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Investors rotate within AI trade as slowing hyperscaler spending becomes a growing concern
Investors are beginning to rethink their artificial intelligence strategies as concerns grow that the rapid expansion in hyperscaler spending could lose momentum over the next few years, prompting some fund managers to reduce exposure to semiconductor stocks in favour of software companies and major cloud providers. AI infrastructure rally faces fresh scrutiny For much of…
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Chipotle makes its Mexico debut with first restaurant in Monterrey (CMG)
Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) officially entered the Mexican market on Thursday, opening its first restaurant in the country as the U.S. fast-casual chain looks to establish itself in the birthplace of tacos. First location opens in Monterrey The company’s debut restaurant welcomed customers in San Pedro Garza Garcia, an affluent suburb of Monterrey in the northern state…
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SpaceX shares fall after Starship test flight is called off before launch (SPCX)
SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) shares declined around 4% in pre-market trading on Friday after the company halted the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket only minutes before its scheduled launch from Texas. Engine issue forces last-minute launch cancellation Chief Executive Elon Musk said the launch was automatically aborted after several of Starship’s engines failed to ignite…
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Netflix shares fall after weaker-than-expected third-quarter guidance disappoints investors (NFLX)
Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares dropped around 9% in pre-market trading on Friday after the streaming company issued third-quarter revenue and earnings guidance that came in below Wall Street forecasts, prompting renewed concerns about its near-term growth outlook. Third-quarter guidance falls short of expectations Netflix expects third-quarter earnings of $0.82 per share, below the analyst consensus of…
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U.S. futures weaken as Netflix guidance disappoints and Middle East tensions intensify: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street
U.S. stock index futures traded lower on Friday as investors remained cautious about the outlook for artificial intelligence spending while monitoring renewed military escalation between the United States and Iran. By 02:57 ET (06:57 GMT), Dow Jones futures had fallen 336 points, or 0.6%, S&P 500 futures were down 66 points, or 0.9%, and Nasdaq…
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Nasdaq Tumbles 1.5% as Chip Stocks Slide on AI Spending Worries, Dow Holds Steady
Wall Street closed lower on Thursday as a renewed sell-off in semiconductor stocks dragged the Nasdaq Composite down sharply, even as strong earnings from healthcare names helped keep the Dow Jones Industrial Average close to flat. Investors spent the session digesting a wave of second-quarter earnings while growing more cautious about the pace and cost…
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U.S. stocks set for weaker open as technology shares and oil prices weigh on sentiment: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower start on Thursday, suggesting Wall Street could surrender part of the gains recorded over the previous two trading sessions as investors reacted to weakness in technology stocks and renewed geopolitical tensions. Nasdaq 100 futures led the declines, falling 1.1% in premarket trading as semiconductor stocks came under…
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United Airlines warns higher fuel costs could add nearly $6 billion to expenses in 2026 (UAL)
United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) said rising fuel prices are expected to increase its operating costs by nearly $6 billion this year compared with projections made at the start of 2026, as the recent surge in oil prices weighs on its earnings outlook. Despite the higher fuel bill, the airline lifted the lower end of its full-year…
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TSMC posts record Q2 profit as AI demand drives higher revenue and investment outlook (TSM)
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, or TSMC (NYSE:TSM), reported record second-quarter earnings on Thursday as booming demand for artificial intelligence chips continued to fuel strong growth across its business. The chipmaker also raised its full-year revenue outlook and significantly increased its planned capital spending for 2026. AI demand fuels another record quarter TSMC posted net income…
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Nvidia expands AI and robotics collaboration with leading Japanese manufacturers (NVDA)
Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has announced new partnerships with several Japanese industrial companies, including Fanuc and Yaskawa Electric, as it seeks to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics across the manufacturing sector. Nvidia deepens its presence in Japan Speaking at a media event in Tokyo, Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang outlined the company’s vision for…