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Memory Chip Sector Enters 'Super-Cycle' on Surging AI Demand
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3mo ago

Memory Chip Sector Enters 'Super-Cycle' on Surging AI Demand

Producers see record demand for high-bandwidth memory, with analysts forecasting double-digit price hikes as supply tightens.

Copper Hits Record High Above $11,100 on Acute Supply Fears
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3mo ago

Copper Hits Record High Above $11,100 on Acute Supply Fears

Persistent mine disruptions and strong demand from the energy transition are fueling a powerful rally in the industrial metal, lifting shares of major producers.

Microsoft Signals 'Capacity Shortage' Amid AI Arms Race
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3mo ago

Microsoft Signals 'Capacity Shortage' Amid AI Arms Race

CFO's comments during its earnings call underscore voracious demand for AI hardware, fueling a bullish outlook for semiconductor suppliers like NVIDIA and Broadcom.

Rare Earth Stocks Tumble as US-China Trade Truce Eases Supply Fears
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3mo ago

Rare Earth Stocks Tumble as US-China Trade Truce Eases Supply Fears

A provisional deal pausing Chinese export curbs has cooled the urgency for a US domestic supply chain, hitting shares of miners like MP Materials.

Defense Stocks Muted as Trump Orders Nuclear Test Resumption
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3mo ago

Defense Stocks Muted as Trump Orders Nuclear Test Resumption

Order to end 33-year moratorium on nuclear testing could signal long-term spending hikes for Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and other defense contractors.

Samsung Profit Surge Signals Broad Rally for Memory Chip Sector
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3mo ago

Samsung Profit Surge Signals Broad Rally for Memory Chip Sector

Record memory sales and soaring DRAM prices from the industry giant provide a strong bullish signal for competitors like Micron and Western Digital amid an AI-driven demand boom.

US Airlines Face Headwinds as FAA Staffing Crunch Roils Hubs
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3mo ago

US Airlines Face Headwinds as FAA Staffing Crunch Roils Hubs

A chronic shortage of air traffic controllers is leading to ground delays at major airports like Newark, threatening airline operational efficiency and adding cost pressures.

Nuclear Stocks Surge on $80B US-Private Sector Reactor Deal
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3mo ago

Nuclear Stocks Surge on $80B US-Private Sector Reactor Deal

Cameco and Brookfield partner with the U.S. government to deploy a new fleet of Westinghouse reactors, aiming to power the nation's growing AI infrastructure.