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Hon Hai Precision is the world's largest contract manufacturer of consumer electronics, communications, and computer products. It is the biggest supplier to Apple, whose business accounted for around 54% of overall revenue in 2023. Hon Hai is also involved in the production of upstream components such as electronic connectors, semiconductor packaging, and metal casings for smartphones, as well as producing servers. These upstream activities are mainly conducted through its listed majority-owned subsidiaries Foxconn Industrial Internet and FIH Mobile. In response to its traditional end markets of computers, smartphones, and telecom equipment maturing in 2019 it started on a strategy to develop expertise in three new growth areas—electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics.

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Foxlink, a key supplier for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), is transitioning to an AI robotics software provider, leveraging Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&#8217;s technology.
What Happened: Foxlink, a long-time supplier of components to Apple, is venturing into the AI robotics sector to shield itself from the unpredictable consumer electronics industry and geopolitical uncertainties. The company aims to complete this transformation by 2030, <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Technology/Artificial-intelligence/Apple-supplier-Foxlink-banks-on-Nvidia-tools-for-pivot-to-robots">reported</a> Nikkei Asia on Tuesday.
Foxlink&#8217;s subsidiary, Sync Robotic, has launched AI-powered quadruped security robotic solutions. The robots&#8217; software was developed by a team of 15 engineers over eight months, using Nvidia&#8217;s Omniverse platform for simulation, Isaac Gr00t N1 for robot development, and Jetson Orin Nano super developer kit for edge computing.
See Also: <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46159877/steve-jobs-once-spent-two-weeks-choosing-a-washing-machine-for-his-palo-alto-home-and-he-got-more-thrill-out-of-it-than-any-piece-of-high-tech-in-ages">Steve Jobs Once Spent Two Weeks Choosing A Washing Machine For His Palo Alto Home And He Got More &#8216;Thrill&#8217; Out Of It Than Any Piece Of High Tech In Ages &#8211; Benzinga</a>
Freddy Kuo, chairman of Sync Robotic and special assistant to the Chairman of Foxlink, stated, &#8220;The reason we could build these robotic solutions in just eight months was because we deployed these AI developing tools. It would have taken some two to three years without AI, and that is the biggest difference.&#8221;
Why It Matters: Foxlink&#8217;s shift to AI robotics is a part of a broader trend among Apple suppliers, including Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHAF#OTC">HNHAF</a>) (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) — also known as Foxconn, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45014074/apple-plans-iphone-shift-from-china-to-india-amid-tariff-pressures-geopolitical-risks">to diversify</a> their focus away from smartphones and notebooks to AI data center infrastructure. This move comes amid a slowdown in consumer electronics demand and ongoing China-U.S. tensions.
Earlier in May, Nvidia secured a deal with Saudi Arabia&#8216;s Humain, a new AI venture backed by the country&#8217;s Public Investment Fund, to supply 18,000 of its latest GB300 Blackwell chips. This partnership aims to build a 500-megawatt AI data center, marking a significant step in Saudi Arabia&#8217;s Vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy and invest in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45602111/600b-ai-opportunity-nvidias-18000-chip-deal-with-saudi-arabias-humain-puts-middle-east-front-of-the-line-says-wedbushs-dan-ives">cutting-edge technology</a>.
In June, Nvidia&#8217;s CEO Jensen Huang identified robotics as the company&#8217;s second-largest market for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/03/44390580/nvidia-just-unveiled-a-humanoid-ai-brain-which-allows-robots-to-think-slow-jensen-huang-says-this-could-very-well-likely-be-the-largest-industry-of-all">potential growth</a>, following AI. This aligns with Nvidia&#8217;s focus on AI and robotics, as evidenced by the launch of Groot N1, a new foundation model for humanoid robots, at GTC 2025 in San Jose.
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Apple-Supplier Foxlink Taps Nvidia AI Tools To Power Pivot Into Robotics

As Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) prepares to report its first-quarter earnings on Wednesday, investor attention remains fixed on the fallout from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44830406/nvidia-to-take-55-billion-hit-over-china-chip-export-restrictions-but-top-analyst-dan-ives-says-hes-not-overly-concerned-all-part-of-the-high-game-of-poker">U.S. export restrictions on chip sales to China</a>. However, the chipmaker may have a few surprises in store.
What Happened: On Tuesday, Nvidia published a blog post on one of Dell Technologies Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>) U.S. factories, which it says can ship &#8220;thousands of Blackwell GPUs to customers in a week.&#8221;
Dell&#8217;s partnership with Nvidia essentially involves supplying racks, cooling, and storage, mounted with the latter&#8217;s prized GPUs. Volume growth reported by Dell can thus be seen as a reflection of demand dynamics in AI infrastructure, while also serving as a proxy for Nvidia&#8217;s momentum.
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In the blog post, Nvidia mentions an order for 100,000 units of Blackwell GPUs by CoreWeave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWV#NASDAQ">CRWV</a>), which is set for delivery within the next 6 weeks, worth over $3 billion.
This comes amid the export curbs on China, which are expected to hit <a href="https://benzinga.com/25/05/45612246/nvidia-to-be-hit-by-china-chip-export-curbs-or-deliver-q2-guidance-surprise-after-middle-east-dealmaking-heres-what-charts-show-ahead-of-q1-results">the company&#8217;s earnings</a> to the tune of $5.5 billion, resulting in its first earnings estimate decline in years.
In addition to geopolitical headwinds, the company was weighed down by persistent technical issues with the GB200 Blackwell racks, resulting in delayed shipments. 
However, these issues were resolved by the company&#8217;s partners, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), Inventec Corp., Wistron Corp., and Dell Technologies through a series of technical breakthroughs, allowing them to ramp up production towards the tail end of the first quarter, according to a report <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/26ad4a47-aefd-4a96-9605-275027f83b53">by</a> the Financial Times.
While analysts expect the company&#8217;s gross margins to drop from 71% to 58% as a result of the China hit, even just a sliver of the high-margin Blackwell silicon accruing towards the end of the quarter can help soften the blow.
Similarly, these factors should help the company provide a better-than-expected guidance for the second quarter, as it begins shipping the GB200 racks at volume. 
Why It Matters: In addition to this, Nvidia has unlocked several other tailwinds in recent weeks that should help offset the losses from China export curbs.
Starting with a potential <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45636302/nvidia-amd-stand-to-gain-big-as-japan-proposes-about-7-billion-us-chip-deal-in-tariff-talks-report">$7 billion chip deal</a> with Japan, in a bid to reduce the nation&#8217;s massive trade surplus with the United States, which stands to benefit the company significantly.
This comes just days after a mega <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/05/45602111/600b-ai-opportunity-nvidias-18000-chip-deal-with-saudi-arabias-humain-puts-middle-east-front-of-the-line-says-wedbushs-dan-ives">18,000-chip deal</a> with Saudi Arabia&#8217;s AI startup, Humain, backed by the Kingdom&#8217;s Public Investment Fund.
The company also plans to release a <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45605521/after-jensen-huang-criticized-us-export-curbs-nvidia-set-to-launch-cheaper-blackwell-ai-chip-for-china-amid-market-share-slide-report">significantly cheaper AI chip</a> for the Chinese market, in a bid to circumvent U.S. export restrictions. 
This, however, is expected to take a while to materialize, with the company saying that &#8220;until we settle on a new product design and receive approval from the U.S. government, we are effectively foreclosed from China's $50 billion data center market.&#8221;
Price Action: Nvidia shares were up 3.21% on Tuesday, trading at $135.50, and are up 0.09% after hours, ahead of the company&#8217;s first quarter earnings release. Dell shares were up 1.68% on Tuesday, trading at $113.99, and are down 0.34% after hours.
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Dell's Early Blackwell Shipments Of 'Thousands Of GPUs A Week' May Lift Nvidia Margins, Boost Q2 Guidance

Veteran financial commentator, CNBC&#8217;s Jim Cramer, is sounding an alarm for investors, suggesting that the performance of tech giants Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) this week will be a critical indicator for the broader market&#8217;s health.
What Happened: In a recent post on X, Cramer urged followers to &#8220;Watch Apple. If it doesn&#8217;t go up as much as the market, really bad sign for key holding.&#8221; His warning extends to Nvidia, which is set to report earnings this week on Wednesday, stating, &#8220;Same with Nvidia as it reports this week.&#8221;
Cramer&#8217;s comments highlight the significant influence these two companies, often considered market &#8220;bellwethers,&#8221; wield over overall investor sentiment and portfolio performance.
On Friday, Trump demanded that iPhones sold in the U.S. be manufactured domestically, threatening a 25% tariff otherwise.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1927307004558663688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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These remarks directly targeted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45603673/trumps-targeting-of-apple-isnt-random-analyst-says-its-a-calculated-move-for-maximum-political-gain">Apple&#8217;s growing presence in India</a>, specifically Foxconn or Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd.&#8217;s (OTCPK: HNHPF) construction of a $1.5 billion display module facility near Chennai. 
Meanwhile, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>, analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45612246/nvidia-to-be-hit-by-china-chip-export-curbs-or-deliver-q2-guidance-surprise-after-middle-east-dealmaking-heres-what-charts-show-ahead-of-q1-results">expect Nvidia to report earnings</a> per share of $0.88 for the first quarter, a 43% increase from the prior year, while its revenue is projected at $43.4 billion, up 65% from a year ago. 
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45612246/nvidia-to-be-hit-by-china-chip-export-curbs-or-deliver-q2-guidance-surprise-after-middle-east-dealmaking-heres-what-charts-show-ahead-of-q1-results">Nvidia To Be Hit By China Chip Export Curbs Or Deliver Q2 Guidance Surprise After Middle East Deal? Here&#8217;s What Charts Show Ahead Of Q1 Results</a>
Why It Matters: Adding to the cautious tone, Cramer also noted a challenging environment for new investments, stating, &#8220;Now the futures are officially so high that you can&#8217;t buy anything that&#8217;s up big.&#8221;
This suggests that current market valuations are stretched, making it difficult for investors to find attractive entry points for stocks that have already seen significant gains.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Now the futures are officially so high that you can&#39;t buy anything that&#39;s up big..
&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1927296675330019570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: Nvidia&#8217;s shares closed 1.16% lower on Friday. The stock was down 5.08% on a year-to-date basis, and 15.27% higher over a year. In pre-market on Tuesday, the stock was up 2.56%
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that Nvidia had a stronger price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was solid, however, its value ranking was poor at the 6.61th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>.
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Meanwhile, Apple&#8217;s shares closed 3.20% lower on Friday. The stock was down 19.92% on a year-to-date basis, and 2.78% higher over a year. In pre-market on Tuesday, the stock was up 1.74%
Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings shows that Apple had a weaker price trend over the short, medium, and long term. Its momentum ranking was moderate, and its value ranking was poor at the 8.71th percentile. The details of other metrics are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">available here</a>. 
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Tuesday. The SPY was up 1.51% to $587.87, while the QQQ advanced 1.58% to $517.31, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
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Jim Cramer Warns Market Could Be In Trouble If Apple, Nvidia Stocks Slide This Week: 'Really Bad Sign'

Prominent short seller Jim Chanos has challenged the U.S. government&#8217;s manufacturing aspirations, highlighting the economic realities keeping iPhone production overseas.
What Happened: Chanos responded with skepticism to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick&#8216;s vision of bringing iPhone manufacturing to American soil. 
Chanos&#8217; remarks came after Lutnick suggested that with artificial intelligence and automation, the U.S. could create hundreds of thousands of manufacturing jobs with salaries ranging from $75,000 to $150,000 under President Donald Trump&#8216;s administration.
Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Precision (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), employees in China assembling Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) phones were reportedly seen as &#8220;too expensive&#8221; at $3 an hour in 2023. Chanos wrote, &#8220;Does the Commerce Secretary really think those $3/hour jobs are coming back to the U.S.?&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Foxconn workers in China who assemble <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24AAPL&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$AAPL</a> phones, were considered too expensive at $3 per hour, in 2023. Does the Commerce Secretary really think those $3/hour jobs are coming back to the US?! <a href="https://t.co/BLGkhpT4w2">https://t.co/BLGkhpT4w2</a> <a href="https://t.co/fqRJnxgTnN">pic.twitter.com/fqRJnxgTnN</a>
&mdash; James Chanos (@RealJimChanos) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealJimChanos/status/1917800022671811015?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters:  This debate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44879959/steve-jobs-said-14-years-ago-iphones-would-never-be-made-in-the-u-s-those-jobs-arent-coming-back-now-tariffs-could-lift-price-to-3500">echoes a 2011 conversation</a> where Apple CEO Steve Jobs told former President Barack Obama, &#8220;Those jobs aren&#8217;t coming back.&#8221; Beyond labor costs, China&#8217;s supply chain advantages remain significant, with a former Apple executive noting: &#8220;You need a million screws? That factory is a block away.&#8221;
Despite manufacturing concerns, the Trump administration recently <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44882019/apple-ceo-tim-cooks-dialogue-with-commerce-secretary-lutnick-secured-tariff-exemption-for-iphones-and-electronics-report">exempted Apple&#8217;s China-produced electronics </a>from import duties following discussions between CEO Tim Cook and White House officials. This pushed Apple&#8217;s market cap back above $3 trillion.
Though Apple reportedly considers shifting iPhone assembly to India, analyst Craig Moffett questions whether this would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45032214/analyst-questions-apples-reported-iphone-shift-to-india-amid-china-tariff-pressures-doesnt-solve-all-the-problems">effectively mitigate tariff impacts</a>, noting components would still largely come from China. &#8220;You have a tremendous menu of problems created by tariffs, and moving to India doesn&#8217;t solve all the problems,&#8221; Moffett told CNBC. Read Next: 
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Short Seller Jim Chanos Slams Trump's Reindustrialization Hopes: Says $3-Per-Hour Apple Supplier Foxconn Workers Were 'Too Expensive' — Questions If 'Those Jobs Are Coming Back'

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)&nbsp;looks to import most of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/apple-iphone" rel="noreferrer noopener">the iPhones it</a> sells in the U.S. from India by the end of 2026.
The iPhone maker will need to double its annual iPhone output in India to over 80 million units, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-25/apple-aims-to-build-most-iphones-for-us-in-india-by-end-of-2026?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported</a> Friday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.
Apple assembled over 40 million iPhones in India in fiscal 2025 ended March 2025. According to the report, It sold over 60 million iPhones annually in the U.S.
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Apple&#8217;s plans symbolize its pivot from China, which was triggered by the 2020 pandemic, which disrupted global supply chains. U.S. President&nbsp;Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff policies&nbsp;and geopolitical tensions with China have also prompted Apple to intensify that effort.
Apple assembled $22 billion worth of iPhones in India in the 12 months ended March, increasing production by nearly 60%. Apple now makes 20% of iPhones in India. Still, China remains its most significant production base.
Apple supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) (operating as Foxconn Technology) assembled most of its India-made iPhones in Foxconn&#8217;s southern India factory.&nbsp;
BofA Securities analyst&nbsp;Wamsi Mohan <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/04/44720209/apple-faces-up-to-90-cost-surge-on-iphones-if-us-tariffs-stick-analyst-looks-at-possible-shift-to-india-price-increase" rel="noreferrer noopener">noted that iPhone costs</a> can increase by 25% if Apple migrates the production base to the U.S. purely due to higher labor costs in the country. In addition, if Apple has to pay reciprocal tariffs to import sub-assemblies into the U.S., he noted that the total cost of an iPhone would increase by more than 90%.
Mohan also highlighted that moving the final assembly to the US, including the entire iPhone supply chain, would likely take many years.
Apple reportedly <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44706383/apple-airlifts-iphones-from-india-and-china-in-72-hour-race-to-beat-trumps-tariffs-as-stock-sinks-amid-us-china-trade-panic" rel="noreferrer noopener">transported five planeloads</a> of iPhones and other products from manufacturing centers in India and China to the U.S. in late Match within 72 hours to avoid Trump&#8217;s&nbsp;new 10% reciprocal tariff on imports, which took effect on April 5.
The tariff structure poses a pricing challenge for Apple, with Indian exports facing a 26% tariff, while Chinese goods are now subject to a significantly higher 54% rate.
Apple led <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44796659/apple-tops-global-smartphone-sales-with-19-share-boosted-by-iphone-16e-emerging-market-growth" rel="noreferrer noopener">global smartphone sales</a> with a 19% share in the first quarter, boosted by the iPhone 16e and emerging market growth.
Apple also collaborated with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43631776/apple-teams-up-with-alibaba-for-ai-innovation-in-china-submits-ai-features-for-regulatory-approval" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chinese tech giants</a> like Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) and Baidu Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>) to bring AI features to iPhones in China to regain lost market share.
AAPL Price Action:&nbsp;Apple stock is down 0.29% to $207.77 at the last check on Friday.
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Apple Plans iPhone Shift From China To India Amid Tariff Pressures, Geopolitical Risks: Report

Foxconn Technology Group, also known as Hon Hai Precision (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), is poised to make significant strides in the electric vehicle market, announcing a strategic seminar in Japan on Apr. 9 to demonstrate its manufacturing capabilities and court <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43685566/apple-supplier-foxconn-considers-buying-nissan-shares-but-only-if-an-ev-deal-is-in-place">potential automotive partnerships</a>. 
What Happened: The Taiwan-based contract manufacturer, known for producing iPhones for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and AI servers for Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), is leveraging its newly hired Chief EV Strategy Officer Jun Seki, a former Nissan executive, to showcase its automotive ambitions, Reuters reported, citing sources. 
The upcoming seminar represents a critical moment in Foxconn&#8217;s five-year EV manufacturing journey.
A landmark deal with Mitsubishi Motors marks a significant breakthrough for Foxconn&#8217;s automotive strategy. The contract involves manufacturing electric vehicles for sale in Oceania markets, including Australia, New Zealand, and Taiwan. 
Foxconn did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
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Why It Matters: This partnership comes at a crucial time when Japan&#8217;s automotive industry is facing increasing competition from agile Chinese EV manufacturers like BYD (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYDDY#OTC">BYDDY</a>).
The company&#8217;s EV joint venture, Foxtron, established with Taiwan&#8217;s Yulon, currently counts Luxgen as its primary client. Meanwhile, Foxconn is exploring broader strategic opportunities, including potential share acquisitions in established automotive companies like Nissan, contingent upon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43685566/apple-supplier-foxconn-considers-buying-nissan-shares-but-only-if-an-ev-deal-is-in-place">securing robust EV manufacturing partnerships</a>.
Price Action: Hon Hai Precision is trading at 160.50 TWD ($4.85), down 3.31% on Thursday on the Taiwan Exchange as of 1.30 pm local time. 
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Nvidia And Apple Supplier Foxconn To Present EV Plans At Japan Seminar Following Mitsubishi Deal: Report

Foxconn Technology Group, also known as Hon Hai Precision (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>)  Apple Inc.&#8216;s primary iPhone manufacturer, confirmed Wednesday it would consider acquiring Renault&#8217;s stake in Nissan Motor Co. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSANY#OTC">NSANY</a>) as part of a broader strategy to expand its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/25/02/43566305/deal-dispatch-pharmchem-forgoes-banker-to-run-sale-tgi-fridays-sells-19-restaurants-for-3-1-million">electric vehicle manufacturing business</a>.
What Happened: Chairman Young Liu revealed the company has held discussions about acquiring Nissan shares, though emphasized that any potential stake purchase would be contingent on securing EV manufacturing partnerships with either Nissan or Renault, <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/f6a9cfb0-edba-4336-a2c1-e67238c5ccea">reported</a> the Financial Times. 
&#8220;If [taking a stake] is necessary for co-operation, we will consider it, but buying shares is not our main goal,&#8221; Liu said.
The Taiwanese contract manufacturer is targeting an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/02/43517930/nissan-ceo-seeks-to-end-honda-merger-talks-report">announcement of a cooperation deal</a> within two months, with Renault, Nissan, and Honda Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HMC#NYSE">HMC</a>) among potential partners. The news sent Nissan shares down 6.3% in Tokyo trading.
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Why It Matters: This development comes as Renault looks to divest half of its 36% stake in Nissan, currently held in a French trust, following their alliance restructuring in 2023.
Former Nissan executive and current Foxconn EV division chief strategy officer Jun Seki reportedly met with Renault CEO Luca De Meo in December to discuss the potential share acquisition.
The talks emerge amid broader industry shifts, with Nissan <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/asia/25/02/43517930/nissan-ceo-seeks-to-end-honda-merger-talks-report">recently ending merger discussions</a> with Honda that would have created the world&#8217;s fourth-largest automotive group.
Nissan faces mounting pressure from Chinese competition and has announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs and reduce production capacity by 20% as part of its turnaround strategy.
For Foxconn, securing a deal with either Renault or Nissan would mark its first partnership with a traditional automaker outside Taiwan, potentially accelerating its expansion into EV contract manufacturing beyond its current partnerships with startups.
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Apple Supplier Foxconn Considers Buying Nissan Shares, But Only If An EV Deal Is In Place

Charlie Giancarlo, CEO of Pure Storage, has raised concerns about U.S. tax laws pushing companies to relocate their operations abroad. This comes as businesses strive to maintain competitiveness in the global market.
What Happened: Giancarlo highlighted in an interview that current U.S. tax policies are forcing companies to consider moving their operations overseas. He pointed out that while tariffs have offered some relief, they are not the ultimate solution, Barron&#8217;s <a href="https://www.barrons.com/amp/articles/tech-pure-storage-ceo-interview-taxes-manufacturing-005625f7">reported</a> on Monday.
"It's a set of different tax laws and labor laws and so forth that make manufacturing in the U.S. economically a competitive disadvantage," he said.
Pure Storage has adopted a global manufacturing approach, with significant operations in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the U.S., collaborating with outsourcing partners like Foxconn (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>). The company, which serves 60% of Fortune 500 firms, including Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Comcast Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>), and NASA, is closely monitoring potential tax reforms under President-elect Donald Trump. S&amp;P Global suggests that a reduced corporate tax rate could boost domestic production and reduce overseas business activities.
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However, S&amp;P Global also notes the uncertainty surrounding the broader economic impact of such tax changes. Companies like Pure Storage are awaiting new tariffs and trade policies to assess the future U.S. tax landscape.
Why It Matters: The discussion around U.S. tax policies is gaining momentum as Donald Trump&#8217;s<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/24/11/41885777/how-trumps-tax-cuts-tariffs-animal-spirits-could-shape-sp-500-earnings"> return to the White House</a> brings potential pro-business policies into focus. Analysts are adjusting their forecasts for S&amp;P 500 earnings, considering Trump&#8217;s possible policy changes, which include tax cuts and deregulation. However, trade tariffs on Chinese imports remain a potential threat to corporate earnings.
Trump&#8217;s proposal to lower the federal corporate tax <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41291635/are-trumps-proposed-corporate-tax-cuts-the-key-to-unleashing-a-stock-market-boom-heres-what-history">rate from 21% to 15%</a> has sparked debate. Some view it as a catalyst for economic growth and a stock market boom, while others remain skeptical. Historical data suggests that such tax cuts could increase U.S. GDP by 0.4% and create approximately 93,000 full-time jobs, according to the Tax Foundation.
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Meta, Comcast And NASA Supplier CEO Says US Tax Laws Are Driving Business Exodus, All Eyes On Trump For Policy Change

Over the week, the tech world buzzed with significant developments. From potential policy shifts affecting Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) suppliers to Japan&#8217;s leap into the AI industrial revolution, the landscape is changing rapidly. Here&#8217;s a quick roundup of the top stories.
Nvidia, Apple Suppliers Brace for Policy Changes
Key suppliers for Nvidia and Apple, including Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), also known as Foxconn, Pegatron Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGTRF#OTC">PGTRF</a>), and Quanta Computer (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUCCF#OTC">QUCCF</a>), are gearing up for a potential surge in U.S. investments amid potential trade policy shifts under a possible second term for Donald Trump.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42001994/nvidia-and-apple-suppliers-brace-for-trumps-return-foxconn-pegatron-quanta-ready-for-rapid-us-investment-surge-amid-trade-policy-shifts">Read the full article here.</a>
Nvidia and SoftBank&#8217;s AI Supercomputer in Japan
In a significant move towards becoming a global AI powerhouse, Nvidia and SoftBank Group (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFTBF#OTC">SFTBF</a>) announced a partnership to establish Japan&#8217;s most powerful AI supercomputer. The collaboration, unveiled at the Nvidia AI Summit Japan, will leverage Nvidia&#8217;s advanced Blackwell platform.
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AMD&#8217;s Workforce Cut Amid AI Chip Development Shift
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) has reportedly decided to lay off approximately 1,000 employees, representing 4% of its global workforce. The move is part of AMD&#8217;s strategic shift towards AI chip development to compete with Nvidia in the data center chip market.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/41961230/amd-plans-to-cut-4-of-workforce-amid-strategic-shift-toward-ai-chip-development-to-rival-jensen-huang-led-nvidias-dominance-report">Read the full article here.</a>
Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell Chip Revenue Forecast
Ahead of Nvidia&#8217;s third-quarter results announcement next week, Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore has previewed the company&#8217;s outlook. Despite supply constraints on new products, Moore predicts several billion in revenue from Blackwell chips alone in the January quarter, with a more precise figure of between $5 billion and $6 billion.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41883803/nvidias-blackwell-chip-revenue-could-hit-6-billion-next-quarter-analyst">Read the full article here.</a>
AI Capabilities Plateau, Say Andreessen Horowitz Founders
The founders of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz have noted a plateau in artificial intelligence capabilities, citing data shortages and computational limitations as key barriers. This observation aligns with recent statements from Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI and Safe Superintelligence (SSI), who acknowledged that results from traditional AI scaling approaches have plateaued.
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Nvidia, Apple Suppliers Prepare For Policy Shifts, Japan's AI Leap, And AMD's Workforce Cut: This Week In AI

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Apple Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) key suppliers — Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), popularly known as Foxconn, Pegatron Corp. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PGTRF#OTC">PGTRF</a>), and Quanta Computer (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUCCF#OTC">QUCCF</a>) — plan to quickly increase U.S. investments <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/41869001/heres-how-trumps-policies-might-shape-the-markets-future">should trade policies shift</a> under Donald Trump&#8217;s second term.
What Happened: Foxconn chairman Young Liu announced on Thursday that the company is ready to expand its U.S. operations. The company is a leading contract electronics manufacturer and has substantial production bases in Texas, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
&#8220;We can very quickly adjust&nbsp;our investment if necessary,&#8221; Liu said at an investor&#8217;s conference, <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Supply-Chain/Nvidia-and-Apple-suppliers-ready-to-boost-U.S.-investments-under-Trump">reported</a> Nikkei Asia.
Pegatron, a key supplier to Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), and Apple, is also prepared to respond swiftly to any policy changes.
&#8220;If necessary, we can quickly convert [our repair facility in Indiana] into production lines to accommodate policy changes [such as tariffs],&#8221; co-CEO Johnson Deng told investors, according to the report.
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Quanta Computer&#8217;s cloud-computing subsidiary, QCT, is ready to expand its manufacturing capacity in California if needed, said the company&#8217;s president, Mike Yang.
&#8220;We have continued to expand our capacity there in the past two years and have space to further expand anytime if needed. We also have a footprint in Thailand as well.&#8221;
Why It Matters: During his campaign, Trump underscored his &#8220;America First&#8221; agenda and warned of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/11/41953220/dollar-powers-to-4-month-highs-against-yen-trump-tariff-expectations-spark-carry-trade-frenzy">potential tariffs on various countries</a>, creating uncertainty for the tech supply chain.
Despite these political uncertainties, Foxconn and other leading tech suppliers continue to view artificial intelligence as the key growth driver for the industry through 2025, the report noted.
The stock market and cryptocurrency sector have seen <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/24/11/41912771/trump-presidency-magnificent-7-stock-impact-benzinga-readers-pick-tech-titan-at-most-risk-following-2024-election">significant growth since Trump&#8217;s victory</a>, with major U.S. stock indexes hitting record highs since Trump&#8217;s win against Vice President Kamala Harris.
Earlier this week, Yang Chin-long, the governor of Taiwan's central bank, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/41972365/tsmcs-65b-investment-in-us-will-help-avoid-trade-imbalance-says-taiwan-central-bank-governor-as-trump-returns-to-white-house">voiced optimism about</a> Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) upcoming $65 billion investment in U.S. factories.
&#8220;Chips and information and telecommunications products are what the U.S. needs most. I don't think the United States would penalize Taiwan,&#8221; he said during a legislative session on Thursday.
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Nvidia, Apple Suppliers Brace For Trump's Return: Foxconn, Pegatron, Quanta Prepare For Rapid US Investment Boom

Apple Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) Taiwan-based supplier Foxconn (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) reported its third-quarter results on Thursday. The company, also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry, said its profit margins improved across the board.
According to the company&#8217;s press release, its gross profit margin hit a quarterly record high not seen since 2017. Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company in the third quarter grew by 31% sequentially and 11% annually to NT$43.1 billion or $1.3 billion.
Gross profit margin and operating profit margin also displayed improvement on a sequential and annual basis. With an earnings per share at NT$3.11 or $0.095, the company reported revenue of NT$1.5432 or $47.3 billion indicating a quarterly increase of 18% but a 12% decrease year-on-year.
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What Happened: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Young Liu said that the six operational pillars outlined at the beginning of this year, ranging from information and communications technology, and new business development to global footprint and ESG practice were implemented according to plan, despite a few challenges.
Liu also highlighted the important influencing factors to observe next year, which include, are monetary policy, inflation and the political and economic situation. &#8220;In addition, with global economic growth expected to slow down next year, the group will hold a relatively neutral view on the outlook for ICT in 2024. Hon Hai will do its best to maintain operational stability, meet customer needs, and leverage the company&#8217;s strengths,&#8221; he added.
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Why It Matters: &#8220;Hon Hai is transforming from a manufacturing service company into a platform solution company,&#8221; added Liu. The company&#8217;s proposed focus areas for the future include developing platforms for smart cities, smart manufacturing and smart electric vehicles.
With the ongoing artificial intelligence boom, the company said that it will focus on developing its three major platforms powered by AI factories. The AI factories will analyze a large amount of data and generate various new application content or solutions through self-learning.
On the electric vehicle front, the company in its press release said that it has a total of 51 projects in progress, of which 23 are in the discussion and development stage involving 14 potential customers.
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Apple's Key Supplier Foxconn's Gross Profit Hit 7 Year High In Q3, Aims To Expand AI Capabilities By Next Year

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), widely known as Foxconn and a major Apple Inc. supplier, is set to expand its presence in Vietnam with an $80 million investment through its subsidiary, Shunsin.
What Happened:&nbsp;According to a document from Vietnam&#8217;s environment ministry, Shunsin aims to build a plant in Bac Giang province focused on producing integrated circuits, reported Reuters. 
The facility is expected to begin full-scale operations by December 2026, targeting an annual output of 4.5 million units.
Foxconn did not immediately respond to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga</a>'s request for comment.
The products from this plant will be exported primarily to the United States, the European Union, and Japan. This new investment follows Foxconn's July approval to invest $383 million in another facility in Vietnam for printed circuit boards.
Since entering Vietnam in the early 2000s, Foxconn has invested over $3.2 billion, with most of its facilities located in northern provinces like Bac Ninh and Bac Giang. Shunsin has not yet commented on the development.
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Apple Supplier Foxconn Plans $80M Vietnam Chip Plant

The Internet Archive, a&nbsp;global digital library, has suffered a significant security breach and a DDoS attack, compromising <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41266620/internet-archive-hit-by-major-security-breach-and-ddos-attack-31-million-accounts-compromised" rel="noreferrer noopener">data of 31 million accounts</a>.
Following a court ruling, Turkey has banned the widely-used instant messaging platform Discord, according to the country's Information Technologies and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41243847/erdo-ans-justice-minister-speaks-up-on-discord-ban-in-turkey-we-are-determined-to-protect-our-youth" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Communication Authority or BTK</a>.
The U.N. revealed in a report that the messaging app&nbsp;Telegram, an&nbsp;encrypted messaging app, has been identified as a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41221289/telegram-the-new-frontier-for-criminal-gangs-un-report-uncovers-alarming-trends-in-organized-crime" rel="noreferrer noopener">major platform for criminal activities</a>.
In a cyberattack linked to the Chinese government, major U.S. broadband providers have reportedly been breached, potentially compromising systems used for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41200026/chinese-hackers-breach-at-t-verizon-networks-in-major-wiretap-data-theft-putting-us-national-securit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">court-authorized wiretapping requests</a>.
Billionaire entrepreneur and&nbsp;Dallas Mavericks&nbsp;owner&nbsp;Mark Cuban&nbsp;has shed light on the future of linear television and streaming platforms, highlighting the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41219900/mark-cuban-on-how-tv-will-evolve-in-the-future-says-he-saw-the-rise-of-netflix-like-platforms-before" rel="noreferrer noopener">crucial&nbsp;role of sports media rights</a>.
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Nintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTDOY#OTC">NTDOY</a>) has officially announced the "Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program," allowing up to 10,000 participants to test a new feature related to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41280517/how-to-join-nintendos-playtest-program-to-experience-new-switch-online-feature" rel="noreferrer noopener">the&nbsp;Nintendo Switch Online service</a>.
FIFA has announced a fresh partnership with&nbsp;Konami Group ADR, marking the return of the<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41279567/fifa-partners-with-konami-for-efootball-fifae-world-cup-revival" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;FIFAe World Cup tournament</a>.
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONY#NYSE">SONY</a>) has revealed the full slate of new additions coming to the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog for October 2024, giving subscribers a variety of games to look forward to across <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41277228/playstation-plus-october-2024-dead-island-2-leads-spooky-lineup-of-14-games" rel="noreferrer noopener">both the&nbsp;Extra and Premium tiers</a>.
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ByteDance-owned&nbsp;TikTok&nbsp;is facing legal action from&nbsp;13 U.S. states and the&nbsp;District of Columbia.&nbsp;The states accuse TikTok of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41243023/tiktok-gets-sued-13-states-and-dc-accuse-chinese-platform-of-boosting-corporate-profits-via-social-m" rel="noreferrer noopener">causing harm to its younger users</a>.
Following the success of "Oppenheimer," renowned director&nbsp;Christopher Nolan has reportedly joined forces with actor&nbsp;Matt Damon for a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41266961/christopher-nolan-taps-matt-damon-for-mystery-2026-imax-epic-is-universals-big-bet-likely-t" rel="noreferrer noopener">new&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41266961/christopher-nolan-taps-matt-damon-for-mystery-2026-imax-epic-is-universals-big-bet-likely-t" rel="noreferrer noopener">Imax Corporation</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41266961/christopher-nolan-taps-matt-damon-for-mystery-2026-imax-epic-is-universals-big-bet-likely-t" rel="noreferrer noopener"> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IMAX#NYSE">IMAX</a>)</a>.
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) is gearing up to launch&nbsp;AI avatars&nbsp;that can communicate on behalf <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41265317/zoom-custom-ai-avatars-can-now-deliver-messages-to-your-team-as-you-skipping-boring-remote-meetings" rel="noreferrer noopener">of users by posing as them</a>.
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Technology
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) disclosed plans for its next-gen&nbsp;MI350&nbsp;chip, aimed at competing with NVIDIA Corporation&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) new Blackwell system, with shipping anticipated&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41284533/nvidias-blackwell-chip-faces-amds-mi350-challenge-in-2025-ceo-lisa-su-says-beginning-not-the-end-of" rel="noreferrer noopener">in the second half of&nbsp;2025</a>.
Advanced Micro Devices launched several new high-performance computing solutions at the event, including fifth Gen AMD EPYC server CPUs, AMD Instinct MI325X accelerators, AMD Pensando Salina DPUs, AMD Pensando Pollara 400 NICs and AMD Ryzen AI PRO 300 series <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41282666/what-happened-with-amd-stock-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">processors for enterprise AI PCs</a>.&nbsp;
Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) the company, which is popularly called&nbsp;Foxconn&nbsp;is gearing up to construct the&nbsp;largest <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41221276/apple-supplier-foxconn-to-build-worlds-largest-nvidia-superchip-factory-amid-soaring-ai-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">manufacturing facility&nbsp;for&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41221276/apple-supplier-foxconn-to-build-worlds-largest-nvidia-superchip-factory-amid-soaring-ai-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nvidia&#8217;s </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41221276/apple-supplier-foxconn-to-build-worlds-largest-nvidia-superchip-factory-amid-soaring-ai-demand" rel="noreferrer noopener">GB200 chip</a>.
Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) Google&nbsp;is rolling out new AI-powered security features for Android devices aimed at preventing phone theft. These features, which were&nbsp;initially announced in May, are designed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41204898/google-starts-rolling-out-ai-powered-security-features-to-combat-android-phone-theft" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">automatically secure a device if it is stolen</a>.
Following&nbsp;the antitrust verdict,&nbsp;Google has made moves to halt changes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41220186/google-will-continue-to-fight-epic-games-in-court-to-halt-epic-requested-changes-to-play-store-under" rel="noreferrer noopener">proposed by&nbsp;</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41220186/google-will-continue-to-fight-epic-games-in-court-to-halt-epic-requested-changes-to-play-store-under" rel="noreferrer noopener">Epic Games</a>.
Amazon.com, Inc.&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) cloud computing platform,&nbsp;Amazon Web Services&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;Matt Garman&nbsp;disclosed that the company had been delving into generative AI long&nbsp;before it <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41201296/aws-ceo-matt-garman-once-an-intern-says-they-were-pioneering-generative-ai-at-amazon-long-before-cha" rel="noreferrer noopener">became a widely&nbsp;accepted concept</a>.
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Roblox Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) formally rejected the accusations levied in a recent report by&nbsp;Hindenburg Research, an investment firm <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/24/10/41255828/roblox-denies-hindenburgs-accusations-of-inflating-metrics-failing-at-child-safety-calls-them-misl" rel="noreferrer noopener">known for&nbsp;activist short-selling</a>.
Smartphones
Earlier this year, tech giants&nbsp;Alphabet and&nbsp;Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) joined forces to simplify the process of moving photos and videos between <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41265188/how-to-switch-from-google-photos-to-apples-icloud" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">their platforms by launching a tool</a>.
Amazon.com and&nbsp;Apple have announced a collaboration, as per which&nbsp;Apple TV+ will be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/10/41264628/apple-tv-coming-to-amazon-prime-video-this-month-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-9-99-add-o" rel="noreferrer noopener">available through&nbsp;Prime Video</a>.
Apple&nbsp;is reportedly planning to launch a health-focused smart ring by 2026, according to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41222158/apples-smart-ring-could-launch-by-2026-in-line-with-tim-cooks-health-centric-vision" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast by analysts at CCS Insight</a>.
Elon Musk &amp; Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>)&nbsp;Robotaxi is set to disrupt the autonomous driving market, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/10/41238300/tesla-robotaxi-ambitions-come-as-most-americans-grow-wary-of-autonomous-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">currently led by </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/10/41238300/tesla-robotaxi-ambitions-come-as-most-americans-grow-wary-of-autonomous-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alphabet&#8217;s </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/10/41238300/tesla-robotaxi-ambitions-come-as-most-americans-grow-wary-of-autonomous-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Waymo</a>.
CEO&nbsp;Elon Musk's social media platform,&nbsp;X, formerly&nbsp;Twitter, has been granted permission by Brazil's Supreme Court to&nbsp;recommence<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41242624/elon-musk-vows-to-defend-freedom-of-speech-but-within-the-boundaries-of-the-law-as-x-gets-brazil-gre" rel="noreferrer noopener"> its operations&nbsp;in the country</a>.
The Federal Communications Commission or FCC has temporarily authorized&nbsp;Elon Musk-led&nbsp;SpaceX and&nbsp;T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) to provide direct-to-cell service via Starlink satellites in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41200194/spacex-and-t-mobiles-direct-to-cell-satellite-service-for-hurricane-hit-areas-green-lighted-by-fcc-a" rel="noreferrer noopener">areas&nbsp;impacted by Hurricane Helene</a>.
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ChatGPT-parent&nbsp;OpenAI has disclosed that its platform is being misused by malicious entities to meddle with democratic <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41267154/ahead-of-trump-vs-harris-faceoff-chatgpt-parent-openai-uncovers-election-interference-misuse-but-see" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">elections across the globe</a>.
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Consumer Tech News (Oct 7-Oct 11): Apple TV+ To Be Available Through Prime Video, Tesla Robotaxi To Disrupt Autonomous Driving Market & More

This past week was a whirlwind of news, with artificial intelligence (AI) taking the spotlight. From election interference to superchip factories, AI was at the heart of many stories. Let&#8217;s dive into the top five stories that made headlines.
OpenAI Uncovers Election Interference Misuse
Ahead of the Trump vs. Harris faceoff, OpenAI, a subsidiary of Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), revealed that its platform is being exploited by malicious entities to disrupt democratic elections worldwide. The company&#8217;s 54-page report disclosed that it had prevented over 20 global operations and deceptive networks that sought to misuse its models. The threats varied from AI-generated website articles to social media posts by fake accounts.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41267154/ahead-of-trump-vs-harris-faceoff-chatgpt-parent-openai-uncovers-election-interference-misuse-but-see">Read the full article here.</a>
Foxconn to Build World&#8217;s Largest Nvidia Superchip Factory
Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), also known as Foxconn, announced plans to construct the largest manufacturing facility for Nvidia Corp.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GB200 chip. This move is intended to meet the substantial demand for Nvidia's Blackwell platform, according to a senior executive. Foxconn, known for assembling products for Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), is also venturing into server production. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41221276/apple-supplier-foxconn-to-build-worlds-largest-nvidia-superchip-factory-amid-soaring-ai-demand">Read the full article here.</a>
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AMD&#8217;s MI350 Chip to Challenge Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) revealed plans for its next-gen MI350 chip, set to compete with Nvidia's upcoming Blackwell system. The chip is expected to ship in the second half of 2025 and offer up to 35 times better inference performance compared to their CDNA 3-based predecessors.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41284533/nvidias-blackwell-chip-faces-amds-mi350-challenge-in-2025-ceo-lisa-su-says-beginning-not-the-end-of">Read the full article here.</a>
Cathie Wood Foresees Trillion-Dollar Opportunity for Tesla
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicted a &#8220;trillion-dollar-plus revenue opportunity for Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) in the next five years&#8221; in the autonomous vehicle market. Wood sees a "winner-takes-most" scenario unfolding in the autonomous driving space, emphasizing the high stakes in the race for autonomous technology supremacy.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41200165/cathie-wood-predicts-trillion-dollar-revenue-opportunity-for-tesla-in-autonomous-vehicles-winner">Read the full article here.</a>
Palantir&#8217;s Shyam Sankar on AI Deployment
Shyam Sankar, CTO of Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>), stated that the company is experiencing a surge in demand. Sankar emphasized the value of enterprise automation and the increasing rate of AI adoption. He also highlighted the foundational investments Palantir made in an ontology as prerequisites for quickly putting workflows into production.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41244462/palantirs-shyam-sankar-says-ai-is-experiential-and-if-you-pay-consultants-to-help-you-think-abou">Read the full article here.</a>
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Election Interference, Superchip Factories, And Trillion-Dollar Opportunities: AI Takes Center Stage

See-sawing mood persists on Wall Street as the index futures point to a marginally lower start on Wednesday after the tech-led rebound witnessed in the previous session. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is advancing in premarket and the rest of the big techs were just about higher. Commodities are weakening and bond yields are easing. Federal Reserve&#8217;s September rate-setting meeting minutes, speeches by Fed officials and developments around Hurricane Milton&#8217;s landfall in Florida could be on traders&#8217; radar.
Some may choose to move to the sidelines ahead of Thursday&#8217;s consumer price inflation report which is expected to show a further easing in pricing pressure. Some key earnings reports are also expected to drop over the next two sessions, which is likely to give early indications regarding how this reporting season will pan out.
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In premarket trading on Wednesday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged down 0.04% to $572.93 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) moved down 0.209% to $488.85, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
IT, communication services and consumer discretionary stocks fueled a strong rally on Wall Street on Tuesday even as energy stocks served as drags. The gains came despite the threat of Hurricane Milton looming large. Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) rose over 4% after contracts electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) issued positive commentary about the demand for the former&#8217;s Blackwell GB200 chips. The positive sentiment rubbed off on other AI-levered tech stocks as well.
The Nasdaq Composite and the S&amp;P 500 hovered in positive territory throughout the session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced volatility before closing modestly higher. 
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<td>+0.97%</td>
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Insights From Analysts:
The current bull market started on Oct. 12, 2022, and as its second anniversary nears, a strategist suggested there be could many more years of gains. Carson Group&#8217;s Chief Markey Strategist Ryan Detrick said the S&amp;P 500 Index is up 61% so far in this bull market. On average, a bull market lasts about 5.5 years and the average gain clocked is 181%.
The strategist said the bull market may not end soon. Sharing a graphic showing performances of the index during the previous bull markets, he said, &#8220;Many more years of gains would be perfectly normal.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The bull market is about to turn two. Stocks are up 61% during this bull market, compared with the avg bull market lasting 5.5 years and gaining 181%. Yes, it &#39;could&#39; end soon, but we don&#39;t think it will. In fact, this shows many more years of gains would be perfectly normal. <a href="https://t.co/sbPROOIrTg">pic.twitter.com/sbPROOIrTg</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1843649022126690442?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 8, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>The Fed speakers lined up for the day include:
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<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael&nbsp;Bostic: 8 a.m. EDT, 12:45 p.m. EDT</li>
<li>Dallas Fed President Lorie&nbsp;Logan: 9:15 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee: 10:30 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson: 12:30 p.m. EDT</li>
<li>Boston Fed President Susan Collins: 5 p.m. EDT</li>
<li>San Francisco Fed President Mary&nbsp;Daly: 6 p.m. EDT</li>
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<li>The Commerce Department is due to release wholesale inventories report for August at 10 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect wholesale inventories to rise 0.2% month-over-month, the same pace as in July.</li>
<li>The Energy Information Administration is scheduled to release its customary weekly petroleum status report at 10:30 a.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Treasury is set to auction 10-year notes at 1 p.m. EDT.</li>
<li>The Federal Open Market Committee will release the minutes of its September rate-setting meeting at 2 p.m. EDT.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) is due to report its quarterly results before the market opens, while Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) and AZZ Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZZ#NYSE">AZZ</a>) will announce their results after the market close.</li>
<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALAB#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) climbed over 7% after the company announced a new portfolio of fabric switches meant for demanding AI workloads in accelerated computing platforms deployed at cloud-scale.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>) rose over 3% on a positive analyst action.</li>
<li>Boeing Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) slipped over 1% after the company said talks with union members weren&#8217;t going smoothly. Following the strike, S&amp;P placed  Boeing&#8217;s rating on CreditWatch as negative.</li>
<li>Australian miner Arcadium Lithium plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALTM#NYSE">ALTM</a>) soared more than 30% after the company announced an agreement to be acquired by Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>).</li>
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Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
 Crude oil futures traded modestly lower following Tuesday&#8217;s sharp retreat and gold futures were little changed. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was down less than a percent at a little over $62K. The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was down 1.9 points to 4.016%.
The Asian stocks had another mixed outing on Wednesday, with China&#8217;s Shanghai Composite slumping 6.62% and Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng Index falling 1.38%. The lack of any further announcements concerning additional stimulus weighed down on these two markets. On the other hand, the Japanese market advanced. The South Korean market was closed for a public holiday.
The European markets were firmer in early trading on Wednesday. 
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Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) the company, which is popularly called Foxconn is gearing up to construct the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41209333/jensen-huang-on-china-sanctions-were-exporting-american-technology-which-is-really-terrific-for-the">largest manufacturing facility</a> for Nvidia Corp.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) GB200 chip.
What Happened: This initiative is aimed at meeting the substantial demand for Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell platform, as revealed by a senior executive on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
The Taiwanese electronics powerhouse, known for assembling products for Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), is seizing the artificial intelligence wave by also venturing into server production. Benjamin Ting, Foxconn&#8217;s senior vice president for the cloud enterprise solutions business group, underscored the vital collaboration with Nvidia.
&#8220;We&#8217;re building the largest GB200 production facility on the planet &#8211; I don&#8217;t think I can say where now,&#8221; Ting stated during Foxconn&#8217;s annual tech day in Taipei. He emphasized the high demand for Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell platform, alongside Nvidia&#8217;s vice president for AI and robotics, Deepu Talla.
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Foxconn Chairman Young Liu confirmed that the company&#8217;s supply chain is ready for the AI revolution. Liu also highlighted Foxconn&#8217;s advanced liquid cooling and heat dissipation technologies, which are crucial for supporting the GB200 server infrastructure.
Why It Matters: The construction of this massive facility comes at a time when Nvidia is facing challenges due to U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41209333/jensen-huang-on-china-sanctions-were-exporting-american-technology-which-is-really-terrific-for-the">sanctions against China</a>. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has discussed the impact of these sanctions on the company&#8217;s business, emphasizing the importance of balancing national security with technological advancement.
Additionally, Nvidia&#8217;s Blackwell GPU platform is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41149666/nvidias-blackwell-gpu-sets-new-ai-benchmark-with-over-100-system-configurations-ana">setting new benchmarks in AI</a>, with over 100 system configurations, according to a JPMorgan analyst. This positions Nvidia for a strong fiscal fourth quarter, despite earlier product yield issues.
Moreover, Foxconn has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40360707/apple-nvidia-supplier-foxconn-clocks-record-june-quarter-revenue-as-net-margin-slips-issues-upbeat-">reported record revenues</a>, driven by strong demand for AI servers. The company&#8217;s focus on AI technology aligns with its strategic goals, as it aims to capitalize on the growing AI market. 
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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares are moving higher Wednesday. Here&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40917539/while-apple-abandoned-its-car-project-after-pouring-1b-into-it-its-key-supplier-foxconn-is-now-colla">what you need to know.</a>
What To Know: In significant economic development, the Federal Reserve instituted a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40927293/powell-defends-0-5-interest-rate-drop-as-right-thing-for-the-economy-doubles-down"> 50 basis points cut</a>, bringing the federal funds rate to 4.75%–5%. This unexpected move, marking the first rate reduction in more than four years, reflects the Fed&#8217;s greater confidence in managing inflation. 
The Fed also revised its economic growth forecast for 2024 down to 2%. Inflation projections for the same year were also lowered, while unemployment rates were revised upward through 2026.
Future Rate Path: The updated Dot Plot suggests another 50 basis points in cuts in 2024 and an additional 100 basis points by the end of 2025, highlighting a more aggressive easing approach compared to previous projections. This outlook signals a significant shift from the Fed's earlier stance and impacts projections for economic metrics over the next few years.
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What Else: The company formerly abandoned its electric vehicle (EV) project after significant investments. In contrast, its key supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd &#8211; ADR, also known as Foxconn, (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) is advancing in the EV market. Foxconn, collaborating with Sharp, recently unveiled the LDK+ electric vehicle prototype. Designed with a room-like interior, the LDK+ aims to serve as a personal space, highlighting the evolving role of vehicles in the autonomous driving era.
Foxconn demonstrated strategic acumen by focusing on modular EV platforms that allow for cost-efficient, unique model creation. The company has also approved a $246 million investment in Northern Vietnam for manufacturing EV parts, with operations expected to start in January 2025. This investment underscores Foxconn's commitment to enhancing its production capabilities and positioning itself as a notable player in the EV industry.
AAPL Price Action: Apple shares closed Wednesday up 1.80% at $220.69, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Sharp has revealed an innovative electric vehicle prototype, the LDK+, developed in collaboration with its parent company Foxconn (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>). The announcement was made on Tuesday during Sharp Tech-Day in Tokyo.
What Happened: The LDK+ concept car integrates the functionality of a traditional vehicle with a room-like interior, aiming to provide a new style of mobility. Sharp&#8217;s Chief Technical Officer, Mototaka Taneya, emphasized the growing importance of cars as personal spaces, especially with the advent of autonomous driving technology, Nikkei Asia<a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Automobiles/Electric-vehicles/Sharp-and-Foxconn-s-EV-prototype-shows-new-way-of-vehicle-design"> reported</a> on Wednesday.
Sharp&#8217;s design allows the vehicle&#8217;s interior to be used effectively even when parked, transforming it into a personal space for work or leisure. Features include a rotatable rear seat, a Sharp LCD display, and windows that can turn opaque for privacy. The car also uses AI to adjust air conditioning and lighting based on user preferences.
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The LDK+ is built on an EV platform developed by Foxconn, which has been focusing on the EV market. Foxconn&#8217;s Chief Strategy Officer for EVs, Jun Seki, highlighted the cost-efficiency of this modular approach, allowing companies to create unique models without heavy investments.
Sharp&#8217;s entry into the EV market comes amid industry challenges, with growth slowing and automakers adjusting their strategies. Despite these hurdles, Seki expressed optimism about the future of EVs, predicting significant market growth by 2027.
Why It Matters: The collaboration between Foxconn and Sharp represents a significant step in the evolving electric vehicle market. Foxconn, a major supplier for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/22/05/27467741/apple-supplier-foxconn-is-aiming-to-compete-with-tesla-and-nio-in-the-electric-vehicle-segment">making strategic moves</a> to diversify its portfolio and enter the EV sector while Apple itself abandoned its EV project after pouring <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/03/37528093/apple-poured-1b-a-year-into-car-project-concocted-by-steve-jobs-for-a-decade-before-realizing-it-nee">over a billion dollars</a> into it in February. In May 2022, Foxconn&#8217;s chairman, Liu Young-way, expressed confidence in overcoming supply chain challenges and aimed to become the first EV maker not affected by material shortages. This ambition aligns with their broader strategy to compete with established EV manufacturers like Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Nio Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NIO#NYSE">NIO</a>).
Furthermore, Foxconn&#8217;s recent approval to invest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/06/33075575/foxconn-plans-246m-investment-in-northern-vietnam-for-manufacturing-ev-parts-report">$246 million in Northern Vietnam </a>for manufacturing EV parts underscores their commitment to this market. The investment will focus on producing EV chargers and components, starting in January 2025. This move is expected to enhance Foxconn&#8217;s production capabilities and support its goal of becoming a key player in the EV industry.
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Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) shares have barely budged to the<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40780100/apple-intelligence-ready-iphone-16-with-faster-processor-dedicated-camera-button-announced-check-pri?_gl=1&#x2A;1z0lss1&#x2A;_gcl_au&#x2A;MTUyOTg5MDU4NS4xNzI1ODcyMjEz&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;NzYzMTQ0NDEyLjE2ODY5ODEzNzg.&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcyNjY0MTgwNy4yMDY3LjEuMTcyNjY0ODg1Mi4wLjAuMA.."> Glowtime hardware launch event held on Sept. 9,</a> and a portfolio manager on Tuesday offered &#8220;Mea Culpa&#8221; for his short-term stance on the stock.
What Happened: Very early indications point to a nearly 10% year-over-year decline in the sales of the iPhone 16, the newest iteration of Apple&#8217;s flagship product, said portfolio manager and founder of Niles Investment Management Dan Niles. This is in contrast to expectations that the addition of the artificial intelligence features will drive 10% sales growth, he said.
Quoting famous American researcher, scientist and futurist Roy Amara&#8217;s law, Nile said, &#8220;We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.&#8221; 
The portfolio manager noted that Apple&#8217;s price/earnings multiple calculated on calendar year 2024 earnings expanded from 24 times to 31 times, primarily on AI expectations. &#8220;It is hard to argue for valuation support at current levels,&#8221; he said. 
While noting that &#8220;a crucial trait for successful investing is admitting when you are wrong and moving on,&#8221; Nile said. &#8220;I think I am wrong in the short run but have a feeling that I will be back in the long run.&#8221;
Ahead of the Apple event, Niles had said this time around Apple stock could go against the grain on the launch day. He based his expectation on Apple supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>) reporting 33% year-over-year revenue growth for August, which was the highest quarterly growth for the company of the year.
&#8220;While historically $AAPL product launches are sell the news events, this AI-focused event on 9/9 has a chance to buck the trend,&#8221; he had said then.
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AI Undeniable Prop: Nile said Apple Intelligence will be a pulling point for consumers. &#8220;I believe consumers will want AI functionality available to them 24/7 and the smartphone is the one piece of technology that we have with us all the time.&#8221;
Weighing in on the early softness, the strategist said with the staggered rollout of AI across geographies, AI features will be available to consumers in China, a key market, only in 2025.
He also noted that the promotion of the new phones by the U.S. wireless carriers is not much different than last year.
Niles&#8217; views echo that of tech venture capitalist Gene Munster. In a recent note, he said he expects iPhone revenue to rise 15% in fiscal year 2025, more than double the 7% growth the Street currently models. Munster sees growth accelerating slightly to 17% in the next fiscal compared to the Street forecast of 8% growth.
&#8220;The most significant factor in my estimate is my belief that 8% of the iPhone installed base will upgrade early in FY25, and 14% in FY26,&#8221; he had said. The tech specialist, however, sees a slowdown to 5% each in fiscal years 2027 and 2028. 
In premarket trading on Wednesday, Apple shares fell 0.44% to $215.83, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data. </a>The stock has added 13% for the year-to-date period, underperforming the 19% gain for the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), an exchange-traded fund that tracks the S&amp;P 500 Index.
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Even as index futures suggest a cautious start on Wednesday, Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) and Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) &#8211; two companies with significant exposure to artificial intelligence technology, advanced strongly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> on Wednesday.
The premarket strength may be attributable to comments from Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNHPF#OTC">HNHPF</a>), which is a supplier to big tech companies such as Nvidia and Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>). The Taipei, Taiwan-based company reported record June quarter revenue, with AI server revenue rising by 60% sequentially due to strong customer demand.
Also, Hon Hai, popularly known as Foxconn, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40360707/apple-nvidia-supplier-foxconn-clocks-record-june-quarter-revenue-as-net-margin-slips-issues-upbeat-">said the development schedule</a> of Nvidia&#8217;s GB200 rack is on track. &#8220;Foxconn will definitely be the first supplier to deliver and shipments should begin in the fourth quarter. If the schedule remains unchanged, the performance of the entire AI server segment may be better than originally estimated,&#8221; said Foxconn Vice President and Spokesperson James Wu.
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Incidentally, earlier this month, a report by The Information said the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40152477/nvidia-upcoming-chip-launch-faces-delay-due-to-design-flaws-setback-expected-to-impact-meta-microsof">Blackwell B200 AI chips will take at least three months longer</a> to produce than was planned due to a design flaw identified late in the production process. Foxconn&#8217;s update should allay some concerns surrounding the delay.
Delving into its outlook, Foxconn said strong demand for AI servers is expected to continue. &#8220;We maintain our view that AI servers will contribute to 40% of overall server revenue this year,&#8221; Wu said, adding &#8220;AI servers should soon become Foxconn's next trillion-dollar revenue product.&#8221;
This is higher than the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39178960/exclusive-apple-suppliers-subsidiary-behind-supercomputer-donated-to-openai-predicts-ai-server-sales">30% contribution that AI servers currently make</a> towards Foxconn&#8217;s revenue, as the company&#8217;s deputy spokesperson Jimmy Huang told <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga</a> earlier in June at the Computex technology show in Taiwan.
Nvidia is scheduled to report its second-quarter results after the market close on August 28 and strategists see the report as a key catalyst that can keep the market rally. Super Micro, which manufactures AI servers, reported in early August a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40213937/why-ai-server-maker-super-micro-computers-stock-is-plummeting-over-12-in-premarket">fiscal fourth-quarter earnings miss</a>, sending its stock sharply lower. The stock fell a little over 20% in earnings reaction before rebounding from the low.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Nvidia stock rose 1.76% to $118.18 and Super Micro climbed 1.74% to $577.31 in premarket trading, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
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