While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing. Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.
While the Nasdaq 100 (^NDX) is filled with cutting-edge technology and consumer companies, not all are on solid footing. Some are dealing with declining demand, high costs, or regulatory pressures that could limit future upside.
Sundry Photography Applied Materials ( AMAT ) and Lam Research ( LRCX ) are among the companies that may be interested in acquiring BE Semiconductor ( BESIY ) as its chip-packaging technology becomes more critical, Reuters reported. BE Semiconductor, based in the Netherlands, is working with Morgan Stanley ( MS ) to discuss the takeover inquiries it has received, the news outlet added , citing two...
Sundry Photography Applied Materials ( AMAT ) and Lam Research ( LRCX ) are among the companies that may be interested in acquiring BE Semiconductor ( BESIY ) as its chip-packaging technology becomes more critical, Reuters reported. BE Semiconductor, based in the Netherlands, is working with Morgan Stanley ( MS ) to discuss the takeover inquiries it has received, the news outlet added , citing two people familiar with the matter. Lam Research has made one of the overtures, one of the people added, while another added that Applied Materials may also be interested. Applied Materials acquired 9% of BE Semiconductor in April 2025. At the time, Applied Materials said it viewed the stake “as a strategic, long-term investment that demonstrates Applied Materials’ commitment to co-developing the industry’s most capable hybrid bonding solution, a technology that is becoming increasingly important to the advanced logic and memory chips at the foundation of AI.” Separately, on Friday, Applied Materials raised its quarterly dividend by 15% to $0.53 per share, up from $0.46 per share. BE Semiconductor, Lam Research, and Applied Materials did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha. More on Applied Materials, Lam Research & BE Semiconductor Lam Research Corporation: Wonderful Company, But The Price Needs To Come Back To Earth Lam Research: Supply-Constrained WFE Cycle Sets Up A Multi-Year Runway Lam Research: The Setup Keeps Getting Stronger Applied Materials raises dividend by 15% to $0.53/share Applied Materials forms long-term partnership to develop AI memory solutions
DENZA Z9GT to start Europe's FLASH Charging revolution in April DENZA Z9GT 'Ready in 5, Full in 9, Cold Add 3' –a breakthrough in EV charging arrivesStunning Z9GT to make European debut on 8 April, offering FLASH Charging as fast as refuelling, thanks to BYD's latest Blade Battery 2.0FLASH Charging at up to 1,500kW delivers a 10%-70% charge in only five minutes, a 10%-97% refill in just nine minut...
DENZA Z9GT to start Europe's FLASH Charging revolution in April DENZA Z9GT 'Ready in 5, Full in 9, Cold Add 3' –a breakthrough in EV charging arrivesStunning Z9GT to make European debut on 8 April, offering FLASH Charging as fast as refuelling, thanks to BYD's latest Blade Battery 2.0FLASH Charging at up to 1,500kW delivers a 10%-70% charge in only five minutes, a 10%-97% refill in just nine minute–and 20%-97% in 12 minutes, even in -30°C PARIS, March 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DENZA, the prem
tadamichi/iStock via Getty Images The war and rhetoric around it keep investors on edge, even though WTI and Brent are consolidating now after reaching marginal new four-day highs. The greenback is firm against the G10 currencies. Disappointing UK January GDP has weighed on sterling, whose 0.65% loss leads the majors. The proximity of the JPY160 level may be encouraging a more cautious tone, leavi...
tadamichi/iStock via Getty Images The war and rhetoric around it keep investors on edge, even though WTI and Brent are consolidating now after reaching marginal new four-day highs. The greenback is firm against the G10 currencies. Disappointing UK January GDP has weighed on sterling, whose 0.65% loss leads the majors. The proximity of the JPY160 level may be encouraging a more cautious tone, leaving the yen as the best performer, only off around 0.1%. The unknown risks over the weekend may help keep greenback supported in North America today. The Dollar Index is up 1.2% this week as the North American session gets underway. Last week, it rose 1.4%. The Dollar Index is at highest level since last November. The average price of retail gasoline in the US is more than 4% this week after a 16% rally last week. Mortgage rates are at 11-month highs. Prices G10 • The euro traded poorly yesterday and approached Tuesday’s low slightly above $1.1505. It still posted its lowest settlement since last November. Follow-through selling today has knocked it to slightly below $1.1435, its lowest level since last August. It has recovered to around $1.1470 in late European morning turnover. The technical tone is poor, and a stronger recovery may be held at bay by the heightened uncertainties over the weekend. • Yesterday, for the third consecutive session, the greenback settled near session highs against the yen. It traded above the high from January 23, when reports indicate that the Federal Reserve checked foreign exchange rates on behalf of the US Treasury. The gains were extended to almost JPY159.70 today, the best level since July 2024. While we expect the market to turn a bit cautious as the psychologically important JPY160 level is approached, we think the risk of intervention is minimal, given the orderliness of the market, the range-bound volatility, and the fact that it has been a largely orderly dollar advance. • Sterling was sold to a three-day low yesterday, slightly below...
Voyager Acquisition ( VACHU ) approved its planned merger with VERAXA Biotech AG on March 12. After the deal closes, the combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol VRXA. About 99.67% of the company’s Class A shares (25.2M shares) were submitted for redemption but not withdrawn as part of the Veraxa Biotech AG business combination. After the 25.2M shares redemption, about $0.8...
Voyager Acquisition ( VACHU ) approved its planned merger with VERAXA Biotech AG on March 12. After the deal closes, the combined company is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol VRXA. About 99.67% of the company’s Class A shares (25.2M shares) were submitted for redemption but not withdrawn as part of the Veraxa Biotech AG business combination. After the 25.2M shares redemption, about $0.89M will remain in the trust account, and about 82.7K shares will be converted into Veraxa Biotech Holding AG shares. The deal closing depends on Nasdaq approval and other customary closing conditions. More on Voyager Acquisition Corp. Financial information for Voyager Acquisition Corp.
Actor’s remarks about two of the dramatic arts draws a delicious backlash. Plus, Crufts brings back happy memories I was going to start with the Middle East, but let’s give ourselves a break and, instead, do the final of Crufts from last night. Crufts! As soothing as the Olympics but with lower stakes and cuter contestants. When I was in my first year of high school, my best friend and I used to “...
Actor’s remarks about two of the dramatic arts draws a delicious backlash. Plus, Crufts brings back happy memories I was going to start with the Middle East, but let’s give ourselves a break and, instead, do the final of Crufts from last night. Crufts! As soothing as the Olympics but with lower stakes and cuter contestants. When I was in my first year of high school, my best friend and I used to “play Crufts” – look, it was a different time; at least we weren’t pretending to be on horseback – which entailed someone being the presenter and someone the dog lady, and when the presenter shrilled, “and it’s the Westie! The Westie has won Crufts 1990!” the dog lady had to take off around the living room, leash held high while the crowd went wild. Continue reading...
Israel has issued a new displacement order for southern Lebanon, instructing residents within 25 miles of the border between the two countries to head north. The order covers major Lebanese cities and dozens of villages. Israel’s military is considering an escalated campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah after the pro-Iran group launched its most intense attacks yet on Wednesday night. Guardian jou...
Israel has issued a new displacement order for southern Lebanon, instructing residents within 25 miles of the border between the two countries to head north. The order covers major Lebanese cities and dozens of villages. Israel’s military is considering an escalated campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah after the pro-Iran group launched its most intense attacks yet on Wednesday night. Guardian journalist William Christou reports from Nabatieh, a city in south Lebanon hit by Israeli strikes Israel strikes Beirut and orders south Lebanon evacuation as conflict mounts Continue reading...