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Semiconductors

Nvidia Is On its Way to the Top of the Market-Cap Leaderboard — Then What?

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Despite the stock’s recent run, the chipmaker’s revenue and profit growth make talk of a bubble sound premature.

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Markets

Midday Market Brief: Catch Your Breath

After a runup of nearly 8% in the past six weeks, the market and its Big Tech drivers appear to be taking a break.

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Media & Entertainment

Hollywood Streamers Suddenly Want to Pay Stars Like the Good Old Days

The big services are working on a structure that will weigh factors such as viewership time, production budget, and new subscriptions added.

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Patent Drop

Meta Wants it’s AR Devices to Suck Up Less Power

The filing highlights that battery efficiency and form factor remain a major roadblock in artificial reality adoption

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Big Tech

Samsung Faces Strike Action as Big Tech Labor Mobilization Goes Global

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Its biggest union announced Wednesday that it will stage a one-day walkout on June 7 with workers using their paid annual leave.

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Banking

Jamie Dimon Seems Unfazed About JPMorgan’s Tepid China Business

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Despite some business “falling off a cliff” the CEO said other operations “should hopefully grow over time.”

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Patent Drop

Apple Adds AI Patent as it Preps for AI-powered iPhones

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“Generative AI could fuel the next big Apple iPhone refresh cycle.”

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Markets

Warren Buffett Doesn’t See Much Reason to Deplete Huge Cash Pile

Berkshire Hathaway’s legendary investor admitted that he doesn’t have any idea how to put $189 billion of cash to effective use.

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Big Tech

Apple’s iPhone Is Getting Crowded Out of the Chinese Market

iPhone sales in the country fell nearly 20% in the first quarter, with many consumers flocking to local rivals.

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Patent Drop

Big Tech Has an Energy Problem

How tech firms reconcile their desire for endless growth with bold climate goals.

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