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1. BP is shutting its venture arm after nearly 20 years, selling most assets to Nordic firm Verdane Newsworthy Reliable Neutral Sources: BP Winds Down Venture Arm, Sells Majority Portfolio to Verdane to Refocus Business
2. TSMC commits an additional $100 billion investment in its Arizona plant, raising total to $265 billion to meet AI semiconductor demand Newsworthy Reliable Very positive Sources: TSMC Increases Arizona Facility Investment by $100 Billion to Meet Growing AI Semiconductor Demand • TSMC Plans Investment of Up to $265 Billion in Arizona and Reviews U.S. Export Controls
3. Samsung and SK Hynix advance commercial CXL memory technology to expand AI system capacity beyond HBM limitations Newsworthy Reliable Very positive Sources: Samsung, SK hynix advance new CXL memory layer as AI demands exceed HBM capacity
4. ASML shares surge 60% in 2026 approaching $700 billion market cap with forecasts to surpass $1 trillion within 12 months Newsworthy Reliable Very positive Sources: Analysis: Could AI chip surge propel ASML to become Europe’s first trillion-dollar company? • Global Semiconductor Stocks Under Pressure Despite Strong Earnings from ASML
5. Nvidia expects $1 trillion in purchase orders for upcoming Blackwell and Vera Rubin architectures, indicating strong sales visibility Relevant Reliable Very positive Sources: Nvidia Investors Should Watch Microsoft's July 29 Earnings for Cloud Spending Signals
6. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks plunged over 5% amid global AI infrastructure stock sell-off triggered by China AI model competition Newsworthy Reliable Negative Sources: Samsung and SK Hynix Shares Drop Sharply in Seoul Amid China AI Model Competition Impacting AI Infrastructure Stocks
7. Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger blames Intel’s decline on finance-driven leadership from 2005 to 2021, impacting technology competitiveness Newsworthy Reliable Negative Sources: Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Blames Company's Decline on 'Non-Engineer Management' and Finance-First Decisions
8. AMD’s Zen 6 'Medusa Point' 10-core mobile APU benchmarks show 33-35% performance improvement over Zen 5, nearing desktop-class speeds Newsworthy Reliable Very positive Sources: AMD 'Medusa Point' Zen 6 10-Core Mobile APU Benchmarks Reveal Significant Performance Gains

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• BP Winds Down Venture Arm, Sells Majority Portfolio to Verdane to Refocus Business
  1. BP is shutting its venture arm after nearly 20 years, selling most assets to Nordic firm Verdane
  2. BP’s venture portfolio includes over 10 companies in energy transition and emerging mobility sectors
  3. BP retains only a few investments with direct value potential to its core businesses
  4. BP launched the venture arm in 2007, investing in green hydrogen, e-mobility, ride-hailing, and more
  5. BP’s venture investments have yielded limited financial returns, portfolio valued near initial $1.2bn investment
  6. The sale to Verdane is expected to complete in Q2 2027 as part of BP’s refocused climate technology approach
  7. BP declined to comment on future of BP Ventures employees amid likely layoffs
• QumulusAI Becomes an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, Enhancing Rapid AI Compute Deployment
  1. QumulusAI is approved as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner within the NVIDIA Partner Network.
  2. QumulusAI offers rapid deployment of high-performance AI compute by leveraging distributed vetted co-location data centers.
  3. NVIDIA Cloud Partner status enables QumulusAI to support AI workloads including model training, fine tuning, reinforced learning, and inference.
  4. QumulusAI’s F.A.C.T.S. framework emphasizes Flexibility, Access, Cost, Trust, and Speed as keys to breaking AI adoption barriers.
  5. CEO Michael Maniscalco highlights the urgent customer need for fast AI compute capacity and NVIDIA partnership validation.
  6. QumulusAI’s distributed infrastructure bypasses delays associated with large, multi-year data center projects to meet accelerating AI demand.
• Global Semiconductor Stocks Under Pressure Despite Strong Earnings from ASML
  1. Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 20% since June amid sector-wide pressure
  2. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix stocks declined 30% and 37%, reflecting investor concerns
  3. Citi reports concerns over sustainability of AI capital expenditures affecting demand
  4. Chinese AI models like Kimi 3 nearing performance of leading US models at lower cost
  5. ASML holds roughly 90% market share in lithography systems with $671 billion market cap
  6. ASML's stock trades 52.8% above intrinsic GF Value™, indicating significant overvaluation
  7. ASML's P/E ratio at 55.79x exceeds its 5-year median of 39.25x, signaling high growth expectations
  8. ASML's GF Score™ is 91/100, showing strong profitability, growth, but weaker valuation rating
• July 20, 2026 Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (ARM) Rates Report by Fortune
  1. Average 5/6 ARM Jumbo SOFR mortgage rate stands at 6.010% as of July 17, 2026
  2. ARMs are a strategic option for buyers planning to move before fixed-rate periods end
  3. Roughly 8% of mortgage holders choose ARMs compared to 92% fixed-rate loans
  4. ARMs base interest rates commonly tie to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) benchmark
  5. Typical ARM structures include 5/1, 7/1, and 10/6 terms defining fixed and adjustment periods
  6. Borrowers can refinance from an ARM to a fixed-rate mortgage if their long-term plans change
  7. ARM advantages include lower initial interest rates and more relaxed borrower requirements
  8. Disadvantages include potential for increased payments after the fixed period and rate shopping complexity
• Nvidia Investors Should Watch Microsoft's July 29 Earnings for Cloud Spending Signals
  1. Nvidia's major customers include hyperscalers, with one client accounting for 22% and another 14% of its fiscal 2026 revenue
  2. Microsoft's Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings on July 29 may reveal Nvidia's recent business momentum via its cloud sales growth and guidance
  3. An acceleration in Microsoft's cloud sales and a strong cloud backlog would be bullish indicators for Nvidia shareholders
  4. Microsoft's capital expenditure guidance for fiscal 2027 is key; increased spending would suggest AI infrastructure demand for Nvidia is growing
  5. Alphabet also projects significant capex growth in 2027, reinforcing Nvidia's large addressable market among hyperscalers
  6. Nvidia expects $1 trillion in purchase orders for upcoming Blackwell and Vera Rubin architectures, signaling solid sales visibility through next year
  7. Nvidia plans new Feynman GPU and Rosa CPU releases in 2028, aiming to surpass current hardware capabilities
  8. Nvidia's competitive advantages include its CUDA platform's high switching costs and strength in GPUs, with growing opportunities in CPUs for AI agents
• Samsung and SK Hynix Shares Drop Sharply in Seoul Amid China AI Model Competition Impacting AI Infrastructure Stocks
  1. Shares of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged about 5.8% in Seoul on July 20, extending AI stock sell-off.
  2. China's launch of Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model intensified competition and pressured AI infrastructure stocks globally.
  3. Sell-off driven by concerns that high AI infrastructure spending pushed valuations to unsustainable levels.
  4. Samsung's chip division targets a 19-fold operating profit increase amid strong AI memory chip demand.
  5. Samsung cuts jobs in U.S. display, mobile, and consumer electronics as it moves headquarters from New Jersey to Texas.
  6. South Korea's KOSPI index dropped nearly 5% on July 20, reversing earlier gains this year.
  7. Taiwan market shows resilience; Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. rebounded 1.31% after last week's decline.
  8. SK Hynix's U.S.-listed shares rose 1.13% Friday, then slipped 0.31% in after-hours trading before the Seoul sell-off.
• Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) Earns Consensus "Moderate Buy" Rating from 34 Analysts
  1. Thirty-four brokerages give Lam Research a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with 28 buy and 6 hold recommendations
  2. The average 12-month price target for Lam Research is $358.67 according to recent analyst reports
  3. Recent research upgrades include Morgan Stanley raising target to $404 and Bank of America to $480 with buy or overweight ratings
  4. Lam Research reported Q1 2026 earnings of $1.47 per share, beating estimates by $0.11 and revenue up 23.8% year-over-year
  5. The company set Q4 2026 EPS guidance range of $1.50 to $1.80; annual EPS expected to be 5.68 for 2026
  6. Lam Research declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share paid on July 8, representing a 0.3% yield and 19.62% payout ratio
  7. Company insiders sold over 104,000 shares worth $33.8 million in the last 90 days under pre-arranged trading plans
  8. Institutional investors hold 84.61% of Lam Research stock with recent notable position increases and new stakes reported
• Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The $2,899 Foldable That Sold Out Then Disappeared
  1. Samsung launched the $2,899 Galaxy Z TriFold in late 2025, selling out initial stock quickly in the US and Korea.
  2. Samsung discontinued the Galaxy Z TriFold within three months, citing unsustainable production economics despite demand.
  3. The TriFold featured triple folding panels, Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 200MP camera, and a 5,600 mAh battery.
  4. High manufacturing costs made it unprofitable for Samsung to scale the TriFold despite positive initial consumer reaction.
  5. Secondary market prices for used TriFolds rose to $3,500–$4,400, exceeding original retail due to scarcity.
  6. Samsung continues software updates, but repair difficulty and resale risks remain for a discontinued, rare device.
  7. The TriFold serves as a cautionary example for future foldables needing viable pricing and production strategies.
  8. Reports suggest the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 is delayed due to rising component costs, with a slidable phone possibly coming first.
• TSMC Increases Arizona Facility Investment by $100 Billion to Meet Growing AI Semiconductor Demand
  1. TSMC commits an additional $100 billion investment in its Arizona plant, raising total to $265 billion
  2. Strong multi-year demand for AI chips drives TSMC's substantial Arizona expansion
  3. TSMC holds approximately 70% global semiconductor foundry market share as of 2025
  4. TSMC’s CFO cites strong support from U.S. customers and government for Arizona investment boost
  5. TSMC’s current P/E ratio is 26.55x, reflecting a premium valuation in the semiconductor industry
  6. TSMC achieves a GF Score™ of 98/100, indicating exceptional financial strength, profitability, and growth
  7. Insiders sold $14 million worth of TSM stock in the last three months, signaling some profit-taking
  8. TSMC's customer base includes major firms like Apple, AMD, and Nvidia relying on advanced chip tech
• Samsung, SK hynix advance new CXL memory layer as AI demands exceed HBM capacity
  1. Samsung and SK hynix are commercializing CXL-based memory modules to expand AI system capacity beyond HBM limits
  2. SK hynix revealed a second-generation 256GB CMM-DDR5 module using CXL 3.2 at HPE Discover in June
  3. Samsung aims to begin production of its next-generation CMM-D module by late 2026, though delays into 2027 are possible
  4. CXL memory sits between conventional DRAM and SSD, offering higher capacity than chip-attached memory at usable speeds
  5. Using CXL memory allows AI systems to expand memory pools without adding costly GPUs or CPUs, addressing capacity bottlenecks
  6. Performance tests show CXL memory pools achieving near-DRAM inference speeds and up to 35.7% throughput gains in AI workloads
  7. CXL complements but does not replace HBM; HBM remains essential for bandwidth-intensive processing in AI chips
  8. Industry analysts expect CXL-capable server platforms to become mainstream by 2028 as AI market demand grows
• Apple Briefly Topped Nvidia in Market Value but Nvidia Regained Lead by Market Close on July 17, 2026
  1. Apple briefly surpassed Nvidia with a $4.88 trillion market cap versus Nvidia's $4.86 trillion on July 17, 2026
  2. Nvidia's market cap rebounded to $4.908 trillion by close, edging out Apple's $4.902 trillion on the same day
  3. Nvidia’s stock fell 3.5% that day while Apple shares held steady, reflecting different investor reactions
  4. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index declined nearly 18% from its June peak, signaling cooling investor enthusiasm
  5. Apple invested $34.6 billion in R&D and $12.7 billion in property, plant and equipment in fiscal 2025, while returning $90.7 billion via buybacks
  6. Apple focuses on chip, software, and ecosystem integration rather than competing to own the best large language model or largest GPU fleet
  7. Apple trades at about 34 times forward earnings versus Nvidia’s 39 times, reflecting different valuation approaches amid the AI race
  8. Investor patience on Apple’s selective AI investments may pay off but risks punishment if upgrade cycles or margins disappoint
• CuspAI Launches AI Materials Foundry with Nvidia, Meta, and Hyundai in Bezos-Backed Alliance
  1. CuspAI launched the AI Materials Foundry on July 20, 2026, forming a 48-member coalition for chipmaking materials.
  2. The coalition includes major technology leaders Nvidia, Meta Platforms, and Hyundai Motor Group.
  3. The alliance is backed by Jeff Bezos, aiming to accelerate development of chipmaking materials.
• Analysis: Could AI chip surge propel ASML to become Europe’s first trillion-dollar company?
  1. ASML’s shares surged 60% in 2026, nearing a $700 billion market valuation
  2. Analysts estimate ASML stock could rise 49% to surpass $1 trillion market cap within 12 months
  3. ASML dominates extreme ultraviolet lithography tools essential for manufacturing advanced AI chips
  4. Major investors view ASML as a critical long-term holding with wide market moats and unique assets
  5. Risks to ASML’s growth include potential slowdown in hyperscaler spending and geopolitical supply chain challenges
  6. Proposed US MATCH Act could restrict ASML’s equipment sales and servicing in China, a key growth market
  7. Shift by chipmakers to newer EUV technology from older DUV tools may create a profitable upgrade cycle for ASML
  8. New chip fabrication plants like Elon Musk’s Terafab in Texas represent additional growth opportunities for ASML
• AMD 'Medusa Point' Zen 6 10-Core Mobile APU Benchmarks Reveal Significant Performance Gains
  1. AMD's upcoming Zen 6 'Medusa Point' 10-core (4+6) APU achieves a single-core Geekbench score of 3,329, about 35% higher than Zen 5 'Strix Point' Ryzen AI 9 365.
  2. The 'Medusa Point' APU's multi-core Geekbench score is 16,555, roughly 33% higher than the comparable Zen 5 chip, approaching desktop CPU levels like Ryzen 7 9800X3D.
  3. The 'Medusa Point' engineering sample is configured with 10 cores (split as 4+6) and supports 20 threads, with a boost frequency of 5.37 GHz.
  4. Cache size for the 'Medusa Point' processor includes 10MB of L2 cache and 32MB of L3 cache, an increase over current generation parts.
  5. The Zen 6 'Medusa Point' series is targeted for the Ryzen AI 500 Series APUs, intended for laptops, mini PCs, and other mobile devices.
  6. The Geekbench benchmark leak shows 'Medusa Point' in a mature engineering sample state, indicating readiness for consumer release.
  7. Performance improvements from Zen 5 to Zen 6 in mobile APUs represent a significant generational upgrade expected in the new Ryzen lineup.
• Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 leak details 5,000 nits display, IP69K rating, and slimmer build
  1. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 features a 5,000-nit circular OLED display, surpassing the previous 3,000-nit model
  2. The smartwatch gains an IP69K rating, an upgrade from the Galaxy Watch Ultra's IP68 rating
  3. Its design is 12% thinner than the first-generation Galaxy Watch Ultra, improving wearability
  4. Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear Elite, the current flagship wearable chip
  5. The device houses an 800mAh battery, providing 35% more capacity than its predecessor
  6. It features a squircle-shaped titanium case with three right-side buttons, including a programmable Quick Button
  7. Marketing images show the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 will be officially announced on July 22, 2026
• Just watched Matt Damon’s Odysseus • Amazed by his impressive triceps at nearly 56
  1. Matt Damon displays remarkably toned triceps in his role as Odysseus at nearly age 56
  2. Matt Damon previously performed fingertip chin-ups in the first Bourne film at age 30
• Another wave of Late Night NBA Intel amid World Cup and busy NBA offseason
  1. NBA experienced its 13th trade in less than a month since the draft on June 23-24, reflecting high offseason transaction volatility
  2. Detroit began negotiations with restricted free agent Jalen Duren on June 14, shortly after the NBA Finals concluded
  3. LeBron James is in his fourth career free agency period with an anticipated decision expected imminently
  4. A major three-team trade involving Oklahoma City, Atlanta, and Dallas was completed on Sunday
  5. The NBA offseason timeline overlaps with the 2026 World Cup, causing scheduling challenges for sports journalists
  6. The article expresses hope for a swift resolution to LeBron James' free agency and expects more NBA transactions thereafter
• TSMC Plans Investment of Up to $265 Billion in Arizona and Reviews U.S. Export Controls
  1. TSMC plans up to $265 billion investment in Arizona including new fabs, advanced packaging, and R&D center
  2. One Arizona fab is operating at Taiwan-like yields; other fabs are in equipment and construction stages
  3. TSMC confirms compliance with U.S. export controls and is reviewing its internal controls
  4. TSMC referred questions about potential Huawei-related penalties to U.S. authorities
• Tesla, Alphabet, Intel, and General Motors Earnings to Watch This Week
  1. Tesla, Alphabet, General Motors, and Intel are set to release earnings next week
  2. Josh Lipton previews key earnings stories for upcoming week including major tech and auto companies
  3. Tesla's stock is shown with a recent decline of 2.61% as context ahead of earnings
  4. Alphabet shows a stock decrease of 2.17% prior to its earnings announcement
  5. Intel's share price has fallen 2.00% in recent trading before earnings are released
  6. General Motors is anticipated to publish its earnings alongside Tesla, Alphabet, and Intel
• Futures Mixed as Iran Conflict Escalates and Key Earnings Reports Loom
  1. Iranian missile attacks killed three U.S. servicemembers recently, escalating U.S.-Iran conflict
  2. Dow Jones futures slightly declined while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose modestly with oil prices climbing
  3. Google-parent Alphabet, Tesla, Intel, GE Vernova and Interactive Brokers are set for major earnings announcements this week
  4. Advanced Micro Devices will hold an AI-focused event Wednesday featuring CEO Lisa Su
  5. SpaceX stock fell 14.7% below its IPO price amid a scrubbed Starship launch, with market cap dropping $1 trillion since June peak
  6. Tesla shares declined 6.6% last week despite strong Q2 delivery figures, with valuation hinging on expected robotaxis and robotics growth
  7. Last week's market saw a Nasdaq-heavy decline, particularly in AI-focused stocks, while medical, financial, energy, and transportation sectors showed strength
  8. Investors advised to play defense by cutting losing stocks, taking profits, and cautiously approaching new buys amid ongoing volatility and geopolitical risks
• Bastion Asset Management Inc. Acquires $1.16 Million Stake in Intel Corporation
  1. Bastion Asset Management Inc. purchased a $1.16 million position in Intel Corporation (INTC) as of July 17, 2026.
• KORU ETF Declines Amid KOSPI Drop • Samsung, SK Hynix Selloff Continues Into US Tech Earnings Week
  1. South Korea’s KOSPI and stocks of Samsung and SK Hynix each fell over 4%, impacting one of the most concentrated equity indices globally.
  2. Citigroup downgraded the South Korean market to neutral rating due to volatility in chip stocks and reduced exposure to AI trades.
  3. KORU ETF, a 3x leveraged fund tracking South Korea’s top stocks, declined 2% amid chip sector weakness.
  4. US memory stocks Micron and SanDisk rebounded slightly after a poor weekly performance, while SK Hynix's US-listed shares dropped 0.3% overnight.
  5. Investors are rotating from semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks into large-cap tech and software giants amid uncertain AI spending pace.
  6. Major US tech companies like Alphabet and Intel are set to report earnings, with investor focus on AI demand resilience and outlook justification.
  7. Korean chip stocks’ volatility is influencing US semiconductor shares, fueling a bidirectional spillover effect in global chip markets.
  8. Retail trader sentiment on Stocktwits remains bullish on KORU and SK Hynix, citing memory chip profitability and continued tech sector spending.
• NVIDIA Cosmos 3 Edge Enhances Japan’s Physical AI and Robotics Ecosystem
  1. NVIDIA Cosmos 3 Edge is a 4-billion-parameter model enabling real-time vision reasoning and robot action prediction on edge devices in Japan.
  2. Japan’s leaders in robotics and manufacturing are adopting NVIDIA Cosmos, Isaac, Metropolis, and Jetson platforms to deploy intelligent machines.
  3. NVIDIA Cosmos Coalition expands to Japan, with major companies like FANUC, Honda R&D, Sony, and SoftBank joining to develop open world AI models.
  4. Fujitsu leads initiative to build a collaborative AI control platform with FANUC, Yaskawa Electric, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries integrating NVIDIA AI technology.
  5. NEC, Hitachi, OMRON, and Preferred Networks utilize NVIDIA Cosmos and physical AI for industrial AI research and advanced robotics development in Japan.
  6. Mujin explores autonomous robotics with NVIDIA Cosmos; Kawasaki Heavy Industries applies physical AI across industries including healthcare and aerospace.
  7. GROOVE X and Telexistence develop companion and retail automation robots powered by NVIDIA Jetson and Isaac technologies in Japan.
  8. Jensen Huang states Japan can reinvent intelligent industries by combining its robotics heritage with NVIDIA’s Cosmos, Isaac, Metropolis, and Jetson platforms.
• Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Blames Company's Decline on 'Non-Engineer Management' and Finance-First Decisions
  1. Former Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger attributes Intel's decline to leadership by non-engineering business executives from 2005 to 2021
  2. Intel returned approximately $79 billion to shareholders between 2015 and 2020, limiting reinvestment in next-generation semiconductor technology
  3. Intel's competitors TSMC and Samsung gained leads through advanced packaging technologies like InFO and CoWoS, which Intel failed to match
  4. Intel's vertically integrated manufacturing model was undermined by foundries' rise and poor management decisions in semiconductor development
  5. Intel's stock surged over 330% in one year following US government and Nvidia investments amid geopolitical concerns over Taiwan
  6. Gelsinger warns of severe global economic impact if Taiwan semiconductor fabs face prolonged power outages or shutdowns
  7. Gelsinger returned as Intel CEO in 2021 as the first technology-background leader in about 15 years, aiming to reverse prior strategic errors
  8. Intel's potential resurgence depends on leadership that understands technology and avoiding past finance-driven mistakes
• U.S. Intelligence Confirms Iran’s Ballistic Missile Capabilities Improve Despite Months of Air Strikes
  1. Iran retains approximately 70% of its ballistic missile arsenal despite nearly five months of U.S.-led air strikes
  2. Iranian missile facilities, including 91% of sites along the Strait of Hormuz, remain operational and mostly restored
  3. Iran improves missile accuracy, maneuverability, and survivability with advanced terminal maneuvering and solid-fuel propulsion
  4. Iran continues high operational tempo, launching ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones despite repeated strikes
  5. U.S. and allied air defense radars and missile defenses rapidly depleted or destroyed early in conflict, complicating defense
  6. Iran’s missile production is dispersed, utilizing underground, multi-site facilities fortified with North Korean support
  7. Repeated air campaigns have failed to significantly degrade Iran’s missile strike capabilities due to resilient infrastructure
  8. Reports suggest 8 of 10 Iranian missiles successfully hit Israeli targets, revealing challenges in U.S. and Israeli missile defenses
• SPCX Stock Climbs Despite Elon Musk Denying $52B Foxconn-Nvidia AI Server Order as Fake News
  1. Elon Musk called the reported $52 billion Foxconn-Nvidia AI server order for SpaceX 'fake news'.
  2. The $52 billion figure was estimated from 13,000 Nvidia GB300 server racks at $4 million each, not a disclosed contract price.
  3. SpaceX shares rose 1% overnight despite falling 5% on Friday and a weekly decline of 15%.
  4. SpaceX is in talks with the U.S. Pentagon to provide multibillion-dollar AI computing data-center capacity for military use.
  5. SpaceX expanded AI cloud capacity through deals with Google (access to 110,000 Nvidia chips) and Anthropic (data center capacity).
  6. Foxconn reportedly won its first AI server manufacturing contract for SpaceX, displacing Dell and Super Micro, with deliveries expected late 2026 to early 2027.
  7. The Pentagon increasingly relies on SpaceX for rocket launches, satellite communications, and missile tracking as it seeks more AI computing capacity.
  8. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits for SPCX stock is bearish despite some users optimistic about Elon Musk’s companies’ potential surprises.
• Why Intel's 18A Manufacturing Story Has Reversed Ahead of Q2 2026 Earnings
  1. Intel's stock has risen over 160% in 2026 amid a turnaround in its 18A process manufacturing narrative
  2. Industry reports estimate Intel's 18A yields improved from about 65% to roughly 85%, though Intel has not confirmed this
  3. ASML confirmed Intel was the first chipmaker to reach production qualification on High-NA EUV technology
  4. Intel plans to in-house build Nova Lake chips, signaling confidence in its manufacturing turnaround
  5. Earnings on July 23, 2026, will test management's ability to confirm 18A yield improvements and announce foundry customers
  6. A 160% stock gain already reflects high expectations, so ambiguous earnings could trigger a sharp downturn
  7. The semiconductor sector selloff due to AI capex skepticism could weaken demand, a risk for Intel's server business
• AMD Stock Rises as Anthropic Listed as Potential New Customer in GitHub Code Ahead of AI Conference
  1. AMD shares rose 1.3% overnight amid speculation that AI startup Anthropic is becoming a chip customer
  2. A GitHub code file by AMD VP Anush Elangovan listed Anthropic as a 'customer' with maximum priority boost points
  3. Anthropic is reportedly still in evaluation phase, with AMD's software team needing to address software quality concerns
  4. AMD's Advancing AI conference on July 22-23 may formally announce partnership details with Anthropic
  5. Anthropic has been hiring engineers with experience in AMD's ROCm AI software stack, indicating infrastructure diversification
  6. Anthropic currently publicly uses Nvidia GPUs, Amazon Trainium, and Google TPUs, with Amazon as primary cloud partner
  7. Retail investors on Stocktwits express bullish sentiment on AMD despite recent 16% stock decline over three days
  8. AMD stock remains 132% higher year to date and will report Q2 results on Aug. 4