In a significant move to maintain its technological edge and ‘national security’, the United States has announced new restrictions on the sale of advanced AI chips to most countries around the world This decision, unveiled in the final days of President Joe Biden’s administration, aims to limit the global distributionRead More →
The advent of quantum computing presents both opportunities and challenges for the field of cryptography, especially in relation to cryptocurrencies. Quantum computers, leveraging the principles of quantum mechanics, have the potential to revolutionise computing by solving certain problems significantly faster than classical computers. One of the primary concerns is theRead More →
China has reportedly initiated a probe into Nvidia, the US computer chip manufacturer, over purported breaches of anti-monopoly regulations. The company’s shares fell by over 3% following the announcement, signalling the latest development in the ongoing tech conflict between the U.S. and China over the profitable semiconductor market. Over recentRead More →
Chinese firms are reportedly intensifying their efforts to develop a competitive alternative to Nvidia’s AI chips, as part of Beijing’s ongoing initiative to reduce its reliance on U.S. technology. China faces several challenges that are impeding its technological progress, including U.S. export restrictions that limit domestic semiconductor production. The lackRead More →
The Biden administration is reportedly implementing new export controls on essential technologies, such as quantum computing and semiconductor materials, in response to China’s progress in the global chip market These controls encompass quantum computers and their components, sophisticated chipmaking tools, semiconductor technologies, certain metal and metal alloy components and software,Read More →
Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core processor, intensifying its venture into the AI PC market and challenging competitors like Intel and AMD The U.S. semiconductor powerhouse announced that the Snapdragon X Plus 8-core targets PCs priced from $700, aiming to broaden its chip reach to additional devices. Moreover,Read More →
Nvidia $279 billion market cap wipeout — the biggest in U.S. history for just ONE company On Tuesday 3rd September 2024, around $279 billion of value was wiped off of Nvidia. That was the biggest one-day market capitalisation drop for a U.S. stock in HISTORY! Nvidia one-day chart closed 108Read More →
Nvidia has announced earnings surpassing Wall Street forecasts and has issued guidance for the current quarter that exceeds expectations. As the artificial intelligence boom continues, Nvidia remains a major beneficiary. Despite a stock price dip, after trading hours, the stock has risen approximately 150% this year. The question remains whetherRead More →
Nvidia investors have been on a rocket ride to the stars. But recently they have come back down to Earth, and it has become more of a roller coaster ride. Benefiting significantly from the artificial intelligence surge, Nvidia’s market cap has increased approximately ninefold since late 2022 – a massive marketRead More →
Intel has divested its 1.18 million share stake in the British chip company Arm Holdings, according to a regulatory filing. Intel is undergoing significant restructuring and cost-cutting to address competitive challenges in the semiconductor industry. The recent transaction, disclosed on Tuesday 13th August 2024, is believed to have earned IntelRead More →
Reports summary 31st July 2024 -1st August 2024 Amazon offers weak guidance citing Olympics and the Trump assassination attempt as cause (consumers are distracted). However, Amazon’s cloud unit reports 19% revenue growth, topping estimates and a 20% increase in business in Q2. Amazon stocks pull back after guidance update. IntelRead More →
To put this figure into some perspective, the loss is comparable to the GDP output of a small country, such as Norway, Singapore, or the UAE, for example. Global semiconductor stocks experienced volatility on Tuesday following a decline in Nvidia’s shares from the previous trading sessions. Shares of chip firmsRead More →
Kneron, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence chips, unveiled its latest products on Wednesday 4th June 2024. The company aims to exploit the growing world-wide interest in AI and provide an alternative to industry heavyweights such as Nvidia and AMD. The company, headquartered in Taiwan and supported by American semiconductorRead More →
ThousandEyes, Cisco’s internet monitoring division, has introduced a new suite of AI-driven features known as Digital Experience Assurance, or DXA, on Tuesday 4th June 2024. The firm asserts that this new AI technology will allow customers to not only monitor but also automatically address issues affecting network quality. Describing itselfRead More →
Nvidia has revealed its latest generation of AI chips, coming just months after the release of its preceding model. This rapid succession underscores the intense competition within the AI chip market and Nvidia’s relentless effort to maintain its leading position. CEO Jensen Huang has now committed to unveiling new AIRead More →
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. Historical stock price trends As of 10th May 2024, NVIDIA’s closing stock price stood at: $898.78 NVIDIA’s stock reached an all-time high of $950.02 on 25th March 2024. The 52-week high stands at $974.00, which is 9.7% higher thanRead More →
Arm, with a 90% holding by SoftBank, is reportedly set to establish an AI chip unit with the goal of developing a prototype by spring 2025. This initiative is aimed at catching up with the booming AI market, currently dominated by Nvidia. Arm, alongside competitors such as AMD, Intel, andRead More →
UK chip designer Arm’s shares fell on Thursday 9th May 2024, subdued by revenue forecasts despite a strong sales quarter fueled by demand for AI applications. Arm announced a 47% increase in fiscal Q4 revenue to $928 million on Wednesday. This surge was propelled by its licensing business, which sawRead More →
Intel shares fall after company provides weak forecast for earnings, but disappoints with sales. The stock fell 8% in extended trading. Monthly stock price chart for Intel Corp. March to April 2024 Intel actual versus consensus expectations for the quarter ended in March 2024: Earnings per share: 18 cents vs.Read More →
Samsung Electronics anticipates its profits for the first quarter of 2024 to surge more than tenfold compared to the previous year. This projection is due to the recovery in chip prices following a post-pandemic decline and a surge in demand for artificial intelligence (AI) related products. As the world’s leadingRead More →
Intel’s stock dropped by 4% during extended trading on Tuesday 2nd April 2024, following the disclosure of long-anticipated financial details for its semiconductor manufacturing division, often referred to as the foundry business, in a filing with the SEC. The company reportedly disclosed that its foundry business incurred an operating lossRead More →
China has reportedly prohibited the use of U.S. processors from both AMD and Intel in government computers and servers. The directive is designed to encourage the use of domestic alternatives. Chinese government agencies are now required to choose ‘safe and reliable’ domestic alternatives for these chips. The sanctioned list featuresRead More →
Water scarcity is a pressing global issue and has far-reaching consequences across various industries. One sector significantly affected is semiconductor manufacturing. How does water scarcity pose a threat to the production of essential microchips. Water in Semiconductor Manufacturing Ultra-pure water is a critical resource in semiconductor fabrication plants (fabs). It is usedRead More →
The excitement surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) technology appears to show few signs of abating The technology company at the heart of the AI chip boom reported its Q4 earnings after the stock market’s close on Wednesday 21st February 2024, beating expectations for both earnings and sales. The company’s total revenue is up 265% fromRead More →
Nvidia stock closes at all-time high, a day before earnings Shares of Nvidia closed up 2.3% at an all-time high of $504 on Monday 20th November 2023. The record comes ahead of the company’s Q3 results due Tuesday 21st November 2023, when analysts are expecting to see revenue growth of over 170%.Read More →
The U.S. reportedly announced new restrictions on exports of advanced chips to China, including two made-for-China chips from Nvidia. U.S. chip stocks fell as the curbs also hit Advanced Micro Devices and Intel. Loopholes The curbs are aimed at closing loopholes that became apparent after the U.S. announced export curbs on microchipsRead More →