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Global markets broadly rise on AI chip demand despite Wall Street's retreat on inflation data
Global equity markets witnessed an upward trend after unexpected US inflation data for October was released. Taiwan's markets surged notably, fueled by a strong demand for AI chips as noted by TSMC. Japan’s stock index and South Korea's Kospi also rose, despite challenges for SoftBank. However, inflationary pressures continue to spark concerns about impending interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve this December.
NVDA stock price today: Nvidia shares slide 5% after Jensen Huang’s affair admission as China spy probe puts AI giant’s leadership under scrutiny – Can it survive the CEO crisis?
Nvidia stock today: Nvidia shares fell 4.5% in premarket trading on Monday, November 9, even as Wall Street futures pointed higher after last week's sell-off. NVDA slipped to around $178.21 from Friday's close of $186.64. Dow futures gained 0.73%, S&P 500 futures rose 0.40% and Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.21%. The latest pressure followed Jensen Huang's affair admission and a board probe over alleged Chinese espionage.
AI slump revives Asia’s forgotten trades from China to India
Global investors are rethinking their Asia bets as the AI trade loses momentum following the US midterm elections. India and China are emerging as potential beneficiaries of the shift, with funds rotating towards undervalued stocks, domestic growth, healthcare, consumer companies and financials. India's limited AI exposure, easing oil prices and renewed foreign inflows are strengthening its appeal.
$5 billion in 5 days! Why FIIs are suddenly shopping Indian stocks non-stop this Diwali
Foreign institutional investors have poured nearly $5 billion into Indian equities in five trading sessions, marking a sharp reversal after months of heavy selling. Strong Q2 earnings, softer crude prices, stable currency and the global AI sell-off are improving India's appeal, with investors rotating towards relatively undervalued markets and large-cap stocks.
Bloodbath in Nasdaq, Kospi and Nikkei but why Nifty is an oasis of peace amid global rout
A global AI-led tech selloff has battered US and Asian markets, wiping out $3 trillion from S&P 500 companies. However, Indian equities are showing relative resilience as investors rotate away from crowded AI trades. Market experts believe India's lower exposure to the AI boom, attractive large-cap valuations and renewed foreign inflows could help it weather the global rout.
AI meltdown: Kospi crashes 9%, hits 9-month low as Wall Street bloodbath after midterm elections spills to Asia; circuit breaker triggered
The sell-off followed a global market rout on Thursday, which saw the Nasdaq 100 plunge 6.4%, wiping out a record $2.3 trillion in market value. The weakness extended across Asia on Friday, with chip-heavy indices coming under pressure. Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average and Taiwan's Taiex were also on course to enter technical bear market territory, having fallen 20% from their respective peaks.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks join US selloff as AI slump deepens
South Korea’s tech-heavy Kospi Index slid 8.8% in early trading, triggering a circuit breaker, with chipmakers Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. both plunging more than 9%. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 6.2%, while the MSCI Asia Pacific Index declined 2.9%. Futures pointed to losses in Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Democrats’ win rattles Trump trades from AI stocks to crypto
The recent Democratic majority in Congress triggered a downturn in global markets, most notably impacting technology stocks. Investors are now wary about President Trump’s policies and their implications for AI investments. Conversely, solar stocks saw an uptick, signaling potential changes to clean energy regulations. Additionally, Treasury yields dropped as heightened oversight dampens fiscal stimulus hopes, while cryptocurrencies also fell amid uncertainty surrounding upcoming industry regulations.
Samsung Electronics to buy 1.27 trillion won worth of shares in TCL China from Samsung Display
Samsung Electronics said in a filing on Fridaty that the company will buy 1.27 trillion won ($948.39 million) worth of shares in TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co. Ltd from Samsung Display.
D-St set for a cautious opening as GIFT Nifty signals muted start
In a significant trading session, benchmark indices registered solid gains, reflecting renewed market confidence following the Fed's interest rate announcement. The second half saw a notable uptick in buying, enhancing broader market performance. Analysts are hopeful for a continuation towards the 23,100 mark if support levels are sustained. Interestingly, foreign portfolio investors were net sellers while domestic institutional players showed bullish tendencies.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks slide as tech earnings disappoint, AI fears mount
The Kospi Index in South Korea — a key barometer of the AI trade — fell over 3% with chip heavyweights Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. declining. That dragged the MSCI Asia Pacific Index down 0.3%.
Global Market Today: Asian shares slip as AI jitters deepen ahead of big tech earnings
MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific equities gauge fell 0.2% ahead of this season’s busiest earnings week in Asia. US equity-index futures erased earlier gains and traded little changed.
Tata Electronics wants bigger bite of Apple
The company is seeking to climb the value chain and garner a larger piece of the Apple pie in India, an industry source said. This becomes significant as Tata Electronics is the fourth-largest Tata Group company by revenue and has emerged as a top-tier Apple supplier in the country.
India's cooling problem is becoming an electricity-cost problem, and the AC industry is trying to solve it
India’s rising temperatures and growing AC adoption: The country's AC market is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years due to rising temperatures and urbanization. A recent survey indicates that air conditioners are an essential part of household electricity consumption. Many consumers are prioritizing energy efficiency when purchasing air conditioning units to reduce their electricity bills. Companies are responding by introducing advanced technology and enhancing energy-saving features in their products.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks advance as selloff in chips eases
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index advanced 0.6%, led by stocks in South Korea. Chip stocks rose with Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. both edging higher. Earlier, the S&P 500 erased losses and edged up to close 0.3% higher on Thursday.
AI stocks keep falling, but the rest of the market is supporting Wall Street
The S&P 500 was virtually unchanged in midday trading after erasing an early loss. The weakness for AI stocks dragged the Nasdaq composite down 0.4%, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 440 points, or 0.9%, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time as the majority of U.S stocks climbed.
Global Market: TSMC set for sixth straight record quarterly profit on AI chip boom
TSMC is expected to report its sixth consecutive quarter of record earnings, driven by surging AI chip demand and technology investments. Analysts forecast a 65% profit increase, while investors await updated guidance amid interest-rate concerns and expanding global manufacturing plans, including major US investments to strengthen semiconductor production capacity.
Global Market Today: Stock selloff extends to Asia as chip rout deepens
MSCI Inc.’s Asia Pacific equities gauge dropped 1.5%, heading for a fourth straight decline, led by losses in South Korea, a bellwether for artificial intelligence investment. The Kospi Index slumped as much as 6.5% to its lowest since late July, with chip heavyweights Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. tumbling at least 7%.
Global semiconductor stocks sell-off over AI boom worries pulls Asian shares lower
Global equities showed mixed performance, with Asian markets notably declining due to major setbacks in semiconductor stocks. A steep fall in South Korea's Kospi index raised alarms for investors worried about competition from the Chinese behemoth CXMT. Japan faced a downturn as key players like Tokyo Electron and SoftBank struggled.
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