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China would love a domestic Nvidia rival — but that’s proving quite the challenge
The flags of China and the USA are being displayed on a smartphone, with an NVIDIA chip visible in the background. Raa | Nurphoto | Getty Images Chinese companies are ramping up efforts to produce a viable alternative to Nvidia’s chips that power artificial intelligence as Beijing continues its efforts to wean itself off American […]
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Wall Street is turning less bullish on tech darling ASML for several reasons
Analysts at major Wall Street banks are getting more cautious on chip darling ASML , raising concerns about the critical chip equipment maker’s demand outlook. Earlier this week, investment bank UBS downgraded ASML to “neutral” and cut its price target on the stock to 900 euros ($1,000.78) from 1,050 euros previously. In the note, UBS said […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Intel, Nio, Super Micro Computer and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Nio — U.S. shares of the Chinese electric vehicle maker popped 2% after a JPMorgan upgrade to overweight from neutral. The firm said Nio could be in for a recovery rally after a tough year so far. Super Micro Computer — Shares shed 6% after JPMorgan […]
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European stocks end week down 2.5%, worst since early August slump
LONDON — European stocks closed lower Friday afternoon, paring earlier gains after a weaker than expected U.S. jobs report clouded global sentiment. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed down 1.15%, with all major bourses and almost all sectors ending in the red. Tech and mining stocks saw the biggest losses, shedding 2.39% and 2.41%, respectively. Health […]
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Netherlands expands export curbs on chip tools with more ASML equipment impacted
An icon of ASML is displayed on a smartphone, with an ASML chip visible in the background. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images The Dutch government on Friday announced it is expanding export restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, bringing more of ASML‘s machines under curbs. More types of chipmaking tools are now subject to […]
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U.S. rolls out new chip-related export controls as China makes industry advances
Digitally Generated Images Wong Yu Liang | Moment | Getty Images The Biden administration is rolling out new export controls on critical technologies, including quantum computing and semiconductor goods, as China makes advances in the global chips industry. Released by the U.S. Department of Commerce on Friday, the rules cover quantum computers and components; advanced […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Dollar Tree, GitLab, Zscaler and more
Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Dollar Tree — Shares tumbled 20% after the discount retailer slashed its full-year outlook for net sales and adjusted earnings per share. Dollar Tree cited increasing pressures on middle- and higher-income customers. GitLab — The software developer’s stock soared 17% thanks to a strong third-quarter earnings […]
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UBS just downgraded critical chip firm ASML on expectations of a demand ‘normalization’
Critical chip equipment supplier ASML is set to face softer demand from buyers of its products in the coming years — and the artificial intelligence boom won’t be enough to offset these downside risks, according to analysts at investment bank UBS . In a fresh research note, UBS downgraded ASML to “neutral” and cut its price […]
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Europe stocks close sharply lower as tech stocks lead losses; Dutch chip firm ASML falls 6%
LONDON — European stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street and in Asia-Pacific markets. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally ended down 1%, with most sectors and major bourses in negative territory. Technology stocks dropped 3.2% to lead losses, while household goods fell 2%. The broad declines stateside prompted Asia-Pacific markets […]
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Bank of America names 3 ETFs and a handful of stocks that will benefit from AI
Bank of America has identified several stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) poised to benefit from the growth in artificial intelligence. The Wall Street bank surveyed its fundamental equity team of 130 analysts, covering approximately 3,400 companies, to identify the companies that stand to gain from AI across various sectors. The bank believes the development of […]
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