Nicolas Thomas
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Meta ready to invest heavily in Scale AI
Meta is going all-out on artificial intelligence. According to The Information, the group is forming a team of the best AI engineers on the market. To attract these talents, Meta is not shy about opening its wallet. In particular, the group has taken a significant stake in Scale AI, a company specializing in data annotation, to accelerate its ambitions in this field.
11 June 2025 at 06:39 pm AEST
Apple, more AI and designs
At its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple detailed its upcoming strategy for its operating system as well as the implementation of AI in its smartphones. Currently losing momentum, the Cupertino-based company needs to win back its clients' hearts.
10 June 2025 at 11:26 pm AEST
Sunnova files for bankruptcy
(MarketScreener with Reuters) Sunnova Energy announced on Sunday that it had filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code as the residential solar panel installer struggles under the weight of crushing debt and sluggish demand.
10 June 2025 at 10:57 pm AEST
Warner Bros Discovery reorganizing to accelerate its streaming business
Warner Bros Discovery has announced its split into two separate entities: one will combine the studios and streaming businesses, while the other will have the television channels. By banking on the rise of streaming platforms, the group hopes to better leverage its streaming division amid a wave of conglomerate breakups.
10 June 2025 at 12:28 am AEST
When Lululemon loses its juice
Specializing in the production of yoga and lifestyle apparel, Lululemon is a company that is known for surprising with its earnings reports. The disappointment is therefore twofold when the brand upsets the balance of its results while revising its forecasts.
06 June 2025 at 07:16 pm AEST
Trump wants to scrap the Chips Act subsidies
Introduced under the Biden administration, the Chips Act is being revised by Trump and his administration to make it even more profitable despite significant subsidies. As a reminder, the measure is intended to provide valuable assistance to certain US companies in need, such as Intel and Micron, but also to attract Asian players such as TSMC and Samsung to the US.
05 June 2025 at 04:59 pm AEST
AI coding: new tendency towards making losses
Two years after the launch of ChatGPT, returns on investment in generative AI are struggling to materialize. However, one sector is bucking the trend: software development. Start-ups specializing in code generation are attracting sky-high valuations as companies seek to automate or even replace expensive human developers.
04 June 2025 at 05:24 pm AEST
US bond yields rise after Trump's tariff threats
(MarketScreener with Reuters) US Treasury bond yields rose on Monday, buoyed by President Donald Trump's announcement of further tariff increases, while mixed economic indicators briefly tempered this movement.
03 June 2025 at 06:28 pm AEST
NatWest turns the page after 16 years under public control
NatWest, formerly known as the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), is returning to private ownership after more than 16 years of state control following the 2008 crisis. To mark the occasion, our colleagues at Reuters offer a retrospective look at the bank's journey from the crisis to its redemption.
02 June 2025 at 06:28 pm AEST
Trump praises Elon Musk and plans joint press conference
(MarketScreener with Reuters) Following the announcement of his departure from the US administration, Elon Musk received praise from President Donald Trump. The Republican announced a joint press conference for the Tesla CEO's departure.
30 May 2025 at 06:16 pm AEST
Soitec scales back its ambitions in a slowing market
French semiconductor materials supplier Soitec announced on Tuesday that it was withdrawing its financial targets for the current fiscal year and the medium term, citing prolonged weak demand in the automotive and industrial segments. This decision is accompanied by an immediate change in the group's financial management and a 23% drop in its share price.
29 May 2025 at 03:59 pm AEST
TSMC to open chip design center in Munich to support European industry
(MarketScreener with Reuters) At a conference at the 2025 Technology Symposium, TSMC unveiled its plans to expand its factories in Germany with the aim of developing high-tech chips within the European Union at a time when trade tensions remain high.
27 May 2025 at 11:03 pm AEST
Nvidia prepares lighter Blackwell chip for China in response to US restrictions
Nvidia has unveiled a new chip that is specifically designed for the Chinese market, as recent restrictions prevent it from selling its H20 chip in China. Many players hope to take its place, including Huawei, although the Santa Clara-based company retains a major advantage.
26 May 2025 at 07:18 pm AEST
Trump threatens Apple with a 25% tax on iPhones that are not made in the US
(MarketScreener with Reuters) In a post on Truth Social, Donald Trump announced that Apple will have to pay 25% tariffs on all iPhones sold in the US that are not manufactured there. The reaction was immediate, with the Cupertino-based company's falling over 3% in pre-market trading.
23 May 2025 at 11:26 pm AEST
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