Nvidia Expands Beyond Chip Sales with a $2 Billion CoreWeave Bet
Markets opened the week on edge as Nvidia made waves by investing $2 billion into CoreWeave, a move aiming to solidify its dominance in AI infrastructure. The tech giant acquired 23 million CoreWeave shares at $87.20 each, becoming the second-largest shareholder. The investment builds on Nvidia’s prior $6 billion services commitment, with the two firms racing to deliver 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity by 2030. This is enough to power nearly 4 million U.S. households.
Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO, describes this as a bold step in building foundational infrastructure for the “AI industrial revolution.” However, Wall Street remains divided. Critics argue that funding customers like CoreWeave might suggest an overhyped AI sector, while others see it as a calculated move toward vertical integration. CoreWeave’s stock surged 12% on the news, though skeptics point to its massive debt levels.
Are Geopolitical and Market Stress Fueling a Gold Rush?
As Nvidia stirred debates, gold prices shot past the $5,100 mark, touching an intraday high of $5,110.50. The precious metal’s 64% rally in 2025 is unparalleled since 1979, with central banks buying at record levels. Investors are increasingly using gold to hedge against currency devaluation and rising economic uncertainties tied to global tensions, including Trump’s 100% Canada tariff threats. Goldman Sachs reports monthly gold acquisitions by central banks have averaged 60 tonnes this year, up from just 17 tonnes pre-2023.
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Social Media Giants Face Landmark Addiction Lawsuit
A legal storm brews as Meta, TikTok, and YouTube face their first courtroom hearing in Los Angeles. The case is spearheaded by a 19-year-old plaintiff who alleges that addictive platform features contributed to her mental health decline, including depression and self-harm. If successful, this landmark lawsuit could trigger over 1,000 similar cases, marking one of the largest legal battles against tech platforms to date.
Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify, while other tech firms, like YouTube, argue they operate differently from traditional social media. In response, companies have doubled down on showcasing teen safety measures and parental controls.
Bitcoin Holds $87K Amid Shutdown Fears
Meanwhile, Bitcoin hovers around the $87,000 support level as investor sentiment turns defensive. U.S. government shutdown odds spiked to 78%, pushing traders toward classic risk-off strategies, with gold and silver benefiting most. Analysts predict critical levels for Bitcoin, with potential drops to $82,000 or as low as $68,000 if macroeconomic stress persists.
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