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Nasdaq hits record as AMD and Meta power wider AI ETF rally

The Nasdaq Composite reached record territory this week as investors rushed into artificial-intelligence stocks, with major semiconductor and tech ETFs like QQQ and SMH posting significant gains.

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5 Ways to Invest in AI and Technology Using GCC-Listed ETFs

GCC-listed ETFs now offer specialized exposure to artificial intelligence and technology sectors. Investors can access U.S. mega-cap growth, quantum computing, AI infrastructure, Chinese internet platforms, and Shariah-compliant American technology through five key funds.

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AI Slowdown Fears Hit Chip ETFs as Memory Trade Takes the Brunt

Semiconductor stocks and chip ETFs suffered significant losses on Monday as investors questioned the pace of AI infrastructure development. The PHLX Semiconductor Index fell 5.9%, with memory-focused ETFs like DRAM dropping about 5% as demand concerns reversed earlier supply-squeeze optimism.

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US 10-Year Treasury Yield Tops 5%, Hits Highest Level Since 2007

The 10-year US Treasury yield breached 5% and climbed to its highest level since 2007, driven by surging oil prices and sticky core inflation readings. This move triggered a global bond sell-off, supported the dollar, and pressured risk assets including semiconductor stocks.

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Anthropic $2T IPO Goes to Nasdaq: What Investors Need to Know

Anthropic has selected Nasdaq for a planned $2 trillion IPO, potentially the largest on record. The AI leader could raise $100 billion, with Nvidia reportedly considering a $10 billion anchor investment.

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CoreWeave’s Indonesia Data Center Bet Targets a Fast-Growing Digital Economy

Nasdaq-listed CoreWeave plans to develop three data centers with 360 megawatts of power in Indonesia by 2028, representing 62% of the country's current operating capacity and capitalizing on rapid GDP growth and AI demand.

U.S. Equity Funds Extend Outflow Streak Ahead of Big Tech Earnings

U.S. equity funds extended outflows to a second consecutive week with $7.34 billion in net sales, as investors grew cautious ahead of major Big Tech earnings and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment.

IBM's Historic Sell-Off and the Quantum Disconnect

IBM plunged 26% on July 14, 2026, marking its worst trading day in nearly six decades after pre-announcing weaker-than-expected Q2 results and wiping out $70 billion in market value. The sell-off highlights the disconnect between long-term quantum computing optimism and disappointing near-term earni

Tech Slump Shows the AI Trade Is Facing Its First Real Stress Test

AI Momentum Meets Its First Cost Problem

Trump’s quantum push lifts Lunate ETF to top YTD performer  

Quantum computing is becoming part of national security, industrial policy, and the global technology race.

Leveraged SpaceX ETFs and Options Arrive as Traders Chase the Post-IPO Rally

SpaceX's record $1.77 trillion IPO has spawned a wave of leveraged ETFs and options.

Markets Rally as Oil Prices Plunge on U.S.-Iran Deal