Nintendo's Switch 2 has sold over 17 million units since its June launch, officially making it the company's most successful console debut. While the new hardware soars, sales of the original Switch model have seen a significant decline.
As the artificial intelligence boom enters a new phase of enterprise deployment, investors are looking beyond pure software to the foundational hardware layer. We analyze three key companies powering the AI revolution and why their roles may offer a compelling, lower-risk investment thesis this February.
As Bitcoin hovers near $78,000, data from mining pool Antpool indicates a significant portion of the network's hardware is operating at razor-thin margins. A further decline could trigger a wave of shutdowns among mid-tier miners, with potential ripple effects for network security and market dynamics.
Avnet's shares have surged over 28% this year, riding the wave of tech hardware demand cycles. But as the stock hovers around $63, a critical question emerges: is the rally justified by fundamentals, or has momentum outpaced value? A deep dive into the numbers reveals a starkly divided picture.
Nintendo's net profit surged over 50% in the first nine months of its fiscal year, fueled by the record-breaking launch of its Switch 2 console. However, the company faces mounting pressure from a global memory chip shortage, driven by intense demand for AI hardware, which threatens to increase manufacturing costs and potentially affect future pricing.
As private AI leaders like Anthropic project staggering revenue growth, the spotlight turns to the public-market hardware titans whose chips form the backbone of this expansion. Nvidia and Broadcom are positioned as critical, long-term beneficiaries.
As Connection (CNXN) prepares to release its quarterly results, investors are watching to see if the company can meet revenue expectations after a series of disappointments, against a backdrop of mixed performance in the tech hardware sector.
Sony Group is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a cyclical hardware manufacturer into a diversified creative entertainment powerhouse. With its 'One Sony' ecosystem driving high-margin growth in gaming, music, and anime, analysts are building a bullish case for the stock's long-term compounding potential.
At a high-profile industry gathering in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the intense demand for advanced semiconductors, calling on TSMC to accelerate output as AI hardware needs strain global supply chains.
OpenAI is actively seeking alternatives to some of Nvidia's latest AI chips, focusing on specialized hardware for faster inference, according to sources. This strategic pivot introduces new tensions and competitive dynamics between the two AI titans, even as investment talks continue.
Rosenblatt Securities raised its rating on cybersecurity firm Fortinet ahead of its Q4 earnings, citing a favorable hardware refresh cycle, effective sales strategies, and supportive tax incentives as key growth drivers.
The cryptocurrency wallet provider Exodus Movement reports disciplined capital management with a debt-free balance sheet and 1.5 million monthly users, even as BTIG trims its price target citing cautious volume outlook.
Amid rising electricity prices and shifting federal incentives, solar platform GigaWatt is turning to crowd-investing to accelerate its push into integrated, user-friendly DIY solar kits, betting on AI and streamlined hardware to capture a growing market.
Creators of the Trump-themed cryptocurrency have moved a massive tranche of tokens to new wallets in their largest single transfer to date, as regulatory pressure on politicians' crypto dealings intensifies.
GIGABYTE is expanding its strategic partnership with AMD to launch a new generation of AI-enhanced gaming laptops, motherboards, and monitors. This collaboration integrates AMD's Ryzen AI and 3D V-Cache technologies directly into consumer hardware, aiming to deliver tangible benefits in gaming smoothness, system stability, and creative workflow acceleration.
The decentralized finance protocol has publicly identified wallets linked to a weekend exploit, warning of criminal and civil action if funds are not returned within 72 hours, as security firms point to a critical validation flaw.
Nvidia is set to make a landmark investment in OpenAI's latest funding round, CEO Jensen Huang confirmed, signaling a deepening alliance between the AI hardware giant and the leading AI research lab. However, reports of internal skepticism at Nvidia introduce uncertainty into the final terms and timing of the deal.
In a revealing moment during Tesla's earnings call, Elon Musk disclosed that his Saturdays are dedicated to the company's next-generation AI5 chip project, signaling a fundamental strategic shift from automaker to vertically integrated AI hardware powerhouse.
High-performance computing specialist One Stop Systems secures a significant initial order from a major aerospace contractor for next-gen in-flight entertainment hardware, as its stock continues a remarkable year-long rally.
Quantum computing firm IonQ has moved to acquire SkyWater Technology, Skyloom Global, and Seed Innovations, aiming to create a comprehensive, end-to-end platform that controls hardware, networking, and software. This vertical integration strategy targets government and enterprise clients seeking secure, full-stack quantum solutions.
