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techChina's Meituan Breaks New Ground with AI Model Trained on Domestic Chips
Chinese tech giant Meituan unveils LongCat-2.0, its latest AI model, trained entirely on a cluster of 50,000 domestically produced chips, marking a major step in China's tech independence.
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financeGoldman Sachs Raises S&P 500 Target, Cites AI as Earnings Engine
Goldman Sachs lifts its year-end 2026 S&P 500 target to 8,000, driven by a forecasted 24% earnings growth fueled by massive AI infrastructure spending.
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financeBank of America Boosts Applied Materials Price Target to $720
BofA raises AMAT target amid a $2.7 trillion semiconductor market forecast, citing AI and memory chip demand despite stock volatility.
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financeRecord Margin Debt and Leveraged ETFs Fuel Market Rally, Sparking Analyst Concern
Surging leverage, including a record $1.42 trillion in margin debt, is creating a fragile, self-reinforcing loop in US stocks, particularly in tech and semiconductors.
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financeInformation Technology Hits Record 39.4% Share of S&P 500 Market Cap
The information technology sector now commands a record 39.4% of the S&P 500's market value, surpassing the dot-com era peak, with the share exceeding 50% when including major AI investors.
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techSamsung Unveils $646 Billion AI Investment Strategy
Samsung Group reveals plans for a massive $646 billion investment in AI and semiconductors over the next decade.
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techApple Increases MacBook Pro Prices by $300 Due to Rising Chip Costs
Apple raises MacBook prices by $300, reflecting a broader trend of increased manufacturing costs across its product range.
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techKLA Corporation Surges 113% YTD, Analysts Upgrade Price Targets
KLA Corporation's stock has surged following a strong revenue report and analyst upgrades, indicating strong growth in semiconductor equipment.