U.S. proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at countering China’s grip

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Techme101

The U.S. is mobilizing allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals as part of efforts to counter China’s dominance in the market.

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China’s Hong Kong-listed tech stocks enter bear market as tax and AI fears take hold

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Techme101

Chinese technology stocks have slid into bear market territory, marking a sharp reversal from last year’s rally.

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Sony profit jumps 22% in December quarter, beating expectations and lifting full-year outlook

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Techme101

Sony posted a stronger-than-expected rebound in operating profit for the December quarter and lifted its full-year forecast.

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Shares of Arm plunge 8% after licensing revenue misses estimates, Qualcomm outlook adds pressure

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Techme101

Shares of UK-based semiconductor designer Arm Holdings fell in aftermarket trading, despite the company posting record revenues amid AI demand.

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CNBC Daily Open: Alphabet capex plans spook investors, while AMD has a brutal day in markets

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Techme101

Alphabet expects capital expenditure for 2026 to come in between $175 billion and $185 billion — at the higher end, capex will more than double from last year.

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Alphabet resets the bar for AI infrastructure spending

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Techme101

The search giant’s proposed capex spend for 2026 exceeds that of its hyperscalers peers.

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US pitches plan to counter China’s dominance of critical mineral supply

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Techme101

An event was attended by representatives of at least 50 countries, the White House said.

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Software experiencing ‘most exciting moment’ as AI fears hammer the stocks

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Techme101

Shares of software companies have been getting beaten up, and the selloff accelerated this week after Anthropic’s latest unveiling.

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Ciena returns to S&P 500 after getting booted 17 years ago

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Techme101

Ciena is predicting the fastest growth since 2011 in the current fiscal year, thanks to its position in artificial intelligence.

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Sam Altman got exceptionally testy over Claude Super Bowl ads

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Techme101

He posted a novella-sized rant that devolved into to calling his rival “dishonest” and “authoritarian.”

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