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Key Points: Amazon is developing a new smartphone, internally called "Transformer," after the 2014 Fire Phone flop. The phone aims to be a personalized mobile device, syncing with Alexa and connecting users to Amazon's ecosystem. A key focus is integrating AI to potentially eliminate the need for traditional app stores. Amazon faces the challenge of competing with Apple and Samsung and convincing users to switch...

Keypoints: Tesla plans a $2.9 billion purchase of solar manufacturing equipment from Chinese suppliers. This supports Elon Musk's goal to add 100 GW of U.S. solar capacity by 2028. The deal highlights U.S. reliance on Chinese manufacturing despite efforts to localize production. Chinese suppliers like Suzhou Maxwell Technologies are key candidates for the equipment. Tesla plans to purchase $2.9 billion worth of equipment for making...

Key Points: Xiaomi will invest at least 60 billion yuan ($8.7 billion) in AI. The investment will span over the next three years. Xiaomi announced its latest AI model, MiMo-V2-Pro. The company aims to enhance AI capabilities across its products. Xiaomi (1810.HK) is making a massive bet on artificial intelligence, with CEO Lei Jun announcing a commitment of at least 60 billion yuan ($8.70 billion)...

Key Points: Alibaba's net income dropped 66% year-over-year. Revenue missed analyst expectations, reaching 284.8 billion Chinese yuan. Heavy investments in AI, quick commerce, and user experience impacted operational income. Cloud business revenue grew 36%, with AI-related products showing triple-digit growth. Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant, saw its net income tumble by 66% year-over-year, missing analyst revenue expectations for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2025....

Key Points: Samsung plans to invest over $73 billion in AI and semiconductors this year. The company aims to lead the AI semiconductor industry. Samsung is exploring mergers and acquisitions in robotics and medical technology. Other M&A targets include auto electronics and air-conditioning solutions. Samsung Electronics announced Thursday a significant investment of over 110 trillion won (approximately $73.24 billion) this year. The company aims to...

Key Points: Gold prices recovered slightly after a recent decline. Rising oil prices and Mideast conflict fuel inflation concerns. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, hinting at only one cut this year. Gold's gains are tempered by a strong dollar and uncertainty around rate cuts. Gold prices saw a partial recovery after dropping nearly 4% on Wednesday. Buyers stepped in, helping the precious metal...

Key Points: Apple's China smartphone sales increased by 23% in early 2026. The overall China smartphone market dropped by 4% during the same period. Apple benefited from discounts and subsidies, and its strong supply chain helps it avoid price hikes. Other Android makers are raising prices due to rising memory chip costs. Apple saw a significant 23% jump in China smartphone sales during the first...