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Foxconn and Intel announce collaboration on next-generation AI platforms
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) said it is partnering with Intel to accelerate development of next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms. The companies said the work will span silicon, rack, system, and application layers, with an emphasis on AI racks, edge AI, and physical AI deployment.
DeepSeek is reportedly close to a more than $7 billion fundraising deal
Bloomberg reports that China’s DeepSeek is preparing a major fundraising round backed by investors including Tencent and CATL. The company reportedly wants to prioritize breakthrough AI research, with the goal of advancing toward general AI intelligence.
SpaceX is reportedly pushing ahead with a record-breaking IPO plan
Bloomberg said SpaceX is aiming to sell over 500 million shares at about $135 each, implying a roughly $75 billion offering and a valuation near $1.8 trillion. The reported plan would make it one of the largest and most closely watched tech listings in history.
Broadcom weighs on tech after earnings and guidance
Broadcom shares fell after the company delivered a forecast that appeared below analyst expectations, with commentary highlighting weaker-than-expected chip sales guidance. Market coverage said investors were reacting to the company’s AI chip revenue outlook and full-year forecast.
AI spending is being framed as self-funding by Bank of America’s CEO
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said AI and tech spending is “paying for itself,” according to Bloomberg coverage. His remarks reflected a broader market view that heavy infrastructure buildout is already stimulating demand and economic activity.
Israel and Lebanon reportedly agree to a cease-fire as oil slips
Bloomberg’s live coverage said the U.S., Israel, and Lebanon agreed on a cease-fire framework if Hezbollah also stops hostilities. The easing of tensions helped push crude prices lower in morning trading.
U.S.-Iran tensions remain a key market factor for tech and risk assets
Market coverage on Bloomberg linked broader investor caution to renewed clashes between the U.S. and Iran, with stocks, oil, and crypto all reacting to geopolitical risk. The same reporting noted that Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since the Iran conflict began.
Semiconductor stocks rally as investors await more AI-related results
Bloomberg noted that chip makers were broadly advancing, with Intel and Broadcom both highlighted in pre-market and intraday coverage. The move was tied to optimism around AI infrastructure demand and anticipation of more company results.
Optical and China tech stocks show selective strength
Bloomberg’s Asia trade coverage said some pockets of technology in China, including optical stocks, were outperforming even as broader benchmarks weakened. The segment suggested investors are rotating within the tech sector rather than buying it uniformly.
AI infrastructure buildout remains a major theme across markets
Across Bloomberg’s morning coverage, AI-related capital spending was described as driving demand for chips, servers, and related infrastructure. The reporting also noted that investors are watching whether current spending levels continue to translate into revenue growth for semiconductor suppliers.