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Japan unveils $2.3 trillion investment plan targeting AI and semiconductors over 14 years

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a massive ¥370 trillion investment strategy spanning 17 critical sectors through 2041, with ¥101.6 trillion dedicated to artificial intelligence and chip manufacturing. The plan aims to strengthen economic security and address labor shortages, but economists warn about potential fiscal risks and market distortions.

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Japan unveils $2.3 trillion investment plan targeting AI and semiconductors over 14 years

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UBS raises AMD and Arm price targets as CPU demand for agentic AI systems takes off

UBS has significantly raised its price targets for AMD and Arm Holdings, citing accelerating demand for CPUs in agentic AI infrastructure. AMD's target jumped to $670 from $470, while Arm's climbed to $455-$470, reflecting the chipmakers' strategic positioning as AI providers shift toward standalone CPU deployments alongside traditional GPUs.

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UBS raises AMD and Arm price targets as CPU demand for agentic AI systems takes off

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Blackstone bets $30B on Japan AI data centres despite bubble warnings

Blackstone plans to invest $30 billion in Japan's AI data centres over the next three to five years, targeting facilities exceeding 1 gigawatt capacity. President Jonathan Gray dismissed concerns about AI infrastructure bubbles, arguing the risk of building too little computing capacity outweighs building too much as the firm positions itself in one of Asia's most contested AI infrastructure markets.

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Blackstone bets $30B on Japan AI data centres despite bubble warnings

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Accenture scrambles to curb AI spending as employees burn tokens on PDF conversions

Consulting giant Accenture is now rationing AI tokens after employees depleted budgets on basic tasks like converting PDFs to slides. The company once threatened to withhold promotions from staff who didn't use AI enough. This abrupt shift in enterprise AI strategy reveals growing concerns about the unpredictability of AI costs and whether companies are getting value from their investments.

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Accenture scrambles to curb AI spending as employees burn tokens on PDF conversions

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Micron revenue quadruples to $41.46 billion as AI boom drives memory chip shortage through 2027

Micron Technology reported third-quarter revenue of $41.46 billion, more than quadrupling from $9.3 billion a year ago, as the AI boom creates an unprecedented shortage of memory chips. The company's gross margins hit 81%, with CEO warning supply constraints will persist beyond 2027. Micron's market capitalization has crossed $1 trillion, with shares surging 700% over the past year.

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Micron revenue quadruples to $41.46 billion as AI boom drives memory chip shortage through 2027

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Taktile raises $110 million from Goldman Sachs to automate high-stakes financial decisions

AI startup Taktile secured $110 million in Series C funding led by Goldman Sachs to help banks and insurance companies automate critical decisions like fraud detection and claims processing. The company's Agentic Decision Platform has achieved 95% automation in B2B underwriting and reduced anti-money laundering false positives by 75%.

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Taktile raises $110 million from Goldman Sachs to automate high-stakes financial decisions

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BlackBerry's AI shift earns buy rating from Stifel as stock surges 133% in 2026

BlackBerry has transformed from a mobile phone maker into a mission-critical software provider for AI-linked applications, according to Stifel. The investment firm initiated coverage with a buy rating and $12 price target, representing 36% upside. Shares have already surged 133% year-to-date as the company's QNX Software Platform becomes essential infrastructure for automotive, robotics, and medical devices.

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BlackBerry's AI shift earns buy rating from Stifel as stock surges 133% in 2026

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Santander eyes 3,000 early retirements in Spain as AI reshapes European banking workforce

Spanish banking giant Santander has initiated talks with unions over voluntary early retirement for up to 3,000 employees in Spain, representing 10-15% of its domestic workforce. The move reflects broader AI-driven restructuring across European banks, with Santander projecting over €1 billion in cost savings and revenue from AI initiatives by 2028.

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Santander eyes 3,000 early retirements in Spain as AI reshapes European banking workforce

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Morgan Stanley doubles China humanoid robot forecast to 50,000 as commercialization accelerates

Morgan Stanley has sharply raised its outlook for China's humanoid robotics market for the second time this year, now expecting 50,000 units to ship in 2026. The Wall Street bank says the industry's shift from demonstration to commercial deployment has proved faster than expected, driven by policy support and supply-chain advancements.

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Morgan Stanley doubles China humanoid robot forecast to 50,000 as commercialization accelerates

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RBI mandates kill switch for AI models as banks face sweeping new AI risk management rules

The Reserve Bank of India has released draft guidelines requiring banks and financial institutions to install kill switches for all AI systems, ensuring immediate shutdown capabilities. The comprehensive framework introduces board-level accountability, mandatory human oversight, and strict controls on third-party AI vendors, with public consultation open until July 24, 2026.

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RBI mandates kill switch for AI models as banks face sweeping new AI risk management rules

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Hyperscale Data stock surges 20% after securing $1.2 billion AI data center deal

Hyperscale Data stock jumped 20% in premarket trading after announcing its first Master Services Agreement with a California-based neocloud provider. The deal covers 20 megawatts of AI compute capacity at its Michigan data center, expected to generate over $1.2 billion in revenue, with potential expansion that could push total contract value beyond $3.0 billion.

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Hyperscale Data stock surges 20% after securing $1.2 billion AI data center deal

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AI Boom Creates Stark Economic Divide in Taiwan and South Korea's Chip Powerhouses

Taiwan and South Korea are experiencing explosive growth as global AI-driven demand for semiconductors pushes exports to record highs. Yet behind the headline numbers, workers outside the chip sector face stagnant wages, soaring housing costs, and mounting household debt. The AI riches are concentrating wealth in a narrow industry, creating a K-shaped economy where the semiconductor elite thrive while most struggle.

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AI Boom Creates Stark Economic Divide in Taiwan and South Korea's Chip Powerhouses

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Investors use AI in finance for research but trust human financial advisors for final decisions

An HSBC survey of nearly 10,000 wealthy investors across 10 markets reveals a clear division of labor in wealth management. While 73% use AI tools for research and risk assessment, 62% still turn to human financial advisors as their main source of investment ideas. Only 12% cite AI as the most influential factor in final investment decisions, highlighting a hybrid model where technology assists but human judgment prevails.

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Investors use AI in finance for research but trust human financial advisors for final decisions

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Zhipu eyes multi-billion-dollar share sale as Chinese AI firm rides 2,000% stock surge

Beijing's Zhipu is weighing a share sale to raise several billion dollars in Hong Kong after its stock soared 2,000% since January. The Chinese AI lab launched its open-source GLM-5.2 model days after Anthropic pulled Fable 5 from global markets due to US export controls. But analysts warn the deeply unprofitable company faces years of losses despite its market value crossing $128 billion.

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Zhipu eyes multi-billion-dollar share sale as Chinese AI firm rides 2,000% stock surge

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Masayoshi Son calls AI bubble talk 'blasphemy' as SoftBank targets $6.2 trillion valuation

At SoftBank's annual shareholder meeting, founder Masayoshi Son rejected concerns about an AI investment bubble, declaring it an insult to the technology. The 68-year-old CEO outlined plans to lead the company into his 70s, targeting a $6.2 trillion net asset value built on artificial superintelligence and physical AI. With a $64.6 billion bet on OpenAI, Son is reshaping SoftBank as an AI-era industrial holding company.

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Masayoshi Son calls AI bubble talk 'blasphemy' as SoftBank targets $6.2 trillion valuation

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