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Crypto’s Wild 48 Hours: Bitcoin Rebounds, DeFi Breakthroughs, NFT Surprises & Regulation Shake-Ups (Sept 26–27, 2025)

Crypto’s Wild 48 Hours: Bitcoin Rebounds, DeFi Breakthroughs, NFT Surprises & Regulation Shake-Ups (Sept 26–27, 2025)

Bitcoin dropped to around $109,000 amid $1.1 billion in liquidations before rebounding above $110,000 on Friday. Ethereum rose 3.8% to reclaim $4,000 after U.S. inflation data met expectations. Tether is seeking to raise $20 billion at a $500 billion valuation, with SoftBank and ARK Invest reportedly in talks. Nine major European banks announced plans for a euro-backed stablecoin to rival dollar tokens.
27 September 2025
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Tech’s Big Week: TikTok’s $14B Sale Twist, Nvidia’s $100B AI Bet & 6G on the Horizon

Tech’s Big Week: TikTok’s $14B Sale Twist, Nvidia’s $100B AI Bet & 6G on the Horizon

President Trump ordered TikTok’s U.S. operations sold to American investors for $14 billion, with Oracle and Silver Lake set to take about 50% ownership. Intel secured $10 billion in federal funding and a $2 billion SoftBank investment, and is in talks with Apple after Nvidia bought a 4% stake. Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI for non-voting equity. EU regulators are preparing the first Digital Markets Act antitrust fine against Google.
26 September 2025
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Asia Markets Rollercoaster: Nikkei Smashes Records as Hang Seng Rebounds – Fed Jitters and Tech Rally Whipsaw Stocks

Asia Markets Rollercoaster: Nikkei Smashes Records as Hang Seng Rebounds – Fed Jitters and Tech Rally Whipsaw Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei 225 closed at a record 45,630 on September 24, driven by AI and chip stocks. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 0.7% Tuesday on typhoon fears, then rebounded 1.37% Wednesday as tech shares rallied. Shanghai’s Composite rose 0.83% and Shenzhen’s index jumped 1.8% on semiconductor gains. South Korea’s KOSPI hit a record, then retreated as foreign investors sold and the won weakened.
24 September 2025
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AI Stocks Skyrocket Globally as $100B Nvidia-OpenAI Deal and Alibaba’s Mega AI Push Ignite Market (Sept 23–24, 2025)

AI Stocks Skyrocket Globally as $100B Nvidia-OpenAI Deal and Alibaba’s Mega AI Push Ignite Market (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Nvidia said it will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI and supply advanced chips, driving its shares to record highs and raising antitrust questions. Alibaba’s Hong Kong shares jumped 8% after unveiling a trillion-parameter AI model and pledging over $53 billion in AI spending. U.S. markets paused after recent AI-driven gains, with Nvidia falling 2.8% and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipping up to 1%.
24 September 2025
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NVIDIA’s $4 Trillion AI Revolution: How the Chipmaker Overtook Apple and Microsoft

Nvidia’s $100 Billion Bet on OpenAI: Inside the 10 Gigawatt AI Supercomputer Alliance

Nvidia will invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to build AI data centers totaling at least 10 gigawatts, among the largest infrastructure deals in the sector. The first 1 GW phase is set to launch in the second half of 2026 using Nvidia’s new Vera Rubin platform. The partnership gives OpenAI priority access to Nvidia hardware and a financial stake for Nvidia. News of the deal sent Nvidia shares to record highs.
22 September 2025
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OpenAI’s Secret ChatGPT Speaker, AR Glasses & AI Pin – 2025’s AI Gadget Showdown vs Meta & Humane

OpenAI’s Secret ChatGPT Speaker, AR Glasses & AI Pin – 2025’s AI Gadget Showdown vs Meta & Humane

OpenAI is developing a line of AI-powered devices, including a screen-free smart speaker, AR glasses, and a wearable pin, with design by Jony Ive and a target launch in late 2026. The company acquired Ive’s firm io Products for about $6.5 billion in mid-2025, backed by SoftBank. CEO Sam Altman describes the pin as a “third core device” alongside phones and laptops. Meta and Humane have already launched similar AI wearables.
21 September 2025
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Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Tech Shockwaves: iPhone 17 Frenzy, Xbox Price Hike, Google Breakup Call & More (Sept 19–20, 2025)

Apple’s iPhone 17 launch triggered record demand in India, with top models selling out and first-week sales up 19% from last year. Microsoft raised U.S. Xbox Series X prices to about $650, citing tariffs and costs. Germany’s culture minister called for Google’s breakup over low tax payments and nearly €10 billion in EU fines. SpaceX completed its 117th Falcon 9 launch of 2025, mostly for Starlink satellites.
20 September 2025
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Arm’s $65 Billion Nasdaq Debut: SoftBank’s Chip Champion Reignites Tech IPO Mania

Arm’s $65 Billion Nasdaq Debut: SoftBank’s Chip Champion Reignites Tech IPO Mania

Arm Holdings debuted on Nasdaq at $51 per share, closing up nearly 25% at $63.59 and valuing the company around $65 billion. SoftBank raised $4.87 billion by selling 10% of its stake but kept about 90%. Major tech firms including Apple and Nvidia bought $735 million in IPO shares. Arm reported $2.68 billion in revenue and $524 million net income for the year ended March 2023.
14 September 2025
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AI Stock Whiplash: Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Test, Intel’s Shocking Deal & a Global Tech Rollercoaster

AI Stock Whiplash: Nvidia’s $4 Trillion Test, Intel’s Shocking Deal & a Global Tech Rollercoaster

Nasdaq Composite fell nearly 0.7% mid-week, with the S&P 500 tech sector down about 2.5% as investors rotated out of AI-driven stocks. Nvidia, now valued at $4 trillion, faces expectations of a 48% EPS jump on $45.9 billion revenue for fiscal Q2. Options markets anticipate a 6% post-earnings swing in Nvidia shares. The U.S. will buy a 9.9% Intel stake for $8.9 billion, funded by CHIPS Act grants.
25 August 2025
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AI Stocks Whipsaw as Tech Titans Unleash Big Moves – Aug 22–23, 2025 Roundup

AI Stocks Whipsaw as Tech Titans Unleash Big Moves – Aug 22–23, 2025 Roundup

Apple is in early talks to use Google’s Gemini AI for Siri, sending Alphabet shares up 3.7% and Apple up 1.6%. Meta signed a deal to license Midjourney’s image-generation tech for its AI products. Waymo received its first permit to test self-driving robotaxis in New York City. OpenAI is raising about $40 billion at a $500 billion valuation, with ChatGPT at 700 million weekly users.
23 August 2025
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Tariff Tsunami, Tech Tumble & Peace Talk Buzz – Global Business Roundup (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Tariff Tsunami, Tech Tumble & Peace Talk Buzz – Global Business Roundup (Aug 19–20, 2025)

Nvidia shares fell sharply on August 19, 2025, as a tech selloff pulled the Nasdaq down 1.5%. President Trump met Ukraine’s president and pledged U.S. support for Ukraine’s security in any peace deal. The U.S. Commerce Department expanded 232 tariffs to 407 new categories, affecting over $200 billion in imports. New Zealand’s central bank cut rates to 3.00%, sending the kiwi dollar to $0.584.
20 August 2025
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AI Stock Frenzy Cools as SoftBank’s $2B Intel Bet Meets Palantir Plunge and Nvidia Slide

AI Stock Frenzy Cools as SoftBank’s $2B Intel Bet Meets Palantir Plunge and Nvidia Slide

SoftBank will invest $2 billion in Intel at $23 per share, taking a stake just under 2%. Intel shares jumped 7% on the news, while Nvidia fell 3.5% ahead of its Aug. 27 results. Palantir dropped over 9% on Aug. 19, extending a five-day slide. OpenAI’s private-market value reportedly hit $500 billion, with employees possibly selling up to $6 billion in shares.
20 August 2025
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Global Business Roundup: Oil Rally, SoftBank’s $2B Intel Lifeline & China’s Big Debt Deal (Aug 18–19, 2025)

Global Business Roundup: Oil Rally, SoftBank’s $2B Intel Lifeline & China’s Big Debt Deal (Aug 18–19, 2025)

S&P Global affirmed the U.S. ‘AA+’ credit rating, citing tariff revenue as offsetting deficit concerns from tax cuts and spending. Mediobanca won ECB approval to acquire Banca Generali, moving to form Italy’s second-largest wealth manager. Japan’s Taro Kono urged the central bank to raise interest rates to address yen weakness and inflation. SoftBank invested $2 billion in Intel, becoming a top shareholder.
19 August 2025
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Shocking Breaches, Bold Bets & Gadget Breakthroughs: Global Tech Roundup (Aug 18-19, 2025)

Shocking Breaches, Bold Bets & Gadget Breakthroughs: Global Tech Roundup (Aug 18-19, 2025)

SoftBank invested $2 billion in Intel on August 18, becoming a top investor without a board seat. Shein is weighing a headquarters move to China to aid a Hong Kong IPO, Bloomberg reported. U.S. DOE projects data centers could use 12% of U.S. power by 2028. Redmi 15 5G launches August 19 in India with a 7,000 mAh battery.
19 August 2025
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Markets Shaken, AI Valuations Soar, Oil Slumps: What You Missed in Business This Weekend

Markets Shaken, AI Valuations Soar, Oil Slumps: What You Missed in Business This Weekend

OpenAI is in talks to sell about $6 billion in shares to SoftBank and Thrive Capital, valuing the company at $500 billion. Oil prices fell sharply, with Brent crude near $65 and Goldman Sachs warning of a bear market if peace talks advance. Google was fined A$55 million in Australia for pre-install deals. Air Canada canceled 700 flights as 10,000 flight attendants went on strike under threat of jail for union leaders.
18 August 2025
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AI Stocks Roar to Record Highs Amid Bold Deals and China Backlash (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

AI Stocks Roar to Record Highs Amid Bold Deals and China Backlash (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 closed at record highs August 12 as AI stocks surged and inflation cooled. Nvidia hit an intraday high near $184.50, pushing its market cap toward $4.5 trillion. Perplexity AI made a $34.5 billion cash offer for Google’s Chrome, lifting Alphabet shares. Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 2.2% to 42,718, with SoftBank up 6.9% at a record.
13 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Soaring Earnings, Mega-Deals & Chip Shocks Drive Market (Aug 10–11, 2025)

AI Stocks Frenzy: Soaring Earnings, Mega-Deals & Chip Shocks Drive Market (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Palantir topped $1 billion in Q2 revenue for the first time and raised guidance, sending shares up 4%. SoundHound AI’s Q2 revenue jumped 217% to $42.7 million, beating estimates by $10 million. C3.ai warned of weak sales, triggering a 14% after-hours drop and a CEO rebuke. SoftBank posted ¥422 billion profit, pledged $30 billion to OpenAI, and surged 13% as Tokyo’s Topix hit a record.
11 August 2025
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Tech Shocks: Chips Squeezed, Hacks Mended & Space Race Delays – Tech News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

Tech Shocks: Chips Squeezed, Hacks Mended & Space Race Delays – Tech News Roundup (Aug 10–11, 2025)

AOL will shut down its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, ending a 34-year run. The company will also retire the AOL Dialer software and AOL Shield browser alongside the shutdown. Only a few hundred thousand users reportedly remain on dial-up in the U.S.
11 August 2025
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AI Stocks Frenzy: Mega Deals, GPT-5 Hype and Bubble Warnings Fuel Aug 9–10 Market Buzz

AI Stocks Frenzy: Mega Deals, GPT-5 Hype and Bubble Warnings Fuel Aug 9–10 Market Buzz

AMD’s Q2 data-center chip sales rose 14% to $3.2 billion but missed estimates, while SMCI shares plunged 18% after cutting guidance, erasing over $6 billion in value. Nvidia stock jumped 73% and later hit record highs alongside Broadcom as the AI-chip rally resumed. The U.S. began licensing Nvidia’s H20 AI GPUs to China, drawing criticism from Chinese state media. Meta secured $29 billion in financing for new AI data centers.
10 August 2025
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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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  • Nvidia's Earnings Surge Fuels Massive Buybacks and AI Investments
    May 21, 2026, 5:32 AM EDT. Nvidia's latest earnings showcased an 85% revenue jump to $81.6 billion, driven by a booming AI sector. The chipmaker returned about $20 billion to shareholders through buybacks and raised its quarterly dividend, while authorizing an additional $80 billion in buybacks. It also invested heavily in AI-related firms, holding nearly $74 billion in equity stakes across public and private companies. Data center sales, key to AI growth, soared 92% to $75.2 billion, with free cash flow increasing 86% to $48.6 billion. Nvidia's cash flow now funds both shareholder returns and expanding AI investments, underscoring the scale of its AI-driven business model.

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Rocket Lab Shares Slide Premarket On $3 Billion Sale Plan During SpaceX IPO Week

Rocket Lab Shares Slide Premarket On $3 Billion Sale Plan During SpaceX IPO Week

21 May 2026
Rocket Lab filed to sell up to $3 billion in common stock, sending shares down to $126.75 in premarket trading from Wednesday’s $134.28 close. The move comes as SpaceX filed for a public IPO, raising valuation pressure across the sector. Rocket Lab’s year-to-date gain stood near 92% before the late-Wednesday announcement. The company reported $200.3 million in Q1 revenue and a $2.2 billion backlog.
Snowflake Heads Toward $205 BofA Level Before Earnings Next Week

Snowflake Heads Toward $205 BofA Level Before Earnings Next Week

21 May 2026
Snowflake shares fell 1.5% to $166.97 in early Thursday trading after Bank of America raised its price target to $205 and reiterated a Buy rating ahead of fiscal Q1 results due May 27. RBC cut its target earlier this week, highlighting ongoing competition in data and AI. Snowflake previously guided for Q1 product revenue of $1.262–$1.267 billion, up 27% year-over-year.
Arm jumps in premarket on AI chip hopes

Arm jumps in premarket on AI chip hopes

21 May 2026
Arm Holdings shares closed Wednesday at $256.73, up 15.05%, after Bernstein’s David Dai initiated coverage with an outperform rating and a $300 target, citing rising demand for server CPUs driven by agentic AI. The stock touched $259.44 during regular trading. U.S. markets were open; May 21 is not a listed exchange holiday. Arm’s AGI CPU has over $2 billion in expected demand for fiscal 2027 and 2028.
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