Lumentum Holdings recently announced multiyear agreements with NVIDIA, a very large US$2 billion investment in advanced optics, and plans for a new 240,000-square-foot Greensboro, North Carolina facility to produce indium phosphide-based optical devices for AI data centers. These moves highlight Lumentum’s push to become a core supplier to hyperscale AI infrastructure, with expanded domestic manuf...
Lumentum Holdings recently announced multiyear agreements with NVIDIA, a very large US$2 billion investment in advanced optics, and plans for a new 240,000-square-foot Greensboro, North Carolina facility to produce indium phosphide-based optical devices for AI data centers. These moves highlight Lumentum’s push to become a core supplier to hyperscale AI infrastructure, with expanded domestic manufacturing aimed at supporting long-term demand from large cloud customers. Next, we’ll examine...
Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Originally published on April 15, 2026 The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points to 95.8, dropping below the index's historical average for the first time since April 2025. This was below the forecast of 97.8 and puts the index at the 31st percentile of the series. “The 20% Small Business Deduction and other supportive small...
Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision via Getty Images By Jennifer Nash Originally published on April 15, 2026 The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points to 95.8, dropping below the index's historical average for the first time since April 2025. This was below the forecast of 97.8 and puts the index at the 31st percentile of the series. “The 20% Small Business Deduction and other supportive small business tax provisions in the Working Families Tax Cut Act have had many positives for small business owners,” said NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg . “However, the dramatic spike in oil prices has spooked consumers and owners alike. Small business owners are having to absorb those higher input costs and pass them along to their customers.” Key takeaways from March's report : The decline was primarily driven by a sharp 11-point drop in positive profit trends and a 7-point decline in those expecting better business conditions Rising Uncertainty and Inflation Concerns: The Uncertainty Index jumped to 92 (well above the average of 68), while inflation returned as a top-three concern. Owners are currently struggling to absorb and pass on higher input costs caused by a spike in oil prices. Weakened Sales and Inventories: For the first time in four months, real sales gains turned negative. Consequently, inventory investment has hit its lowest level since May 2024, as owners scale back in anticipation of lower consumer demand. Pullback on Capital Spending: Only 16% of owners plan to make capital outlays in the next six months. This is a 2-point decline from February and represents the lowest level of planned investment since November 2009. Labor Market Moderation: While the Employment Index fell, labor quality remains a major hurdle. 32% of owners reported job openings they could not fill, and the net percent of owners planning to raise worker compensation dropped to its lowest level since July 2025. Overall health of business evaluations: Excellent 13%, Good 51%, Fair 30%, ...
Little K Morning Express | Taiwan Semiconductor's capital expenditure in 2026 may approach its peak level, while Zhongji Xuchuang's Q1 net profit increased by 262% year-on-year. 富途牛牛
Little K Morning Express | Taiwan Semiconductor's capital expenditure in 2026 may approach its peak level, while Zhongji Xuchuang's Q1 net profit increased by 262% year-on-year. 富途牛牛
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