Edition 370: 3 things investors need to know from last week!
This week’s stories highlight how rising tech competition, AI infrastructure demand, and Apple’s latest hardware push are reshaping the technology and investment landscape.
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Apple Goes Foldable: Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the $1,999 iPhone Duo, featuring a book-like design that expands from a 5.4-inch outer display to a 7.6-inch inner screen. Powered by the A20 Pro chip, the Duo promises improved performance, long battery life, upgraded cameras, and a reduced crease, marking a major new direction for Apple's smartphone lineup.
Source: Yahoo Finance
United States-Canada Trade War Escalates: Canada has imposed retaliatory tariffs of 15%–50% on roughly $20 billion of U.S. goods, prompting the White House to threaten new bans and additional tariffs. With both sides hardening their positions, the escalating dispute could put further pressure on businesses, consumers, and cross-border trade.
Source: Yahoo Finance
Qualcomm Lands Amazon AI Chip Deal: Qualcomm has signed a multigenerational agreement to supply Amazon with customized chips for AWS artificial intelligence infrastructure, marking a major expansion beyond its smartphone processor business. The deal also gives Amazon warrants to purchase up to $4 billion of Qualcomm shares, with vesting tied to chip orders potentially reaching $60 billion.
Source: Bloomberg
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