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Boost in US Stocks Anticipated as Major Tech Earnings and Abundance of Economic Figures Approach, Brought to you by Investing.com

“US shares experienced an upward trend on Monday, enhancing recent advancements as market players gear up for a bustling week filled with high-level economic statistics and quarterly earnings, notably from the tech industry. Around 12:55 ET (16:55 GMT), the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw an upsurge of 286 points, translating […]

Industry insiders have revealed that TSMC, a leading semiconductor company, has halted deliveries to a Chinese business following the discovery of their chip on a Huawei processor.

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) halted deliveries to Sophgo, a China-based chip designer, after a chip manufactured by TSMC was discovered in a Huawei AI processor. This revelation was brought to light by two individuals closely involved in the matter. The chips ordered by Sophgo from TSMC were identical […]

Reuters reports that Brazilian meat processing companies have been penalized $64 million for purchasing cattle from deforested areas in the Amazon.

Brazil’s environmental protection agency, IBAMA, has slapped a hefty fine of 365 million reais ($64 million) on several cattle ranches and meat processing firms, including the globally recognized JBS SA, for their involvement in illegal deforestation activities in the Amazon. The fines are a result of these entities raising or […]

Goldman Sachs and Apple slapped with fines exceeding $89 million due to malfunctions with Apple Card

Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, unveiled the Apple Card at an event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California, back in March 2019. However, recent news indicates that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has imposed penalties exceeding $89 million on Apple and Goldman Sachs for mishandling customer disputes linked to Apple […]

Australian airline Qantas boosts projected domestic earnings, stock reaches all-time peak, reports Reuters

Qantas Airways, the esteemed Australian airline, has recently announced an upgrade of its first-half domestic revenue projections, alongside intentions to recommence dividend payments in the latter half of the fiscal year. This news has propelled the company’s shares to an all-time peak. With fresh leadership at the helm, the well-known […]

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, engages in weekly discussions about AI with tech giants Google and Microsoft

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo, is making significant strides in the tech industry. According to Canalys, Oppo holds the second-ranking position in mainland China and is the fourth largest smartphone producer globally. As part of their growth strategy, Oppo is placing emphasis on the development of artificial intelligence (AI). The company […]

SK Hynix, a supplier for Nvidia, reports no surplus in AI chips as earnings skyrocket to an all-time high, according to Reuters.

Written by Heekyong Yang, Hyunjoo Jin, and Joyce Lee South Korean semiconductor giant, SK Hynix, announced on Thursday that it had achieved a record-breaking quarterly profit. This surge in revenue was primarily driven by robust sales of their advanced chips, which are supplied to Nvidia. The company also projected that […]