Esteban Tesson

Wall Street retreats as tech stocks slide and Middle East tensions flare

Major Wall Street indices accelerated their losses during Wednesday's session. Technology stocks remained under significant pressure, while renewed tensions between the United States and Iran overshadowed inflation data that largely aligned with market forecasts. Against this backdrop, the S&P 500 dropped 1.62% to 7,266.9 points, the Dow Jones fell 1.87% to 49,918.7 points, and the Nasdaq 100 lost 1.98% to 28,508 points.

June 11, 2026 at 04:12 am

Super Micro prepares up to $7bn in financing to support AI boom

Super Micro Computer has announced a massive financing plan of up to $7bn to meet the surging demand for its artificial intelligence servers. The group intends to use the funds to support an order backlog valued at $39bn and to cover general corporate financing needs. This initiative comes as investments in AI infrastructure continue to accelerate globally.

June 11, 2026 at 03:26 am

Trump threatens Iran with further strikes, ramps up pressure for a deal

Donald Trump has asserted that the United States will conduct additional strikes against Iran following operations carried out the previous day. During a White House address, the American president stated that Washington would "strike very hard" at Tehran while reiterating his call for the signing of an agreement. Hours earlier, he had accused Iran of stalling negotiations and suggested the country must now "pay the price" for its stance.

June 11, 2026 at 03:04 am

APA bolsters Alaska footprint with acquisition of Savant Alaska

APA has announced the acquisition of Savant Alaska for approximately $70m to strengthen its presence on Alaska's North Slope. The deal notably includes the Badami oil facilities, which boast a production capacity of approximately 40,000 barrels per day, along with strategic midstream infrastructure designed to support the group's future development in the region.

June 11, 2026 at 02:14 am

APA Strengthens Alaska Position with Acquisition of Savant Alaska

APA has announced the acquisition of Savant Alaska for approximately $70m to bolster its presence on Alaska's North Slope. The transaction notably includes the Badami oil facilities, which possess a production capacity of approximately 40,000 barrels per day, along with strategic transportation infrastructure designed to support the group's future development in the region.

June 11, 2026 at 01:39 am

Amazon secures $17.5bn to fund AI expansion

Amazon has secured a $17.5bn credit facility from a banking consortium including Citibank, BofA Securities, JPMorgan Chase, HSBC and Wells Fargo. According to a filing dated June 8, these funds are earmarked for general corporate purposes as the company ramps up investment in the infrastructure required for artificial intelligence development.

June 10, 2026 at 11:16 pm

Amazon secures $17.5bn to fund AI expansion

Amazon has secured a $17.5bn credit facility from a banking consortium including Citibank, BofA Securities, JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, and Wells Fargo. According to a filing dated June 8, these funds will be used for general corporate purposes as the company ramps up investment in the infrastructure required for artificial intelligence development.

June 10, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Trump Promises Retaliation After U.S. Helicopter Downed Near Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has asserted that the United States will respond after accusing Iran of shooting down an American Apache helicopter on a patrol mission over the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, the President indicated that both pilots were rescued without injury but maintained that a U.S. reaction was necessary. However, he provided no specific details regarding the nature of the measures being considered.

June 10, 2026 at 02:30 am

Wall Street Rebounds as Tech Stocks Wake Up

U.S. markets regained their footing on Monday following the sharp correction seen at the end of last week. Driven by a recovery in technology stocks, and semiconductors in particular, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 finished in the green, while the Dow Jones remained slightly behind. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% to close at 7,405.7 points. The Nasdaq 100 posted the best performance of the session with a gain of 1.58% to 29,414.2 points, while the Dow Jones shed 0.16% to finish at 50,708 points.

June 09, 2026 at 04:22 am

Federal Judge Blocks $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas

A federal judge in Massachusetts has struck down a measure introduced by Donald Trump that required employers to pay a $100,000 fee for each H-1B visa application. In his ruling, Judge Leo Sorokin found that the policy violates the Administrative Procedure Act, which governs the actions of federal agencies. He further determined that the levy constitutes a de facto tax, noting that Congress never granted the executive branch the necessary authority to create such an imposition.

June 09, 2026 at 02:55 am

Intel gains ground on Google and Nvidia in AI chip manufacturing

Intel could receive a major boost from Google for its foundry business. According to The Information, the group has reportedly secured an order for over three million Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) scheduled for production in 2028. The report also indicates that Nvidia is exploring the use of Intel's manufacturing technologies for a future processor integrating four graphics chips, although no formal agreement has been reached yet. This news provided strong tailwinds for Intel shares, which surged by over 12% on Monday.

June 08, 2026 at 11:35 pm

Intel Gains Ground on Google and Nvidia in AI Chip Manufacturing

Intel may be poised for a significant boost from Google in its foundry business. According to The Information, the group has reportedly received an order for more than three million Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) scheduled for production in 2028. The report also indicates that Nvidia is exploring the use of Intel's manufacturing technologies for a future processor integrating four graphics chips, although no formal agreement has been reached. This news provided strong support for Intel shares, which rose by more than 12% in market trading.

June 08, 2026 at 11:08 pm

OpenAI and Washington Weigh Public Equity Stake in the Group

OpenAI and the Trump administration have been in discussions for over a year regarding a potential US government equity stake in the artificial intelligence firm. The talks, initiated by Sam Altman in 2025, recently continued in Washington during meetings focused on AI regulation and technological advancements. Options being explored include a grant of shares to the federal government to seed an investment vehicle inspired by the "Public Wealth Fund" project championed by OpenAI.

June 08, 2026 at 03:00 pm

Wall Street retreats under pressure from semiconductors and a potentially more hawkish Fed

U.S. markets fell sharply on Friday, weighed down by a fresh wave of selling in semiconductor stocks and a much stronger than expected jobs report, which bolstered expectations that high interest rates will persist in the United States. The S&P 500 shed 2.64% to close at 7,383.7 points, while the Dow Jones retreated 1.35% to 50,866.7 points. The Nasdaq 100 recorded the steepest decline, falling 4.77% to end the session at 28,957.6 points.

June 06, 2026 at 04:38 am

Meta Explores Massive Fundraising Round to Accelerate AI Investments

Meta is considering raising tens of billions of dollars through a stock offering to finance the expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to reports from the Financial Times. This deliberation comes as major technology groups ramp up investments in data centers and the computing power required for AI development. The recent success of the $84.75bn fundraising announced by Alphabet reportedly helped accelerate discussions within Mark Zuckerberg's group.

June 06, 2026 at 03:41 am

OpenAI and Washington Consider Public Equity Stake in the Group

OpenAI and the Donald Trump administration have been discussing a potential U.S. government equity stake in the artificial intelligence company for over a year. The talks, initiated by Sam Altman in 2025, continued recently in Washington during meetings focused on AI regulation and technological advancements. Among the options being explored is a donation of shares to the federal government to fund an investment vehicle inspired by the "Public Wealth Fund" project championed by OpenAI.

June 06, 2026 at 03:20 am

Amazon unveils conversational robot and accelerates warehouse automation

Amazon has revealed a new iteration of its Proteus warehouse robot, now capable of understanding instructions delivered in natural language. Unveiled at the "Delivering the Future" event in London, this evolution allows employees to interact with the machine without specific technical commands. Already operational in 25 US fulfillment centers, Proteus is slated for a phased European rollout starting in 2027. The group also showcased Vulcan, a robot equipped with a sense of touch, alongside the STARK automated handling system.

June 05, 2026 at 11:17 pm

Lululemon seems squeezed

Long considered one of the most dynamic brands in the apparel sector, Lululemon is now navigating a more challenging period. Faced with a slowdown in discretionary spending and a saturated US market, the company posted disappointing quarterly results and has lowered its guidance, triggering a sharp 8% drop in its share price.

June 05, 2026 at 11:13 pm

Amazon Unveils Conversational Robot and Accelerates Warehouse Automation

Amazon has revealed a new version of its Proteus warehouse robot, now capable of understanding instructions delivered in natural language. Presented during the 'Delivering the Future' event in London, this evolution allows employees to interact with the robot without specific technical commands. Already utilized in 25 American logistics centers, Proteus will be progressively deployed across Europe starting in 2027. The group also introduced Vulcan, a robot equipped with a sense of touch, as well as the STARK automated handling system.

June 05, 2026 at 11:08 pm

Lululemon Loses Its Momentum

Long considered one of the most dynamic brands in the apparel sector, Lululemon is now navigating a more difficult period. Faced with a slowdown in discretionary spending and a saturated U.S. market, the company reported disappointing quarterly results and lowered its guidance, triggering a sharp 8% drop in its share price.

June 05, 2026 at 10:32 pm

A bright future: Why photonics is the new stockmarket darling

Long centered on raw computing power, the Artificial Intelligence revolution is now unfolding across multiple fronts, most notably in how data circulates. As models grow in size and complexity, the speed and efficiency of data exchange within data centers have become paramount concerns.

June 05, 2026 at 02:21 am