Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) just received a vote of confidence from institutional investors, as the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) has increased its stake in the automaker. This move signals growing optimism about Ford’s long-term potential, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) market and its broader automotive strategy. Institutional Investors Show Growing Trust in…

In a historic statement at the White House, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest chip maker, announced an extraordinary $100 billion investment in the United States, adding to its earlier $65 billion promise.  This enormous $165 billion project is the most significant single foreign direct investment in US history, highlighting America’s critical position…

Palantir Technologies (NYSE: PLTR) continues to be one of the most talked-about stocks in the AI and big data industry. Known for its government contracts and cutting-edge AI-driven analytics, Palantir has been making waves in both the defense and commercial sectors. But with the stock experiencing volatility, investors are wondering—does Palantir have the potential for…

Singapore has emerged as a key player in a widening investigation into the illegal trade of advanced AI chips, raising concerns about global technology security and supply chain integrity. U.S. authorities are closely examining reports that restricted AI chips—designed for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence applications—may have been smuggled through Singapore to bypass strict export…

A major AI chip smuggling scandal has put Singapore in the global spotlight, with U.S. authorities investigating tech giants for allegedly bypassing export restrictions. The controversy centers around high-performance AI chips, which are tightly regulated due to their potential military and surveillance applications. With tensions rising between the U.S. and China over advanced technology, strict…

U.S. stock futures crept up on Monday, recovering from severe monthly losses as investors waited for President Donald Trump’s newest tariff proposals and vital job data. Several equities in several industries had significant premarket swings, including cryptocurrency-exposed businesses, EV producers, and defense contractors in particular. Largest Premarket Movers: Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) rose 9.1%, MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:…

The artificial intelligence (AI) industry is facing increased scrutiny as governments worldwide ramp up regulations on AI security and ethics. At the same time, hedge funds and major investors are pouring billions into AI-related stocks, betting on the technology’s transformative potential. This tug-of-war between regulation and investment is shaping the future of AI in ways…

The U.S. Department of Defense is set to make budget cuts, and the impact could ripple across the economy and financial markets. With military spending reductions on the horizon, defense contractors, investors, and global allies are all bracing for change. Will this move weaken the defense sector, or will it open new opportunities in emerging…

In a watershed moment for the semiconductor industry, chip design behemoths Nvidia and Broadcom are running production tests on Intel’s breakthrough 18A technology. According to people familiar with the situation, these preliminary tests indicate a potential shift in trust in Intel’s foundry sector, which has long suffered from delays and fierce competition from Taiwan Semiconductor…