By: Mauldin Economics
Harvest Exchange
September 20, 2017
BY GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES
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A Reuters review of hundreds of tender documents shows 10 Chinese entities acquired advanced Nvidia chips embedded in server products made by Super Micro Computer Inc., Dell Technologies Inc. and Taiwan's Gigabyte Technology Co Ltd after the U.S. on Nov. 17 expanded the embargo to subject more chips and countries to licensing rules. Specifically, the servers contained some of Nvidia's most advanced chips, according to the previously unreported tenders fulfilled between Nov. 20 and Feb. 28.
Sam Bankman-Fried has inked a settlement agreement with a group of FTX customers who have agreed to drop their class action lawsuit against him in exchange for his help going after celebrity promoters of the collapsed exchange.
Bank of America said Apple could announce a 5% dividend increase and $90 billion share buyback program when it releases earnings next week.
Though this highflying stock is making Nancy Pelosi and her venture capitalist husband richer, more than a half-dozen billionaires have sent it to the chopping block.
AI stocks have soared over the last year, but these two could be at risk of a sell-off.
Among Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla, there are two former highfliers that are no longer magnificent.
Six of the largest tech companies are expected to see earnings growth slow over the next year, leaving room for other companies to lead the next leg of the stock market rally, UBS analysts say.
The "Magnificent Seven" garner a lot of hype in artificial intelligence (AI). But one company sticks out thanks to savvy investments and strong financials.
Not only are these stocks great for income, but they can be more exciting investments than you think.
