Nvidia, Amkor strike .5 billion chip packaging deal
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Nvidia, Amkor strike $1.5 billion chip packaging deal

July 23 (Reuters) – Amkor Technology said on Thursday it had entered a multi-year agreement ‌with Nvidia worth $1.5 billion to expand ‌advanced semiconductor packaging and test capacity in the U.S., as ​the chip industry races to build out AI infrastructure. Shares of the semiconductor packaging company jumped 17% in extended trading. Here are a…

Paramount-Warner Bros deal paused through August 17, judge rules
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Paramount-Warner Bros deal paused through August 17, judge rules

By Jody Godoy July 23 (Reuters) – Paramount Skydance must pause its $110 billion acquisition of ‌Warner Bros. Discovery through August 17, a ‌federal judge ruled on Thursday. The move gives Paramount Skydance ​more time to argue against a potential months-long pause while the case plays out. The company has said such a prolonged delay…

After rise in deposit costs, Huntington foresees 2H rebound
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After rise in deposit costs, Huntington foresees 2H rebound

Key takeaway: The Columbus, Ohio, company completed the Cadence system conversion in late June, which should serve as a springboard to higher growth in the third and fourth quarters, executives said. Supporting data: The conversion gives Huntington much more control over and insight into more than 1.4 million deposit accounts acquired from Cadence. Expert quote:…

Blackstone COO: AI boom is ‘different’ from previous investment cycles
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Blackstone COO: AI boom is ‘different’ from previous investment cycles

Erik McGregor/Getty Images Blackstone does not expect growing competition to drive down returns on its new investments in AI infrastructure, at least not anytime soon, said COO Jon Gray. Speaking during the firm’s Q2 earnings call, Gray said demand for data centers, chips and the power to supply them is so great that the risk…

Temporary Concerns Present Entry Point in Zoetis (ZTS)
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Temporary Concerns Present Entry Point in Zoetis (ZTS)

Moon Capital Management, LLC, an investment management company, released its second quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The S&P 500 index rebounded in the second quarter, achieving a 9.6% return for the first half of the year, while Moon Capital Management’s equity portfolio gained 4%. AI-related stocks led…

An Analysis of SAP SE (SAP) in the AI Transition Era
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An Analysis of SAP SE (SAP) in the AI Transition Era

Ironvine Capital Partners, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter emphasizes the vital role of AI adoption in capital markets, highlighting a projected $7 trillion in new debt issuance by 2029 due to increased AI computing investments by hyperscale companies.  This…

Tesla’s B quarter fueled by record deliveries, Semi production ramp
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Tesla’s $28B quarter fueled by record deliveries, Semi production ramp

Tesla reported second-quarter revenue of $28.24 billion, up 26% year over year, while executives highlighted progress toward launching production of the Tesla Semi Class 8 electric truck at its Nevada manufacturing facility. Austin, Texas-based Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) released its second-quarter earnings and held a conference call with analysts after the market closed on Wednesday.  The…

Cut the Duration, Keep the Income With This ETF
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Cut the Duration, Keep the Income With This ETF

This article was originally published on ETFTrends.com. To the dismay of advisors and fixed income investors, the words “clear” and “overt” seem to have left the Federal Reserve’s lexicon. However, there are avenues for investors looking for the combination of elevated income and reduced rate risk. The WisdomTree Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond Fund…

What IBM execs think will be different 90 days after a brutal warning
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What IBM execs think will be different 90 days after a brutal warning

IBM (IBM) is pinning its hopes for a 2026 rebound in mainframe computing demand after a shock warning on the second quarter sent the stock reeling. But there’s a lot left to be determined. Quick insight: When IBM reported second quarter earnings Tuesday evening, one thing stood out more than most. Fresh off a major…

T-Mobile Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates on premium plan growth
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T-Mobile Q2 2026 earnings beat estimates on premium plan growth

T-Mobile reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday that topped analyst estimates, driven by customers migrating to higher-priced wireless plans and growth in postpaid accounts. Diluted earnings per share came in at $2.99, up 5% from a year earlier. That beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.59 per share, according to MarketWatch. Net income rose 1% year-over-year…

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