Chipmaker Nvidia has introduced a new revenue-sharing programme designed to support fast-growing artificial intelligence startups by providing access to computing power in exchange for a share of future revenue. The company announced that the initiative will offer token credits to AI startups to help power their development. Under the programme, cloud-based AI companies, model developers
Cathie Wood’s ARK Innovation ETF has bought back into SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) just as the beaten-down fintech stock is trying to recover from a difficult first half of the year. ARKK bought 299,753 SoFi shares across June 29, June 30 and July 1, worth about $5.5 million based on SoFi’s July 1 close of $18.44,
Investor Michael Burry, best known for his successful bet against the US housing market portrayed in The Big Short, has reportedly opened a short position in Micron Technology (MU), arguing that the memory chip maker’s recent rally has been driven by speculative enthusiasm rather than fundamentals. According to a post published on his Substack, Burry
Nvidia enters the second half of 2026 facing growing pressure to defend both its market leadership and investor confidence. While the company remains the world’s largest by market capitalisation, its stock has lagged several semiconductor peers this year as investors broaden their focus across the artificial intelligence (AI) supply chain. The company continues to benefit
Shopify stock has rebounded in the past few weeks, moving from the year-to-date low of $94.47 to the current $121.63. This rebound may continue, helped by its modest revenue growth and encouraging technicals. Shopify stock jumps after crucial settlement Shopify, the operator of the biggest e-commerce software, soared after reaching a settlement with Shopline, a
Palantir Technologies PLTR shares extended their recent rally on Thursday after DA Davidson upgraded the software company to Buy, arguing that its role as an artificial intelligence orchestration platform is becoming increasingly valuable as enterprises seek flexibility in deploying AI models. The stock rose more than 4% in premarket trading, building on an 8% gain
AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV) shares rose 4% in premarket trading on Thursday after the US Department of War awarded the defense contractor a $500 million contract for counter-unmanned aerial systems. The Simi Valley, California-based company received a firm-fixed-price contract to procure commercial counter-unmanned aerial systems and counter small-unmanned aerial systems capabilities. According to the Department of
US stocks moved higher on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected June employment report tempered expectations for further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, while investors continued to assess the outlook for inflation and economic growth. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 256 points, or 0.49%. The S&P 500 rose 0.39%, while Nasdaq Composite added 0.24%. The closely
Tesla (TSLA) reported second-quarter vehicle deliveries that comfortably exceeded Wall Street expectations on Thursday, signaling a significant rebound in demand as the electric-vehicle maker navigates an increasingly competitive global market. The company delivered 480,126 vehicles worldwide during the second quarter, according to a statement released Thursday. The result came in well above analyst expectations. FactSet
US equity futures began the new quarter with a more guarded tone, even after Wall Street ended June on a strong note. The problem is not just geopolitics, though the stalled US-Iran diplomacy in Doha is keeping traders alert. The bigger issue is that the macro backdrop is becoming less friendly. A resilient labour market,