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Global memory shortage forces top PC makers like HP and Asus to turn to CXMT chips — but what will Samsung and Micron think?

Three of the world's biggest PC makers now have qualified Chinese DRAM

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Global Market: Japan's Nikkei slips 2% as tech selloff offsets gains in broader market

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell nearly 2% on Thursday as a global technology selloff weighed on heavyweight semiconductor stocks, overshadowing gains across much of the broader market. While weakness in AI-linked shares dragged the benchmark lower, lower crude oil prices and strength in non-technology sectors helped limit losses in the broader…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei jumps over 3% as AI stocks rally, upbeat earnings lift sentiment

Japan’s Nikkei surged over 3%, led by AI-related stocks tracking Wall Street’s overnight rally. Strong corporate earnings and upgraded forecasts further lifted sentiment, while softer oil prices and lower US Treasury yields also supported markets amid hopes of an Iran-related deal.

The Economic Times

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Three major PC makers now using Chinese memory to fight 'unprecedented memory shortage,' report claims — HP, Asus, and Acer using 'small amounts' of CXMT chips in limited number of notebooks for non-US market

A new report claims that HP, Asus, and Acer have started to use a small amount of CXMT memory chips in notebooks for non-US markets.

Tom’s Hardware

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei slips as intervention fears weigh; Toyota earnings in focus

Japan’s Nikkei edged 0.11% lower, while the Topix fell 0.26%, as investors remained cautious over possible further yen-buying intervention by authorities and awaited Toyota’s quarterly earnings. The yen traded around 157.5 per dollar after Japan and the US coordinated intervention to support the currency, raising concerns for exporters.

The Economic Times

Google Piles On Off-Balance-Sheet Risk to Fuel Its AI Chip Push

Google's AI ambitions come with growing hidden risks. Alphabet has amassed over $150 billion in off-balance-sheet commitments as it guarantees data center leases to accelerate TPU adoption.

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How SpaceX's Break With China Could Clear The Path To A Tesla Merger

Elon Musk denies reports of a Tesla China spinoff and SpaceX merger as stock prices for both companies plunge, amid SpaceX's campaign to sever financial, personnel and supply chain ties with China.

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Global Market: Nikkei ends sharply higher as global AI momentum boosts markets

Japan’s Nikkei index surged 4% to 64,362.02 on Friday, boosted by global AI optimism following strong Microsoft earnings. Advantest jumped 16% and SoftBank soared 14%, while Panasonic surged 19.5% on a higher profit outlook. Automakers lagged as a stronger yen weighed on export earnings following central bank intervention.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei swings between gains and losses as AI stock selloff persists

Japan's Nikkei index saw mixed trading as investors awaited major US tech earnings. AI and chip-related stocks continued to face pressure, tracking global weakness. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East also contributed to market uncertainty and rising oil prices. However, strong earnings from select companies like Keyence provided some support.…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei plunges over 4% as chip stocks track global tech selloff

Japan's Nikkei index tumbled over 4% on Tuesday to a two-month low, led by a deep selloff in semiconductor and AI-related stocks following losses on Wall Street. Major chipmakers including Kioxia, Tokyo Electron, and Advantest saw sharp declines as cautious investors reassessed valuations ahead of major technology earnings.

The Economic Times

AI tech companies have ‘hidden debt’ worth around $1.65 trillion, report claims — amount is 122% of debt reflected on the balance sheets of Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Oracle

Five tech giants have $1.65 trillion in data center obligations that are listed off their balance sheets. These liabilities are added as footnotes in their quarterly statements but will become due and payable once these data centers start operating.

Tom’s Hardware

TSMC eyes price hikes of up to 25% on chip production services in 2027, report claims — plans to raise baseline prices by 5% to 10% on advanced nodes

TSMC reportedly intends to increase prices of wafers it processes citing demand, rising costs, and increased investments in new capacity.

Tom’s Hardware

Global Market: Japan weighs revised monetary policy language in economic blueprint to reinforce BOJ independence

Japan's government is considering revising the language in its economic policy blueprint. This move aims to underscore the Bank of Japan's independence in monetary policy, and the revised draft highlights the central bank's role in achieving stable inflation. This reassures markets about policy coordination without undermining central bank autonomy. Investors…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei falls 2% as Samsung slump sparks chipmaker selloff

Japan's Nikkei share average closed two percent lower on Tuesday. Semiconductor heavyweights fell significantly after South Korea's Samsung Electronics tumbled. The broader Topix index also ended lower while value stocks saw buying interest. Investors booked profits in AI stocks and purchased undervalued companies. Japanese banking shares and Toyota Motor experienced…

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Japan’s rush to India: The big story behind the Modi-Takaichi summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India visit comes as Japanese investments accelerate across banking, manufacturing, infrastructure and clean energy. Billion-dollar deals, rising corporate interest and closer financial cooperation highlight how Japan is emerging as one of India's most important long-term economic partners, strengthening both investment flows and strategic ties.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan's Nikkei extends rally on AI boost, but US-Iran impasse weighs

Japan's Nikkei index marked a triumphant third day of gains, fueled by the surge in AI-related shares. Nevertheless, the progress in US-Iran discussions and ongoing market fluctuations dampened this rally. Companies like Sumco and Taiyo Yuden experienced substantial rises, hitting remarkable new peaks. While manufacturers are feeling more optimistic, challenges…

The Economic Times

Japan's Nikkei clocks best quarter on record on tech rebound

Japan's Nikkei share average surged on Tuesday, driven by a strong rebound in technology stocks. The benchmark index closed at 70,062.32, marking its sharpest quarterly gain in decades. Despite mixed market breadth, semiconductor and AI-related shares led the advance. This positive movement mirrored overnight rallies in U.S. markets, fueled by…

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Ghost of Yotei was such a hit that the actual Japanese region of Hokkaido is getting official merch amid a tourism rush highlighting areas from the game

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The Economic Times

Japan's Nikkei ends 4% lower as SoftBank tanks on OpenAI IPO delay report

Japan's Nikkei index experienced a significant drop of 4% on Friday, largely due to a sharp decline in tech investor SoftBank Group, which plunged over 12% following reports of a potential delay in OpenAI's IPO. This downturn erased previous gains, impacting other AI-related stocks. Despite the volatility, strategists anticipate a…

The Economic Times

Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 as AI euphoria persists

Japan's Nikkei index has soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by AI investment enthusiasm and positive U.S.-Iran peace talks. The benchmark Nikkei 225 closed up 1.55%, reaching a record intraday peak. Government plans for substantial investment in AI and chips by 2040 are also boosting confidence, though some…

The Economic Times

Japan's Nikkei rises past 72,000 mark for first time as AI euphoria persists

Japan's Nikkei index soared past 72,000 for the first time, fueled by enthusiastic AI investments that overshadowed concerns about US-Iran peace talks. The government's ambitious plan to invest heavily in strategic sectors like AI and chips by 2040 further boosted market sentiment. Nonferrous metals and electric appliances were top performers,…

The Economic Times

Japan undecided on sending military to the Strait of Hormuz

Japan said Tuesday it has not yet decided whether its military will join efforts to help the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace deal. Japan signed onto a joint statement issued Monday by European nations that they were ready for a "defensive and independent…

The Economic Times

Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei ends higher as chip-related heavyweights jump

The Nikkei was ‌choppy earlier ⁠in ⁠the session, inching down as much as 0.16%.

The Economic Times

Global markets: Japan's Nikkei slumps, yen trades above 160 level on tech, Gulf concerns

Japan's Nikkei share average experienced its biggest drop in three months. The yen also weakened significantly against the dollar. Concerns over technology stock valuations and escalating Middle East hostilities impacted the market. This led to a sharp decline in Japanese equities. Investors are closely watching geopolitical developments and their economic…

The Economic Times

Global Markets: Japan's Nikkei eases further from record high as AI euphoria fades

Japan's Nikkei index saw a dip on Friday, pulling back from its record high. Technology stocks experienced a slowdown. However, positive data on real wage growth in Japan offered some support to the broader market. This wage increase is expected to boost consumption and corporate performance, contributing to the overall…

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