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Mark Zuckerberg’s AI ambitions back in the spotlight as Meta execs begin ‘moonshot’ mission for $9.5 trillion valuation and massive payouts

S&P 500 companies cut 400,000 jobs in 2025, first decline since 2016

Nvidia and NASDAQ 100 eye 12th day of gains amid cooling US-Iran tensions

Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Gains Momentum as H100 Rental Costs Jump 40% Amid Supply Crunch

IRGC Issues Destruction Warning Against UAE’s $30B Stargate AI Facility Backed by Tech Giants

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has issued destruction threats against the UAE's $30 billion Stargate AI facility in Abu Dhabi, which is backed by major tech companies including OpenAI, Nvidia, and Microsoft. This development escalates regional tensions and highlights geopolitical risks to major AI infrastructure investments in the Middle East.

Amazon (AMZN) Bahrain Data Center Hit by Iranian Strike Amid Rising Tech Industry Threats

IRGC Issues Attack Warning Against 18 Major U.S. Tech Firms in Middle East

OpenAI raises a record $122 billion as revenue crosses $2 billion per month

OpenAI, not yet public, raises $3B from retail investors in monster $122B fund raise

Nvidia Drops Nemotron 3 Super Amid $26 Billion Open-Model AI Bet—America's Answer to Qwen?

OpenAI snags $110 billion in investments from Amazon, Nvidia, and Softbank

OpenAI secured $110 billion in new funding from Amazon ($50B), Nvidia ($30B), and SoftBank ($30B), bringing its valuation to $730 billion. The company reports 900 million weekly active users and 50 million consumer subscribers for ChatGPT.

Last Week in AI #330 - Groq->Nvidia , ChatGPT Apps, US AI Genesis Mission

Nvidia is reportedly acquiring AI chip startup Groq's assets for approximately $20 billion in what would be the largest deal on record. Additionally, OpenAI has opened ChatGPT to third-party applications through its platform, expanding integration capabilities.

Nvidia bets $150B on Taiwan as Trump's plan to make US an AI hub backfires

Nvidia announces a $150 billion annual investment in Taiwan to establish it as a global AI epicenter, signaling a strategic pivot away from the U.S. amid Trump administration policies aimed at centralizing AI development domestically. This move underscores tensions between geopolitical ambitions and market realities in semiconductor manufacturing and AI infrastructure.

Nvidia (NVDA) and Micron (MU) Set to Power 33% of S&P 500 Profit Expansion in 2026

Goldman Sachs projects that Nvidia and Micron will collectively drive 33% of S&P 500 earnings growth in 2026, with Nvidia carrying a $306.46 price target implying 45% upside from current levels. This forecast underscores the semiconductor sector's outsized influence on broad market profitability as AI infrastructure investments accelerate.

Towards Speed-of-Light Text Generation with Nemotron-Labs Diffusion Language Models

NVIDIA's Nemotron-Labs team has developed diffusion-based language models that significantly accelerate text generation speeds, approaching real-time inference capabilities. This advancement combines diffusion model efficiency with language understanding, potentially reshaping how AI systems balance quality and computational cost.

Google's SynthID AI watermarking tech is being adopted by OpenAI, Nvidia, and more

Google's SynthID AI watermarking technology is being adopted by major AI companies including OpenAI and Nvidia to help identify AI-generated content and combat misinformation. This industry-wide adoption signals growing consensus around the need for content authentication tools as AI capabilities advance.

The Nvidia H200 China deal survived the Trump-Xi summit–just not in the way anyone expected

Despite President Trump's December 2025 authorization for Nvidia H200 chip exports to China, no units have shipped as of the Trump-Xi summit in early 2026. While Trump suggested negotiations on chip exports during the Beijing visit, the U.S. Trade Representative indicated semiconductor controls remain firmly in place, signaling continued restrictions on AI chip sales to China regardless of diplomatic overtures.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will not attend Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's absence from a Trump-Xi summit in Beijing signals shifting US-China trade dynamics and reflects broader geopolitical tensions affecting the technology sector. The exclusion underscores how tech companies remain caught in evolving trade policies that could reshape global semiconductor markets and investment strategies.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed for Trump-Xi Beijing summit despite earlier reports

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's confirmed attendance at a Trump-Xi Beijing summit underscores the escalating importance of high-level US-China diplomatic engagement on technology trade. The participation signals potential movement toward clarifying bilateral tech policies that have created uncertainty for semiconductor and AI companies operating across both markets.

PancakeSwap X lists tokenized RWAs including AAPLX and NVDAX

PancakeSwap X has listed tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) including stock tokens AAPLX (Apple) and NVDAX (Nvidia) on the BNB Chain. This development bridges decentralized finance with traditional equity markets, potentially expanding DeFi's accessibility and liquidity while opening new avenues for retail investors to trade tokenized stocks on blockchain infrastructure.

IREN Nvidia deal signals $3.4B AI pivot

IREN, a former Bitcoin miner transitioning into AI infrastructure, has secured a $3.4 billion deal with Nvidia to deploy up to 5 gigawatts of AI computing capacity over five years. This agreement underscores the strategic shift of cryptocurrency miners toward AI infrastructure provision as demand for compute resources accelerates.

Jensen Huang’s message to electricians and plumbers: ‘This is your time,’ as AI buildout leads to soaring demand for skilled trades

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang signals that skilled trades workers—electricians, plumbers, and construction professionals—face unprecedented demand as AI infrastructure buildout accelerates globally. The expansion of data centers and computational infrastructure creates immediate, high-wage employment opportunities for workers in traditionally undervalued sectors.

Alphabet challenges Nvidia for title of world’s largest company

Alphabet is challenging Nvidia for the position of world's largest company by market capitalization, reflecting a broader market shift toward diversified technology giants. This development underscores artificial intelligence's expanding influence on corporate valuations across the tech sector.

CUDA Proves Nvidia Is a Software Company

Nvidia's competitive advantage extends far beyond hardware manufacturing, with CUDA serving as a powerful software moat that locks in developers and enterprises. This software-centric positioning transforms Nvidia from a pure hardware vendor into a comprehensive computing platform company, creating sustainable competitive barriers that are difficult for rivals to overcome.

AI wins have Alphabet poised to become world’s biggest company

Alphabet's market capitalization reached $4.8 trillion, positioning it to potentially become the world's largest company. Nvidia surged to $5.2 trillion following a three-day rally, demonstrating the intense competition among mega-cap technology companies driven by AI-related gains.