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Technology 7 February 2025 - 10 March 2025

Broadcom shares rose 4.7% on Thursday, marking a second consecutive gain, but remain well below their early June highs as investors question the sustainability of AI-driven expectations. Goldman Sachs reduced its 2026 and 2027 smartphone shipment forecasts, citing rising memory costs, and noted that Apple’s planned price increases reflect the impact of the AI chip shortage. Micron’s upcoming June 24 earnings are seen as a key test for the sector. Cerebras Systems gained 9.85% on June 18, up about 9.7% for the week, but still trades significantly below its debut price. Dell lost 2.34% in its latest session but is up 3.5% since June 12. Applied Digital closed up 2.24% Thursday and completed a $1.59 billion senior-secured notes sale. Seagate shares rose 0.39% Thursday and are up nearly 15% for the week, with AI storage demand noted as a driver. Applied Optoelectronics fell 3.3% Thursday and 4.3% for the week, with recent filings and management comments highlighted. Western Digital surged 4.79% Thursday and 32.6% for the week, outperforming the Nasdaq Composite. Rocket Lab ended Thursday down 0.69% but is up 4.7% for the week, helped by an analyst upgrade and index inclusion. Marvell rose 7.27% Thursday and is set to join the S&P 500, with KeyBanc raising its price target. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow all posted gains for the week, with semiconductor stocks rebounding, led by Intel’s 10.6% jump after news of an Apple partnership. Sandisk climbed 11.54% Thursday, with the semiconductor index up 7% for the week. Astera Labs jumped 11.31% Thursday and 13.6% for the week, ahead of its addition to the Nasdaq-100. Vertiv rose 4.87% Thursday and nearly 10% for the week, with AI data-center cooling demand cited. Keel’s shares rose on both the TSX and Nasdaq. TSMC and Nvidia posted strong weekly gains, while Microsoft lagged the broader market. Shopify’s shares were little changed for the week after a midweek drop. Micron rose 8.7% Thursday and 15.5% for the week, with investors awaiting its earnings. Snap declined for a third straight session.
Internet Access Services in Kazakhstan

Internet Access Services in Kazakhstan

Kazakhtelecom held about 60% of Kazakhstan’s telecom market revenue in 2023 and owns major stakes in Kcell and Tele2/Altel. Beeline (VEON) accounted for 28%. By late 2023, 5G was live in 15 cities with over 1,000 base stations. Starlink delivered 500 terminals to rural schools in 2024, with residential service expected at $100 per month.
10 March 2025
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Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Nigeria: A Comprehensive Overview

Nigeria’s internet relies on undersea cables landing in Lagos, with MTN, Airtel, Globacom, and 9mobile controlling most subscriptions. Mobile broadband dominates, as fixed-line access remains rare. The Nigerian Communications Commission regulates the sector, setting price floors and overseeing licensing. The government introduced data protection rules in 2019 and sometimes imposes censorship.
3 March 2025
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Internet Access in Sudan

Internet Access in Sudan

Sudan’s internet backbone runs through Port Sudan, connecting via EASSy and FLAG/FALCON submarine cables, with terrestrial fiber to Egypt and Ethiopia. Zain Sudan leads the mobile market with about 50% share, followed by MTN Sudan at 25%. Internet freedom is rated “Not Free,” and the country has faced repeated nationwide shutdowns, including a 37-day blackout in 2019 and outages during the 2023-2024 conflict.
25 February 2025
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Internet Access in Yemen: Overview and Key Aspects

Internet Access in Yemen: Overview and Key Aspects

Yemen relies on the aging FALCON subsea cable for most internet traffic, with limited backup via Djibouti and satellite. As of January 2024, only 17.7% of the population had internet access, and 4G coverage reached 56.7%. Major outages hit in January 2020 and 2022, cutting off most of the country. Starlink launched officially in September 2024, boosting speeds in government-held areas.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Iraq

Internet Access in Iraq

Iraq’s Ministry of Communications controls the national fiber backbone and leases bandwidth to private ISPs at about $50 per 1 Mbps. By early 2024, internet users reached 36.2 million, or nearly 79% of the population. Vodafone received a 5G license in November 2024. Authorities have imposed internet shutdowns during protests, including a 263-hour blackout in 2019.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Overview

Mobile subscriptions in Afghanistan reached nearly 100% by 2021, but Taliban rule since August 2021 stalled fiber rollout and connectivity projects. Internet penetration fell from 22.9% in 2022 to 18.4% in 2024. Taliban authorities blocked 23.4 million websites, banned TikTok and PUBG, and increased censorship. MTN plans to exit the market; fixed broadband speeds remain among the world’s slowest.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Internet Access in Ukraine: Overview

Over 4,200 ISPs operated in Ukraine as of August 2024, with Kyivstar holding 19% market share. Starlink received an operator license in April 2022 and had about 42,000 terminals by 2023. Median fixed broadband speed was 74–84 Mbps; mobile, 24–43 Mbps. Around 29.6 million Ukrainians used the internet in 2023, or 79% of the population.
24 February 2025
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Internet Access in Mozambique

Internet Access in Mozambique

Tmcel is restructuring to avoid bankruptcy after accumulating over $400 million in debt. Vodacom Mozambique holds about half the mobile market and launched the country's first limited 5G service in Maputo in 2023. By early 2024, there were 18.91 million active mobile SIMs, covering roughly 55% of the population. Fixed-line broadband remains rare, and about one-third of Mozambicans lack mobile broadband coverage.
23 February 2025
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Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Internet Access in Libya: A Comprehensive Overview

Libya had 12.4 million active mobile connections by June 2023, about 179% of its population. State firms dominate the sector, with Libyana and Al-Madar Al-Jadeed covering most of the country’s 4G users. Fixed broadband remains limited at 326,000 subscriptions in 2022. Libya ranked 161st of 179 countries for mobile speed in 2023, with median downloads of 8–16 Mbps.
16 February 2025
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Internet Access in China

Internet Access in China

China had 1.09 billion internet users by end-2023, with over 99% on mobile. State-owned ISPs—China Telecom, China Unicom, and China Mobile—control regional access and backbone networks. All international traffic passes through three government-run gateways, slowing foreign site access. The Great Firewall blocks major foreign platforms and censors content; VPN use is tightly restricted.
10 February 2025
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Internet Access in Syria

Internet Access in Syria

Syria opened public internet access around 2000, years after establishing its first connection in 1997. By 2010–2011, about 4.5 million Syrians were online, but the government kept strict control over infrastructure and content. As of 2021, internet penetration reached 46–47%, still well below the regional average.
7 February 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • 3 U.S. Industrial Stocks Facing Margin and Valuation Challenges Amid Inflation
    June 21, 2026, 12:58 AM EDT. U.S. industrial stocks face pressures from persistent energy inflation, rising oil prices, and a cautious Federal Reserve stance. Miller Industries (NYSE:MLR), a manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, reports thin operating margins at 2.1%, weighed down by high diesel costs and supply chain challenges. Despite a market cap of $567.2 million and $745.5 million in revenue, the firm focuses on cost control and dividend returns amid execution risks. Meanwhile, Perimeter Solutions, with a $6.2 billion market cap, serves wildfire management and specialty chemical markets, highlighting sector diversity. These companies embody the balance investors must assess between inflation-driven risks and potential growth fueled by resilient infrastructure spending and AI-enhanced productivity.

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Home Depot shares finish week up as investors weigh housing numbers

Home Depot shares finish week up as investors weigh housing numbers

21 June 2026
Home Depot jumped 2.1% to $334.28 in a shortened week as Wall Street rallied, but weak U.S. housing starts and upcoming May new-home-sales data keep pressure on the home-improvement outlook; the company reaffirmed 2026 sales and earnings targets despite volatile conditions and persistent housing affordability concerns.
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