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Tesla’s solution to the global chip shortage

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5 years ago

May 27, 2021

Tesla is set to pay in advance for chips to avoid a shortage.

It’s an unusual step for the car manufacturer, but Tesla wants to secure the supply to overcome the global chip shortage.

According to sources reported by the Financial Times, Tesla is also exploring buying a plant in an effort to secure further supply.

The US electric-car maker is discussing the proposals to secure chip supply., with industry operators in Taiwan, South Korea and the US.

Tesla needs the newest generation mass-production chips. These are made mainly in Taiwan and South Korea.

Financial Times notes their source are people who work at semiconductor industry suppliers, chipmakers and consultancies.

“Given the prohibitive costs that would be involved, they said such an acquisition would be difficult.”

When will the global chip shortage end?

It’s quite baffling, where did it all begin? What impact is it having on us?

All tech objects in your home have these chips. With the tech sector heavily impacted, the automotive and the health industry as well.

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Tesla’s new data storage facility in China

Elon Musk’s Tesla has revealed a new facility in China that will locally store data from Tesla vehicles. The company says that data generated by all cars it sells in the country would be stored locally.

The company led by billionaire Elon Musk is manufacturing Model 3 sedans and Model Y sport-utility vehicles in China.

Tesla added it would expand its data centre network in China. The company’s shares were last down 0.7%.

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Australia’s inflation report and Nvidia earnings impact explained

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

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5 days ago

February 26, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia’s inflation report sparks market shifts, influencing interest rates, the Aussie dollar, and investor sentiment amid Nvidia’s earnings.

Australia’s latest inflation report is creating waves across the market, with questions about interest rates, the strong performance of the Aussie dollar, and the uneven nature of the stock market rally. Investors are watching closely as changes in carry trade risks this month add another layer of complexity.

David Scutt from StoneX discusses what these shifts mean for trading strategies and the broader economic outlook. He provides insight into how underlying factors are shaping investor confidence and market dynamics.

On the tech side, Nvidia’s upcoming earnings are expected to influence AI development and the broader tech sector. Coupled with trends in SaaS and bitcoin price action, these movements are signalling how investor sentiment is evolving in a fast-changing landscape.

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U.S. stocks rally as AMD, Home Depot, and AI software lead gains

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

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6 days ago

February 25, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. equities rose as AI disruption fears eased, with Home Depot, AMD, and DocuSign driving tech stock gains.

U.S. tech stocks surged as investors’ fears over AI disruption eased. Advanced Micro Devices jumped 9% after Meta announced a multiyear deal to deploy AMD’s graphics processing units for AI data centres. The move highlights growing corporate confidence in AI infrastructure investments.

DocuSign also rose 3% following Anthropic’s confirmation that Claude Cowork can integrate with DocuSign, Google Drive, and Gmail, signalling stronger adoption of AI tools across industries.

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF climbed 2% despite remaining over 30% below its 52-week high, showing tech stocks are recovering but still have room to run.

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Stocks tumble amid AI concerns and Trump tariff update

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

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7 days ago

February 24, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Dow drops 800+ points as AI and trade worries hit tech and retail stocks; bonds rise amid market volatility.

Stocks plunged sharply as concerns over artificial intelligence and trade tensions rattled investors, sending the Dow down more than 800 points. Heavyweights like American Express, Goldman Sachs, and JPMorgan were key contributors to the drop.

Software companies were hit particularly hard after a report suggested AI could impact economic growth, triggering further losses across tech shares.

Trade-sensitive retailers including American Eagle Outfitters, Ralph Lauren, and Yeti Holdings also faced setbacks as market uncertainty spiked. Bonds, meanwhile, rallied as investors sought safety in a volatile market.

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