Nexthop AI raises $500M at $4.2B valuation

Artificial intelligence infrastructure startup Nexthop AI has raised $500 million. The investment round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from Andreessen Horowitz and existing backers Altimeter Capital and Kleiner Perkins, values the company at $4.2 billion. The deal reflects rising tech spending as companies race to expand computing capacity for AI systems and the […]

These are 4 AI chip stocks Citi wants you buying now

The AI infrastructure buildout isn’t slowing down, and Wall Street knows it. Citi analysts went through the semiconductor landscape after the latest earnings cycle and came back with four names they think still have room to run. The picks aren’t random as they reflect a clear-eyed view that demand for AI-grade chips stays strong even […]

Nio swings to profit as premium SUVs, cost cuts drive turnaround

Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio has reported its first quarterly profit since launching operations, marking a major financial milestone after years of losses. The company said Tuesday that strong demand for premium electric SUVs, record deliveries, and cost controls helped push the business into the black in the final quarter of 2025. The result highlights […]

US stocks open flat after Trump’s comments calm nerves

US stocks traded mostly unchanged on Tuesday as investors monitored volatile oil prices and closely followed developments in the escalating conflict involving Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 62 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 hovered near the flatline, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.2%. Energy markets remained the primary focus for investors after […]

Oracle’s massive AI cloud bet draws scrutiny after $50B financing push

Oracle reported its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, with investors treating the results as an important signal for the artificial intelligence trade. The company has been expanding its cloud infrastructure to support AI computing demand, a strategy that has required heavy capital investment. Markets are watching how the strategy affects financing, shareholder dilution, and Oracle’s ability […]