South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits Tuesday thanks to the global AI infrastructure buildout coupled with a memory chip shortage. Also in this edition, oil futures rise as tensions reignite in the Hormuz Strait and Canada commits to its biggest-ever defence contract. Finally, Cuba experiences its third nationwide blackout of the year as its fuel reserves dwindle.
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Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) economists Abbey Xu and Nathan Janzen note that Canada’s merchandise trade surplus increased to $4.2 billion in May from $3.4 billion in April, as exports grew and imports slipped. They highlight weaker energy price support, falling export volumes, and rising industrial machinery imports as signs of shifting demand and improving business investment within an uncertain trade environment. Surplus grows as volumes soften “Canada’s merchandise trade surplus widened to $4.2 billion in May from $3.4 billion in April (revised upward from $2.7B), as exports rose 0.9% while imports declined 0.2%.” “Still, monthly trade data are heavily influenced by commodity prices and individual product categories, making it important to look beyond headline values when assessing underlying conditions.” “Export volumes excluding price effects fell 0.5% in May, providing a clearer rea
The Samsung selloff highlights the risk of overvalued AI sectors, signaling potential market-wide sentiment shifts impacting various asset classes.
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The AI trade, which incorporates semiconductors and memory stocks, is showing signs of fatigue as investors reassess whether the extraordinary spending boom on chips and data centers can be sustained. Semiconductor and memory stocks such as Micron Technology (MU) and Sandisk (SNDK) came under heavy pressure on Tuesday, after Samsung Electronics (005930) reported record second-quarter earnings but missed revenue estimates. Shares still fell nearly 7%, extending a broader selloff across AI-linked chipmakers. Concerns are growing that hyperscalers could slow AI infrastructure spending. Meanwhile, rival SK Hynix is down 25% from its all-time high ahead of its U.S. listing this week, a deal that is also drawing investor capital away from existing chip stocks.The weakness comes after a spectacular rally in AI infrastructure stocks this year, with Sandisk u
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Key highlights: Morgan Stanley initiated coverage of SpaceX (SPCX) with an Overweight rating and a $300 price target The target is among the highest on Wall Street and implies roughly 87%-90% upside from recent trading levels Analysts believe AI infrastructure, Starlink, and orbital computing could become major long-term revenue drivers Morgan Stanley has become one of the most bullish firms on Wall Street regarding SpaceX, launching coverage of the recently public company with an Overweight rating and a $300 price target. The target stands well above the stock’s recent trading price near $160 and is among the highest published forecasts for the aerospace and artificial intelligence company. Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas argues that investors are still underestimating the scale of SpaceX’s long-term opportunities beyond rockets and satellite internet. AI
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Samsung expects a 19-fold jump in Q2 operating profit to 89.4 trillion won. Revenue is projected to reach 171 trillion won, beating most market estimates. Despite record earnings, Samsung shares fell as investors questioned the AI boom. Samsung Electronics expects one of the strongest quarters in its history after demand for AI memory chips sent both sales and profits significantly higher. The South Korean chipmaker forecast second-quarter operating profit of 89.4 trillion won ($58.4 billion) for the April-June period, up nearly 19 times from the same quarter last year. The figure also exceeded market expectations, with analysts forecasting between 84.2 trillion won and 87.3 trillion won. Revenue is expected to reach 171 trillion won, a 129% increase from a year ago and above the consensus estimate of 169.2 trillion won, although slightly below some forecasts of 173.3 tril
AI infrastructure's decade-long growth cycle could reshape tech investment strategies, emphasizing long-term gains over short-term market volatility.
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Talpins' investment in Micron highlights the growing influence of AI infrastructure on tech portfolios, impacting both AI and crypto sectors.
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Nscale's rapid growth and significant funding highlight the increasing institutional confidence and strategic investments in AI infrastructure.
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