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Softbank Group logs unexpected, $7 bln Q2 loss as AI rout hits portfolio By Investing.com

AI-generated summary Softbank Group reported a second-quarter loss of 1.12 trillion yen due to global technology valuation declines driven by uncertainty over artificial intelligence and data center construction disruptions. The Japanese technology conglomerate also faced rising financing costs and a profit drop at its Arm holdings amid market concerns regarding slowing artificial intelligence demand.

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Sunday 8 November

Trump backs Nvidia's Huang amid affair, spy investigation

AI-generated summary President Trump defended Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang on Sunday night as the company investigates his affair with a suspected Chinese spy. House Republican committee chairs have requested that Huang agree by Nov. 11 to a briefing date regarding national security controls.

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Anthropic reportedly strikes $3.4 billion deal for gas-fired power at data centres By Investing.com

AI-generated summary Investing.com reports that Anthropic has secured a $3.4 billion agreement for gas-fired generators to power its data centres. The Financial Times reported that the transaction involves 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty generators from OnePWR Solutions.

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Friday 6 November

Nvidia Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over AI Chip Sales, Export Controls

AI-generated summary Nvidia Corp. faces stricter scrutiny from a new Democratic majority in Congress regarding its artificial intelligence chip sales and export controls. Democrats plan to summon executives like Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang to testify publicly and provide information for investigations into industry practices.

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Thursday 5 November

Anthropic IPO Faces $500 Billion Valuation Hit After Tech Stocks Plunge

AI-generated summary Anthropic filed for its initial public offering on Oct. 26 without setting a price range or stating the size and valuation of its listing. Media reports indicate that a major tech stock selloff on Thursday could impact the timing and valuation of the planned offering.

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Big Tech’s big AI buildout will not end until someone stops it

Graphic image of a data center.

AI-generated summary Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, and Meta announced plans to spend at least $720 billion on capital expenditures this year alone, with most funds directed toward artificial intelligence infrastructure. The spending plans triggered a sharp selloff in tech stocks as investors question when they might expect to see a return on investment from artificial intelligence.

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China blocks SoftBank’s $5.4 billion ABB robotics deal, FT says, in blow to Son’s AI push

AI-generated summary According to the Financial Times, Chinese regulators have reportedly told SoftBank Group they will not allow its $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB robotics division. This regulatory decision creates uncertainty for SoftBank Group and leaves the robotics unit on the books of ABB.

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Wednesday 4 November

Stock futures drop as Wall Street confronts the ‘blue tsunami’ threat to the AI boom

AI-generated summary Stock futures available after sliding Tuesday night following Democratic victories in key races across the country as Wall Street confronted a blue tsunami threat to the artificial intelligence boom. JPMorgan Chase analysts cautioned that the election outcome could trigger a sell-off due to assumed higher regulation, potential new data center restrictions, and higher taxes.

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Voters across the country reject data centers • Stateline

AI-generated summary Thirty-three ballot measures that restrict data centers are available after being passed by voters or leading in ongoing vote counts late Tuesday evening. Residents in communities across the country pushed back on plans by tech companies to build data centers to power artificial intelligence platforms.

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investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Stocks slide as Trump slammed in mid terms loss

AI-generated summary InvestingLive launched market news coverage detailing how Asian markets fell sharply on Wednesday as early results from the US midterm elections showed Democrats ahead. Traders are pricing in more friction for artificial intelligence and data centre investment along with the prospect of gridlock and drawn-out bargaining over fiscal policy.

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Tuesday 3 November

Nvidia tells data center partners to limit China sales- FT By Investing.com

AI-generated summary According to the Financial Times, NVIDIA Corporation has reportedly instructed its data center partners to reduce their exposure to Chinese customers. This development creates additional obstacles for Chinese technology companies seeking to pursue artificial intelligence development through overseas cloud computing arrangements.

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Monday 2 November