AI Stocks & Markets

Today's Stories

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   AI chip stocks crash as investors question sky-high valuations

   Major AI semiconductor companies including Nvidia, Intel, AMD, and Marvell saw their stock prices plunge this week. Investors are starting to worry that these companies' share prices have risen too high too fast, given the massive hype around artificial intelligence. AMD was particularly hard hit, leaving investors wondering if now is a good time to buy the dip or if prices will fall further.

   If you own tech stocks or retirement funds with tech exposure, your portfolio likely took a hit this week from the AI stock selloff.

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   Broadcom teams up with investment giants to build $35 billion AI infrastructure fund

   Chip designer Broadcom partnered with private equity firm Apollo and investment manager Blackstone to create a massive $35 billion platform called XPV for building AI data centers and infrastructure. The fund will help companies build the physical computing power needed to run AI applications at scale. Broadcom announced this alongside new cybersecurity tools to protect against AI-powered cyber attacks.

   This massive investment could help make AI services faster and more reliable for businesses and consumers by funding better data centers.

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   Marvell Technology stock jumps 28% after launching AI networking chips and joining S&P 500

   Semiconductor company Marvell Technology saw its shares surge 28.5% after announcing new AI switch chips (specialized processors that help AI systems communicate faster) and getting added to the S&P 500 index. The company makes the networking hardware that connects AI computers in data centers, positioning it to benefit from the AI boom.

   Marvell's success shows investors are betting on the companies that build AI's underlying infrastructure, not just the flashy AI software.

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   Citi predicts S&P 500 could hit 8,100 points, boosted by AI stocks

   Investment bank Citi forecasts the S&P 500 stock index could reach 8,100 points, up from current levels around 5,400. The bank identified two AI stocks as 'Strong Buy' recommendations that could surge alongside the broader market, though it didn't specify which companies. The prediction reflects continued optimism about AI's economic impact despite recent volatility.

   If Citi is right, your stock portfolio and 401(k) could see significant gains, especially if you own broad market index funds.

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   Palantir cofounder accuses CEOs of using AI as excuse for layoffs

   Joe Lonsdale, cofounder of data analytics company Palantir, criticized business leaders for claiming they're cutting jobs due to AI productivity gains when the real reasons are often poor management or economic pressures. He argued that many executives are using AI as a convenient scapegoat for layoffs that would have happened anyway.

   If your company announces AI-related layoffs, the actual reasons might be more about cost-cutting than genuine automation replacing jobs.