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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang predicted Marvell Technology could reach a trillion-dollar valuation, sending its stock up 25%. Huang highlighted Marvell’s essential role in building the connectivity infrastructure powering AI, emphasizing that disaggregated AI workloads require robust networking solutions. This endorsement, coupled with Nvidia’s $2 billion investment, validates Marvell’s strategic position in the booming AI and data infrastructure market.

Amazon’s four-day Prime Day sale, June 23-26, continues its extended format, aiming to boost Prime memberships and in-house product sales. With U.S. consumer sentiment low due to inflation, Amazon will heavily discount groceries and household essentials. This focus on necessities reflects a consumer trend towards utilitarian purchases during economic uncertainty. The event also aligns with Amazon’s strategic expansion in logistics.

Alphabet is raising $80 billion, including a $10 billion investment from Berkshire Hathaway, to bolster its AI compute infrastructure. This move addresses unprecedented customer demand for its AI solutions. The substantial capital infusion underscores Alphabet’s intensified focus on AI development and deployment, a strategy shared by other tech giants investing heavily in the AI sector.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Computex keynote effectively countered AI profitability concerns with the mantra “compute is revenue.” This message spurred a significant rally in AI stocks, including Nvidia, Oracle, and CoreWeave, with the S&P 500 reaching a new record. Huang’s declaration validated substantial AI infrastructure investments, bolstering investor confidence amid market headwinds and fears of an AI bubble.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket experienced a catastrophic failure during a hot-fire test, severely damaging its sole launchpad at Cape Canaveral. This incident significantly jeopardizes NASA’s Artemis program, delaying crucial lunar landing missions and potentially extending recovery efforts to 2028. The setback also impacts Blue Origin’s commercial clients, including Amazon’s Project Kuiper, and raises concerns for other satellite deployment initiatives. NASA is exploring alternative launch providers as Blue Origin faces a lengthy rebuilding process.

AI darling Anthropic has confidentially filed for its initial public offering, signaling a move toward a public market debut. The AI leader, known for its Claude models and impressive growth, aims to capitalize on investor interest. This confidential filing allows Anthropic to prepare for an IPO without immediate public disclosure, mirroring practices seen with companies like SpaceX. The move comes amidst intense competition in the AI sector.

The stock market opened cautiously due to rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions. Nvidia surged significantly following AI initiative announcements, bolstering the tech sector. Meanwhile, FedEx completed a spin-off of its freight division, a move expected to unlock value for both entities. Jim Cramer expressed optimism for both FedEx and FedEx Freight’s future. The CNBC Investing Club maintains a disciplined trading approach with specific waiting periods for alerts.

Nvidia is entering the PC market with its new RTX Spark, an integrated chip for laptops and desktops, challenging Intel and AMD. Co-developed with MediaTek, this System-on-Chip (SoC) integrates CPU, GPU, and NPU for enhanced performance and AI capabilities. Nvidia-powered PCs, running 100% of Windows applications, are set for release this fall, bringing powerful AI processing to consumer devices and marking a significant shift in vertical integration for Nvidia in the PC space.

Florida’s Attorney General is suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT is a dangerous product that has caused severe harm, including aiding mass shootings, contributing to suicides, and fostering addiction. The lawsuit claims OpenAI prioritized profit over safety. This marks the first state lawsuit against OpenAI, which faces other suits related to mass shootings and alleged user suicides. The action seeks to hold Altman personally accountable and compel OpenAI to comply with Florida’s consumer protection laws.

SpaceX is preparing for a landmark IPO, potentially raising $75 billion, with a direct share program allocating up to 5% of shares to select employees and individuals. Valued at an astounding $1.25 trillion, including xAI, SpaceX’s IPO dwarfs historical tech debuts. The company also revealed a significant compute capacity lease deal with AI firm Anthropic, potentially worth $1.25 billion monthly, which could have a limited six-month duration. Anthropic is also preparing its own confidential IPO.