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An acute global shortage of memory chips is forcing artificial intelligence and consumer-electronics companies to fight for dwindling supplies, as prices soar for the unglamorous but essential components that allow devices to store data. Tech giants including Microsoft, Google and ByteDance are scrambling to secure supplies from memory-chip makers such as Micron, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, according to three people familiar with the discussions. The squeeze spans almost every type of memory, from flash chips used in USB drives and smartphones to advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) that feeds AI chips in data centers.
Cameco is a key supplier to the nuclear power industry, a sector experiencing strong demand.
Apple stock closed an all-time high Tuesday, suggesting investors have moved on from the company’s disappointing AI efforts.
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup backed by Alphabet's Google and Amazon.com, has hired the law firm Wilson Sonsini to prepare for an initial public offering that could take place as early as 2026, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Wilson Sonsini and Anthropic did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for a comment. An IPO would give the company a more efficient way to raise capital and provide leverage for bigger acquisitions through public stock.
FEATURE Bullish Impulse. A rebound in Bitcoin served as a green light for Wall Street to buy the dip in riskier assets. The Nasdaq Composite rose 0.6% today after stumbling to start December. The S&P 500 was up 0.
Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre joins Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton to discuss three key takeaways from Tuesday's trading session: Apple (AAPL) hitting six straight records, how the US dollar (DX-Y.NYB) is moving, and bitcoin (BTC-USD) beginning to make a recovery. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.
The chip maker said it’s seeing strong demand in its data center business. The company now expects revenue in the segment to grow 25% next year.
Cybersecurity standout, CrowdStrike Holdings reported strong third-quarter earnings results Tuesday afternoon. Adjusted earnings-per-share were 96 cents, ahead of Wall Street’s consensus estimate of 94 cents, up from 76 cents last year. Fourth-quarter guidance for sales, adjusted EPS, and adjusted operating income also exceeded expectations.
An aerospace giant got a lift on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, as an executive provided an optimistic forecast for deliveries and free cash flow, while a major chipmaker extended its rally.
Apple is once again making headlines as it claims a record market share, helped by surging iPhone 17 sales across the US and China. The recent announcement of a key AI leadership change adds even more intrigue for investors. See our latest analysis for Apple. Apple’s strong iPhone 17 demand and market share milestone have kept momentum high, with the stock setting new all-time highs and a latest closing price of $283.10. Despite leadership changes and ongoing regulatory discussion, the 16.1%...
The Nasdaq Composite closed at a three-week high on Tuesday as technology stocks advanced, while Boe
The ailing chipmaker may have a new contract.
Apple's strong Services growth, over 1B paid subscribers and the new iPhone 17 lineup shape upbeat sales expectations despite margin pressures.
GLASTONBURY, Conn., Dec. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- System Solutions LLC announced the release of a powerful new integration connecting Descartes ShipRush with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central cloud ERP software. This integration enables manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers to streamline their 365 Business Central shipping and tracking process. The integration electronically prints shipping labels using 365 Business Central customers, items and package information, rec
The major indexes (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) rose slightly on Tuesday, with Big Tech stocks helping to power some of the gains. One stock that continues to rise is Apple (AAPL), which closed at another all-time high. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) also jumped, up 6.5% over the course of the trading day. Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre breaks down the action at the close. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
MongoDB shares surge after the document database company raises guidance, and Janux Therapeutics craters on new trial data for a novel cancer drug.
Truist Financial Corporation recently appointed Lo Li as chief divisional technology, data and operations officer for Consumer and Small Business Banking, effective December 1, 2025, and Pascal Belaud as chief AI & data officer, both reporting to Chief Information Officer Steve Hagerman. These leadership hires bring extensive backgrounds in digital transformation and artificial intelligence from Capital One and Microsoft, highlighting Truist’s intent to accelerate innovation and...
Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG), the IT pioneer that delivers the world's most advanced data storage technologies and services, today announced financial results for its third quarter fiscal year 2026 ended November 2, 2025.
Wall Street is eyeing a comeback as the flight from risk starts to cool.
Microsoft stock in 2025 has largely risen in line with the 16% gain on the benchmark S&P 500, but the software heavyweight's stock lags behind those of other Magnificent Seven names this year. Is Microsoft a buy or sell now? Shares of Microsoft fell in November, hurt in part by a stock market sell-off spurred by valuation concerns for lofty tech stocks.
Alphabet, Apple and Tesla stocks all boast bullish catalysts heading into 2026
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Josh Lipton outlines three of the top stories on Wall Street as part of Yahoo Finance's Market Minute, including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Paul Atkins calling for lighter public disclosure requirements, Intel (INTC) stock hitting a 52-week high, and XPO (XPO) stock plunging. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.
SAS, a global leader in data and AI, has made SAS® Decision Builder, a cloud-based decision intelligence solution, generally available on Microsoft Fabric.
Intel will supply chips for Apple's MacBook Air and iPad in 2027, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.