The article discusses the U.S. strategic efforts to secure critical minerals from Venezuela and Greenland to enhance dominance in AI, defense, and energy sectors, amid tensions with China over rare earth resources, with implications for global power dynamics and trade wars.
NVIDIA announced a non-exclusive licensing deal with AI chip startup Groq, which includes bringing key Groq personnel to NVIDIA to integrate their low-latency inference technology, viewed by analysts as a strategic 'tech and talent grab' rather than a traditional acquisition, aimed at strengthening NVIDIA's position in AI inference technology amid rising competition.
U.S. stocks had a strong 2025, driven by tech and AI, with corporate America turning economic challenges into profits. Despite risks like geopolitical tensions and debt concerns, profits are expected to continue rising in 2026, supported by favorable monetary policy and tax reforms, indicating a healthy market outlook.
LG Electronics will showcase its new humanoid robot, LG CLOiD, at CES 2026, designed to perform household tasks with advanced dexterity and human-like interaction, driven by AI and Affectionate Intelligence technology to enhance daily life and reduce mundane chores.
Nvidia has agreed to license technology from startup Groq and hire its CEO, as part of a strategic move to strengthen its position in AI inference, with Groq continuing to operate independently and maintaining its cloud business, amid ongoing competition in the AI chip market.
The article highlights three promising long-term growth stocks: CRISPR Therapeutics, which is pioneering gene editing with promising future medical applications; Astera Labs, a key player in AI data center interconnectivity solutions; and Alibaba, which is expanding into AI hardware and software to capitalize on China's growing AI industry. These stocks require patience but offer significant potential as they are positioned in innovative and expanding sectors.
James Cameron is eager to move beyond the Avatar franchise, discussing his upcoming projects, including a secret Terminator script, his concerns about AI, and his desire to tell new stories, while reflecting on his career and personal experiences.
Apple is investing in US manufacturing by providing technical support and training to small manufacturers through its Manufacturing Academy, including developing AI tools to improve quality control, which benefits both the companies and Apple's broader strategic interests in domestic production.
Whole Foods is partnering with startup Mill to deploy AI-powered food recycling bins that convert fruit and vegetable scraps into chicken feed, significantly reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions, with plans to expand into restaurants and other food outlets by 2027.
Jim Cramer recommends buying Procter & Gamble stock, citing its effective use of AI to improve operations and its attractive valuation, while expressing caution on high-spending tech giants like Nvidia and Apple due to uncertain growth prospects.
Internal projections suggest that Anthropic is expected to surpass OpenAI in server efficiency, highlighting competitive advancements in AI technology.
Asian shares declined despite gains in US markets driven by optimism around AI stocks like Nvidia and Amazon, with traders locking in profits after recent rallies; concerns about market valuations persist amid strong corporate earnings and AI sector growth.
Samsung is planning to launch the Galaxy S26 series on February 25th in San Francisco, moving the event later than usual to emphasize its focus on AI technology, with the lineup expected to include a standard model, S26+ and S26 Ultra, but possibly excluding the S26 Edge at launch.
Hotels are adopting airline-style à la carte pricing, allowing guests to customize their stays with paid upgrades and amenities through AI-powered booking platforms, which can increase revenue but also pose challenges in balancing guest expectations and service quality.
OpenAI employs unconventional and circular financial arrangements, including large investments and partnerships with tech giants like Microsoft, Oracle, Nvidia, and AMD, to fund its AI development and data center expansion, raising concerns about potential financial bubbles and the sustainability of its business model.