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Nvidia bets dominate US options market as AI fervour grows

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Nvidia bets dominate US options market as AI fervour grows

Investors are flocking to the U.S. options market to gain exposure to the booming artificial intelligence (AI) sector. Options on chipmaker Nvidia, a key player in AI technology, accounted for a significant portion of premium traded in US single-stock options, reaching nearly $3 billion on average daily. The demand for Nvidia's options has surged, with the company briefly reaching a market value of $2 trillion after strong quarterly earnings. Other AI-focused companies, such as Super Micro Computer and Arm Holdings, have also experienced heavy options trading. Despite the frenzied pace, the AI theme is expected to remain popular among investors.

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Inshorts · 4m ago

India's workforce grows but skilling gaps persist

With India's workforce projected to dominate global employment in the coming decades, policymakers are focusing on skilling, migration, and digital access. NSDC's efforts include work-integrated degrees, digital skill passports, and AI training. But challenges remain-especially around wages, expectations, and aligning education with real-world needs in a rapidly changing labour market.

Short bets against Nvidia stand at $34 billion, S3 Partners says

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Short bets against Nvidia stand at $34 billion, S3 Partners says

Investors have placed short bets against Nvidia, as the company threatens to surpass Microsoft as the world's most valuable company. These short bets against Nvidia amount to approximately $34 billion, which is nearly double the combined amount bet against Apple and Tesla. Despite this, the short bets against Nvidia make up just 1% of its stock market value, as the demand for its high-end AI processors continues to drive its stock up. On Wednesday, Nvidia's market value reached $1.012 trillion, surpassing Apple to become the second most valuable company. However, its market value decreased to $2.96 trillion on Thursday, while Microsoft's value stands at $3.15 trillion.

AMD bets big on 'pervasive AI' to keep pace with the chip race

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

AMD bets big on 'pervasive AI' to keep pace with the chip race

AMD is placing a significant focus on artificial intelligence (AI) as it aims to compete with Nvidia in the AI chip market. AMD's CEO, Lisa Su, sees AI as a tremendous opportunity for the company and has merged multiple AI teams into one entity to accelerate its AI business. AMD's AI strategy includes a wide range of products, such as AI processors for PCs, graphics cards for gaming, custom chips, and AI accelerators. The company's architecture emphasizes low latency and power efficiency, making it suitable for applications like autonomous driving. AMD also recently acquired Pensando, further enhancing its capabilities in networking and AI integration. Although AMD faces competition from Intel and Nvidia, it remains focused on providing high-performance, power-efficient hardware solutions and promoting open-source collaboration in AI development.

Domestic semiconductor stocks echo Nvidia's fall as DoJ probe spooks investors

Money Control

Money Control · 11m ago

Domestic semiconductor stocks echo Nvidia's fall as DoJ probe spooks investors

Semiconductor stocks, including Kaynes, experienced losses after global semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp's stock fell due to subpoenas from the US Department of Justice, as they investigate whether the company violated antitrust laws. The domestic chipmakers, such as RIR Power Electronics, ASM Technologies, and SPEL Semiconductor, also fell in response. Despite the investigation, Nvidia defended its tactics and stated that it wins on merit. While there are other options for chip buyers, Nvidia is considered the leader in AI chips.

Nvidia says it plays fair in AI chip market

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

Nvidia says it plays fair in AI chip market

Nvidia has defended its position in the AI chip market amid reports of a US investigation into potential abuse of power. The company maintains that its success is based on merit and its value to customers. While there are alternatives available, Nvidia is widely regarded as the leader in AI chips. The US Department of Justice is reportedly examining whether Nvidia made it difficult for customers to switch to competing GPUs or chips for AI purposes. Nvidia's quarterly sales exceeded expectations but fell eight percent amid concerns about the sustainability of the AI boom in a slowing US economy.

Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI cofounder Sutskever's SSI

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Alphabet, Nvidia invest in OpenAI cofounder Sutskever's SSI

Alphabet and Nvidia have invested in Safe Superintelligence (SSI), an AI startup co-founded by OpenAI's former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever. SSI, quickly becoming highly valuable, focuses on cutting-edge AI requiring significant computing power. Alphabet's cloud arm will sell SSI tensor processing units (TPUs), their AI chips. SSI predominantly uses TPUs for AI research, though Nvidia’s GPUs dominate the market. Major tech companies continue investing in AI startups for strategic hardware partnerships.

Semiconductor ETF options show caution ahead of Nvidia results

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Semiconductor ETF options show caution ahead of Nvidia results

Traders are showing caution ahead of Nvidia's earnings report, affecting the entire semiconductor industry. Heavy defensive options trading on the VanEck Semiconductor ETF, where Nvidia has significant influence, indicates concerns about volatility. Despite defensive moves in the ETF, the options activity on Nvidia itself is mixed, with some investors betting against severe market reactions. Nvidia, a major player in AI, is attracting heightened investor interest, reflecting both caution and tactical trading strategies.

Nvidia's AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Nvidia's AI chip demand still booming but slowing sales growth worries investors

Nvidia disappointed investors with its forecast of slower revenue growth, causing its shares to fall after posting results. The company's stock had surged in recent months, making it the most valuable firm in the world. Nvidia is launching its AI chips called Blackwell, which initially impacted its gross margins but is expected to improve over time. The company denied reports of overheating issues with its flagship liquid-cooled server and stated that customers like Microsoft and Oracle are implementing the systems. Despite the slowdown in revenue growth, Nvidia's AI chips continue to dominate the market.

Nvidia’s $1 trillion rally has traders primed to ramp back up

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Nvidia’s $1 trillion rally has traders primed to ramp back up

Nvidia shares have surged, gaining nearly $1 trillion in value following promising earnings that eased investor concerns about US restrictions and AI spending. Despite trade policy fears, Nvidia continues to thrive due to strong demand for its AI chips from major clients like Microsoft and Amazon. Analysts remain optimistic, marking Nvidia as undervalued with significant growth potential. With increasing global AI investments, the company's expansive product pipeline sets the stage for continued market leadership.

Nvidia’s ascent to most valuable company has echoes of dot-com boom

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Nvidia’s ascent to most valuable company has echoes of dot-com boom

Nvidia has become the most valuable listed company in the US due to the demand for its artificial intelligence chips. By providing essential tools in the creation of sophisticated AI systems, Nvidia has witnessed a significant increase in revenue and market valuation. The company's stock has more than tripled in value over the past year, and its CEO, Jensen Huang, has positioned Nvidia as a key player in the AI revolution. However, concerns remain regarding the sustainability of the AI boom and potential regulatory scrutiny on Nvidia's dominant position in the market.

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