Oct 2 2025)

Key Facts and Takeaways (Oct 2 2025) Stock Performance and Trading Activity (late Sept – early Oct 2025) The following table summarises key trading statistics from APLD’s investor‑relations historical data page for the week leading up to 2 Oct 2025 (prices in USD): Date Open High Low Close Daily change & notes Volume 2 Oct 2025 (Thu) 26.35 27.41 26.25 27.33 Stock hit a new multi‑month high; closed up ~9% from previous dayir.applieddigital.com. (Volume not reported on IR page) 1 Oct 2025 (Wed) 22.83 25.05 22.30 25.00 Share price surged 8.98%, reflecting optimism over an imminent hyperscaler agreementir.applieddigital.com and coverage by StocksToTrade stockstotrade.com. 23.68 M sharesir.applieddigital.com 30 Sep 2025 (Tue) 22.50 23.55 22.07
2 October 2025
Fair Isaac Corp’s 2025 Surge: How a Direct‑to‑Lender Move Disrupted Credit Bureaus and Re‑Energized FICO Stock

Fair Isaac Corp’s 2025 Surge: How a Direct‑to‑Lender Move Disrupted Credit Bureaus and Re‑Energized FICO Stock

Key Facts (as of 2 Oct 2025) FICO Stock Performance (up to 2 Oct 2025) Recent price and volatility. FICO’s closing price of $1,512.71 on 1 Oct 2025 marks its last recorded trading session before the news. This figure is well below the all‑time high of about $2,382 recorded in November 2024 but still above the 52‑week low of $1,300 macrotrends.net. The company’s 50‑day moving average was $1,464.77 and the 200‑day moving average $1,703.46 marketbeat.com, suggesting shares had been consolidating after a sharp decline. Impact of direct licensing announcement. On 2 Oct 2025 FICO announced a groundbreaking Mortgage Direct License Program allowing lenders to obtain credit scores directly rather
2 October 2025
MicroStrategy (MSTR) on Oct. 2 2025: Why the Bitcoin Treasury King Keeps Making Headlines

MicroStrategy (MSTR) on Oct. 2 2025: Why the Bitcoin Treasury King Keeps Making Headlines

Key Facts Summary Factor Details Stock price (Oct. 1 close / Oct. 2 pre‑market) MicroStrategy stock (now branded Strategy) closed at $338.41 on Oct. 1 2025 and was trading around $348.33 pre‑market on Oct. 2 stockanalysis.com. Market capitalisation & fundamentals Market cap ~$97 B; trailing‑12‑month revenue $462 M and net income $4.73 B stockanalysis.com. Analysts’ stance 12 analysts rated MSTR a strong buy in Oct. 2025 with an average 12‑month price target of $495.17 (~46% upside) stockanalysis.com. Bitcoin holdings (Sept. 29 2025) Strategy held 640,031 bitcoins with an average cost of $66,384 per BTC and a total cost basis of $33.139 B bitbo.io. Recent purchases include 196 BTC on Sept. 29 and 850 BTC on
Netflix Stock Skyrockets: Will Its Ambitious Deals and Plans Drive It Even Higher?

Netflix’s Bold Moves and Musk’s Backlash: Why Analysts Bet Big on the Streaming Giant’s Future

Netflix’s Recent Trajectory: A Comprehensive Analysis Institutional Stake Building and Insider Moves Institutional money continues to stream into Netflix. Woodward Diversified Capital LLC increased its position by 23.2%, bringing its holdings to 1,345 shares valued at roughly $1.8 million marketbeat.com. This represents 0.9% of Woodward’s portfolio, signaling confidence in Netflix’s growth prospects. Another investment firm, Panoramic Capital Partners LLC, purchased 234 shares worth approximately $304,000 marketbeat.com. The broader institutional ownership remains high (about 81% of shares outstanding) marketbeat.com, though not all insider activity is bullish: CFO Spencer Neumann and CEO Gregory Peters recently sold shares marketbeat.com. Analyst Views: Moderately Bullish Despite Downgrades Analysts
2 October 2025
Tech Frenzy Oct 1–2, 2025: AI Hits $500B, Apple’s Vision Pivot, Space Milestones & More

Tech Frenzy Oct 1–2, 2025: AI Hits $500B, Apple’s Vision Pivot, Space Milestones & More

Below we dive into each story in detail. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning OpenAI continued to dominate headlines. Reuters reports that after a share sale to investors (including SoftBank), OpenAI is now valued at roughly $500 billion reuters.com. This latest round far eclipses its previous $300B valuation and highlights continued investor enthusiasm for AI. The infusion of capital will presumably help OpenAI expand data-center capacity (e.g. “Stargate” servers) and accelerate research. Analyst and investor interest remains sky-high. For context, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella framed the industry’s direction as a “tectonic AI platform shift”, restructuring his company so he can focus on
DoorDash’s DOT: The Little Robot That Could – Is Suburban Delivery About to Be Revolutionized?

DoorDash’s DOT: The Little Robot That Could – Is Suburban Delivery About to Be Revolutionized?

Introduction: Why DoorDash Built a Delivery Robot The past decade has seen a boom in on‑demand delivery services, but also growing concerns about costs, carbon emissions and the physical toll on gig‑economy workers. DoorDash is betting that part of the solution lies in robotics. In late 2025 the company unveiled Dot, a bright‑red electric robot designed to carry takeout or small grocery orders across suburban neighborhoods at up to 20 miles per hour restaurantdive.com. Unlike existing sidewalk bots built for short campus runs, Dot is engineered to travel on roads, bike lanes, sidewalks and even driveways roboticsandautomationnews.com. At an event showcasing the
1 October 2025
Elon Musk Smashes Records by Hitting $500 Billion Net Worth—How He Got There and What It Means

Elon Musk Smashes Records by Hitting $500 Billion Net Worth—How He Got There and What It Means

Musk’s $500 Billion Milestone: Context and Implications Elon Musk’s climb to a $500 billion net worth illustrates how a sprawling tech empire can create unprecedented personal wealth. On October 1 2025, Musk became the first person ever to amass a half‑trillion dollars. Reuters calculated that at 3:55 p.m. ET his wealth reached $499.5 billion, as Tesla stock jumped nearly 4 % during trading reuters.com. Forbes’ real‑time tracker, which uses a slightly different methodology, pegged him at exactly $500 billion nypost.com. Either way, he ended the day roughly $150 billion ahead of the world’s second‑richest person, Oracle founder Larry Ellison nypost.com. How Tesla, SpaceX and xAI Propelled the Fortune The
1 October 2025
Fluence Energy (FLNC) Skyrockets on Mega Battery Deal – Inside the Rally and What’s Next

Fluence Energy (FLNC) Skyrockets on AI Hype and Storage Deals – Can the Rally Last? /updated: 3:00 PM EDT/

Stock Performance and Valuation FLNC has been highly volatile. After collapsing to ~$4 in early 2025 on revenue misses and short-seller claims, the stock exploded in mid-Sep. News of major BESS contracts (e.g. Ukraine, Poland) and AI-driven grid demand speculation (e.g. data center needs) fueled a ~70–80% rally into early Oct insidermonkey.com marketbeat.com. On Oct 1 it closed ~$12, up ~11% that day on ~3.7M shares (vs. avg ~5M) investing.com marketbeat.com. FLNC now trades well above its 50-day (~$8.3) and 200-day (~$6.4) moving averages marketbeat.com, and recent RSI/MACD indicators (not shown) suggest overbought conditions. Despite the surge, analyst targets remain
Rick Perry’s $15B Data Center Dream Goes Public in AI Gold Rush

Rick Perry’s $15B Data Center Dream Goes Public in AI Gold Rush

The AI Data Center Gold Rush As artificial intelligence usage explodes, so do the needs for massive data centers and the electricity to run them. Modern AI workloads (think training large language models) consume enormous power, straining local grids. Indeed, global data-center electricity use – about 1.5% of today’s power – is projected to double by 2030 driven by AI demand nature.com. This creates a premium for companies that can offer co-located compute and guaranteed power. New “AI factories” are on the rise: big tech firms and startups alike are building hyperscale facilities and even investing in their own power plants (for example,
Peloton’s AI Revolution Sparks Stock Surge – What Investors Need to Know

Peloton’s AI Revolution Sparks Stock Surge – What Investors Need to Know

Cross-Training Launch: AI at the Core Peloton on Oct. 1 rolled out its biggest product overhaul in years. The Cross Training Series unifies its equipment line – Bike, Bike+, Tread, Tread+, Row+ – with swappable, rotating touchscreens and beefed-up hardware. All devices now support Peloton IQ, an AI-powered system that delivers personalized workout plans, form feedback and real-time performance insights. According to Wired’s Adrienne So, this integration brings features akin to the Peloton Guide camera into the Bike+ and Tread+ for strength training, plus new voice commands and Sonos-tuned audio on the premium models wired.com pelobuddy.com. Select Cross Training models are
Microsoft’s Multi‑Agent AI Gambit: How MAI Stacks Up vs OpenAI and DeepMind

Microsoft Stock in 2025: Is $625 Next? The AI, Windows & Security Catalysts You Can’t Ignore

Key facts (as of Oct 1, 2025) 1) 2025 in one line: AI at full throttle—profits holding, capex surging Microsoft’s 2025 story is straightforward: Azure is accelerating on AI workloads, Copilot is spreading across the stack, and the company is spending heavily to stay ahead. FY25 revenue reached $281.7B (+15%) with Microsoft Cloud and Azure the standout; Q4 Azure growth hit +39% as Copilot and AI infrastructure demand kicked in. Microsoft From the top: “Microsoft Cloud surpassed $168 billion in annual revenue, up 23%,” Satya Nadella told investors. CFO Amy Hood added, “we have $368 billion of contracted backlog we
Tech News Tsunami (Sept 30–Oct 1, 2025): Amazon’s Alexa+, NASA Radar Images, AI Deals and More

Tech News Tsunami (Sept 30–Oct 1, 2025): Amazon’s Alexa+, NASA Radar Images, AI Deals and More

Key headlines: Artificial Intelligence Governments and industry continue to pour resources into AI. The U.S. Energy Department and NNSA issued requests for proposals to build federally powered AI data centers at sites like Savannah River, citing new AI leadership and energy policies energy.gov energy.gov. NNSA Administrator Brandon Williams praised this effort as “a great example of public-private partnership that accelerates scientific research… and strengthens U.S. leadership in AI and energy infrastructure” energy.gov. Meanwhile, healthcare saw a boost: HHS announced it is doubling funding for AI-backed childhood cancer research【0†L?】 (Executive Office releases on Sept 30). Tech giants also jockey: Meta reportedly
NVIDIA’s $4 Trillion AI Revolution: How the Chipmaker Overtook Apple and Microsoft

AI’s “iPhone Moment” Arrives — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Explains What It Means

What Is the “iPhone Moment” of AI? Huang’s “iPhone moment” analogy captures the idea that generative AI (like ChatGPT) has suddenly become a consumer and enterprise phenomenon. Just as the iPhone in 2007 turned smartphones into a mass-market platform (spurting new apps, services and industries), ChatGPT and related AI tools in 2022-2023 have made AI easy and compelling for ordinary users. “Startups are racing to build disruptive products and business models,” Huang said at Nvidia’s 2023 GTC conference, “and incumbents are looking to respond.” nvidianews.nvidia.com. The implication: we’re entering a phase where AI moves out of niche labs and into
Trump’s $70 B AI Bet, Zuckerberg’s Manhattan-Sized Superclusters & Musk’s Bot Blunder – AI News Roundup (July 14–15, 2025)

Netweb Technologies Stock Skyrockets 102% in Six Weeks – Mega AI Orders Fuel the Rally

Record Stock Rally Amid AI Boom Netweb Technologies’ share price has been on a tear. On October 1, 2025 the stock hit an intraday high of ₹4,156 (NSE) upstox.com, erasing earlier lows of ~₹1,278 (April 2025) and far exceeding its ₹500 issue price in mid‑2023. Business Standard reports the stock “more-than-doubled” (102%) in six weeks from late August to early October 2025 business-standard.com. Over six months, the rally is even more dramatic (≈170% gain) economictimes.indiatimes.com. Trading volumes spiked on these days – for example, on Oct 1 the NSE volume tripled compared to average, signaling strong investor interest upstox.com upstox.com.
1 October 2025
Vercel’s AI Breakthrough: $300M Raise Propels Developer Platform to $9.3B Valuation

Vercel’s AI Breakthrough: $300M Raise Propels Developer Platform to $9.3B Valuation

$300M Series F Round and $9.3B Valuation In late September 2025 Vercel announced a blockbuster Series F funding round that catapults the startup to a $9.3 billion valuation reuters.com bloomberg.com. The $300 million infusion was oversubscribed and co-led by VC firm Accel and Singapore’s GIC (Global Investment Corporation) reuters.com bloomberg.com. Joining the round were heavyweight asset managers and funds — BlackRock, StepStone, Khosla Ventures, Schroders, Adams Street Partners and General Catalyst — alongside earlier backers (Salesforce Ventures, Tiger Global, GV, etc.) bloomberg.com gic.com.sg. Vercel also launched a roughly $300 million secondary tender for employees and early investors, which is slated
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Deutsche Telekom stock slips despite fresh buyback — what matters before earnings

Deutsche Telekom stock slips despite fresh buyback — what matters before earnings

8 February 2026
Deutsche Telekom shares fell 1.1% to 30.26 euros Friday, despite the company repurchasing 250,873 shares for about 7.63 million euros on Xetra. The drop came as European stocks rose and T-Mobile US shares slipped 2.2%. Deutsche Telekom’s 2025 results are due Feb. 26. The company has completed its 2025 buyback and launched a new 2 billion euro programme for 2026.
Airbus stock price ends higher near 191 euros as January deliveries slow, earnings loom

Airbus stock price ends higher near 191 euros as January deliveries slow, earnings loom

8 February 2026
Airbus shares rose 0.94% to 191.30 euros Friday as the company reported 19 aircraft deliveries in January, down from 25 a year earlier. Supply chain bottlenecks remain an issue, with executives at the Singapore Airshow calling delays “unacceptable.” Jefferies kept a Neutral rating and a 215-euro price target. Airbus will report full-year 2025 results on Feb. 19.
Banco Santander stock heads into Monday after Friday bounce as buyback and Webster deal loom

Banco Santander stock heads into Monday after Friday bounce as buyback and Webster deal loom

8 February 2026
Banco Santander shares closed up 1.85% at €10.66 in Madrid Friday after launching a €5.03 billion buyback and agreeing to acquire U.S. lender Webster Financial for $12.2 billion. Santander said its board will review the 2025 cash dividend proposal on Feb. 24. The bank also raised its UK motor finance redress provision to £461 million amid regulatory uncertainty.
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