Alphabet stock drops as $80B AI fundraising plan shakes Wall Street

Alphabet shares (GOOGL) fell in trading after the Google parent unveiled plans to raise $80 billion through a massive equity offering, underscoring the growing financial demands of the artificial intelligence race. The stock dropped about 1.6% on Tuesday. The move came despite strong investor enthusiasm for Alphabet shares, which had gained more than 20% year-to-date… Continue reading Alphabet stock drops as $80B AI fundraising plan shakes Wall Street

Why is AVGO up? GOOG’s fundraising, Anthropic’s IPO, Huang’s Marvell call in focus

Broadcom’s stock surged more than 4% in trading on Tuesday as investors reacted positively to several developments tied to the artificial intelligence sector. Market sentiment was boosted by Alphabet’s plans to raise funds for AI infrastructure, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s prediction that Marvell could become the “next trillion-dollar company,” and Anthropic’s recent IPO filing. The… Continue reading Why is AVGO up? GOOG’s fundraising, Anthropic’s IPO, Huang’s Marvell call in focus

As Anthropic, SpaceX, OpenAI IPO hype builds, markets face liquidity questions

The season of the mega IPOs is gathering momentum. Just days before SpaceX is expected to begin trading publicly, Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind Claude, confidentially filed for an initial public offering, officially taking its place on the starting line of what could become the largest IPO cycle in modern market history. The company… Continue reading As Anthropic, SpaceX, OpenAI IPO hype builds, markets face liquidity questions

Dow slips 45 points as Alphabet tumbles, AI stocks keep rally alive

US stocks opened lower on Tuesday as investors assessed fresh record highs on Wall Street, monitored developments in US-Iran negotiations, and reacted to major announcements from technology companies tied to the artificial intelligence boom. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 45 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.13%, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.26%.… Continue reading Dow slips 45 points as Alphabet tumbles, AI stocks keep rally alive

Why world’s top PE firm is doubling down on Asia with $13 billion

Blackstone has raised $13.1 billion for its largest Asia private equity fund, a result that runs counter to the mood in global buyouts. The New York-based alternative asset manager said Blackstone Capital Partners Asia III exceeded its $10 billion target, reached its hard cap and more than doubled the capital raised for its predecessor vehicle.… Continue reading Why world’s top PE firm is doubling down on Asia with $13 billion

FTSE 100 rises as mining stocks rally on stronger metal prices

The UK’s blue-chip index advanced on Tuesday, supported by gains in mining-related shares as base metal prices strengthened, while energy stocks came under pressure following a decline in crude oil. Broader sentiment was also influenced by geopolitical developments, including renewed expectations of progress in US–Iran talks. The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% to 10,377.4 points by… Continue reading FTSE 100 rises as mining stocks rally on stronger metal prices

Tesla extends growth streak as China-made EV sales climb 39.4%

Tesla’s Chinese-made electric vehicle sales increased 39.4% year-on-year in May, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth as the company maintained its position against rising competition from domestic automakers, according to data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) released on Tuesday. Deliveries of Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y vehicles from its Shanghai factory… Continue reading Tesla extends growth streak as China-made EV sales climb 39.4%

Marvell stock could soar 410% and reach a $1 trillion valuation, Jensen Huang says

Marvell Technology stock price has gone parabolic and moved to a record high, helped by the ongoing artificial intelligence boom and demand for custom chips. MRVL jumped to $225, up by 370% from its lowest point in April last year. So, will the surge continue as Jensen Huang predicts it will be the next $1… Continue reading Marvell stock could soar 410% and reach a $1 trillion valuation, Jensen Huang says