Biotech firm Metagenomi said it is using artificial intelligence chips from Amazon.com's cloud computing unit to power some of its work in developing gene-editing technologies. ...

Core Insights - OpenAI has partnered with Broadcom to create its first in-house AI processors, responding to the increasing demand for its services [1] - The collaboration will see OpenAI design chips that Broadcom will develop and deploy, with a planned rollout of 10 gigawatts of custom chips by the second half of 2026 [2] AI and Chip Deals - AMD has entered a multi-year agreement to supply AI chips to OpenAI, which includes an option for OpenAI to acquire up to 10% of AMD [2] - Nvidia plans to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI and will supply data center chips, solidifying OpenAI's status as a key customer for Nvidia [3] - CoreWeave has signed a $14 billion deal with Meta to provide computing power [4] - Nvidia will invest $5 billion in Intel, acquiring approximately 4% of the company after new shares are issued [5] - Oracle is negotiating a multi-year cloud computing deal with Meta valued at around $20 billion [6] - Oracle is also reported to have signed a significant cloud deal with OpenAI, expected to involve $300 billion in computing power over five years [7] - CoreWeave has an initial order worth $6.3 billion with Nvidia, ensuring the AI chipmaker will purchase any unsold cloud capacity [8] - Nebius Group will provide Microsoft with GPU infrastructure capacity in a $17.4 billion deal over five years [9] - Google has established a six-year cloud computing agreement with Meta worth over $10 billion [10] - Intel is receiving a $2 billion investment from SoftBank Group, making SoftBank one of Intel's top-10 shareholders [11] - Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion deal with Samsung Electronics for chip sourcing, with plans for Samsung's new factory in Texas to produce Tesla's next-generation AI6 chip [13]

Company Developments - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) announced a multi-year deal to supply artificial intelligence chips to OpenAI, which has the potential to generate billions of dollars in revenue for AMD. OpenAI also has the option to purchase up to 10% of AMD [5]. - AMD's stock surged more than 20% in premarket trading following the announcement of the deal with OpenAI [5]. Market Trends - The Dow and S&P 500 set records, marking the seventh winning week in the last nine, with the S&P 500 up 14.2%, the Dow up 9.9%, and the Nasdaq up 18% year-to-date [2]. - Investors are currently focused on the probability of a rate cut, viewing the government shutdown as a temporary political issue that is not significantly impacting market sentiment [3]. - The merger between Fifth Third Bank and Comerica, valued at approximately $10.9 billion, is contributing to a positive market outlook [5].

Market Performance - Major U.S. stock indexes are showing mixed performance, with the Dow up by 280.79 points (0.6%) at 46,038.69, while the S&P 500 is down by 8.10 points (0.1%) at 6,598.66, and the Nasdaq down by 119.66 points (0.5%) at 22,214.30 [1] - The Dow's gains are attributed to strong performances from American Express (AXP) and Walmart (WMT), while Nvidia (NVDA) is down by 2.7% due to a ban on its AI chips by China's internet regulator [2] Federal Reserve Outlook - Traders are anticipating the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement, with expectations of a 25 basis points rate cut [3] - The CME Group's FedWatch Tool indicates a 95.8% chance of a quarter-point rate cut, with expectations for further cuts in October and December [4] Sector Performance - Airline stocks are performing well, with the NYSE Arca Airline Index climbing by 1.6%, and telecom stocks also showing strength with a 1.3% gain in the NYSE Arca North American Telecom Index [5] - Other sectors such as banking, pharmaceuticals, and housing are experiencing some strength, although buying interest is subdued [5] International Markets - In the Asia-Pacific region, stock markets are mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 Index down by 0.3%, China's Shanghai Composite Index up by 0.4%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index up by 1.8% [5] - European markets are also mixed, with the French CAC 40 Index down by 0.3%, while the German DAX Index is up by 0.1% and the U.K.'s FTSE 100 Index is up by 0.2% [6]

Market Overview - Stocks are expected to experience choppy trading with major index futures indicating a flat open, particularly with S&P 500 futures down by less than 0.1% [1] - Following a mixed performance in overseas markets, the Asia-Pacific region showed varied results, with Japan's Nikkei 225 Index down by 0.3%, China's Shanghai Composite Index up by 0.4%, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index up by 1.8% [6] Federal Reserve Expectations - The Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to lower interest rates by 25 basis points, with a 94% chance of this occurring according to CME Group's FedWatch Tool [2] - Future rate cuts are expected to depend on incoming economic data, with further cuts anticipated at both the October and December meetings [3] Company-Specific News - Nvidia (NVDA) shares are under pressure, dropping by 1.6% in pre-market trading due to a report indicating that China's internet regulator has banned major companies from purchasing Nvidia's AI chips [4][3] Commodity and Currency Updates - Crude oil futures fell by $0.32 to $64.20 per barrel after a previous surge, while gold prices decreased by $17.90 to $3,707.20 per ounce [7] - The U.S. dollar is trading at 146.40 yen, down from 146.68 yen, and at $1.1837 against the euro, down from $1.1867 [8]

Group 1 - Nvidia stock has risen for five consecutive days, nearing fresh highs as investors overlook concerns related to China [1] - The stock has increased by 66% since reaching its 52-week low in early April [2] - Nvidia's market capitalization is approximately $3.8 trillion, surpassing both Microsoft and Apple [2] Group 2 - Analyst Dan Ives from Wedbush Securities predicts that Nvidia and Microsoft will both reach the $4 trillion market cap club this summer and could hit $5 trillion within the next 18 months [2]