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Redwood attracts Google for its $425M Series E as AI power needs rise
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-28 14:00
Core Insights - Google has invested in Redwood Materials, a startup focused on battery recycling and cathode production, as it expands into energy storage for AI data centers and industrial sites [1][3] - Redwood Materials raised a total of $425 million in its Series E funding round, with a post-money valuation exceeding $6 billion, marking an increase of over $1 billion from its previous valuation [2] - The company has raised a total of $4.9 billion in capital to date [2] Company Overview - Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel to create a circular supply chain for batteries, initially focusing on recycling scrap from battery production and consumer electronics [4] - The company processes scrap materials to extract valuable components like nickel and lithium, which are then sold to manufacturers such as Panasonic for battery production [4] Business Expansion - Redwood has diversified its operations beyond recycling, adding cathode production and launching an energy-storage business that repurposes EV batteries into micro-grids for AI data centers and large industrial sites [5] - The new energy-storage venture, Redwood Energy, was initiated in response to the increasing demand for data centers [5] Market Demand - The company emphasizes that energy storage has become essential infrastructure due to surging electricity demand driven by AI, data centers, and electrification [6] - Redwood claims to recover over 70% of used or discarded battery packs in North America, many of which can be repurposed for energy storage [6] Future Projections - Redwood reported having over 1 gigawatt-hour of energy storage capacity in inventory and expects to receive an additional 4 gigawatt-hours soon [7] - The company aims to deploy 20 gigawatt-hours of grid-scale storage by 2028 [7]
U.K. Competition Watchdog Plans New Rules for Google's AI Overviews Under Tech Law
WSJ· 2026-01-28 13:31
Core Viewpoint - Publishers may have the option to prevent their content from being utilized for AI Overviews or for training AI models outside of Google search, ensuring proper citation of their content in AI-generated results [1] Group 1 - Publishers could stop their content from being used to power AI Overviews [1] - Publishers may prevent their content from being used to train AI models outside of Google search [1] - Publishers can ensure their content is properly cited in AI results [1]
但斌旗下美股基金持仓出炉 谷歌取代英伟达成第一重仓股
证券时报· 2026-01-28 13:04
但斌美股持仓最新出炉。 私募排排网数据显示,截至2025年末,东方港湾持有的美股资产总市值约为13.16亿美元 (约合人民币91亿元),较三季度末的12.92亿美元略有增长。其投资组合共涵盖10只美股 标的,整体持仓结构在2025年四季度出现明显调整,进一步集中于科技板块巨头。 2025年第四季度,东方港湾进行了一系列调仓操作,清仓了包括Coinbase、奈飞、Astera Labs、 BitMine Immersion Technologies、博通、台积电在内的多只股票。与此同时,投资组合的重心更 加聚焦于大型科技公司。 校对: 李凌锋 版权声明 证券时报各平台所有原创内容,未经书面授权,任何单位及个人不得转载。我社保留追 究相关 行 为主体 法律责任的权利。 转载与合作可联系证券时报小助理,微信ID:SecuritiesTimes 最引人注目的变化是,谷歌(GOOG)取代英伟达(NVDA),成为东方港湾的第一大重仓股。 这一变动主要源于两方面因素:一是东方港湾在去年四季度大幅加仓谷歌约40.55%,二是谷歌 股价在当季上涨近29%。截至2025年末,其对谷歌的持股市值达4.06亿美元,占美股持仓总规模 ...
Alphabet: Valuation Risk May Be Overshadowed By Cloud Growth (Earnings Preview)
Seeking Alpha· 2026-01-28 13:02
Core Insights - Alphabet (GOOG) is positioned favorably for growth due to advancements in Gemini AI and the increasing contributions from Google Cloud [1] Group 1: Company Positioning - Alphabet is seen as having significant growth catalysts in the face of AI uncertainty [1] - The advancements made in Gemini AI are expected to enhance Alphabet's market position [1] - Google Cloud is experiencing accretive growth, further solidifying Alphabet's competitive edge [1]
美股盘前要点 | 美联储暂停降息或已成定局,亚马逊宣布裁员约1.6万人
Sou Hu Cai Jing· 2026-01-28 12:34
Market Overview - US stock index futures showed mixed results, with Nasdaq futures up 0.84%, S&P 500 futures up 0.27%, and Dow futures down 0.03% [1] - Major European indices collectively declined, with Germany's DAX down 0.5%, UK's FTSE 100 down 0.51%, France's CAC down 1.29%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 down 0.29% [1] - Spot gold surpassed $5,300 per ounce, setting a new historical record, with a year-to-date increase of nearly 23% [1] Company Developments - Amazon announced plans to cut approximately 16,000 corporate jobs to streamline its structure amid AI competition [5] - Tesla's new car registrations in Europe last year totaled 238,656 units, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 26.9% [6] - ASML reported Q4 revenue of €9.718 billion, exceeding expectations, and announced a €12 billion stock buyback while planning to streamline its technology and IT departments [7] - Seagate Technology's Q2 revenue grew by 22% year-on-year to $2.83 billion, with adjusted earnings per share of $3.11, both surpassing expectations [8] - AT&T's Q4 revenue was $33.5 billion, with a net addition of 421,000 postpaid wireless phone users, which fell short of expectations [9] - Corning's Q4 sales reached $4.41 billion, with core earnings per share of $0.72, both exceeding expectations [10] - Texas Instruments reported a 10% year-on-year revenue increase to $4.42 billion, with earnings per share of $1.27 [11] - LVMH's revenue exceeded €80.8 billion, with a net profit decline of 13%; Q4 demand in Asia was stronger than expected [12] - Vale's iron ore and copper production reached 336 million tons and 382,000 tons, respectively, marking the highest levels since 2018 [13] Strategic Moves - Guo Minghao, an analyst at Tianfeng International Securities, indicated that Apple’s pricing strategy for the new iPhone 18 in 2H26 is to "keep prices as low as possible" [4] - But Bin revealed a $9.1 billion US stock portfolio, with Google replacing Nvidia as the top holding, while Netflix, TSMC, and Broadcom were completely sold off [3]
PowerBank Analyzes Shifting Hyperscaler Energy Acquisition Strategies
Prnewswire· 2026-01-28 12:07
Core Insights - Major technology companies like Google, Amazon, and Meta are shifting towards direct ownership of renewable energy assets to meet the increasing power demands of data centers and AI computing [2][3] - This transition indicates a fundamental change in how digital infrastructure companies secure their energy supply, moving away from traditional power purchase agreements (PPAs) [3][9] Industry Trends - The total capital commitment from recent transactions by these tech giants exceeds $4 billion, highlighting significant investment in renewable energy infrastructure [5] - Data center power consumption in the U.S. is projected to rise by 160% by 2030, primarily due to AI and machine learning workloads [5] - Major tech companies are pursuing aggressive carbon neutrality targets, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030 or earlier, which necessitates rapid deployment of renewable energy [6] Implications for Independent Power Producers - The emergence of large-scale transactions creates opportunities for independent renewable energy companies to engage with hyperscaler demand [4] - Companies with strong development pipelines may become acquisition targets, while those with operational assets could find opportunities for portfolio sales [4] - Traditional PPA relationships remain viable for companies focusing on capital efficiency and development speed [4] Company Positioning - PowerBank Corporation has a development pipeline exceeding one gigawatt and a proven track record of over 100 megawatts of operational renewable energy projects [7] - The company specializes in battery energy storage systems (BESS) integration, essential for meeting the 24/7 power needs of data centers [7] - PowerBank's strategic focus on advanced data center power solutions and collaboration with Orbit AI positions it well in the evolving market landscape [8]
但斌 美股第一大重仓股变了!
Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao· 2026-01-28 11:51
但斌美股持仓最新出炉! 私募排排网据美国证券交易委员会(SEC)统计称,截至2025年末,东方港湾旗下海外基金在美股市场共持有10只股票,持仓总市值约为 13.16亿美元(约合人民币91亿元),较三季度末的12.92亿美元略有增长。从调仓动作来看,东方港湾2025年四季度清仓了包括Coinbase、奈 飞、博通、台积电在内的多只股票,同时大手笔加仓谷歌、纳斯达克指数等,持仓进一步集中于科技板块巨头,第一大重仓股也由英伟达变为 谷歌。 多位业内人士称,2026年科技仍将是全球资本市场的重要投资主线,尤其是AI相关且逐步兑现业绩的标的值得关注。 第一大重仓股变更 同时,东方港湾旗下海外基金2025年四季度大手笔加仓了TQQQ(三倍做多纳斯达克100ETF)和GGLL(二倍做多谷歌ETF)。 截至2025年末,东方港湾旗下海外基金持仓进一步聚焦科技,除谷歌和英伟达外,微软、苹果、Meta、特斯拉和亚马逊均位列其中,显示出 对美股科技龙头股的高度关注。 SEC官网披露的信息显示,截至2025年末,东方港湾旗下海外基金共持有10只美股标的,前五大重仓股分别为谷歌、英伟达、TQQQ(三倍做 多纳斯达克100ETF)、FN ...
Gemini 3「开眼」像素级操控,谷歌回应DeepSeek-OCR2
3 6 Ke· 2026-01-28 11:33
Core Insights - Google DeepMind has introduced a significant new capability called Agentic Vision for Gemini 3 Flash, transforming how large language models understand the world from passive guessing to active investigation [1][3][5]. Technology Overview - Agentic Vision allows models to actively manipulate images based on user requests by employing a "Think-Act-Observe" loop, enhancing the model's ability to analyze and interact with visual data [3][11]. - This capability has resulted in a performance improvement of 5% to 10% across various visual benchmark tests for Gemini 3 Flash [6]. Practical Applications - The technology enables developers to unlock new behaviors through code execution in the API, demonstrated in applications like PlanCheckSolver.com, which improved accuracy by 5% through iterative checks of high-resolution inputs [10]. - Agentic Vision facilitates image annotation, allowing the model to interact with the environment by drawing and labeling directly on images, ensuring pixel-level accuracy in its responses [13]. - The model can also perform visual mathematics and plotting, generating visual representations of data while avoiding common pitfalls of standard large language models [15][16]. Future Prospects - Google indicates that Agentic Vision is just the beginning, with plans to enhance implicit actions like image rotation and visual mathematics in future updates, as well as exploring additional tools for the Gemini model [20]. Competitive Landscape - The release of Agentic Vision coincides with DeepSeek's launch of DeepSeek-OCR2, suggesting a competitive response in the field of visual AI, where both companies are redefining machine vision capabilities [21][22]. - The competition centers around who can better define machine vision, with DeepSeek focusing on perception and Google emphasizing interactive capabilities through code execution [23].
AI日报丨美团魏巍:精致餐饮门店率先应用AI,欧盟要求谷歌向竞争对手开放AI服务和数据权限
美股研究社· 2026-01-28 11:24
Group 1 - The article highlights the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, presenting significant opportunities in the market [3] - Cloudflare, a global internet infrastructure company, has seen its stock rise for two consecutive days due to the viral spread of the open-source AI agent Moltbot, indicating its role as a beneficiary of AI agent expansion [5] - Meituan's Vice President Wei Wei stated that the company is leveraging AI and smart management tools to enhance the online representation of fine dining, improving customer connections and brand strength [6] Group 2 - NextEra Energy Inc. is capitalizing on the demand from large tech companies for nuclear power to supply AI data centers, offering 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of power from its nuclear plants in Wisconsin and New Hampshire [8] - The European Union has mandated Google to remove technical barriers in its Android system that hinder competitors' AI search assistants, giving the company a six-month deadline to comply or face potential penalties [10]
超节点:光、液冷、供电、芯片的全面升级
KAIYUAN SECURITIES· 2026-01-28 11:15
Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is maintained as "Positive" [2] Core Insights - The report emphasizes the transition to the "SuperNode" era in computing infrastructure, driven by the increasing computational demands of AI models, which are evolving from pre-training to multi-faceted scaling [14][17] - The SuperNode architecture relies on enhanced interconnectivity, integrating multiple computing chips into a logical "super GPU/ASIC" to overcome the limitations of traditional single-server setups [39] - The report identifies three main investment themes: "Network End + AIDC + Computing End" and four key sectors: "Optical + Liquid Cooling + Power Supply + Chips" [7] Summary by Sections 1. Transition to SuperNode Era - The evolution of AI models necessitates a shift in computational infrastructure, with demands for higher performance and efficiency [14] - The report highlights the rapid growth in model parameters and training data, indicating a need for advanced computational clusters [14] 2. SuperNode Architecture - SuperNode clusters are defined as large-scale GPU/ASIC systems that expand from thousands to millions of computational units, utilizing both Scale Up and Scale Out strategies [17] - The architecture includes components such as computing nodes, switch trays, and power supply units, which are essential for the operation of SuperNode systems [80] 3. Upgrades in Key Components - The report notes that the increasing penetration of SuperNode servers will drive demand for high-power supplies, liquid cooling systems, and optical communication technologies [5][80] - Specific companies are highlighted as beneficiaries in the sectors of optical modules, liquid cooling, server power supplies, and exchange chips [7] 4. Domestic SuperNode Development - The report discusses the progress of domestic SuperNode solutions, particularly Huawei's Atlas 900 A3 and Atlas 960, which are designed to enhance the performance of domestic AI clusters [6][112] - The performance of domestic chips is shown to improve significantly when deployed in SuperNode configurations, effectively compensating for individual chip limitations [112]