Introduction As of January 28, 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) stands at a pivotal juncture in its half-century history. Long characterized as the scrappy underdog to Intel and a distant second to Nvidia in graphics, AMD has successfully transitioned into a powerhouse of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence. Under the steady leadership of Dr. Lisa Su, the c...
Introduction As of January 28, 2026, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) stands at a pivotal juncture in its half-century history. Long characterized as the scrappy underdog to Intel and a distant second to Nvidia in graphics, AMD has successfully transitioned into a powerhouse of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence. Under the steady leadership of Dr. Lisa Su, the company has transformed from a near-bankruptcy candidate a decade ago into a multi-hundred-billion-dollar titan. Today, AMD is no longer just a "value alternative"; it is the primary challenger to Nvidia’s dominance in the generative AI era, fueled by its aggressive roadmap for the Instinct MI350 series and its increasing hegemony in the server CPU market. Historical Background Founded in 1969 by Jerry Sanders and several colleagues from Fairchild Semiconductor, AMD’s early years were defined by its role as a licensed second-source manufacturer for Intel. This relationship eventually soured, leading to decades of legal battles and the development of AMD’s proprietary x86 processors. The company's modern era began in 2014 when Dr. Lisa Su took the helm. At the time, AMD was struggling with debt and underperforming products. Su pivoted the company toward "high-performance computing" and the "Zen" architecture, which debuted in 2017. Zen proved to be a masterstroke, utilizing a "chiplet" design that allowed AMD to scale performance and lower costs more efficiently than Intel. Subsequent iterations (Zen 2 through Zen 5) allowed AMD to capture significant market share across laptops, desktops, and data centers. Business Model AMD operates through four primary segments, reflecting a diversified approach to the semiconductor market: Data Center: This is the company's crown jewel, comprising EPYC server processors and Instinct AI accelerators. It is the primary engine of revenue growth and margin expansion. Client: Includes Ryzen desktop and mobile processors. This segment focuses o...
Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, which added 18,000,000 units, or a 4.4% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of EEM, in morning trading today Pdd Holdings is off about 2.8%, and NU Holdings is higher by about 0.2%. And on a percentage ch...
Comparing units outstanding versus one week ago at the coverage universe of ETFs at ETF Channel, the biggest inflow was seen in the iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, which added 18,000,000 units, or a 4.4% increase week over week. Among the largest underlying components of EEM, in morning trading today Pdd Holdings is off about 2.8%, and NU Holdings is higher by about 0.2%. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest increase in inflows was the SIOO ETF, which added 50,000 units, for a 40.0% increase in outstanding units. VIDEO: EEM, SIOO: Big ETF Inflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, where 10,280,000 units were destroyed, or a 0.7% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the ProShares UltraShort Consumer Discretionary, which lost 80,000 of its units, represen...
Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, where 10,280,000 units were destroyed, or a 0.7% decrease week over week. And on a percentage change basis, the ETF with the biggest outflow was the ProShares UltraShort Consumer Discretionary, which lost 80,000 of its units, representing a 36.6% decline in outstanding units compared to the week prior. VIDEO: IBIT, SCC: Big ETF Outflows The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Symbol: DRI) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $153.39, changing hands as high as $154.15 per share. Darden Restaurants, Inc. shares are currently trading up about 1.5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of DRI shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DRI's low point in its ...
In trading on Tuesday, shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (Symbol: DRI) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $153.39, changing hands as high as $154.15 per share. Darden Restaurants, Inc. shares are currently trading up about 1.5% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of DRI shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, DRI's low point in its 52 week range is $131.90 per share, with $173.06 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $154.15. The DRI DMA information above was sourced from TechnicalAnalysisChannel.com Click here to find out which 9 other dividend stocks recently crossed above their 200 day moving average » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
Wedbush Securities’ senior analyst Dan Ives recommends sticking with Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) ahead of its Q1 earnings on January 29th. The tech titan is broadly expected to post a nearly 11% increase in revenue to $138.47 billion – its largest year-on-year growth since 2022 – on the back of strong iPhone 17 demand. AAPL’s earnings are seen printing at a record $2.67 on a per-share basis as well in th...
Wedbush Securities’ senior analyst Dan Ives recommends sticking with Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) ahead of its Q1 earnings on January 29th. The tech titan is broadly expected to post a nearly 11% increase in revenue to $138.47 billion – its largest year-on-year growth since 2022 – on the back of strong iPhone 17 demand. AAPL’s earnings are seen printing at a record $2.67 on a per-share basis as well in the first quarter. Ahead of the release, Apple stock is trading at about twice its price in April of 2025. Why Apple stock is worth buying ahead of Q1 earnings Copy link to section Dan Ives believes Apple Inc will “dive into the deep end of the pool” with its artificial intelligence (AI) strategic roadmap in 2026. The iPhone maker is expected to announce a formal partnership with Alphabet to integrate Gemini directly into its ecosystem this year, which Ives believes will prove a game-changer for its AI roadmap Additionally, a major conversational overhaul of Siri codenamed “Campos” may roll-out in spring, potentially turning the assistant into a sophisticated chatbot powered by high-end LLMs. This, the Wedbush analyst wrote, could further boost demand for the iPhone and lift AAPL stock price over the next 12 months. What else could drive AAPL shares higher in 2026 Copy link to section Ives remains bullish on Apple shares ahead of Q1 earnings, also because the unit demand for iPhone is being underestimated – particularly in China, where sales have seen a resurgence. The multinational may also launch a foldable iPhone later this year to boost average selling prices (ASPs), he told clients in a research note today. According to the Wedbush Securities analyst, despite rumors of a transition, Tim Cook will remain the chief executive through at least the end of 2027 to navigate this critical AI transition. All in all, he believes AAPL could climb to $350 by the end of 2026 – indicating potential upside of well over 35% from current levels. Where options data suggests Apple Inc is h...
Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, ASML (AMS)) crushed earnings estimates on the morning of January 28, 2026. Its total bookings blew past analyst estimates, €13.2 billion versus a €6-7 billion consensus forecast and up 144% sequentially. Shares of the semiconductor equipment and materials company soared 5% in premarket trading, lifting further into uncha...
Sundry Photography/iStock Editorial via Getty Images ASML Holding N.V. (ASML, ASML (AMS)) crushed earnings estimates on the morning of January 28, 2026. Its total bookings blew past analyst estimates, €13.2 billion versus a €6-7 billion consensus forecast and up 144% sequentially. Shares of the semiconductor equipment and materials company soared 5% in premarket trading, lifting further into uncharted territory. Europe’s most valuable company has been on the front foot since last April. I had a Buy rating on ASML back in October , after a strong Q3 report back then. With shares up a whopping 50% since then, I am downgrading the stock to a Hold purely on valuation. I’m once again raising my price target and will note key technical levels on the chart at the conclusion of the article. ASML A Doubler YoY Stockcharts.com ASML's Orders Blew Past Estimates Bloomberg In January, ahead of U.S. big tech earnings, ASML reported a gangbuster set of quarterly results. It wasn’t so much the bottom line, which actually fell shy of the Wall Street consensus (Q4 GAAP EPS of €7.35 missed by €0.23), but the revenue tally was solid at €9.7 billion, which rose 5% YoY, beating targets by €140 million. The firm’s backlog stood at €38.8 billion as of the end of 2025, and ASML’s 2026 outlook was sanguine, seeing full-year total net sales to be between €34 billion and €39 billion, with a gross margin between 51% and 53%. Share jumped 5% after the numbers hit the tape, marking the best earnings reaction in two years, according to data from Option Research & Technology Services. The straddle priced in a 6.5% potential swing, so the change was not out of the field of expectations. Shares of the now $575 billion market cap Information Technology company only recently scaled the half-billion market cap level. Implied volatility should dip from the pre-earnings 47% level, while the next dividend should come on February 11. ASML’s yield is low at 0.51%. Looking back on the quarter that was, ASML d...
Hugo Kurk/iStock via Getty Images I rate Eos Energy Enterprises ( EOSE ) stock a hold. Eos Energy has transitioned from a distressed research firm to a capitalized infrastructure player. Eos has a technological moat ( Indensity’s 1 GWh/acre density ). The spatial arbitrage capability in urban zones creates a high market advantage potential for Eos that are unavailable to lithium-ion competitors re...
Hugo Kurk/iStock via Getty Images I rate Eos Energy Enterprises ( EOSE ) stock a hold. Eos Energy has transitioned from a distressed research firm to a capitalized infrastructure player. Eos has a technological moat ( Indensity’s 1 GWh/acre density ). The spatial arbitrage capability in urban zones creates a high market advantage potential for Eos that are unavailable to lithium-ion competitors restricted by fire codes. However, the current valuation ( $5.6 billion mCap ) creates a priced-for-perfection scenario, as, in my opinion, EOSE stock has pulled forward gains from FY2026-FY2027 execution. Apart from that, major risks are Unit Economic Hysteresis (if volume triples in Q4 but contribution margins remain negative, Eos enters profitless prosperity and burns cash faster as it grows) and conversion ceiling. The massive dilution from the Nov 2025 convertible notes (61 shares per $1,000 bond) creates structural resistance. If the stock stalls, it may possibly force cash repayments in 2031 if equity conversion becomes unattractive. The Spatial-Temporal Advantage of the Indensity Architecture The long-term driver for Eos Energy Enterprises’ stock price upside is beyond the general demand for energy storage. The driver is the spatial-temporal arbitrage capabilities activated by its new Indensity architecture with the intrinsic stability (thermodynamic) of its Z3 zinc-halide chemistry . In my opinion, Eos Energy’s true alpha is in its ability to take large advantage of high-Locational Marginal Pricing [LMP] nodes where lithium-ion is geologically/regulatory-wise disqualified. The Indensity architecture has the capability to stack vertically to 12 levels. Indensity is holding a density of ~1 GWh per acre against the industry standard of ~250 MWh. This advantage creates a real estate economic moat for Eos in land-constrained high-load zones like the NYISO Zone J (Manhattan) and dense data center corridors. Whereas Lithium-ion systems are bound by NFPA 855 fire codes. Thes...
This is the moment a British Airways flight to London suddenly lost a wheel shortly after take-off from Las Vegas. The right rear wheel could be seen detaching from the Airbus A350-1000, before plummeting to the ground at Harry Reid International Airport. In a statement to the BBC, British Airways said: "safety and security underpins everything we do and we're supporting the authorities with their...
This is the moment a British Airways flight to London suddenly lost a wheel shortly after take-off from Las Vegas. The right rear wheel could be seen detaching from the Airbus A350-1000, before plummeting to the ground at Harry Reid International Airport. In a statement to the BBC, British Airways said: "safety and security underpins everything we do and we're supporting the authorities with their investigations". Harry Reid International Airport said it was aware of an incident involving a British Airways aircraft on departing on Monday for London, where it said the plane "landed safely without further incident". It said the tyre was retrieved from the airfield, there were no reported injuries or damage, and the National Safety Board had been notified.
A former dealmaker at Lazard Ltd. , one of Wall Street’s most prominent investment banks, is negotiating a guilty plea to charges he leaked pending takeovers to associates who made $41 million from insider trading. Justin Kim and prosecutors asked a federal court judge in Newark, New Jersey, to postpone an indictment deadline while they work out an agreement, according to court filings. Authoritie...
A former dealmaker at Lazard Ltd. , one of Wall Street’s most prominent investment banks, is negotiating a guilty plea to charges he leaked pending takeovers to associates who made $41 million from insider trading. Justin Kim and prosecutors asked a federal court judge in Newark, New Jersey, to postpone an indictment deadline while they work out an agreement, according to court filings. Authorities accused Kim in November of tipping conspirators to multiple potential deals between 2020 and 2023, including some that he personally worked on, which had a combined value of more than $60 billion. “Plea negotiations are currently in progress, and both the United States and the defendant desire additional time to negotiate a plea agreement, which would render grand jury proceedings and a trial in this matter unnecessary,” according to an order Monday. US Magistrate Judge Michael Hammer granted the extension. A plea deal could let Kim reduce charges that include insider trading, securities fraud, wire fraud and conspiracies to commit those crimes with other defendants. He faces as many as 25 years in prison on the most serious counts. An early plea deal can also pave the way for a defendant to cooperate with authorities in a bid for leniency at sentencing. The US Attorney’s Office in Newark declined to comment. An attorney for Kim, Timothy Crudo , didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Five Associates Kim, who lives in San Mateo, California, is married and has a 2-year-old child, his lawyer told the court at an appearance on Dec. 1 in San Francisco, where he was released on a $40,000 bond. He was 32 at the time. He appeared Dec. 12 in Newark federal court, where the judge released him on a $100,000 bond. Kim didn’t enter a plea at either hearing. Prosecutors have charged five other men, including three brothers who live outside the US, with using Kim’s tips to make well-timed bets on pending takeovers. They were charged in July and haven’t appeared yet in cour...
New York, Jan 28, 2026, 10:20 a.m. ET — Regular session Intel shares jumped roughly 9% in early trading amid a wider surge in chip stocks Semiconductors gained ground, buoyed by upbeat demand forecasts from SK Hynix and ASML tied to AI growth Intel’s CFO made a fresh insider purchase, injecting a company-specific highlight into an otherwise volatile week Intel Corporation shares surged roughly 9% ...
New York, Jan 28, 2026, 10:20 a.m. ET — Regular session Intel shares jumped roughly 9% in early trading amid a wider surge in chip stocks Semiconductors gained ground, buoyed by upbeat demand forecasts from SK Hynix and ASML tied to AI growth Intel’s CFO made a fresh insider purchase, injecting a company-specific highlight into an otherwise volatile week Intel Corporation shares surged roughly 9% Wednesday, pushing the stock close to $48 as semiconductor buyers stepped in during early New York trading. INTC gained $4.02 to reach $47.95, touching a session peak of $48.76. Chip stocks have been key drivers for U.S. indexes ahead of today’s Federal Reserve policy announcement and a heavy slate of Big Tech earnings. The S&P 500 broke past the 7,000 mark, with Nvidia climbing roughly 2%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, a key gauge for chipmakers, also jumped 2.3%. (Reuters) Supply chain optimism gave markets a boost. SK Hynix posted a record quarterly operating profit and said the AI buildout would keep memory-chip demand soaring. The company also highlighted tighter supply pushing prices higher. High bandwidth memory (HBM), key in many AI servers, stood out as a strong performer. Meanwhile, ASML reported robust order momentum from AI-focused clients. (Reuters) Texas Instruments pushed the mood higher in the U.S. after projecting first-quarter profit and revenue that beat expectations. “TI will participate in the upturn; that should be relatively uncontroversial,” Morgan Stanley analysts said in a note. (Reuters) Intel posted a notable insider move. According to a Form 4 filing—the SEC form insiders submit to disclose stock transactions—Chief Financial Officer David Zinsner snapped up 5,882 shares on Jan. 26 at $42.50 each. That purchase bumped his total direct stake to 247,392 shares. (SEC) The bounce back follows a tough period for Intel, which last week admitted it couldn’t fully satisfy demand for certain server chips used in AI data centers and highlighted cha...
Not many companies can say they’re actually winning the artificial intelligence (AI) race quite like Palantir Technologies (PLTR), which is making a relatively strong case. Sure, investors can’t seem to agree on the stock, and a lot of that hesitation comes down to its eye-popping valuation. But it’s getting more difficult to ignore the strength of the business. Palantir has leaned hard into gener...
Not many companies can say they’re actually winning the artificial intelligence (AI) race quite like Palantir Technologies (PLTR), which is making a relatively strong case. Sure, investors can’t seem to agree on the stock, and a lot of that hesitation comes down to its eye-popping valuation. But it’s getting more difficult to ignore the strength of the business. Palantir has leaned hard into generative AI, especially after rolling out its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) in 2023, which opened the door to wider use across both enterprises and government agencies. Since then, adoption of AIP has been picking up speed, government spending on Palantir’s software still looks solid, and its profitability is climbing at a pace many bigger software names would love to match. In a market where companies are more cautious about spending on AI, Palantir’s results are starting to speak for themselves. Nevertheless, the stock hasn’t been immune to pressure. Broader market weakness and those same valuation worries have weighed on shares lately. But a big moment could be coming up soon, with Palantir set to report fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter earnings next month. So, with business momentum quietly strengthening, is it a good time to take a closer look at this AI frontrunner? About Palantir Stock Founded in 2003, Denver-based Palantir has transformed itself into a global technology force, earning the trust of governments, militaries, and major enterprises for its powerful intelligence and operational planning platforms. Central to that growth is its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), a next-generation system that embeds generative AI into everyday business workflows, allowing organizations to make smarter decisions faster while improving efficiency. With growing traction across both public and private sectors, Palantir’s momentum continues to build. As demand for AI-driven solutions rises worldwide, the company looks well-positioned to unlock even greater opportunities in ...
TAIPEI, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, deepens its strategic partnership with AMD to accelerate on-device AI across three key product lines, including AI gaming laptops, X870E X3D series motherboards, and high-refresh OLED gaming monitors. Powered by AMD platforms and built with GIGABYTE's advanced technology, this collaboration delivers fast, smooth pe...
TAIPEI, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, deepens its strategic partnership with AMD to accelerate on-device AI across three key product lines, including AI gaming laptops, X870E X3D series motherboards, and high-refresh OLED gaming monitors. Powered by AMD platforms and built with GIGABYTE's advanced technology, this collaboration delivers fast, smooth performance for gaming and creation, as well as steady stability for PC builds. GIGABYTE Deepens Collaboration with AMD to Accelerate On-Device AI for Gaming, Creation, and PC Builds For AI gaming laptops, AORUS MASTER 16 is powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D processor with AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology, an advanced cache design that helps keep frame rates steady in fast-paced games while accelerating demanding creator workloads. GIGABYTE AERO X16 (Copilot+ PC) runs on AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processors, leveraging the built-in NPU to handle select AI tasks efficiently on-device for everyday AI experiences. To help AMD's performance shine in real sessions, GIGABYTE elevates the experience with WINDFORCE Infinity EX cooling technology on AORUS MASTER 16—rated for 230W max total thermal power—and GiMATE, GIGABYTE'S exclusive AI agent that streamlines power, performance, and AI features into clear, workflow-friendly controls, so users get strong and steady performance with less manual tuning. On desktops, GIGABYTE X870E X3D Series motherboards are designed to unleash the performance of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors with AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology, where platform tuning can directly influence gaming stability and responsiveness. Built on AMD X3D foundation, GIGABYTE adds its exclusive AI-powered X3D Turbo Mode 2.0, a true hardware–software fusion optimized specifically for AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology behavior, along with a robust power design, refined BIOS, and DIY-friendly features to deliver smooth, consistent gaming performance with less trial-and-error tuning. For OLED gam...
Scientists have identified 22 genes that increase the risk of conditions like lupus, stroke, and rheumatoid arthritis in patients who’ve caught the virus behind mono, an illness known as the “kissing disease.” The research, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, tried to unravel why some people who contract the Epstein-Barr virus go on to experience other medical conditions later in life. The ...
Scientists have identified 22 genes that increase the risk of conditions like lupus, stroke, and rheumatoid arthritis in patients who’ve caught the virus behind mono, an illness known as the “kissing disease.” The research, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, tried to unravel why some people who contract the Epstein-Barr virus go on to experience other medical conditions later in life. The hope is that by understanding who is most at risk, scientists might be able to better target treatments and turbo-charge research into vaccines for prevention. The pandemic sparked renewed interest in Epstein-Barr as experts probed its potential connection to long Covid. The latest study from researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center , Baylor College of Medicine and drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc pointed to a likely relationship between the virus and chronic-fatigue syndrome, a condition that shares similarities with long Covid. Epstein-Barr, or EBV, is a common virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, which is sometimes known as glandular fever or the “kissing disease” as it’s spread through saliva. Most people get infected with the virus in their life, particularly in teenage-hood, but only some actually develop symptoms. After the infection, the virus sits silently in the body and can reactivate. Read More: The Mono Virus Is Now a Suspect in Major Diseases: Dispatch “I think 50 years from now, we’re going to look back and say, ‘how were we letting ourselves all get infected by EBV?’” said Caleb Lareau , a principal investigator at Memorial Sloan Kettering and one of the paper’s authors. “This is clearly a detriment to our health.” The research should be a further motivation for developing vaccines against EBV, he said. The researchers looked at whole genome sequencing and health-record data of about 750,000 people in two large databases — the UK Biobank and the US National Institutes of Health’s All of Us . Some viruses leave a bit of DNA behind, even after a p...
As of January 28, 2026, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) has transcended its origins as a secretive data-mining firm to become the definitive "AI Operating System" for both the modern enterprise and the modern battlefield. Once a controversial Silicon Valley outlier, the company now stands as a cornerstone of the S&P 500 and a bellwether for the "Agentic AI" era. The narrative surrounding P...
As of January 28, 2026, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE: PLTR) has transcended its origins as a secretive data-mining firm to become the definitive "AI Operating System" for both the modern enterprise and the modern battlefield. Once a controversial Silicon Valley outlier, the company now stands as a cornerstone of the S&P 500 and a bellwether for the "Agentic AI" era. The narrative surrounding Palantir has shifted from questions about its viability and ethics to a fixation on its staggering valuation and the sheer velocity of its commercial expansion. With the 2025 fiscal year concluding on a high note, investors are grappling with a core paradox: Is Palantir the most important software company of the decade, or is its triple-digit price-to-earnings multiple a bubble waiting for a pin? Historical Background Founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, Alex Karp, Stephen Cohen, Nathan Gettings, and Joe Lonsdale, Palantir was born out of the intelligence failures of 9/11. Funded initially by the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel, the company spent its first decade almost exclusively in the service of the U.S. intelligence community. Its flagship product, Gotham, became the gold standard for counter-terrorism analytics. The pivot to the commercial sector began in earnest with the release of Foundry, a platform designed to solve the "data silo" problem for large corporations. However, the true inflection point arrived in 2023 with the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). By leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) within its secure, structured data environment, Palantir managed to cross the "chasm" from specialized government tool to ubiquitous enterprise software, a transformation that culminated in its high-profile inclusion in the S&P 500 in September 2024. Business Model Palantir operates a "dual-engine" business model targeting two distinct but increasingly overlapping markets: Government and Commercial. Government (Gotham): High-stakes, long-term contracts with def...
TAIPEI, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, deepens its strategic partnership with AMD to accelerate on-device AI across three key product lines, including AI gaming laptops, X870E X3D series motherboards, and high-refresh OLED gaming monitors. Powered by AMD platforms and built with GIGABYTE's advanced technology, this collaboration delivers fast, smooth pe...
TAIPEI, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE, the world's leading computer brand, deepens its strategic partnership with AMD to accelerate on-device AI across three key product lines, including AI gaming laptops, X870E X3D series motherboards, and high-refresh OLED gaming monitors. Powered by AMD platforms and built with GIGABYTE's advanced technology, this collaboration delivers fast, smooth performance for gaming and creation, as well as steady stability for PC builds. GIGABYTE Deepens Collaboration with AMD to Accelerate On-Device AI for Gaming, Creation, and PC Builds For AI gaming laptops, AORUS MASTER 16 is powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D processor with AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology, an advanced cache design that helps keep frame rates steady in fast-paced games while accelerating demanding creator workloads. GIGABYTE AERO X16 (Copilot+ PC) runs on AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processors, leveraging the built-in NPU to handle select AI tasks efficiently on-device for everyday AI experiences. To help AMD's performance shine in real sessions, GIGABYTE elevates the experience with WINDFORCE Infinity EX cooling technology on AORUS MASTER 16—rated for 230W max total thermal power—and GiMATE, GIGABYTE'S exclusive AI agent that streamlines power, performance, and AI features into clear, workflow-friendly controls, so users get strong and steady performance with less manual tuning. On desktops, GIGABYTE X870E X3D Series motherboards are designed to unleash the performance of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors with AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology, where platform tuning can directly influence gaming stability and responsiveness. Built on AMD X3D foundation, GIGABYTE adds its exclusive AI-powered X3D Turbo Mode 2.0, a true hardware–software fusion optimized specifically for AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology behavior, along with a robust power design, refined BIOS, and DIY-friendly features to deliver smooth, consistent gaming performance with less trial-and-error tuning. For OLED gam...
Oil prices have always been volatile, so recent geopolitical events haven't dissuaded me from continuing to buy this high-yield oil giant. TotalEnergies (TTE +0.15%) is a proven survivor in the oil patch. It is also an innovator that has started to include electricity production in its energy portfolio. The current geopolitical tension in Venezuela and elsewhere could cause some disruption to the ...
Oil prices have always been volatile, so recent geopolitical events haven't dissuaded me from continuing to buy this high-yield oil giant. TotalEnergies (TTE +0.15%) is a proven survivor in the oil patch. It is also an innovator that has started to include electricity production in its energy portfolio. The current geopolitical tension in Venezuela and elsewhere could cause some disruption to the energy market, but it won't stop me from continuing to buy TotalEnergies' stock. Energy prices have always been volatile While some theorists claim that Wall Street is efficient, the truth is that it can be highly emotional over short periods. That's been highlighted recently with the events in Venezuela, which have investors worried about what might happen to the oil market. However, oil market-moving events aren't actually uncommon, despite the dramatic nature of the current happenings. Oil is a highly volatile commodity, not just some of the time, but all of the time. This is one of the reasons why most investors looking at the energy sector should probably stick with the largest and most diversified companies. That basically means integrated oil giants like ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies. For me, TotalEnergies stands out from the pack. Why TotalEnergies is still my pick Like its peers, TotalEnergies has exposure across the entire energy value chain, which helps smooth the effect of commodity price volatility. However, it has also been investing in electricity, further diversifying the mix. BP and Shell made similar commitments, but they have both walked back their earlier goals. BP and Shell cut their dividends to accommodate the lofty clean energy plans they later abandoned. TotalEnergies made the same clean energy shift, but didn't cut its dividend. I'm a dividend investor, so TotalEnergies' commitment to its dividend, which has been increased regularly, is right up my alley. The yield is a very attractive 5.6%. Expand NYSE : TTE TotalEnergies Se To...