Intel's Stock Soars as Client Rumors Swirl: Could Nvidia and Apple Deals Be on the Way?
Key Takeaways
- Intel shares soared Wednesday, amid a broader rally for chip and AI-exposed stocks.
- Nvidia and Apple are planning to shift some 2028 chip production to Intel, DigiTimes reported Wednesday, adding to fuel to earlier rumors they could become clients.
Could Intel be closer to winning new chipmaking contracts from Nvidia and Apple?
Read MoreHigh Growth Tech Stocks To Watch In January 2026
As Australian shares continue their upward trajectory, buoyed by a rally in the S&P 500 and anticipation surrounding upcoming inflation data, investors are closely watching how these factors might influence future Reserve Bank of Australia rate decisions. In this dynamic environment, high growth tech stocks can be particularly appealing for their potential to capitalize on market optimism and technological advancements,
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Read MoreFed holds interest rates steady, taking a pause from rate cuts to assess the economy
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and his colleagues held their benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday. President Trump has been waging a pressure campaign to get the central bank to lower rates more aggressively.
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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday,
Read MoreFederal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as President Trump continues to insist they be lowered
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve pushed the pause button on its interest rate cuts Wednesday, leaving its key rate unchanged at about 3.6% after lowering it three times last year.
The central bank said in a statement that there are signs the job market has stabilized while it also said growth was “solid,” an upgrade from last month’s characterization as “modest.”
With the economy growing at a healthy pace and no signs of deterioration in hiring,
Read MoreTrump taps Kevin Warsh to chair Federal Reserve
President Donald Trump plans to nominate Kevin Warsh to the board of the Federal Reserve as a governor and the next chair of the central bank.
If confirmed by the Senate, Warsh would succeed Jerome Powell, whose tenure as chair ends in May.
Trump announced the nomination in a post on social media Friday morning.
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Palantir Just Posted Blowout Earnings, So Why Did the Stock Tank?
On the surface, Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) is firing on all cylinders. Revenue is accelerating. Margins are expanding. The company just posted its sixth consecutive quarter of profitability, a first in its history. And yet, within hours of reporting one of its strongest earnings beats to date, the stock cratered by double digits.
So what gives?
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Birkenstock Is Bouncing, Should Long-Term Investors Stay the Course?
Birkenstock sandals may be designed for comfort, but since going public, Birkenstock stock (NYSE: BIRK) has delivered more of a roller coaster than a relaxing stroll.
Over the past 12 months, shares have swung from gains in the mid-teens to losses twice that size, and as of today, they’re sitting roughly 8% in the red.
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Will This AI Stock Be the Ultimate Comeback Story?
SportRadar first came to the attention of most investors when the firm debuted on the public markets amid much fanfare a few years ago.
Then the hype surrounding the company was rooted in SportRadar’s role as a leader in sports data intelligence, which is key to the sports betting industry.
The company had formed a series of partnerships with major sports leagues and provided data to sportsbooks.
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