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ase amd partnership enhances data center efficiency with significant performance gains

ASE Technology Holding Co. has partnered with AMD to enhance data center efficiency, achieving a 50% performance boost and a 6.5% reduction in power consumption by integrating AMD’s Epyc and Ryzen processors. This collaboration marks a significant step in AMD's resurgence in the data center market, with ASE now considering AMD’s Instinct MI300 Series GPUs for AI workloads. As data center energy demands surge, this partnership highlights the industry's focus on performance and energy efficiency amid rising operational costs.

Nvidia surpasses Microsoft to become world's most valuable company

Nvidia surpassed Microsoft on June 3, 2025, achieving a market capitalization of $3.45 trillion, driven by its dominance in the AI chip market, where it holds 70-95% share. Despite facing challenges from export controls and tariffs, Nvidia's financial performance remains strong, with a 78% gross margin. The geopolitical landscape complicates its operations, particularly with significant exposure to the Chinese market amid rising trade tensions.

US China Trade Tensions Rise Over AI Chips and Export Controls

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang criticized US export controls on technology to China, claiming they hinder American competitiveness and bolster Chinese AI development. Despite a recent trade truce, tensions remain high, particularly over Huawei's advanced chips, as China accuses the US of unilateral bullying. Huang emphasized the potential $50 billion market in China, lamenting the financial losses from export restrictions.

us firms eye malaysia for data centers amid shifting chip regulations

US firms, including Oracle, are planning significant data center expansions in Malaysia, seeking to import high-end Nvidia chips amid changing regulations. The Trump administration is rescinding Biden-era semiconductor curbs, while Malaysia's recent retraction of a Huawei AI deal highlights its precarious position in the US-China tech rivalry. As Huawei advances in AI and semiconductors, the US aims to solidify its presence in Southeast Asia to counter Chinese influence.

huawei's ascend 910 chips poised for strong sales despite production challenges

Mizuho analyst Vijay Rakesh estimates that Huawei's Ascend 910 series chips could exceed 700,000 units sold in 2025, despite low production yields of around 30% at SMIC. The Ascend 910C, which rivals NVIDIA's H100 GPU, is set to enter the market as Huawei expands its chip fabrication capabilities in China. However, U.S. export controls restrict the global use of these chips, complicating Huawei's international ambitions.

nvidia poised for growth as xai plans massive gpu investment

Elon Musk's AI start-up, xAI, is significantly increasing its reliance on Nvidia GPUs, planning to scale its supercomputer project, Colossus, to 1 million chips, potentially costing up to $40 billion. Despite rising competition and concerns over custom silicon, Nvidia maintains a strong market position, with analysts forecasting continued growth.

Appaloosa Management acquires Deutsche Bank and exits FedEx in Q1

David Tepper’s Appaloosa Management revealed its Q1 2025 holdings, acquiring positions in Deutsche Bank, L3Harris, Broadcom, and Block, while exiting FedEx and AMD among others. The fund increased stakes in Uber, NRG Energy, Meta, Corning, and UnitedHealth, and reduced its investments in Microsoft, Oracle, and Amazon. As of March 31, top holdings included Alibaba, PDD, Amazon, JD.com, and Meta.

us chip restrictions on huawei face expert criticism and potential failure

The US government's latest ban on Huawei's Ascend AI chips is seen as an ineffective attempt to curb China's technological advancements, with experts arguing it will only strengthen China's semiconductor industry. Many Chinese firms are increasingly adopting Huawei's chips for AI training, as US restrictions on exports of advanced chips like Nvidia's have pushed them to seek domestic solutions. This move is expected to accelerate China's push for self-reliance in technology while fostering international collaborations.

global ai spending set to surge as market expands and investments grow

Global AI spending is set to grow significantly, with an expected increase of 60% this year to USD 360bn and a further 33% in 2026 to USD 480bn. Major investments from tech giants and sovereign entities, particularly in Saudi Arabia and China, highlight the expanding market and strong demand for AI technologies. Despite uncertainties in the semiconductor industry, tech stocks are anticipated to recover, driven by robust earnings growth.

us eases ai chip exports while tightening controls on huawei hardware

The US Commerce Department is rolling back parts of the AI Diffusion Rule to enhance semiconductor exports to allies like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, moving away from blanket caps to country-specific agreements. This shift coincided with President Trump's Middle East visit, leading to significant chip deals by Nvidia and AMD.Simultaneously, the Bureau of Industry & Security plans to tighten export controls on Huawei hardware, declaring the use of Huawei Ascend chips a violation of US regulations, while introducing stricter penalties for companies using AI chips for Chinese models.
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