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Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is broadening access to its Llama AI models for key U.S. allies, aiming to enhance national security, operational efficiency, and mission-specific capabilities.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) and alternative asset manager Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:OWL) announced a two-year agreement on Wednesday under which funds managed by Blue Owl will purchase approximately $7 billion of buy now, pay later (BNPL) receivables originated by PayPal in the U.S.

Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) is deepening its artificial intelligence ambitions by integrating Nvidia’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) suite of “physical AI” development tools into its cloud platform, a move that strengthens ties between two of the most influential players in global AI. Alibaba shares rose on Wednesday following the announcement.

Editor’s Note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs were updated in the story.

OpenAI, Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL) and SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) on Tuesday announced plans to build five new U.S. data centers as part of the $500 billion Stargate project, a massive private-sector effort to power the next wave of artificial intelligence.

Twin Vee PowerCats (NASDAQ:VEEE) shares rose 33.33% to $3.32 in pre-market trading on Wednesday, adding to a 4.18% gain in the regular session.

Semiconductor giant Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is well-positioned for the AI infrastructure boom, as CEO Sanjay Mehrotra says the ongoing wave of investment stands to significantly benefit the memory market.

Three semiconductor stocks are capturing attention with powerful momentum gains just as the broader tech sector surges.

On Tuesday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) accused two of the nation's largest TV station owners of potential corruption for blocking Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show while seeking regulatory approval from the Donald Trump administration.