Stock Market News·2025-09-18 23:08Group 1: Corporate Developments - Nvidia has made a significant investment of over $900 million to acquire key personnel and technology from AI startup Enfabrica, reinforcing its leadership in the AI hardware sector [3][8] - SoftBank's Vision Fund plans to cut nearly 20% of its global staff, marking a strategic shift towards a concentrated focus on large-scale AI investments [4][8] - Pattern Group Inc. successfully priced its IPO at $14 per share, reflecting strong investor interest [6][8] - Zijin Gold International Co. is preparing for a substantial IPO in Hong Kong, aiming to raise approximately HK$24.9 billion (US$3.21 billion), potentially one of the largest listings in the city this year [7][8] Group 2: Economic Indicators - New Zealand's trade deficit widened significantly to NZ$1.19 billion in August, driven by a decline in exports, although the year-to-date trade deficit showed improvement [5][8]