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Intel Shares Edge Higher on Tech Rally and Reported SambaNova Talks
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) shares gained about 1.25% on Monday, supported by broader strength across technology stocks and reports that the chipmaker is in late-stage discussions to acquire artificial intelligence startup SambaNova Systems for roughly $1.6 billion. Bloomberg reported on Friday that Intel is engaged in advanced negotiations to buy the Palo Alto, California-based company, with a…
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Alphabet Is Best Placed for the Next Stage of AI, Bank of America Says
Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) is the stock most favorably positioned for the next phase of artificial intelligence, according to Bank of America, as investor attention shifts away from sheer capital spending and toward monetization, returns and sustainable competitive advantages. In a broad assessment of AI investment and revenue potential among hyperscalers, BofA analysts said expectations around AI…
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Successful Air Business, Birchtech, to Lay Foundation for Commercial Water Treatment Expansion
In this episode of The Capital Compass, Ricki Lee sits down with Birchtech Corp. (TSX:BCHT) (USOTC:BCHT), an environmental technology company best known for its long-running air purification business that removes mercury from power plant emissions. With the company now reporting strong third-quarter results, securing $0.9 million in new purchase orders from a major U.S. utility, and…
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Tech Sell-Off Leads To Significant Weakness On Wall Street
Following the mixed performance seen during Thursday’s session, stocks showed a significant move to the downside during trading on Friday. The major averages all moved lower, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq showing a particularly steep drop. The major averages ended the day off their worst levels of the session but still in negative territory. The Nasdaq…
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Jefferies highlights standout gold miners as the sector enters 2026 on strong footing
Gold producers are approaching 2026 with what Jefferies describes as one of the most supportive environments the group has seen in years. In its latest sector outlook, the firm reaffirmed its positive view on gold equities and unveiled an updated roster of preferred names. Analyst Fahad Tariq wrote in the preview, “We remain bullish on…
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Ed Yardeni reverses course, shifts to Underweight on the Magnificent 7
Ed Yardeni has pulled back from one of his signature long-held positions, lowering his stance on the Magnificent 7 to Underweight as he urges investors to rebalance both U.S. and international equity exposure heading into 2026. In his latest market commentary, Yardeni warns that mega-cap tech dominance has reached levels that create excessive concentration risk,…
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AI Infrastructure Surge Likely to Last Until 2027, Northland Says
Northland Capital Markets told clients on Tuesday that the current boom in AI infrastructure spending is far from over, anticipating another year and a half of strong momentum. Analyst Gus Richard wrote that the investment cycle “is in its 7th inning and will slow mid CY27,” noting that even with ongoing concerns about limits on…
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Costco Beats Forecasts as Comparable Sales Rise 6.4%
Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ:COST) reported stronger-than-expected earnings and revenue for its fiscal first quarter of 2026, although its shares edged 0.6% lower in U.S. premarket trading on Friday. Net income for the period climbed to $2.0 billion, equivalent to $4.50 per diluted share, surpassing analysts’ expectations of $4.28 per share. Revenue increased 8.3% year-on-year to…
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Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures, Broadcom, Costco Earnings and Lululemon CEO Exit Shape Market Moves
U.S. equity futures pointed to a mixed start on Friday, the final session of the trading week. Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares slipped in after-hours trading after the chipmaker’s update reignited concerns about the rising cost of artificial intelligence investments. Costco (NASDAQ:COST) delivered quarterly results that exceeded expectations, highlighting resilient demand for value-priced goods as consumers remain…
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Dow Jumps To New Record Closing High But Nasdaq Closes Modestly Lower
The major U.S. stock indexes moved in starkly opposite directions in early trading on Thursday, with the Dow moving sharply higher and the Nasdaq showing a significant pullback. While the Nasdaq climbed well off its worst levels of the day, the tech-heavy index still closed down 60 points or 0.3 percent at 23,594. Meanwhile, the…