A report by Global Witness reveals that conflict minerals, specifically coltan from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, have infiltrated the supply chains of major tech companies including NVIDIA and Microsoft. Coltan, essential for electronics capacitors, is linked to violence and exploitation in Congo's North Kivu region, controlled by the M23 rebel group. Despite certification efforts, smuggling and mixing with legitimate sources continue, undermining ethical sourcing. The report calls for suspending Rwandan coltan imports and stronger corporate accountability to prevent funding armed conflict.
Nvidia has appointed Bruce Andrews, a seasoned Washington lobbyist and former Intel government affairs head, as Chief External Affairs Officer to manage its relations with US policymakers amid tightening export controls on AI chips to China. This mov...
NVIDIA announced its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held virtually on June 24 at 9 a.m. PT. Stockholders can participate online using a control number to vote and ask questions, while non-stockholders may attend as guests by registering ...
AI-related capital expenditures by major U.S. tech companies reached $400 billion in 2025 and are expected to hit $700 billion in 2026, driving stock market gains and economic growth. Despite concerns about a potential AI bubble, CoBank's report high...
US stock markets rallied strongly after President Trump called off planned airstrikes on Iran, easing geopolitical tensions. The Dow Jones rose 929 points (1.9%), with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also gaining 1.8% and 2.5%, respectively. This move followe...
Marvell Technology's shares surged 8% to around $273 on June 11, continuing a 57% rally over the past month as it prepares to join the S&P 500 on June 22. The stock's rise is driven by strong AI-related revenue growth and endorsements from industry l...
