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Semiconductor stocks climb to record 19.7% of the S&P 500 as AI rally reshapes the indexJune 30, 2026 8:28 AM
IH Market News Chipmakers reach unprecedented share of the benchmark Semiconductor companies now account for a record 19.7% of the S&P 500, almost four times their weighting of around 5% in June 2020, according to Citadel Securities strategist Scott Rubner. The sector’s influence has grown well beyond previous market peaks. Before the dotcom crash, semiconductor stocks represented just over 8% of the index, less than half their current share, highlighting the unprecedented concentration seen today. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) has been the biggest contributor to the sector’s expanding index weight during the artificial intelligence boom. However, gains have broadened to include companies such as Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO), TSMC (NYSE:TSM), ASML (NASDAQ:ASML), AMD (NASDAQ:AMD), along with memory-chip makers Micron (NASDAQ:MU) and SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK), further increasing the sector’s dominance. Passive investing continues to reinforce market concentration Rubner said the concentration has become self-perpetuating. As semiconductor shares outperform, their weighting within the index rises, prompting passive investment funds to allocate even more capital to the same companies. That additional demand then supports further price gains and increases index weights again. The trend has been amplified by exceptionally strong fund flows. According to Rubner’s analysis, exchange-traded funds attracted more than $1 trillion in inflows year-to-date through late June 2026, approximately 45% above the record pace seen during the same period last year. Valuation concerns continue to build Several market indicators are now signalling elevated valuations across the semiconductor sector. According to a Reuters report published on June 30, Bank of America’s proprietary Bubble Risk Indicator reached 0.91 for the PHLX Semiconductor Sector and 0.82 for the Technology Select Sector on a scale where one represents extreme bubble-like conditions. Meanwhile, LSEG head of earnings research Tajinder Dhillon noted that the S&P 500’s price-to-sales ratio has climbed to 3.22, well above its long-term average of 1.84. The widely followed Buffett Indicator, which compares total U.S. stock market capitalisation with gross domestic product, currently stands at 231.8%, indicating the market is “significantly overvalued.” Investors remain divided over the AI-driven rally Despite growing valuation concerns, not all market participants believe the concentration reflects a speculative bubble. JJ Kinahan, head of retail expansion and alternative investment products at Cboe Global Markets, argued that semiconductor suppliers remain well positioned compared with the companies investing heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure. “The folks selling the picks and shovels are in incredibly good stead. Those buying them still have to prove that the billions and billions of dollars they’re spending is worth it.” The debate over whether hyperscale AI spending will ultimately generate returns sufficient to justify current semiconductor valuations has become one of Wall Street’s central investment questions. New-quarter fund flows could provide another boost Recent market performance has hinted at an early rotation away from the largest technology names. During the previous week, the S&P 500 declined 1.94% while small- and mid-cap stocks outperformed, suggesting investors may be broadening their exposure beyond megacap chip companies. Even so, Rubner highlighted July 1 as a potential near-term catalyst, with retirement contributions, target-date funds and systematic investment strategies expected to deploy fresh capital at the start of the new quarter. Given semiconductor companies’ record weighting within the S&P 500, those inflows could provide additional support for the sector in the short term. Over a longer horizon, however, future interest-rate decisions under Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh could alter valuation assumptions and encourage institutional investors to reduce exposure to the sector. Nvidia stock price Broadcom stock price Taiwan Semiconductor stock price ASML Holding stock price Advanced Micro Devices stock price Micron Technology stock price SanDisk stock priceThe post Semiconductor stocks climb to record 19.7% of the S&P 500 as AI rally reshapes the index appeared first on US Editors. Original: Semiconductor stocks climb to record 19.7% of the S&P 500 as AI rally reshapes the index

AI Infrastructure Spending Creates New Wave of Semiconductor Ecosystem WinnersJune 29, 2026 8:45 AM
InvestorsHub NewsWireAI Infrastructure Spending Creates New Wave of Semiconductor Ecosystem WinnersAINewsWire Editorial Coverage: A tectonic shift is reshaping global semiconductor manufacturing. Hundreds of billions of dollars in new investment are flowing into the United States, pulling Taiwan's advanced manufacturing ecosystem closer to North American customers, capital markets and emerging opportunities. As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented demand for semiconductors and data center infrastructure, the companies enabling that production, including the precision engineers, automation providers and specialty materials manufacturers, are beginning to follow. Positioned directly at this intersection is Nightfood Holdings Inc. (OTCQB: NGTF) (Profile), doing business as TechForce Robotics, an AI-enhanced robotics and automation company that is actively building its strategic footprint within this migration. TechForce Robotics just announced a strategic alliance with Taiwan-based Jiun Jiang Enterprise Co. Ltd. (JJ Enterprise), a precision engineering and advanced manufacturing company serving the semiconductor, advanced packaging, and industrial automation industries. The partnership is designed to give TechForce Robotics access to decades of expertise in semiconductor-grade manufacturing, advanced materials processing, and high-performance production systems, capabilities central to the ongoing migration reshaping global manufacturing. This move reflects the company's commitment to becoming a key player among companies focused on  providing the hardware and infrastructure that power today's rapidly expanding AI ecosystem, including NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) and Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI).The migration of Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain into the United States is no longer a trend in early formation; it is an industrial realignment already in motion.A growing body of opportunity is emerging for the companies that manufacture, automate and support the production of AI systems.TechForce Robotics is positioning itself to participate in this dynamic; JJ Enterprise's technologies support critical applications across AI infrastructure manufacturing, advanced packaging and next-generation thermal management.Each new facility that comes online requires significant investment in automation, robotics and production systems; TechForce Robotics is developing its capabilities in direct response to this demand.A parallel transformation is taking place in how Taiwan's industrial technology companies are approaching growth capital and international expansion.Click here to view the custom infographic of the Nightfood Holdings editorial.Taiwan's Semiconductor Suppliers Are Moving WestThe migration of Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain into the United States is no longer a trend in early formation; it is an industrial realignment already in motion. As Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited ("TSMC") and other major manufacturers expand American operations, their ecosystem of suppliers, such as equipment makers, automation providers, specialty materials companies, and engineering firms, is under growing pressure to establish a closer U.S. presence. The forces driving this movement are multiple and reinforcing.Geopolitical risk plays a significant role. Concentration of the global semiconductor supply chain in Taiwan has long been viewed as a strategic vulnerability. According to the US-Taiwan Business Council, several Taiwanese material suppliers have already established significant facilities in Arizona. That physical presence is helping both TSMC and U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturers reduce exposure to potential supply disruptions. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has publicly stated that a goal of the U.S.-Taiwan trade framework is to bring 40% of Taiwan's semiconductor supply chain to the United States.The financial scale of this migration is substantial. In January 2026, the U.S. and Taiwan signed a trade agreement that includes $250 billion in direct investments from Taiwanese semiconductor and technology enterprises, alongside an additional $250 billion in credit guarantees to expand chip production capacity in the United States. These commitments go well beyond TSMC itself. They signal a broader expectation that Taiwan's broader manufacturing ecosystem will follow its anchor customers westward over the coming decade.Industry analysts have noted that the migration creates both opportunity and complexity. Building supplier relationships, establishing manufacturing operations and navigating U.S. regulatory environments all require local partnerships and institutional knowledge. Early movers in this process stand to benefit most, gaining access to customers, contracts and capital before the field becomes crowded. DigiTimes reported in mid-2025 that TSMC's Arizona expansion is acting as a magnetic pull for Taiwanese suppliers, accelerating a wave of cross-Pacific expansion initiatives.TechForce Robotics is moving with this current. The company's strategic alliance with JJ Enterprise connects TechForce to a Taiwan-based manufacturer already embedded in the semiconductor supply chain. JJ Enterprise's expertise in advanced semiconductor packaging, thermal interface material manufacturing, gallium-based liquid metal processing and precision industrial automation spans exactly the capabilities that new North American fabs will need as they ramp production. By building this relationship now, TechForce Robotics is positioning itself as part of the migration rather than watching it from the outside.The AI Buildout Creates Demand Far Beyond the Chip DesignersWall Street's attention in the AI cycle has remained concentrated on a handful of household names. NVIDIA, AMD and TSMC capture the bulk of focus and media coverage. But the infrastructure supporting the AI revolution is far wider and deeper than these headline companies. A growing body of opportunity is emerging for the companies that manufacture, automate and support the production of AI systems.The numbers underscore this reality. Global semiconductor sales reached $208.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025, a 15.8% increase compared to Q2, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. Monthly sales for September 2025 reached $69.5 billion, a 25.1 percent jump compared with September 2024. This level of demand is creating significant downstream pressure for manufacturing capacity, automation systems, and production support technologies across the ecosystem. The companies supplying those capabilities are operating in fast-growing markets of their own.The numbers underscore this reality. Global semiconductor sales reached $208.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025 alone, reflecting a 15.8% increase over the prior quarter. Monthly sales for September 2025 reached $69.5 billion, a 25.1% jump compared with September 2024. This level of demand is creating significant downstream pressure for manufacturing capacity, automation systems, and production support technologies across the ecosystem. The companies supplying those capabilities are operating in fast-growing markets of their own.One particularly significant growth area is semiconductor automation. The global robotics in semiconductor market was valued at approximately $10.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $27.34 billion by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 9.65% over that period. North America is the fastest-growing regional market, expanding at a CAGR of 8.28%. That trajectory reflects the wave of new fab construction underway across the United States, as manufacturers invest heavily in automation systems to support advanced node production and increase throughput.Advanced packaging is another area seeing accelerating investment. As chip architectures move toward more complex three-dimensional integration and heterogeneous packaging, the automation and precision systems required to support those processes are becoming more sophisticated and more valuable. The semiconductor advanced packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% between 2025 and 2030, driven by AI and high-performance computing demand. The broader semiconductor assembly and packaging equipment market is forecast to grow from $9.72 billion in 2025 to $17.44 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 8.72%, with automation and AI-driven systems playing an increasingly central role in production.These are not peripheral opportunities. They sit at the core of how next-generation semiconductors are manufactured. TechForce Robotics is seeking to access this opportunity through its partnership with JJ Enterprise. The alliance gives TechForce access to expertise in advanced semiconductor packaging technologies, including CoWoS and next-generation thermal management solutions that are central to AI chip production.How AI Spending Flows Through the EcosystemNo company better illustrates the cascading effect of AI infrastructure spending than Super Micro Computer. Supermicro does not design chips; rather, it assembles AI servers. Yet as hyperscalers and enterprises raced to deploy AI infrastructure, Supermicro's business grew to reflect that demand directly. The company's trajectory shows how transformative AI spending can be for companies operating one or two steps downstream from the headline chip designers.The financial results are striking. In its second quarter of fiscal year 2026, Supermicro reported record net sales of $12.7 billion, more than double the revenue from the same quarter one year earlier. Full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance was subsequently raised to at least $36 billion. In June 2026, the company announced a $7 billion equity financing transaction to fund purchases of components needed to satisfy AI server orders it had recently received. These are not incremental milestones. They reflect explosive, sustained demand.Supermicro's success creates demand throughout its own supply chain. The company relies on hundreds of component suppliers, manufacturing partners, automation systems, thermal management technologies and precision production capabilities to assemble its AI server platforms. As Supermicro scales production across its facilities in the United States, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Netherlands and the Middle East, its supplier ecosystem scales alongside it. The AI infrastructure boom is not confined to chip designers. It flows through to every layer of the production stack.TechForce Robotics is positioning itself to participate in this dynamic. JJ Enterprise's technologies support critical applications across AI infrastructure manufacturing, advanced packaging and next-generation thermal management. These are precisely the production capabilities that companies such as Supermicro depend on as they ramp AI server output. The engineering disciplines embedded in JJ Enterprise's operations, including precision motion control, materials handling, process consistency and contamination management, are directly applicable to the production environments that AI infrastructure manufacturing requires.Intelligent Manufacturing Is Now a Competitive NecessitySemiconductor manufacturing has never been a forgiving industry. It demands extraordinary precision, exceptional cleanliness and unrelenting consistency. As chip geometries continue to shrink and packaging architectures grow more complex, those demands are intensifying. Manufacturers are responding by investing heavily in automation, robotics, machine vision and intelligent production systems. These technologies are no longer optional enhancements. They are becoming foundational requirements for competitive semiconductor manufacturing.The scale of investment reflects the urgency. Industry analysis indicates that global semiconductor companies plan to invest approximately $1 trillion in new fabrication plants through 2030. In the United States alone, the Semiconductor Industry Association has tracked more than $645 billion in announced private semiconductor investments across 140-plus projects in 30 states since 2020. Each new facility that comes online requires significant investment in automation, robotics and production systems, creating downstream demand throughout the manufacturing technology ecosystemTechForce Robotics is developing its capabilities in direct response to this demand environment. The company operates through a Robotics-as-a-Service ("RaaS") model that provides scalable automation solutions across multiple industries. Through its alliance with JJ Enterprise, TechForce gains access to semiconductor-grade manufacturing expertise and advanced automation capabilities that are immediately relevant to the needs of new U.S. fabs.Unlocking New Capital for Taiwan's ManufacturersA parallel transformation is taking place in how Taiwan's industrial technology companies are approaching growth capital and international expansion. For decades, many of Taiwan's most sophisticated manufacturing and engineering firms operated as private companies serving large OEM customers within established supply chains. The AI infrastructure boom, combined with the migration of semiconductor manufacturing toward North America, is creating new incentives to seek public-market access, cross-border partnerships and U.S. exchange listings.The motivations are clear. Public-market access provides capital for R&D investment, manufacturing expansion and talent acquisition at a scale difficult to achieve through private means. U.S. exchange listings provide visibility with American institutional investors and customers. Strategic partnerships with U.S.-listed companies provide a pathway to North American market participation and capital without the cost and complexity of a standalone IPO. As the semiconductor ecosystem migration accelerates, these cross-border transaction structures are becoming more common and more strategically significant.The CHIPS Act has created additional incentives for this dynamic. The legislation's $39 billion in manufacturing incentives is available to companies investing in U.S. semiconductor facilities, creating financial reasons for Taiwan-based manufacturers to establish American operations or partner with U.S. companies. The CHIPS for America program continues to fund projects spanning fabrication, advanced packaging, manufacturing equipment and materials production. Companies with North American operating relationships are better positioned to participate in this funding environment than those without one.TechForce Robotics and Nightfood Holdings are pursuing a strategy that reflects this evolving landscape. The company's proposed acquisition of a controlling interest in JJ Enterprise is designed to give investors in a publicly traded U.S. company direct exposure to the migration of Taiwan's advanced manufacturing capabilities into North America.The convergence of TSMC's six-fab Arizona buildout, CHIPS Act-driven investment across 30 states and accelerating demand for AI infrastructure is creating a window for companies able to position themselves at the intersection of Taiwan's manufacturing expertise and North America's capital and customer base. TechForce Robotics is building precisely that position. Through its alliance with JJ Enterprise and its broader automation platform, the company is seeking to participate in an industrial migration that is already well underway and that is likely to define the next decade of semiconductor and AI infrastructure growth.AI Infrastructure Powers Next-Generation InnovationArtificial intelligence continues to evolve beyond algorithms and applications, with the industry's focus increasingly shifting toward the infrastructure that enables large-scale deployment. Recent developments highlight growing investments in high-performance computing, cloud integration, cybersecurity and edge intelligence, underscoring how the next wave of AI innovation will depend on scalable, secure and energy-efficient platforms capable of supporting increasingly sophisticated workloads across enterprise and industrial environments.NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: NVDA) is collaborating with Amazon Web Services ("AWS") to bring AI production at scale. The company observed that building AI systems at scale is demanding, requiring low-latency inference, fast vector search, strong GPU price-performance and infrastructure that can grow without multiplying operational complexity. NVIDIA's latest work with AWS addresses each of those constraints. For example, EC2 G7 instances powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Edition GPUs expand the compute layer for AI, graphics, video and data analytics workloads, while the NVIDIA cuVS library accelerates the retrieval layer by making GPU-powered vector indexing the default in OpenSearch Serverless.Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) has signed a definitive agreement with Rackspace Technology(R). The agreement is for the phased deployment of an initial 30 MW footprint dedicated to AMD-based compute deployments across Rackspace's global data centers beginning in late 2026 through 2028. The agreement operationalizes a memorandum of understanding announced in May and establishes AMD as a strategic technology partner at the silicon layer of Rackspace's governed AI stack.Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) announced significant security investments for the Spring and Java ecosystem, relied on by over half of Fortune 500 companies. To help the Spring community navigate an unprecedented surge in AI-detected security threats, Broadcom's Tanzu business released the largest set of Spring security updates to open source in Spring's 23-year history. Additionally, for customers, Broadcom is extending its proven clean-room build architecture, foundational to Bitnami, to build the Java dependencies for the entire Spring ecosystem. These investments aim to protect the integrity of Spring and prepare Broadcom's customers for the continued rise in AI-enabled security threats.Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI) is expanding support for AI-optimized edge computing solutions powered by Intel technologies. These solutions include new systems featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Intel Core Series 2 processors and Intel Arc Pro B-series GPUs. The systems range from compact, fanless systems for industrial applications, short-depth 1U rackmount servers for space-constrained environments and a mini tower for office environments. Designed to be a cost optimized solution for low-latency AI inferencing and intelligent automation, the expanded portfolio helps organizations across retail, manufacturing, physical security, transportation and logistics deploy scalable, power-efficient AI at the edge.These milestones reflect a broader transformation in the AI ecosystem as organizations strengthen the foundational technologies required to support widespread adoption. 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Broadcom Inc. Announces Results and Upsize of Offers to Purchase for Cash Certain of its Outstanding Debt SecuritiesJune 17, 2026 10:00 PM
PR Newswire (US) PALO ALTO, Calif., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) ("Broadcom") today announced the expiration and results of its previously announced cash tender offers (collectively, the "Offers") to purchase any and all of its outstanding 4.926% Senior Notes due 2037; 4.900% Senior Notes due 2038; 5.050% Senior Notes due 2030; 5.200% Senior Notes due 2032; 5.150% Senior Notes due 2031 and 4.900% Senior Notes due 2032 (collectively, the "Notes"). Broadcom also announced that it is increasing the aggregate purchase price, excluding the Accrued Coupon Payment, from the previously announced amount of $2.5 billion to $3.0 billion (the "Consideration Cap Amount"). The increased Consideration Cap Amount is sufficient to enable Broadcom to purchase all of the 4.926% Senior Notes due 2037 and 4.900% Senior Notes due 2038, in each case, that were validly tendered prior to or at the Expiration Date, as well as all of the Notes of such Series that were tendered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures.The Offers were made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated June 11, 2026 (the "Offer to Purchase") and the accompanying notice of guaranteed delivery (the "Notice of Guaranteed Delivery"). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this press release have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.The Offers expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 17, 2026 (the "Expiration Date"). As the Withdrawal Deadline has passed, tendered Notes may no longer be validly withdrawn, except as required by applicable law. The Initial Settlement Date will be June 18, 2026. For the Holders using the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures, the Guaranteed Delivery Date will be 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 22, 2026. The Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date will be June 23, 2026.According to information provided by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the Tender and Information Agent in connection with the Offers, approximately $5.5 billion combined aggregate principal amount of Notes were validly tendered prior to or at the Expiration Date, of which approximately $2.9 billion aggregate principal amount of Notes have been accepted for purchase. In addition, as of the Expiration Date, approximately $35.0 million combined aggregate principal amount of 4.926% Senior Notes due 2037 and 4.900% Senior Notes due 2038 were tendered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures but remain subject to the Holders' performance of the delivery requirements under such procedures. The table below provides certain information about the Offers as of the Expiration Date.Series of
Notes




CUSIP/ISIN
Number (1)




Aggregate
Principal
Amount
Outstanding




Acceptance
Priority
Level




Total
Consideration (2)




Principal
Amount
Tendered (3)




Principal Amount
Accepted (3)




Principal
Amount
Reflected in
Notices of
Guaranteed
Delivery










































4.926% Senior
Notes due
2037




144A: 11135FBV2 /
US11135FBV22
RegS:
U1109MBA3 /
USU1109MBA37




$2,500,000,000




1




$982.01




$1,843,836,000




$1,843,836,000




$17,241,000










































4.900% Senior
Notes due
2038




11135FCX7 /
US11135FCX78




$1,750,000,000




2




$970.29




$1,050,537,000




$1,050,537,000




$17,749,000










































5.050% Senior
Notes due
2030




11135FCF6 /
US11135FCF62




$800,000,000




3




$1,021.24




$571,143,000




—




$9,356,000










































5.200% Senior
Notes due
2032




11135FCG4 /
US11135FCG46




$1,100,000,000




4




$1,023.23




$636,171,000




—




$17,620,000










































5.150% Senior
Notes due
2031




11135FBY6 /
US11135FBY60




$1,500,000,000




5




$1,021.77




$761,332,000




—




$54,393,000










































4.900% Senior
Notes due
2032




11135FCL3 /
US11135FCL31




$1,750,000,000




6




$1,003.73




$628,421,000




—




$10,998,000______________________(1)   No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP or ISIN numbers listed above.(2)   Represents the total consideration for each Series of Notes (the "Total Consideration") payable per each $1,000 principal amount of such Series of Notes validly tendered for purchase.(3)   The amounts exclude the principal amounts of tendered Notes that remain subject to the Holder's performance of the delivery requirements under the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures. Broadcom's obligation to complete an Offer with respect to the Notes validly tendered is conditioned on the satisfaction or waiver of conditions described in the Offer to Purchase. For the Notes accepted for purchase, all conditions to the Offer with respect to such Notes were satisfied or waived on or prior to the Expiration Date. On the applicable Settlement Date, Holders whose Notes have been accepted for purchase will also receive an Accrued Coupon Payment. The Notes validly tendered but not accepted for purchase will be returned promptly to the tendering Holders in accordance with the Offer to Purchase.Broadcom has retained Barclays Capital Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. to act as dealer managers (the "Dealer Managers") for the Offers. D.F. King & Co., Inc. is acting as the Tender and Information Agent for the Offers. For additional information, please contact: Barclays Capital Inc. at +1 (800) 438-3242 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 528-7581 (collect); or Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at +1 (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 723-6106 (collect). Requests for documents and questions regarding the tendering of Notes may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. by telephone at +1 (212) 257-2468 (for banks and brokers only) and +1 (800) 967-7635 (for all others toll-free), by email at avgo@dfking.com or to the Dealer Managers at their respective telephone numbers. Copies of the Offer to Purchase and the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery are available at: www.dfking.com/avgo. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Offers.This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes or any other securities. The Offers were made only by and pursuant to the terms of the Offer to Purchase and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law. The information in this press release is qualified by reference to the Offer to Purchase.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended). These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Broadcom's management, current information available to Broadcom's management, and current market trends and market conditions, and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the risk factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Broadcom's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 2, 2025, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended February 1, 2026 and May 3, 2026, and any subsequent reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include some important risk factors that may affect future results. Broadcom undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this press release, except as required by law.About BroadcomBroadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Broadcom combines long-term R&D investment with superb execution to deliver the best technology, at scale. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.ContactJi Yoo
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Broadcom Inc. Announces Pricing Terms of Offers to Purchase for Cash Certain of its Outstanding Debt SecuritiesJune 17, 2026 1:30 PM
PR Newswire (US) PALO ALTO, Calif., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) ("Broadcom") today announced the pricing terms of its previously announced cash tender offers (collectively, the "Offers") to purchase the outstanding notes described below, in each case upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated June 11, 2026 (the "Offer to Purchase") and the accompanying notice of guaranteed delivery (the "Notice of Guaranteed Delivery").The Notes offered to be purchased in the Offers, in the order of acceptance priority, are the 4.926% Senior Notes due 2037; 4.900% Senior Notes due 2038; 5.050% Senior Notes due 2030; 5.200% Senior Notes due 2032; 5.150% Senior Notes due 2031 and 4.900% Senior Notes due 2032 (collectively, the "Notes") for the consideration described below, up to an aggregate purchase price, excluding the Accrued Coupon Payment, of $2.5 billion (the "Consideration Cap Amount"). Broadcom may, but is under no obligation to, increase the Consideration Cap Amount. If a given Series of Notes is accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offers, all Notes of that Series that are validly tendered and not validly withdrawn will be accepted for purchase. If the Consideration Cap Condition is not satisfied for a Series of Notes, such Series of Notes may not be accepted for purchase even if one or more Series with a higher or lower Acceptance Priority Level are accepted for purchase. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this press release have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.The table below provides the applicable Total Consideration for each Series of Notes, calculated as of 11:00 a.m., New York City time, today, June 17, 2026, in accordance with the Offer to Purchase.Series of
Notes
CUSIP/ISIN
Number (1)
Aggregate
Principal
Amount
Outstanding
Acceptance
Priority
Level
Reference
Security
Reference
Yield
Bloomberg
Reference
Page
Fixed Spread
(Basis Points)
Total
Consideration (2)















4.926% Senior  
Notes due
2037
144A: 11135FBV2 /
 US11135FBV22
RegS:
U1109MBA3 /
USU1109MBA37
$2,500,000,000
1
4.375% U.S. 
Treasury due
May 15, 2036?     4.443%  
FIT 1
+70
$982.01















  4.900% Senior
Notes due
2038
11135FCX7 /
US11135FCX78
$1,750,000,000
2
4.375% U.S. 
Treasury due 
May 15, 2036?     4.443%   
FIT 1
+80
$970.29















  5.050% Senior
Notes due
2030
11135FCF6 /
US11135FCF62
$800,000,000
3
4.125% U.S. 
Treasury due
May 31, 2031?     4.177% 
FIT 1
+25
$1,021.24















5.200% Senior 
Notes due
2032
11135FCG4 /
US11135FCG46
$1,100,000,000
4
4.125% U.S. 
Treasury due
May 31, 2031?     4.177% 
FIT 1
+55
$1,023.23















5.150% Senior 
Notes due
2031
11135FBY6 /
US11135FBY60
$1,500,000,000
5
4.125% U.S. 
Treasury due 
May 31, 2031?     4.177% 
FIT 1
+50
$1,021.77















4.900% Senior 
Notes due
2032
11135FCL3 /
US11135FCL31
$1,750,000,000
6
4.125% U.S.
Treasury due
May 31, 2031?     4.177% 
FIT 1
+65
$1,003.73















______________________
(1)   No representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the CUSIP or ISIN numbers listed above.
(2)   Represents the total consideration for each Series of Notes (the "Total Consideration") payable per each $1,000 principal amount of such Series of Notes validly tendered for purchase.
The Total Consideration for each Series of Notes payable per each $1,000 principal amount of such Series of Notes validly tendered for purchase has been based on the applicable Fixed Spread for such Series of Notes, plus the Reference Yield based on the bid-side price of the applicable Reference Security as quoted on the applicable Bloomberg Reference Page as of 11:00 a.m., New York City time, today, June 17, 2026. The Total Consideration does not include the applicable Accrued Coupon Payment, which will be payable in cash in addition to the applicable Total Consideration.The Offers are scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, today, June 17, 2026, unless extended or earlier terminated. Notes tendered for purchase may be validly withdrawn at any time at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, today, June 17, 2026, unless extended by Broadcom.The deadline to validly tender Notes using the guaranteed delivery procedures is 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 22, 2026, unless extended by Broadcom (the "Guaranteed Delivery Date").The Initial Settlement Date will be the first business day after the Expiration Date and is expected to be June 18, 2026.  The Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date will be the first business day after the Guaranteed Delivery Date and is expected to be June 23, 2026. The Offers are subject to certain conditions as described in the Offer to Purchase. If any condition is not satisfied, Broadcom is not obligated to accept for payment, purchase or pay for, and may delay the acceptance for payment of, any tendered Notes, in each case subject to applicable law, and may terminate or alter any or all of the Offers.Broadcom has retained Barclays Capital Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. to act as dealer managers (the "Dealer Managers") for the Offers. D.F. King & Co., Inc. is acting as the Tender and Information Agent for the Offers. For additional information, please contact: Barclays Capital Inc. at +1 (800) 438-3242 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 528-7581 (collect); or Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at +1 (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or +1 (212) 723-6106 (collect). Requests for documents and questions regarding the tendering of Notes may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. by telephone at +1 (212) 257-2468 (for banks and brokers only) and +1 (800) 967-7635 (for all others toll-free), by email at avgo@dfking.com or to the Dealer Managers at their respective telephone numbers. Copies of the Offer to Purchase and the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery are available at: www.dfking.com/avgo. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Offers.This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes or any other securities. The Offers are made only by and pursuant to the terms of the Offer to Purchase and only to such persons and in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law. The information in this press release is qualified by reference to the Offer to Purchase. None of Broadcom, the Dealer Managers or the Tender and Information Agent makes any recommendations as to whether Holders should tender their Notes pursuant to the Offers. Holders must make their own decisions as to whether to tender Notes, and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended). These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Broadcom's management, current information available to Broadcom's management, and current market trends and market conditions, and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the risk factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Broadcom's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 2, 2025, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods ended February 1, 2026 and May 3, 2026, and any subsequent reports that are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and include some important risk factors that may affect future results. Broadcom undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements made in this press release, except as required by law.About BroadcomBroadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Broadcom combines long-term R&D investment with superb execution to deliver the best technology, at scale. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.ContactJi Yoo
Investor Relations
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U.S. Futures Rise as Trump Signals Progress on Iran and AI Stocks Rebound: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall StreetJune 9, 2026 5:46 AM
IH Market News U.S. equity futures pointed higher on Tuesday as investors monitored developments surrounding the conflict with Iran and a recovery in artificial intelligence-related technology shares. Market sentiment was also boosted by news that OpenAI has confidentially filed for an initial public offering, while Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) surged in premarket trading following a major long-term lease agreement. Futures Advance Ahead of Key Inflation Data By 03:28 ET (07:28 GMT), Dow futures were little changed, S&P 500 futures had risen 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were up 0.5%. Wall Street delivered a mixed performance on Monday in what Deutsche Bank analysts described as a “cautious” session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.9%. Technology shares led the advance, particularly semiconductor stocks, which rebounded after a sharp sell-off triggered by Broadcom’s (NASDAQ:AVGO) quarterly results late last week. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index jumped 5.61%, recovering roughly half of Friday’s losses. Investors are now awaiting U.S. April trade data and May existing home sales figures. However, attention remains firmly focused on Wednesday’s release of the May Consumer Price Index, which could provide important clues about the Federal Reserve’s next policy moves. Markets currently expect at least one additional interest-rate increase from the Fed this year, driven by concerns over inflationary pressures linked to the Iran conflict and continued strength in the U.S. labour market. Trump Sees Potential Iran Agreement Within Weeks According to Deutsche Bank, recent developments in the Middle East have followed a familiar pattern. “[I]t seems the cycle of ‘near a deal, not near a deal, escalation, de escalation, maybe back near a deal’ continues,” the bank wrote, adding that it is currently “back in the ‘a deal is still possible’ camp.” The comments followed announcements from Iran and Israel that both sides had halted attacks after a fresh exchange of strikes earlier in the week. Nevertheless, uncertainty remains, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledging to continue operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah forces in Lebanon. President Donald Trump, who has been pushing for a negotiated end to the conflict, said he had held a “very good conversation” with Netanyahu. He added that Israel and Iran were expected to avoid further confrontation for at least a week and suggested that a “total victory” over Iran could be achieved within two weeks. Oil prices moved lower in response, although Brent crude remained well above levels seen before the conflict began. Higher energy prices, largely driven by the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, continue to raise concerns about inflation and global economic growth. OpenAI Joins Wave of Potential Mega IPOs OpenAI announced that it has confidentially filed paperwork for a stock market listing, becoming the latest major artificial intelligence company preparing for a potential public debut. In a statement, the company said “it may be a while” before it proceeds with an IPO, explaining that remaining private would make it easier to pursue several strategic objectives. OpenAI added that there is a “complicated set of tradeoffs” associated with going public that still need to be evaluated. The company, led by CEO Sam Altman and best known for developing ChatGPT, has become one of the most prominent beneficiaries of the AI boom that has helped drive global equity markets to record highs. The filing follows Anthropic’s own IPO submission last week. According to the Wall Street Journal, OpenAI executives are concerned that Anthropic, whose private-market valuation has reportedly surpassed OpenAI’s, could reach public markets first. Meanwhile, SpaceX is expected to launch what could become the largest IPO in history, a transaction that may propel Elon Musk to become the world’s first trillionaire. Samsung and SK Hynix Lead Chip Recovery South Korea’s leading memory chip manufacturers rebounded strongly after heavy losses in the previous session. SK Hynix (USOTC:HXSCL) surged more than 15%, recovering from an 8% decline and benefiting from a new long-term agreement with Nvidia to supply advanced memory products. Samsung Electronics (USOTC:SSNHZ) rose almost 9% after dropping 10.2% on Monday. Both companies had come under pressure amid concerns over higher U.S. interest rates, geopolitical tensions and questions about the long-term trajectory of AI-related spending following Broadcom’s guidance update. Despite the recent volatility, Samsung and SK Hynix reached trillion-dollar market capitalisations in May, supported by expectations of robust demand for advanced AI memory chips. Applied Digital Surges on Long-Term Data Centre Agreement Applied Digital (NASDAQ:APLD) was one of the strongest movers in premarket trading, with shares jumping more than 11% after the company announced a 15-year lease agreement with a U.S.-based hyperscaler. The contract is expected to generate approximately $5.2 billion in revenue and covers 210 megawatts of computing capacity at the company’s new Delta Forge 2 AI campus. Applied Digital said around 70% of its contracted revenue is now tied to major U.S. hyperscale customers, reflecting growing demand from technology groups investing heavily in AI infrastructure. Although the company did not disclose the identity of its customer, management stated that the agreement could generate as much as $12.7 billion over 30 years if renewed. Applied Digital stock price Broadcom stock price Samsung stock price SK Hynix stock price Original: U.S. Futures Rise as Trump Signals Progress on Iran and AI Stocks Rebound: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street

Nvidia Surge Sparks Tech Stock Rebound Ahead of Monday Open: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq FuturesJune 8, 2026 9:07 AM
IH Market News Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Monday, with stocks likely to regain ground following the sell-off seen during last Friday’s session. Bargain hunting may contribute to initial strength on Wall Street following last Friday’s plunge, which dragged the tech-heavy Nasdaq down to its lowest closing level in a month. Technology stocks may help lead the rebound after plummeting in the previous session, as reflected by the 1.5 percent jump by the Nasdaq 100 futures. Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) are surging by 2.6 percent in pre-market trading after the AI giant announced a multiyear technology partnership with SK hynix to advance next-generation memory for the global AI factory buildout and accelerate semiconductor design and manufacturing. Buying interest may be somewhat subdued, however, as concerns about developments in the Middle East continue to hang over the markets. Iran and Israel reportedly exchanged missile strikes on Sunday, leading to a spike in crude oil prices amid worries about a re-escalation of the conflict. However, crude oil prices pulled back well off their highs after President Donald Trump claimed Israel and Iran are “looking to do an immediate ceasefire.” “Final negotiations on ‘Peace’ are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. “The Blockade will remain in place, and in full force and effect, until a ‘Final Deal’ is reached. Things should move quickly.” After coming under considerable pressure early in the session, stocks showed an even more substantial move to the downside over the course of trading day on Friday. The major averages all moved sharply lower, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq posting a particularly steep loss. The major averages ended the day just off their lows of the session. The Nasdaq plunged 1,121.53 points or 4.2 percent to 25,709.43, the S&P 500 tumbled 200.57 points or 2.6 percent to 7,383.74 and the Dow slumped 695.15 points or 1.4 percent to 50,886.78. With the steep losses on the day, the major averages all moved lower for the week. The Nasdaq plummeted by 4.7 percent, the S&P 500 dove by 2.9 percent and the Dow dipped by 0.3 percent. The sell-off on Wall Street came as technology stocks remained under pressure after seeing notable weakness during Thursday’s session. Yesterday’s negative reaction to Broadcom’s (NASDAQ:AVGO) guidance continued to generate selling pressure amid concerns about valuations. “The market is no longer asking whether AI demand is strong, that has largely been established,” said Daniela Hathorn, Senior Market Analyst at Capital.com. “Instead, investors are beginning to question how much of that growth is already reflected in valuations.” She added, “In that sense, Broadcom’s results may not have been disappointing, but they were perhaps not enough to justify another leg higher immediately after such a powerful rally.” Profit taking also contributed to the substantial weakness following recent strength in the markets, which lifted the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record closing highs on Tuesday. The Dow also ended Thursday’s session at a record closing high. A sharp increase by treasury yields also weighed on Wall Street, with yields surging following the release of stronger than expected U.S. jobs data. The Labor Department released a report showing non-farm payroll employment shot up by 172,000 jobs in May after surging by an upwardly revised 179,000 jobs in April. Economists had expected employment to climb by 85,000 jobs compared to the addition of 115,000 jobs originally reported for the previous month. The data has added to recent speculation that the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates at their current level for an extended period. Semiconductor and computer hardware stocks turned in some of the market’s worst performances on the day, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and the NYSE Arca Computer Hardware Index plummeting by 10.3 percent and 9.1 percent, respectively. Outside of the tech sector, gold stocks also saw substantial weakness amid a steep drop by the price of the precious metal, resulting in an 8.4 percent nosedive by the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index. Networking, oil service and software stocks also showed significant moves to the downside, while utilities and pharmaceutical stocks bucked the downtrend. Original: Nvidia Surge Sparks Tech Stock Rebound Ahead of Monday Open: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq Futures

Middle East tensions, AI concerns and Apple’s developer event dominate market attention: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street FuturesJune 8, 2026 5:45 AM
IH Market News U.S. equity futures traded mixed on Monday as investors weighed renewed military exchanges between Iran and Israel alongside growing doubts over the sustainability of the artificial intelligence-driven market rally. Attention is also turning to Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where artificial intelligence initiatives are expected to take centre stage. Futures mixed after Wall Street sell-off By 03:32 ET (07:32 GMT), Dow futures were down 102 points, or 0.25%, while S&P 500 futures rose 20 points, or 0.3%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 193 points, or 0.7%. The moves followed a difficult session on Wall Street, where the major indices fell sharply. A stronger-than-expected U.S. employment report for May increased expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates later this year to combat inflationary pressures linked to higher energy prices. The S&P 500 dropped 2.64%, recording its largest single-day decline of the year and snapping a nine-week winning streak. The Nasdaq Composite also suffered significant losses, weighed down by a decline of more than 10% in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index after chipmaker Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) delivered quarterly results that disappointed investors hoping for stronger evidence of AI-related growth. Analysts at Deutsche Bank noted: “[W]hat a backdrop for the main economic event of the week, namely Wednesday’s May U.S. CPI report.” They added: “The timing is critical with the [Fed]’s next policy meeting, and Kevin Warsh’s first as Chair, a week later. For a while now the case for hiking has looked notably stronger than the case for a cut and last Friday’s payrolls has hugely reinforced that.” Renewed conflict between Iran and Israel raises geopolitical risks Market sentiment was further unsettled by a fresh escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel, raising concerns that the fragile ceasefire brokered by the United States could collapse. The latest attacks mark the first direct military exchange between the two countries since the truce reached in April. Reports indicate that the confrontation began with an Israeli strike on Beirut. Iran subsequently responded with attacks of its own, prompting additional Israeli operations targeting locations in central and western Iran. According to the Wall Street Journal, Israel reported activating warning systems in response to new attacks from Iran and said it had intercepted a ballistic missile launched from Yemen. The newspaper also cited Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as saying it had targeted military airbases in southern Israel. Despite the deteriorating situation, U.S. President Donald Trump insisted that the conflict would not derail ongoing diplomatic efforts. However, an Iranian official familiar with the negotiations told MS NOW that an agreement is “no longer feasible at this stage.” Oil prices climb as Hormuz concerns persist Brent crude rose 5.1% to $97.81 per barrel, remaining below previous highs above $100 but significantly above levels seen before the conflict escalated. Energy markets continue to focus on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route through which roughly 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies pass. Continued restrictions on traffic through the waterway have intensified concerns over potential supply disruptions. Investors fear that sustained increases in energy prices could trigger another wave of inflation, forcing central banks to maintain tighter monetary policies. Analysts at RBC observed that “it seems as though good news is being treated as bad news if it stokes fears of higher interest rates.” Gold falls to an eleven-week low Gold prices extended their recent decline, reaching their lowest level in eleven weeks. The precious metal has remained under pressure as rising interest-rate expectations reduce the appeal of non-yielding assets. At the same time, the U.S. dollar has benefited from safe-haven demand and perceptions that the American economy may be relatively insulated from energy-related disruptions. Analysts at ING noted: “The geopolitical backdrop is also shifting dollar-positive, with most surprised that Brent is not trading even higher now that Iran and Israel are directly exchanging fire.” Apple developers conference in focus Investors are also watching Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) Worldwide Developers Conference, which begins on Monday. The technology giant is expected to unveil a series of software enhancements, developer tools and artificial intelligence updates. Market participants will be looking for evidence that Apple is accelerating its AI strategy as competition intensifies across Silicon Valley. Recent delays to upgrades for Siri and a lukewarm reception to some of the company’s initial AI offerings have fuelled concerns that Apple may be losing ground to rivals. According to analysts at BofA Global Research, “[The] key announcements to watch include an enhanced Siri experience, progress on Gemini-enabled Apple AI, potential Siri app, & broader app-intent/developer tools that could help define Apple’s agentic AI roadmap.” Original: Middle East tensions, AI concerns and Apple’s developer event dominate market attention: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures

Tech Sector Pressure Points to Lower Start for Wall Street: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, FuturesJune 5, 2026 9:16 AM
IH Market News U.S. stock futures indicated a weaker opening on Friday, with technology stocks expected to remain under pressure following renewed concerns over valuations and growth expectations in the semiconductor sector. The negative tone was particularly evident in Nasdaq 100 futures, which declined 1.3%, signaling potential weakness among large-cap technology names at the opening bell. Chip Stocks Continue to Weigh on Sentiment Selling pressure in semiconductor stocks remained a key focus after investors reacted negatively to Broadcom’s (NASDAQ:AVGO) latest outlook. Although the company delivered quarterly results ahead of expectations, its guidance failed to satisfy investors accustomed to increasingly ambitious projections tied to artificial intelligence demand. Daniela Hathorn, Senior Market Analyst at Capital.com, said: “The market is no longer asking whether AI demand is strong, that has largely been established.” She added: “Instead, investors are beginning to question how much of that growth is already reflected in valuations.” According to Hathorn, “In that sense, Broadcom’s results may not have been disappointing, but they were perhaps not enough to justify another leg higher immediately after such a powerful rally.” Strong Jobs Data Raises Interest Rate Concerns Futures extended their losses after the release of the latest U.S. employment report, which showed job creation significantly exceeding market expectations in May. The Labor Department reported that nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000 positions during the month, following an upwardly revised gain of 179,000 jobs in April. Economists had forecast an increase of 85,000 jobs, compared with the originally reported gain of 115,000 in the prior month. The stronger-than-expected labor market data pushed Treasury yields higher as investors reassessed the likelihood that the Federal Reserve could maintain elevated interest rates for longer than previously anticipated. Dow Reaches New Record Despite Tech Weakness Despite technology sector headwinds, U.S. equities finished mostly higher on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led the gains, rising 874.86 points, or 1.7%, to close at a record 51,561.93. The S&P 500 advanced 30.63 points, or 0.4%, ending at 7,584.31. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite lagged behind its peers, slipping 23.02 points, or 0.1%, to finish at 26,830.98. UnitedHealth Drives Dow Higher A major contributor to the Dow’s strong performance was UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH), whose shares jumped 5.2%. The rally followed an upgrade from Bank of America, which raised its recommendation on the health insurer to Buy from Neutral. Other Dow components also posted solid gains, including American Express (NYSE:AXP), Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) and Merck (NYSE:MRK). Broadcom Sell-Off Hits Technology Stocks Technology shares remained under pressure throughout Thursday’s session, largely because of Broadcom’s sharp decline. The semiconductor company fell 12.6% despite reporting fiscal second-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst forecasts. Investors appeared disappointed that Chief Executive Officer Hock Tan did not increase the company’s projection for annual AI-related chip sales, which remains at $100 billion. AJ Bell Head of Markets Dan Coatsworth commented: “Broadcom may have emerged as a key player in the booming AI infrastructure market, with a particular expertise in the custom chips increasingly being used by the likes of Alphabet and Meta.” He added: “However, just like its rival Nvidia, Broadcom is finding that meeting and even slightly beating forecasts is not enough when the market is holding it to such a high standard.” Financial and Healthcare Shares Outperform While technology struggled, several other sectors posted strong gains. Banking stocks rallied sharply, lifting the KBW Bank Index by 3.7% to its highest closing level in nearly four months. Healthcare and pharmaceutical shares also performed strongly, with the NYSE Arca Pharmaceutical Index rising 3.5% and the Dow Jones U.S. Health Care Index advancing 3%. Brokerage firms, biotechnology companies and commercial real estate stocks also finished higher, helping offset weakness in semiconductor and computer hardware shares. Broadcom stock price UnitedHealth Group stock price American Express stock price Goldman Sachs Group stock price Merck stock price Original: Tech Sector Pressure Points to Lower Start for Wall Street: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures

Wall Street Futures Ease as Hezbollah Rejects Ceasefire and Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data: Dow Jones, S&P, NasdaqJune 5, 2026 5:21 AM
IH Market News U.S. equity futures traded lower on Friday as investors assessed renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and prepared for the release of closely watched U.S. employment figures. The latest developments have weakened expectations for a near-term resolution to the conflict involving Iran and added another layer of uncertainty to global markets. At the same time, enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence-related stocks showed further signs of cooling after a mixed response to recent earnings announcements from major technology companies. Futures Point to a Softer Open By 03:36 ET (07:36 GMT), futures tied to the major U.S. indices were indicating a weaker start to trading. Dow Jones futures were little changed, while S&P 500 futures fell 0.6% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 1.1%. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite closed 0.1% lower in the previous session after semiconductor group Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) released results that failed to fully satisfy elevated investor expectations. The reaction weighed on several chipmakers, including Micron (NASDAQ:MU), Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD), all of which recorded notable declines. Despite the weakness in technology stocks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 ended Thursday higher, gaining 1.7% and 0.4%, respectively. Analysts at Vital Knowledge noted that “[T]he Broadcom disappointment […] triggered selling in certain semiconductor stocks and parts of the data center infrastructure complex but rather than cause a broad market slump, money instead simply rotated elsewhere, including pockets of value/cyclical.” Hezbollah Rejection Complicates Peace Prospects Investor sentiment was also affected by developments in the Middle East after Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The move has raised fresh doubts over the possibility of a broader diplomatic breakthrough between Washington and Tehran. Iran, which supports Hezbollah, has repeatedly linked progress in negotiations with the United States to an end to hostilities in Lebanon. The conflict has expanded since the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran began in late February, drawing other parts of the region into the confrontation. Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem described the U.S.-brokered ceasefire arrangement as “absurd, humiliating, and insulting.” According to the Associated Press, the statement followed Israeli attacks that reportedly killed at least four people. The agency also reported that Lebanese troops moved into areas of southern Lebanon on Thursday after months of intense fighting. Oil Prices Remain Elevated Despite Modest Pullback The ongoing standoff between the United States and Iran continues to impact energy markets, particularly through disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil shipments. Brent crude futures were last down 0.4% at $94.69 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.6% to $92.44 per barrel. Although prices have eased from recent highs, they remain significantly above levels seen before the conflict escalated. Market participants remain concerned that a prolonged disruption to energy supplies could reignite inflationary pressures globally and influence the policy decisions of major central banks. Current market expectations suggest the Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged through the remainder of this year, with some investors anticipating the possibility of rate increases in 2027. Labor Market Report in Focus Attention now turns to the latest U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, which is due later in the day and could provide important clues about the strength of the economy. Economists expect the U.S. to have added approximately 85,000 jobs in May, compared with 115,000 in April. The unemployment rate is forecast to remain unchanged at 4.3%. While payroll figures are considered the most comprehensive measure of labor market health, other employment indicators released this week have pointed to continued resilience, even as companies remain cautious about expanding or reducing headcount. The report is expected to play an important role in shaping expectations for future Federal Reserve policy decisions under new Chair Kevin Warsh, who faces the challenge of balancing inflation risks against employment objectives. Report Says U.S. Explored Equity Stakes in AI Companies Separately, NOTUS reported that senior U.S. government officials have held preliminary discussions with leading artificial intelligence companies regarding the possibility of the government acquiring ownership stakes in their businesses. According to the report, the conversations focused on voluntary share transfers to the government. NOTUS said OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman discussed the concept with senior officials in the Trump administration, while rival Anthropic was reportedly not involved in discussions concerning government ownership. The report added that any investment returns could potentially be directed toward public initiatives, including dividend-style payments to American households. Broadcom stock price Micron Technology stock price Intel stock price Advanced Micro Devices stock price Original: Wall Street Futures Ease as Hezbollah Rejects Ceasefire and Investors Await U.S. Jobs Data: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq

Broadcom Selloff Points to Weak Start for Wall Street: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, FuturesJune 4, 2026 9:16 AM
IH Market News U.S. stock futures indicated a softer opening on Thursday, suggesting Wall Street could extend the previous session’s losses as investors react to a sharp decline in Broadcom shares and continue to monitor developments in the Middle East. Technology stocks appeared set to lead the retreat, with Nasdaq 100 futures falling 1.2% ahead of the opening bell. The pressure largely stemmed from Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO), whose shares tumbled 14.6% in premarket trading despite reporting fiscal second-quarter earnings that surpassed analyst expectations. Broadcom’s Outlook Disappoints Investors Although Broadcom delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results, investors appeared focused on management’s decision not to raise its longer-term forecast for artificial intelligence chip sales. Chief Executive Hock Tan maintained the company’s projection of $100 billion in AI semiconductor revenue, disappointing some investors who had anticipated a more ambitious outlook given the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure spending. “Broadcom may have emerged as a key player in the booming AI infrastructure market, with a particular expertise in the custom chips increasingly being used by the likes of Alphabet and Meta,” said AJ Bell head of markets Dan Coatsworth. He added, “However, just like its rival Nvidia, Broadcom is finding that meeting and even slightly beating forecasts is not enough when the market is holding it to such a high standard.” The reaction highlighted the elevated expectations currently surrounding companies tied to the artificial intelligence investment cycle. Falling Oil Prices Help Contain Market Weakness Broader market losses were partially offset by a sharp decline in crude oil prices following diplomatic progress in the Middle East. U.S. crude futures dropped more than 3% after Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a ceasefire arrangement. The agreement remains dependent on Hezbollah ending attacks and withdrawing personnel from areas south of the Litani River. The easing in oil prices helped reduce concerns about inflationary pressures and provided some support to risk sentiment. Investors Await Key Employment Report Market participants were also reluctant to make major positioning changes ahead of Friday’s closely watched U.S. employment report. Ahead of the release, the Labor Department reported that initial jobless claims unexpectedly increased during the week ended May 30, indicating a slight softening in labour market conditions. The jobs report is expected to provide important clues regarding the health of the U.S. economy and the future path of Federal Reserve policy. Wall Street Ends Lower Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty Stocks closed broadly lower on Wednesday after several sessions of gains, as investors assessed continued uncertainty surrounding negotiations between the United States and Iran. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 620.72 points, or 1.2%, to finish at 50,687.07. The Nasdaq Composite declined 239.93 points, or 0.9%, to 26,853.98, while the S&P 500 lost 56.10 points, or 0.7%, ending at 7,553.68. According to U.S. Central Command, American forces intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones before carrying out “self-defense” strikes on Qeshm Island in response to attempted attacks earlier in the week. Those military developments contributed to a rise in oil prices during the previous session, although investors have generally remained resilient in recent weeks amid optimism over corporate earnings and economic growth. “For now, risk appetite remains supported, but with stretched valuations and shifting monetary policy expectations, markets appear increasingly sensitive to any signs that the earnings and growth story may begin to soften,” said Daniela Hathorn, Senior Market Analyst at Capital.com. Services Sector Growth Exceeds Expectations On the economic front, fresh data from the Institute for Supply Management showed stronger-than-expected expansion in the U.S. services sector during May. The ISM Services PMI rose to 54.5 from 53.6 in April, comfortably ahead of economists’ expectations of 53.7. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in activity. Despite the positive economic data, software stocks experienced significant weakness, with the Dow Jones U.S. Software Index falling 4%. Gold-related shares also came under pressure as bullion prices declined, sending the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index down 3.6%. Losses were also recorded among telecommunications, airline and networking stocks, while gains in biotechnology, semiconductor and energy shares helped moderate the broader market decline. Broadcom stock price Original: Broadcom Selloff Points to Weak Start for Wall Street: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures

Broadcom Shares Slide as Revenue Miss and AI Outlook Disappoint Investors (AVGO)June 4, 2026 6:06 AM
IH Market News Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) came under pressure in after-hours trading after reporting second-quarter results that fell slightly short of Wall Street expectations and maintaining its long-term artificial intelligence revenue targets rather than raising them. The semiconductor group reported second-quarter revenue of $22.19 billion, marginally below analysts’ consensus forecast of $22.27 billion. The results arrive as Broadcom continues to compete for a larger share of the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market, where Nvidia remains the dominant supplier of graphics processing units used for artificial intelligence workloads. Investor sentiment was further affected by the company’s outlook for AI-related revenue. Broadcom forecast AI chip sales of approximately $16 billion for the third quarter, slightly below the $16.36 billion expected by analysts surveyed by Visible Alpha. Following the announcement, Broadcom shares fell more than 13% in extended trading as investors reacted to what many viewed as a lack of upward revisions to the company’s longer-term growth projections. Chief Executive Hock Tan said Broadcom now expects to deliver more than 10 gigawatts of AI computing capacity by 2027, representing a modest increase from previous expectations. However, the company left unchanged its forecast for $100 billion in AI-related chip revenue by that year. “Nothing slows down what was estimated prior – they just didn’t raise it,” said Ben Bajarin, chief executive of technology consultancy Creative Strategies. The market reaction highlights the exceptionally high expectations surrounding AI-related semiconductor companies, many of which have enjoyed substantial share price gains over the past two years. Competition in the custom AI chip market is also intensifying. Companies such as Marvell Technology (NASDAQ:MRVL) are increasingly targeting hyperscale cloud providers with bespoke semiconductor solutions. Earlier this year, Marvell projected that its custom chip business would generate more than $10 billion in annual revenue by 2029 and also issued revenue guidance ahead of market expectations. The growing importance of AI inference — the process through which models generate responses to user requests — has accelerated demand for customised processors tailored to specific workloads. This trend is encouraging major cloud providers to design their own chips in an effort to improve performance and reduce costs, creating significant opportunities for semiconductor suppliers. Broadcom’s ability to meet future demand has occasionally raised concerns due to constraints across the semiconductor supply chain. However, management sought to reassure investors during the earnings call, stating that the company is “very comfortable” with its supply position for both 2026 and 2027. “Today’s miss on revenue and subsequent post-market pull back (in shares) shows the market demands perfection for this chip rally to keep running,” said Ryan Lee, senior vice president of product and strategy at Direxion. Despite the market’s negative reaction, Broadcom issued strong overall guidance for the current quarter. The company expects third-quarter revenue of approximately $29.4 billion, comfortably ahead of the analyst consensus forecast of $28.54 billion compiled by LSEG. AI Business Continues to Drive Growth Although investors focused on the revenue miss and unchanged long-term targets, Broadcom’s underlying AI business remains a major source of growth. The company continues to benefit from strong demand among hyperscale customers, including Meta and Alphabet’s Google, which use Broadcom’s custom silicon solutions to support increasingly complex AI workloads. Industry forecasts suggest that major technology companies could spend more than $700 billion on artificial intelligence infrastructure this year, compared with roughly $400 billion in 2025, highlighting the scale of investment currently flowing into the sector. As AI applications become more sophisticated, cloud providers are increasingly seeking customised processors that can be optimised for specific machine-learning tasks. Broadcom has positioned itself as a leading supplier in this segment. Management reiterated plans to ship approximately 10 gigawatts of AI computing capacity next year, with significantly higher volumes expected beyond that point. “Q2 semiconductor revenue from AI of $10.8 billion grew 143% year-over-year, above our forecast, driven by increasing demand for custom AI accelerators and AI networking,” Tan said in a statement. More About Broadcom Inc. Broadcom Inc. is a global semiconductor and infrastructure software company serving data centres, cloud providers, telecommunications operators and enterprise customers. The company is a leading supplier of custom AI accelerators, networking solutions and connectivity technologies, with growing exposure to the artificial intelligence market through partnerships with major hyperscale cloud providers. As demand for AI infrastructure continues to accelerate, Broadcom has emerged as one of the industry’s key beneficiaries, leveraging its expertise in custom silicon design and advanced networking technologies to support next-generation computing workloads. Broadcom stock price Marvell Technology stock price Original: Broadcom Shares Slide as Revenue Miss and AI Outlook Disappoint Investors (AVGO)

U.S. Futures Mixed as Middle East Diplomacy, Broadcom Earnings and SpaceX IPO Capture Investor Attention: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall StreetJune 4, 2026 5:05 AM
IH Market News U.S. equity futures traded in mixed territory on Thursday as investors balanced renewed diplomatic developments in the Middle East against corporate news from major technology companies and the upcoming public debut of SpaceX. By 03:32 ET, Dow Jones futures were up 122 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 0.3%. Wall Street ended Wednesday lower after renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran reduced expectations of a swift resolution to the conflict, which has now persisted for more than three months. Investors remain concerned that elevated energy prices could keep inflation pressures alive, potentially reducing the likelihood of interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve this year. Despite broader market weakness, semiconductor shares continued to attract interest, reflecting ongoing investor enthusiasm surrounding artificial intelligence. Recent data on private-sector employment and services activity suggested that the U.S. economy remains resilient, although analysts noted growing pressure on corporate margins and signs of softer consumer conditions. Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Revives Diplomatic Hopes Markets were closely monitoring developments in the Middle East after Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire arrangement. The agreement has renewed optimism that broader negotiations involving the United States and Iran could eventually produce a diplomatic breakthrough. Progress in U.S.-Iran talks has been linked to stability in Lebanon, where Israeli forces supported by Washington have been engaged in conflict with Hezbollah fighters backed by Tehran. Following a fourth round of U.S.-mediated negotiations, both Israel and Lebanon stated that the ceasefire would be “contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hezbollah operatives” from territory south of the Litani River. “These steps will enable progress towards a comprehensive peace and security agreement,” according to a joint statement. Hezbollah did not participate in the negotiations. On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that meaningful progress in discussions with Iran could be achieved as early as this weekend. Iran’s foreign minister also indicated that communication channels between Tehran and Washington remain open, despite earlier reports suggesting indirect contacts had been suspended. Political pressure is also increasing within the United States. The House of Representatives approved a resolution aimed at limiting the president’s ability to continue military operations without further congressional approval. The proposal must still clear the Senate and overcome any potential presidential veto before becoming law. Oil Prices Ease as Markets Eye Strait of Hormuz Reopening Energy markets responded positively to the ceasefire announcement. Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices, fell 1.0% to $96.84 per barrel as traders speculated that a future agreement between Washington and Tehran could pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Government bond yields in both the United States and the eurozone also moved lower, reflecting hopes that improved regional stability could help ease upward pressure on energy costs and inflation. The Strait of Hormuz, located off Iran’s southern coastline, is one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes. Before the conflict erupted in late February, roughly one-fifth of global oil supplies passed through the waterway. Its effective closure has contributed to sharp increases in oil and liquefied natural gas prices. Against this backdrop, markets continue to assess whether both the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank may need to maintain a tighter monetary policy stance to contain inflationary pressures. Broadcom Falls Despite Strong AI-Driven Revenue Growth Artificial intelligence remained a key focus for investors following Broadcom’s (NASDAQ:AVGO) latest earnings release. The semiconductor group reported a 48% increase in second-quarter revenue, driven by continued strength in demand for AI-related chips and infrastructure. Nevertheless, the stock declined sharply in after-hours trading after management’s outlook fell short of some investors’ expectations. Broadcom shares had already gained approximately 38% since the beginning of the year. The company, which works with major technology groups including Meta and OpenAI to develop custom AI accelerators, maintained its longer-term forecast for AI semiconductor revenue to exceed $100 billion by 2027. Chief Executive Hock Tan said AI semiconductor revenue is expected to reach $16 billion in the current quarter, more than three times the level recorded a year earlier. SpaceX Sets IPO Price Ahead of Historic Market Debut SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) has unveiled the pricing details of its long-awaited initial public offering, setting the offer price at $135 per share ahead of its planned stock market debut next week. According to an updated regulatory filing, the company intends to sell 555.5 million shares at the fixed price, potentially raising approximately $75 billion. The transaction would value SpaceX at around $1.75 trillion, making it one of the most valuable publicly traded companies in the United States and the largest IPO ever completed. The decision to disclose pricing before the traditional investor roadshow process is highly unusual. Most major U.S. IPOs determine their final offer price only after gauging institutional demand. The move highlights Elon Musk’s willingness to challenge established Wall Street practices and could reshape expectations for future large-scale listings. The offering will provide public investors with direct exposure to SpaceX’s ambitions in space exploration, satellite communications and artificial intelligence, businesses that have become central to Musk’s expanding corporate empire. Broadcom stock price SpaceX IPO Original: U.S. Futures Mixed as Middle East Diplomacy, Broadcom Earnings and SpaceX IPO Capture Investor Attention: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street

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Broadcom Inc. Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results and Quarterly DividendJune 3, 2026 4:15 PM
PR Newswire (US) Revenue of $22,187 million for the second quarter, up 48 percent from the prior year periodGAAP net income of $9,310 million for the second quarter; Non-GAAP net income of $12,074 million for the second quarterAdjusted EBITDA of $15,244 million for the second quarter, or 69 percent of revenueGAAP diluted EPS of $1.91 for the second quarter; Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.44 for the second quarterCash from operations of $10,493 million for the second quarter, less capital expenditures of $231 million, resulted in $10,262 million of free cash flow, or 46 percent of revenueQuarterly common stock dividend of $0.65 per shareThird quarter fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance of approximately $29.4 billion, an increase of 84 percent from the prior year periodThird quarter fiscal year 2026 Non-GAAP operating income guidance of approximately 67 percent of projected revenue (1)Third quarter fiscal year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 68 percent of projected revenue (1)PALO ALTO, Calif., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended May 3, 2026, provided guidance for its third quarter of fiscal year 2026 and announced its quarterly dividend."Broadcom achieved record revenue, operating profit and free cash flow in Q2 driven by accelerating growth in AI semiconductor revenue and strong operating leverage. Q2 semiconductor revenue from AI of $10.8 billion grew 143% year-over-year, above our forecast, driven by increasing demand for custom AI accelerators and AI networking," said Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc. "The momentum continues and in Q3 we expect semiconductor revenue from AI to grow over 200 percent year-over-year to $16.0 billion." "Q2 consolidated revenue grew 48% year-over-year to a record $22.2 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased 52% year-over-year to a record $15.2 billion, representing 69% of revenue," said Kirsten Spears, CFO of Broadcom Inc. "In Q3 we expect consolidated revenue growth to increase 84% year-over-year to $29.4 billion, with non-GAAP operating margin stable at 67% reflecting our strong operating leverage." 
(1) The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected non-GAAP financial measures presented to the relevant projected GAAP measures without unreasonable effort.Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Highlights

GAAP
Non-GAAP(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
Q2 26
Q2 25
Change  
Q2 26
Q2 25
Change  Net revenue
$22,187
$15,004
+48%
$22,187
$15,004
+48%Net income
$9,310
$4,965
+88%
$12,074
$7,787
+55%Earnings per common share - diluted
$1.91
$1.03
+85%
$2.44
$1.58
+54%


















(Dollars in millions)













Q2 26
Q2 25
ChangeCash flow from operations                                             














$10,493
$6,555
+60%Adjusted EBITDA














$15,244
$10,001
+52%Free cash flow














$10,262
$6,411
+60%

























Net revenue by segment
























(Dollars in millions)










Q2 26
Q2 25
Change  Semiconductor solutions                                             










$15,009
68%$8,408
56%+79%Infrastructure software











7,178
32


6,596
44

+9%Total net revenue










$22,187
100%
$15,004
100%


The Company's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal quarter were $19,628 million, compared to $14,174 million at the end of the prior fiscal quarter.During the second fiscal quarter, the Company generated $10,493 million in cash from operations and spent $231 million on capital expenditures, resulting in $10,262 million of free cash flow.On March 31, 2026, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.65 per share, totaling $3,092 million.The differences between the Company's GAAP and non-GAAP results are described generally under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below and presented in detail in the financial reconciliation tables attached to this release.Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Business OutlookBased on current business trends and conditions, the outlook for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending August 2, 2026, is expected to be as follows:Third quarter revenue guidance of approximately $29.4 billion;Third quarter non-GAAP operating income guidance of approximately 67 percent of projected revenue;Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 68 percent of projected revenue.The guidance provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release. The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected non-GAAP financial measures to the relevant projected GAAP measures without unreasonable effort. Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.Quarterly DividendsThe Board of Directors of Broadcom has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on June 22, 2026.Financial Results Conference CallBroadcom Inc. will host a conference call to review its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 and to discuss the business outlook today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.To Listen via Internet: The conference call can be accessed live online in the Investors section of the Broadcom website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.Replay: An audio replay of the conference call can be accessed for one year through the Investors section of Broadcom's website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThe non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. When possible, a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial data attached to this press release. The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures without unreasonable effort. Broadcom believes non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company's on-going performance. Therefore, Broadcom provides this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the results of the Company's on-going operations and enable more meaningful period to period comparisons.   In addition to GAAP reporting, Broadcom provides investors with net income, operating income, gross margin, operating expenses, cash flow and other data on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related costs, including integration costs, non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments, and other adjustments. Management does not believe that these items are reflective of the Company's underlying performance. Internally, these non-GAAP measures are significant measures used by management for purposes of evaluating the core operating performance of the Company, establishing internal budgets, calculating return on investment for development programs and growth initiatives, comparing performance with internal forecasts and targeted business models, strategic planning, evaluating and valuing potential acquisition candidates and how their operations compare to the Company's operations, and benchmarking performance externally against the Company's competitors. The exclusion of these and other similar items from Broadcom's non-GAAP financial results should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual.Free cash flow measures have limitations as they omit certain components of the overall cash flow statement and do not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Investors should not consider presentation of free cash flow measures as implying that stockholders have any right to such cash. Broadcom's free cash flow may not be calculated in a manner comparable to similarly named measures used by other companies.About BroadcomBroadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Broadcom combines long-term R&D investment with superb execution to deliver the best technology, at scale. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, visit www.broadcom.com.Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address our expected future business and financial performance, our plans and expectations with regard to our share repurchases, and other statements identified by words such as "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "intend," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "aim," and similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Broadcom's management, current information available to Broadcom's management, and current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: global economic conditions and uncertainty; government regulations, trade restrictions and trade tensions; global political and economic conditions relating to our international operations; cyclicality in the semiconductor industry undergoing profound change due to AI; any loss of our significant customers and fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; the slow or unsuccessful return on our research and development investments, expansion of our business strategy or adoption of new business models; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; our dependency on a limited number of suppliers; our ability to continue winning business in the semiconductor solutions industry; our ability to accurately estimate customers' demand and adjust our manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; dependence on senior management and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to maintain or improve gross margin; our ability to protect against cybersecurity threats and a breach of security systems; prolonged disruptions of our, our customers' or our suppliers' facilities or other significant operations; our ability to maintain appropriate manufacturing capacity and quality; dependence on and risks associated with distributors and other channel partners of our products; ability of our software portfolio to manage and secure IT infrastructures and environments; demand for our data center virtualization products and customer acceptance of our software, services and business strategy; competitiveness of our software solutions and compatibility of our software with operating environments, platforms or third-party products; our ability to enter into satisfactory software license agreements; use of open source software in our software and services; sales to government customers; our ability to manage our software solutions and services lifecycles; our competitive performance; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; any acquisitions or dispositions we may make, such as delays, challenges and expenses associated with receiving governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions, and with integrating acquired businesses with our existing businesses and our ability to achieve the benefits, growth prospects and synergies expected by such acquisitions; involvement in legal proceedings; our ability to protect our intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; any expenses or reputational damage associated with resolving customer product warranty and indemnification claims, or other undetected defects or bugs; our compliance with privacy and data security laws; corporate responsibility matters; our provision for income taxes and overall cash tax costs; our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions; potential tax liabilities as a result of acquiring VMware; our significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; the amount and frequency of our share repurchase program; and other events and trends on a national, regional, industry-specific and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature.Our filings with the SEC, which are available without charge at the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.Contact:
Ji Yoo
Broadcom Inc.
Investor Relations
650-427-6000
investor.relations@broadcom.com(AVGO-Q) BROADCOM INC.  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - UNAUDITED  (IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 

































Fiscal Quarter Ended 
Two Fiscal Quarters Ended 

 May 3, 
 February 1, 
 May 4, 
 May 3, 
 May 4, 

2026
2026
2025
2026
2025















Net revenue
$22,187
$19,311
$15,004
$41,498
$29,920Cost of revenue:














Cost of revenue

5,301

4,679

3,296

9,980

6,569Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,461

1,462

1,483

2,923

2,967Restructuring charges

10

13

28

23

42Total cost of revenue

6,772

6,154

4,807

12,926

9,578Gross margin

15,415

13,157

10,197

28,572

20,342Research and development

2,995

2,965

2,693

5,960

4,946Selling, general and administrative

1,055

1,019

1,083

2,074

2,032Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

506

507

506

1,013

1,017Restructuring and other charges

71

103

86

174

258Total operating expenses

4,627

4,594

4,368

9,221

8,253Operating income

10,788

8,563

5,829

19,351

12,089Interest expense

(776)

(801)

(769)

(1,577)

(1,642)Other income, net

118

433

25

551

128Income before income taxes

10,130

8,195

5,085

18,325

10,575Provision for income taxes

820

846

120

1,666

107Net income
$9,310
$7,349
$4,965
$16,659
$10,468















Net income per share:














Basic
$1.96
$1.55
$1.05
$3.51
$2.23Diluted
$1.91
$1.50
$1.03
$3.41
$2.17















Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations:














Basic

4,747

4,741

4,707

4,744

4,701Diluted

4,876

4,888

4,826

4,882

4,831















Stock-based compensation expense:














Cost of revenue
$223
$236
$203
$459
$356Research and development

1,395

1,447

1,169

2,842

1,991Selling, general and administrative

474

493

399

967

704Total stock-based compensation expense
$2,092
$2,176
$1,771
$4,268
$3,051  BROADCOM INC.  FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION: GAAP TO NON-GAAP - UNAUDITED  (IN MILLIONS) 

































 Fiscal Quarter Ended 
Two Fiscal Quarters Ended 

 May 3, 
 February 1, 
 May 4, 
 May 3, 
 May 4, 

2026
2026
2025
2026
2025















Gross margin on GAAP basis
$15,415
$13,157
$10,197
$28,572
$20,342Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,461

1,462

1,483

2,923

2,967Stock-based compensation expense

223

236

203

459

356Restructuring charges

10

13

28

23

42Gross margin on non-GAAP basis
$17,109
$14,868
$11,911
$31,977
$23,707















Research and development on GAAP basis
$2,995
$2,965
$2,693
$5,960
$4,946Stock-based compensation expense

1,395

1,447

1,169

2,842

1,991Research and development on non-GAAP basis
$1,600
$1,518
$1,524
$3,118
$2,955















Selling, general and administrative expense on GAAP basis
$1,055
$1,019
$1,083
$2,074
$2,032Stock-based compensation expense

474

493

399

967

704Acquisition-related costs

-

2

90

2

197Selling, general and administrative expense on non-GAAP basis
$581
$524
$594
$1,105
$1,131















Total operating expenses on GAAP basis
$4,627
$4,594
$4,368
$9,221
$8,253Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

506

507

506

1,013

1,017Stock-based compensation expense

1,869

1,940

1,568

3,809

2,695Restructuring and other charges

71

103

86

174

258Acquisition-related costs

-

2

90

2

197Total operating expenses on non-GAAP basis
$2,181
$2,042
$2,118
$4,223
$4,086















Operating income on GAAP basis
$10,788
$8,563
$5,829
$19,351
$12,089Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,967

1,969

1,989

3,936

3,984Stock-based compensation expense

2,092

2,176

1,771

4,268

3,051Restructuring and other charges

81

116

114

197

300Acquisition-related costs

-

2

90

2

197Operating income on non-GAAP basis
$14,928
$12,826
$9,793
$27,754
$19,621















Interest expense on GAAP basis
$(776)
$(801)
$(769)
$(1,577)
$(1,642)Loss on debt extinguishment

31

55

-

86

65Interest expense on non-GAAP basis
$(745)
$(746)
$(769)
$(1,491)
$(1,577)















Other income, net on GAAP basis
$118
$433
$25
$551
$128Excise tax benefit

-

(315)

-

(315)

-Other

-

-

6

-

(21)Other income, net on non-GAAP basis
$118
$118
$31
$236
$107















Provision for income taxes on GAAP basis
$820
$846
$120
$1,666
$107Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments

1,407

1,167

1,148

2,574

2,434Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis
$2,227
$2,013
$1,268
$4,240
$2,541















Net income on GAAP basis
$9,310
$7,349
$4,965
$16,659
$10,468Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,967

1,969

1,989

3,936

3,984Stock-based compensation expense

2,092

2,176

1,771

4,268

3,051Restructuring and other charges

81

116

114

197

300Acquisition-related costs

-

2

90

2

197Loss on debt extinguishment

31

55

-

86

65Excise tax benefit

-

(315)

-

(315)

-Other

-

-

6

-

(21)Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments

(1,407)

(1,167)

(1,148)

(2,574)

(2,434)Net income on non-GAAP basis
$12,074
$10,185
$7,787
$22,259
$15,610















Net income on GAAP basis
$9,310
$7,349
$4,965
$16,659
$10,468Non-GAAP Adjustments:














Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,967

1,969

1,989

3,936

3,984Stock-based compensation expense

2,092

2,176

1,771

4,268

3,051Restructuring and other charges

81

116

114

197

300Acquisition-related costs

-

2

90

2

197Loss on debt extinguishment

31

55

-

86

65Excise tax benefit

-

(315)

-

(315)

-Other

-

-

6

-

(21)Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments

(1,407)

(1,167)

(1,148)

(2,574)

(2,434)Other Adjustments:














Interest expense

745

746

769

1,491

1,577Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis

2,227

2,013

1,268

4,240

2,541Depreciation

163

150

142

313

284Amortization of purchased intangibles and right-of-use assets

35

34

35

69

72Adjusted EBITDA
$15,244
$13,128
$10,001
$28,372
$20,084















Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations - diluted on GAAP basis

4,876

4,888

4,826

4,882

4,831Non-GAAP adjustment (1)

64

69

111

66

85Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations - diluted on non-GAAP basis     
4,940

4,957

4,937

4,948

4,916















Net cash provided by operating activities
$10,493
$8,260
$6,555
$18,753
$12,668Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(231)

(250)

(144)

(481)

(244)Free cash flow
$10,262
$8,010
$6,411
$18,272
$12,424















(1) Non-GAAP adjustment for the number of shares used in the diluted per share calculations excludes the impact of stock-based compensation expense expected to be incurred in future periods and not yet recognized in the financial statements, which would otherwise be assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method. BROADCOM INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED(IN MILLIONS)

















May 3,
November 2,


2026
2025








ASSETS














Current assets:






Cash and cash equivalents
$19,628
$16,178
Trade accounts receivable, net

10,830

7,145
Inventory

4,328

2,270
Other current assets

7,427

5,980
Total current assets

42,213

31,573








Long-term assets:






Property, plant and equipment, net

2,788

2,530
Goodwill

97,801

97,801
Intangible assets, net

28,333

32,273
Other long-term assets

8,023

6,915
Total assets
$179,158
$171,092
















LIABILITIES AND EQUITY














Current liabilities:






Accounts payable
$2,337
$1,560
Employee compensation and benefits

1,134

2,129
Short-term debt

2,252

3,152
Other current liabilities

13,139

11,673
Total current liabilities

18,862

18,514








Long-term liabilities:






Long-term debt

62,655

61,984
Other long-term liabilities

9,950

9,302
Total liabilities

91,467

89,800








Stockholders' equity:






Preferred stock

-

-
Common stock

5

5
Additional paid-in capital

75,312

71,308
Retained earnings

12,166

9,761
Accumulated other comprehensive income    

208

218
Total stockholders' equity

87,691

81,292
  Total liabilities and equity
$179,158
$171,092
  BROADCOM INC.  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED  (IN MILLIONS) 

















 Fiscal Quarter Ended 
Two Fiscal Quarters Ended 

 May 3, 
 February 1, 
 May 4, 
 May 3, 
 May 4, 

2026
2026
2025
2026
2025Cash flows from operating activities:














Net income
$9,310
$7,349
$4,965
$16,659
$10,468Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    














Amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets

2,002

2,003

2,024

4,005

4,056Depreciation

163

150

142

313

284Stock-based compensation

2,092

2,176

1,771

4,268

3,051Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes

(603)

(455)

(571)

(1,058)

(1,267)Loss on debt extinguishment

31

55

-

86

65Non-cash interest expense

67

72

94

139

191Other

3

15

40

18

81Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:














  Trade accounts receivable, net

(2,370)

(1,315)

(590)

(3,685)

(1,129)  Inventory

(1,366)

(692)

(109)

(2,058)

(257)  Accounts payable

149

534

(613)

683

(372)  Employee compensation and benefits

270

(1,261)

287

(991)

(621)  Other current assets and current liabilities

474

(692)

(55)

(218)

(29)  Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities

271

321

(830)

592

(1,853)Net cash provided by operating activities

10,493

8,260

6,555

18,753

12,668















Cash flows from investing activities:














Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(231)

(250)

(144)

(481)

(244)Purchases of investments

(23)

(114)

(57)

(137)

(162)Sales of investments

39

244

78

283

96Other

7

5

(10)

12

3Net cash used in investing activities

(208)

(115)

(133)

(323)

(307)















Cash flows from financing activities:














Proceeds from long-term borrowings

-

4,474

749

4,474

3,735Payments on debt obligations

(1,250)

(3,650)

-

(4,900)

(8,090)Proceeds from (repayments of) commercial paper, net

-

-

(119)

-

3,861Payments of dividends

(3,092)

(3,086)

(2,785)

(6,178)

(5,559)Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program

(600)

(7,850)

(2,450)

(8,450)

(2,450)Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards

-

-

(1,766)

-

(3,802)Issuance of common stock

113

-

118

113

118Other

(2)

(37)

(4)

(39)

(50)Net cash used in financing activities

(4,831)

(10,149)

(6,257)

(14,980)

(12,237)















Net change in cash and cash equivalents

5,454

(2,004)

165

3,450

124Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

14,174

16,178

9,307

16,178

9,348Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$19,628
$14,174
$9,472
$19,628
$9,472















Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:














Cash paid for interest
$695
$619
$700
$1,314
$1,371Cash paid for income taxes
$1,099
$782
$608
$1,881
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Broadcom Advances as Alphabet’s $80 Billion AI Capital Raise Highlights Infrastructure Demand (AVGO)June 2, 2026 7:07 AM
IH Market News Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares climbed more than 6% in premarket trading on Tuesday after Alphabet announced plans to raise $80 billion in new equity capital to support a major expansion of its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The fundraising initiative reinforced investor confidence in companies positioned to benefit from the rapid growth of AI-related spending, including Broadcom, which maintains a deep strategic relationship with Google. Broadcom Positioned to Benefit from Google’s AI Expansion Broadcom has established itself as a key technology partner for Google through a long-term agreement to develop and supply custom AI chips and related components for the company’s next-generation AI rack systems through 2031. The partnership places Broadcom at the center of Google’s efforts to expand computing capacity as demand for artificial intelligence services continues to accelerate. The company is also involved in a separate agreement with Anthropic, under which the AI startup will gain access beginning in 2027 to approximately 3.5 gigawatts of AI computing capacity powered by Google-designed processors. Berkshire Hathaway Joins Alphabet’s Funding Effort A notable element of Alphabet’s financing plan is a $10 billion private placement investment from Berkshire Hathaway, adding Warren Buffett’s conglomerate as a major shareholder and providing a high-profile endorsement of Alphabet’s AI strategy. Under the agreement, Berkshire will acquire $5 billion of Class A shares priced at $351.81 each and $5 billion of Class C shares priced at $348.20 per share, both below Monday’s closing price. The investment expands a position Berkshire has been steadily building since the third quarter of last year. Last month, Berkshire disclosed that it had more than tripled its stake in Alphabet, making the Google parent one of the largest equity holdings in its investment portfolio, valued at approximately $16.6 billion. Alphabet Pursues Multi-Stage Capital Raise Alphabet’s fundraising strategy includes a $30 billion public offering managed by investment banks, divided evenly between depositary shares linked to mandatory convertible preferred stock and Class A and Class C common shares. The company also plans to launch a $40 billion at-the-market share issuance program during the third quarter, providing flexibility to raise capital gradually over time. Management said the additional funding is necessary to support expanding demand for AI services. “The company is experiencing strong demand for its AI solutions and services from enterprises and consumers, at levels that are exceeding the company’s available supply,” Alphabet said. AI Investment Continues to Drive Semiconductor Sector Optimism The announcement provided another indication of the enormous capital commitments being made by technology companies competing in artificial intelligence. Investors have increasingly focused on semiconductor manufacturers and infrastructure suppliers expected to benefit from sustained growth in AI-related spending. Broadcom, currently the sixth-largest U.S. company by market capitalization, has been among the major beneficiaries of that trend. The company is scheduled to release quarterly earnings on Wednesday, with investors expected to closely examine management’s outlook for AI demand and future growth opportunities. Semiconductor Stocks Continue to Rally Chipmakers have broadly outperformed in recent weeks as markets grow more confident that accelerating investments in AI infrastructure will continue to support revenue and earnings growth across the semiconductor industry. For Broadcom, Alphabet’s decision to significantly increase AI spending reinforces expectations that demand for advanced networking technologies, custom AI processors and supporting infrastructure will remain strong for years to come. The stock’s premarket gain reflects investor belief that Broadcom remains one of the key beneficiaries of the ongoing expansion of the global AI ecosystem. Broadcom stock price Original: Broadcom Advances as Alphabet’s $80 Billion AI Capital Raise Highlights Infrastructure Demand (AVGO)

Five Key Market Themes Investors Will Be Watching This WeekJune 1, 2026 6:50 AM
IH Market News A renewed, though relatively limited, exchange of military action between the United States and Iran has tempered optimism surrounding a swift diplomatic breakthrough. Nevertheless, many market participants continue to believe that a longer-term agreement remains achievable. Meanwhile, a packed economic calendar is expected to provide fresh clues about the impact of the Iran conflict on the U.S. economy, while results from AI semiconductor leader Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) are likely to attract significant attention from investors. 1. Focus Remains on Middle East Negotiations Developments surrounding efforts to end the conflict between the United States and Iran are expected to remain a dominant driver of market sentiment. U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that he believes Tehran is interested in reaching an agreement, although major issues—including Iran’s nuclear ambitions—continue to complicate negotiations. The White House is currently reviewing a proposed memorandum of understanding that could extend the existing ceasefire, reopen shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and establish a framework for future nuclear discussions. Iranian officials have also indicated that any agreement must protect the country’s interests, highlighting the challenges that remain before a deal can be finalized. Although diplomatic talks continue, recent military exchanges have reduced expectations for an immediate resolution and have kept concerns alive about the potential inflationary effects of elevated energy prices. Brent crude remains well above levels seen before hostilities began in late February, despite trading below the peaks reached earlier in the conflict. Still, David Morrison, Senior Market Analyst at Trade Nation, noted that “investors appear quite sanguine over the ongoing war between the U.S. and Iran, convinced that it will soon be over.” 2. U.S. Employment Data Takes Centre Stage This week’s economic calendar will be highlighted by the release of the latest U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, a closely watched indicator of labour market strength. Economists currently expect the U.S. economy to have created 95,000 jobs in May, down from 115,000 in April. The unemployment rate is projected to remain unchanged at 4.3%. Additional labour market indicators, including job openings, private-sector payroll figures and layoff data, will also be released throughout the week. The figures will be closely monitored by Federal Reserve policymakers as they assess the balance between slowing growth risks and persistent inflation pressures when considering future interest-rate decisions. 3. ISM Surveys and Beige Book Expected to Offer Economic Insights Investors will also receive fresh readings on activity across key sectors of the U.S. economy. The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index is forecast to rise to 53.3 in May from 52.7 in April, indicating continued expansion in factory activity. Economists also expect the prices-paid component to increase to 85.3 from 84.6, potentially providing further evidence of inflationary pressures. Later in the week, the ISM services index is expected to edge higher to 53.8 from 53.6 previously, offering insight into the health of the country’s largest economic sector. Investors will additionally analyze the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book report, scheduled for release on Wednesday, which summarizes economic conditions across the central bank’s twelve regional districts. Analysts at ING believe the data could reinforce expectations that the Fed remains more focused on inflation risks than employment concerns. “This week’s data should further support the growing narrative that the Fed can be comfortable with its full employment mandate and can focus squarely on the upside risks to inflation,” ING analysts said. 4. Broadcom Results Set to Test AI Optimism Corporate earnings will also be in focus, with semiconductor giant Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) scheduled to report results on Wednesday. The company’s performance is expected to provide investors with another important gauge of demand related to artificial intelligence infrastructure spending, one of the strongest themes driving equity markets in recent months. Broadcom and other chipmakers have benefited from substantial investment across the technology sector aimed at developing and operating increasingly sophisticated AI systems. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index has rebounded sharply since its March low, while Broadcom shares have climbed more than 52% during the same period. Investors will be looking for confirmation that AI-related demand remains robust. 5. Nvidia’s Windows AI Chips Could Draw Additional Attention Artificial intelligence is also expected to remain a key theme outside the earnings calendar. Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) recently unveiled a new family of processors designed for Microsoft Windows-based laptops and desktop computers. The new RTX Spark platform incorporates Nvidia’s N1X processor, a custom Arm-based chip developed in partnership with Microsoft and MediaTek. Chief Executive Jensen Huang introduced the new “superchips” during his keynote presentation at the COMPUTEX technology conference in Taiwan, describing them as being optimized for locally hosted AI agents. According to Huang, Nvidia worked closely with Microsoft to ensure the software platform could fully support the new generation of AI-powered PCs. The processors are expected to remain in focus this week as Microsoft hosts its own developer conference beginning Tuesday, where Chief Executive Satya Nadella is scheduled to deliver a keynote address that may provide additional details about the company’s AI strategy and Windows ecosystem. Broadcom stock price Nvidia stock price Original: Five Key Market Themes Investors Will Be Watching This Week

Markets watch Iran ceasefire talks as investors assess mega IPO valuations: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street FuturesMay 29, 2026 6:00 AM
IH Market News U.S. equity futures traded in a narrow range on Friday as investors monitored reports suggesting progress in negotiations aimed at extending the ceasefire between the United States and Iran. At the same time, attention remained focused on a series of potentially record-breaking public offerings expected later this year, including those involving artificial intelligence and space technology companies. Futures remain rangebound By 03:42 ET, futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 were little changed, while Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.1%. Wall Street ended Thursday modestly higher after investors responded positively to a combination of corporate earnings results, softer-than-expected inflation data and growing optimism that diplomatic efforts could lead to a more durable agreement between Washington and Tehran. “We still think an Iran deal is widely expected and so the reaction in the SPX when one arrives shouldn’t be dramatic at this point, although oil and yields have room to fall, and could have a more pronounced response to an accord,” analysts at Vital Knowledge said in a note. Reports point to U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension According to media reports citing sources familiar with the discussions, the United States and Iran have reached a preliminary agreement to extend their ceasefire, although final approval from President Donald Trump is still required. Reuters reported that the proposed arrangement would extend the truce by an additional 60 days. It would also allow commercial shipping to resume through the Strait of Hormuz while negotiators work toward a broader settlement that includes discussions over Iran’s nuclear programme. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical issue in the conflict. Approximately one-fifth of global oil supplies pass through the waterway, and restrictions imposed by both sides during the conflict have disrupted shipping activity, tightened energy supplies and contributed to sharp increases in crude prices. Oil heads for largest weekly decline since April Oil markets continued to reflect optimism surrounding a possible diplomatic breakthrough. Brent crude futures were broadly unchanged at $93.87 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures eased 0.2% to $88.72 per barrel. Despite remaining well above levels seen before the conflict began, oil prices are now on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April. Earlier in the crisis, crude briefly traded above $100 per barrel, raising concerns that higher energy costs could reignite inflationary pressures across major economies. Recent U.S. inflation data showed price growth slowing more than expected in April. However, signs emerged that consumers are beginning to feel the impact of elevated fuel and energy costs, with household spending showing evidence of moderation. “[T]he Fed is unlikely to cut rates again anytime soon and will likely retain a hawkish bias over the summer months, until policymakers are confident that the energy surge has passed and will start to reverse,” analysts at ING said in a note. “But that requires a deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.” Anthropic approaches trillion-dollar valuation Away from geopolitical developments, investors are increasingly focused on a wave of major technology listings expected to reach public markets in the coming months. Artificial intelligence company Anthropic attracted significant attention after announcing a $65 billion Series H funding round, valuing the business at $965 billion on a post-money basis. The financing was backed by a consortium of investors including Altimeter Capital, Dragoneer, Greenoaks and Sequoia Capital, with Capital Group, Coatue, D1 Capital Partners, GIC, ICONIQ and XN also participating. Anthropic chief financial officer Krishna Rao said the company’s annualised revenue run rate exceeded $47 billion earlier this month, supported by growing adoption among enterprise customers since the completion of its Series G funding round in February. The company said the new capital will be used to expand computing infrastructure, support safety and interpretability research and accelerate the development of its Claude family of artificial intelligence models. Anthropic has recently secured substantial additional computing resources through agreements with Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX). Claude is currently available through Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure, with AWS continuing to serve as Anthropic’s primary cloud and training partner. SpaceX reportedly trims valuation target ahead of IPO Meanwhile, Bloomberg News reported that SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) is targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion in its forthcoming initial public offering. Although below earlier internal estimates exceeding $2 trillion, the proposed valuation would still position the offering as the largest IPO ever completed if achieved. According to the report, the company is seeking to raise as much as $75 billion. Investor roadshows could begin as early as 4 June, with pricing potentially taking place around 11 June. Bloomberg noted that valuation expectations were revised lower following discussions with advisers and prospective investors, although the final size and pricing of the transaction will ultimately depend on market demand during the offering process. As investors balance geopolitical developments with a potentially transformative period for capital markets, both the progress of Iran negotiations and the scale of upcoming technology listings are expected to remain key drivers of sentiment in the weeks ahead. Amazon stock price Alphabet stock price Broadcom stock price SpaceX IPO Original: Markets watch Iran ceasefire talks as investors assess mega IPO valuations: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures

AVGO! Trending sideways

LSEG Renews Broadcom Partnership to Expand Cloud Infrastructure Strategy (AVGO)May 19, 2026 10:24 AM
IH Market News The new five-year agreement deepens LSEG’s use of VMware Cloud Foundation as the exchange operator continues modernizing its technology infrastructure. Key Investor Takeaways LSEG renewed its long-term technology partnership with Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) under a new five-year VMware Cloud Foundation agreement. The deal expands VMware Cloud Foundation deployment across LSEG’s private cloud infrastructure and regulated market systems. Broadcom will provide professional services to support VMware Cloud Foundation 9 implementation across LSEG environments. The agreement highlights ongoing enterprise demand for Broadcom’s infrastructure software portfolio following its VMware acquisition. The partnership may strengthen LSEG’s operational resilience, automation capabilities and cloud flexibility across critical financial infrastructure. Why AVGO Stock Is In Focus LSEG announced a renewed technology partnership with Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) through a new five-year agreement centered on VMware Cloud Foundation.The agreement extends a relationship that has already spanned more than a decade, during which LSEG has used VMware software across portions of its technology stack.Under the expanded partnership, LSEG will continue using VMware Cloud Foundation to support parts of its private cloud infrastructure, while Broadcom will also provide professional services to deploy VMware Cloud Foundation 9 across LSEG environments.According to the companies, VMware Cloud Foundation 9 will help support a unified private cloud platform capable of handling both traditional and modern application workloads.Management said the platform is expected to improve operational efficiency, strengthen resilience, enhance security and support greater automation across LSEG’s highly regulated infrastructure environment.“Extending our use of VMware Cloud Foundation supports an engineered private cloud for our operations, while giving us the flexibility to support new services and workloads as our technology needs evolve,” said Andrew Knight, CIO, Infrastructure and Cloud, LSEG.“LSEG operates important market infrastructure, where reliability and performance really matter,” said Luigi Freguia, President, EMEA Sales, Broadcom. “This new five-year agreement reflects the Group’s confidence in VMware Cloud Foundation to support those demands, providing a secure and resilient platform that can evolve as market needs change.” Why This Matters For Investors The agreement may matter to investors because it reinforces Broadcom’s position in enterprise infrastructure software following its acquisition and integration of VMware.Large-scale, long-duration enterprise contracts with critical financial infrastructure providers like LSEG could help validate Broadcom’s strategy of expanding recurring software revenue alongside its semiconductor business.The deal also highlights continued demand for hybrid and private cloud infrastructure solutions among regulated industries where performance, resilience and security remain central priorities.For LSEG, the partnership suggests the company is continuing to modernize and automate its infrastructure while maintaining greater control over mission-critical systems through private cloud architecture.Investors may also view the agreement as another indicator that enterprise customers continue adopting VMware Cloud Foundation despite broader competition across cloud infrastructure markets. What To Watch Next Investors will likely monitor: Additional enterprise VMware Cloud Foundation agreements following Broadcom’s VMware integration Growth in Broadcom’s infrastructure software revenue Expansion of private and hybrid cloud adoption among regulated industries LSEG’s ongoing infrastructure modernization efforts Execution of VMware Cloud Foundation 9 deployments over the duration of the agreement Broadcom stock price Original: LSEG Renews Broadcom Partnership to Expand Cloud Infrastructure Strategy (AVGO)

AVGO new highs

U.S. futures rise after Trump pauses Hormuz mission; AMD rallies on AI-driven earnings beat: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall StreetMay 6, 2026 5:27 AM
IH Market News U.S. stock futures moved higher on Wednesday after President Donald Trump paused a military initiative aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and signalled progress toward a possible peace agreement with Iran.At the same time, oil prices retreated from recent highs, while strong artificial intelligence-related demand boosted earnings at Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). In Asia, Samsung Electronics (USOTC:SSHNZ) surpassed a $1 trillion market valuation for the first time. Futures advance as investors welcome easing geopolitical tensions By 03:31 ET, Dow Jones futures were higher by 79 points, or 0.2%, while S&P 500 futures gained 20 points, or 0.3%. Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 186 points, or 0.7%.Wall Street indices had already closed modestly higher in the previous session as the White House attempted to calm concerns following renewed violence around the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week.Investors were also encouraged by a generally resilient U.S. earnings season, suggesting that major companies have so far managed to withstand economic uncertainty linked to the conflict involving Iran.Attention is now turning toward another wave of quarterly earnings later this month, including results from AI chip giant Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and retail heavyweight Walmart (NYSE:WMT). Trump suspends “Project Freedom” Trump announced on Tuesday that “Project Freedom” — the U.S. military operation designed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by escorting commercial vessels through the strategic waterway — would be halted “for a short period of time.”The mission had only recently begun and was quickly followed by fresh attacks across the strait and wider Gulf region.In a social media statement, Trump said the decision was partly made at the request of Pakistan, which has frequently acted as a mediator between Washington and Tehran. He also stated that “great progress” had been achieved toward a peace agreement with Iran.The announcement came shortly after talks between Iranian and Chinese foreign ministers. China remains a major importer of Iranian oil, and reports suggest Beijing may be attempting to discourage Tehran from escalating tensions with Washington ahead of a scheduled meeting next week between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump. Oil prices retreat but remain elevated Crude oil prices declined following Trump’s announcement, with Brent crude futures falling 1.5% to $108.22 per barrel.Despite the pullback, Brent prices remain significantly above pre-conflict levels near $70 per barrel.The Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly 20% of global oil supplies are transported — remains effectively closed to tanker traffic, with both the United States and Iran maintaining blockades in the area.The continued disruption to shipping routes has intensified concerns over higher global inflation and slower economic growth. AMD beats forecasts as AI demand drives data center growth Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) surged in extended trading after the chipmaker reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, driven by robust demand in its data center business.AMD posted first-quarter net income of $1.38 billion, compared with $709 million a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share reached $1.37, ahead of Wall Street forecasts of $1.28.Revenue jumped 38% year on year to $10.25 billion, also exceeding analyst estimates. Sales within the company’s data center division rose 57%, supported by demand for EPYC processors and increased shipments of Instinct graphics processing units.Chief executive Lisa Su said server growth is expected to “accelerate meaningfully” as AMD expands supply capacity to meet strong demand.However, analysts continue to compare AMD’s competitive position against rivals including Nvidia and Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO).Analysts at BofA Securities noted that while they remain “big believers in AMD’s execution,” the company “is still exposed to uncertain share allocation” among competitors supplying OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT. Samsung surpasses $1 trillion valuation Samsung Electronics (USOTC:SSHNZ) exceeded a $1 trillion market capitalisation on Wednesday for the first time, becoming only the second Asian company after Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE:TSM) to achieve the milestone.Samsung shares have recently reached consecutive record highs and have more than doubled in value this year.Part of the latest rally was linked to a Bloomberg report indicating that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has held exploratory discussions with Samsung and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) regarding production of processors for future devices.Samsung has also benefited from strong demand for memory chips used in AI systems, particularly high-bandwidth memory products, amid tight global supply conditions.Advanced Micro Devices stock priceSamsung stock priceNvidia stock priceWalmart stock priceBroadcom stock priceTaiwan Semiconductor stock priceApple stock priceIntel stock price Original: U.S. futures rise after Trump pauses Hormuz mission; AMD rallies on AI-driven earnings beat: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street

Broadcom Inc. to Announce Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results on Wednesday, June 3, 2026May 4, 2026 8:00 AM
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PALO ALTO, Calif., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today announced it will report its second quarter fiscal year 2026 financial results and business outlook on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 after the close of the market. Broadcom's management will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day to discuss these results and business outlook.Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026Time: 2:00 PM (PT); 5:00 PM (ET)Listen via Internet: The conference call can be accessed live online in the Investors section of the Broadcom website at https://investors.broadcom.com. Replay: An audio replay of the conference call can be accessed for one year through the Investors section of Broadcom's website at https://investors.broadcom.com.About Broadcom Inc.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Broadcom combines long-term R&D investment with superb execution to deliver the best technology, at scale. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, visit www.broadcom.com.Contact: 
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Fed Decision Looms, Tech Earnings Could Drive Volatile Session: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street FuturesApril 29, 2026 9:16 AM
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U.S. stock index futures are pointing to a largely flat open on Wednesday, suggesting markets may struggle to find direction following the previous session’s pullback.Investors appear cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision due later in the day.According to CME Group’s FedWatch Tool, markets are pricing in a 100% probability that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged for a third consecutive meeting.With the outcome widely expected, attention is likely to shift to the central bank’s statement for signals on the future path of rates. Still, given the Fed’s tendency to avoid detailed forward guidance, focus may instead turn to earnings from major technology companies.Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) are all set to report results after the market close.As members of the so-called “Magnificent Seven,” their earnings could significantly influence sentiment, particularly as concerns around AI-related spending re-emerge.Meanwhile, markets have largely brushed aside another spike in oil prices, even as U.S. crude futures climbed above $100 per barrel following fresh threats toward Iran from President Donald Trump.“Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, alongside an image of himself holding a rifle and the phrase “No more Mr. Nice Guy!”



Previous Session Recap



After a mixed and volatile Monday, U.S. equities moved mostly lower on Tuesday, with all major indices finishing in negative territory. The tech-heavy Nasdaq saw the sharpest decline.The Nasdaq Composite dropped 223.30 points, or 0.9%, to 24,663.80. The S&P 500 fell 35.11 points, or 0.5%, to 7,138.90, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 25.86 points, or 0.1%, to 49,141.93.The Nasdaq retreated from its recent record close as AI-linked stocks came under pressure following a report by The Wall Street Journal indicating that OpenAI had fallen short of internal targets for user growth and revenue.According to sources cited by the WSJ, the shortfall has raised concerns within the company about whether it can sustain its heavy investments in data center infrastructure.Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL), a key partner in OpenAI’s infrastructure buildout, dropped 4.1%.Semiconductor stocks also came under pressure, with Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), and NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) all posting notable losses.



Oil Surge and Geopolitical Tensions



Rising oil prices added to market concerns, with U.S. crude futures briefly topping $100 per barrel before easing.Prices have climbed sharply in recent sessions due to ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.The latest rally follows signs that Trump is unlikely to accept Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict while postponing nuclear negotiations.In another Truth Social post, Trump claimed Iran is in a “state of collapse” and is eager to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as it navigates internal leadership challenges.CNN reported that Iran is preparing a “revised proposal,” with mediators in Pakistan awaiting the updated plan.



Sector Moves



Gold-related stocks fell sharply as bullion prices dropped, with the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index plunging 4.6%.Semiconductor shares also saw heavy selling, dragging the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 3.6%.Additional weakness was seen in computer hardware, networking, and airline stocks, while energy names, particularly oil and gas companies, moved higher.Alphabet stock priceAmazon stock priceMeta stock priceMicrosoft stock price

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U.S. stocks seen opening lower after report on OpenAI raises concerns: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street FuturesApril 28, 2026 9:19 AM
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U.S. stock futures point to a weaker start on Tuesday, suggesting equities could come under pressure following a mixed and volatile session the day before.Technology shares are expected to lead declines, highlighted by a 1.3% drop in Nasdaq 100 futures.Stocks linked to artificial intelligence infrastructure may face selling pressure after The Wall Street Journal reported that OpenAI recently failed to meet its internal targets for both user growth and revenue.According to sources cited in the report, the shortfall has sparked concern among some executives about whether the company can sustain its heavy investment in data centers.Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), which has a long-term partnership with OpenAI focused on AI infrastructure, is falling 6.5% in premarket trading.Semiconductor names are also under pressure, with Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) all posting notable premarket declines.Geopolitical tensions may further weigh on sentiment, as indications suggest the Trump administration is unlikely to accept Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while postponing discussions on its nuclear program.Following strong gains last Friday, markets delivered a subdued performance on Monday. Major indices fluctuated around the flatline throughout the session before finishing with little overall movement.The Nasdaq rose 50.50 points, or 0.2%, to 24,887.10, and the S&P 500 edged up 8.83 points, or 0.1%, to 7,173.91—both reaching fresh record closing highs. Meanwhile, the Dow slipped 62.92 points, or 0.1%, to 49,167.79.The lack of clear direction reflected investor caution amid uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East, particularly after U.S.-Iran talks stalled over the weekend.As negotiations enter a more uncertain phase, reports indicate Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the conflict, while delaying talks on its nuclear program.Corporate earnings are likely to take center stage in the coming days, with five of the “Magnificent Seven” companies scheduled to release results this week.Investors are also closely watching the Federal Reserve’s policy decision due on Wednesday.While the Fed is widely expected to keep rates unchanged, its accompanying statement may offer insights into the future path of monetary policy.Sector performance on Monday was generally muted, mirroring the broader market’s lack of momentum.Airline stocks were among the biggest decliners, with the NYSE Arca Airline Index falling 2.1%.Gold-related shares also showed weakness, as the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index dropped 1.8%.Telecom, networking and pharmaceutical stocks moved lower as well, while banking shares posted gains.Oracle stock priceNvidia stock priceBroadcom stock priceAdvanced Micro Devices stock priceQualcomm stock price

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AVGO, new 52 week high

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AVGO, new 52 week high

Wall Street Set for Further Gains as U.S.-Iran Talk Optimism Builds: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, FuturesApril 16, 2026 9:14 AM
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U.S. stock futures point to a slightly higher open on Thursday, suggesting equities could build on the strong rally seen in recent sessions.Markets appear poised to carry forward the positive momentum that pushed both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to record closing highs on Wednesday.Investors remain hopeful about a potential second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, although no official meeting has yet been confirmed.Reports indicate the two sides are weighing a two-week extension of the current ceasefire to create more room for diplomatic discussions.“It’s like the events of the past month-and-a-half have been placed in the rearview mirror by investors,” said Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell.He added, “The market’s sanguine perspective may be tested if the rhetoric about an end to the fighting isn’t matched by reality sooner rather than later.”Futures moved modestly higher after the Labor Department released data showing initial jobless claims in the U.S. declined more than expected in the week ending April 11.Following the early-week rally, stocks continued their upward trajectory on Wednesday, with both the Nasdaq and S&P 500 finishing at fresh record highs.The Nasdaq climbed 376.93 points, or 1.6%, to 24,016.02, while the S&P 500 gained 55.57 points, or 0.8%, to close at 7,022.95. In contrast, the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 72.27 points, or 0.2%, to 48,463.72.The Nasdaq’s strong performance was driven in part by gains in technology stocks, with Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) leading the sector higher.Shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) jumped 4.2% after the company unveiled a multi-year, multi-generation partnership aimed at supporting Meta (NASDAQ:META) in scaling its artificial intelligence infrastructure.Meanwhile, the Dow’s decline was partly due to a sharp drop in Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT), with the construction equipment maker falling 3.0%.Traders continued to express confidence that tensions in the Middle East could ease, even as they await further clarity on upcoming U.S.-Iran talks.In an interview with Fox Business, President Donald Trump said the conflict is “very close to over” and repeated his view that Iran is eager to strike a deal “very badly.”Trump also forecast that the “stock market is going to boom” once the conflict involving the U.S., Israel and Iran comes to an end.Software stocks posted strong gains, with the Dow Jones U.S. Software Index surging 4.6%.Brokerage firms also performed well, reflected in a 1.9% rise in the NYSE Arca Broker/Dealer Index.On the downside, gold-related stocks declined sharply as bullion prices fell, pulling the NYSE Arca Gold Bugs Index down by 3.1%.Housing stocks also came under pressure following data showing a larger-than-expected drop in homebuilder confidence, with the Philadelphia Housing Sector Index falling 2.0%.Broadcom stock priceMeta stock priceCaterpillar stock price

Original: Wall Street Set for Further Gains as U.S.-Iran Talk Optimism Builds: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Futures

Meta Deepens Broadcom Partnership to Advance Custom AI Chip DevelopmentApril 15, 2026 6:40 AM
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Meta (NASDAQ:META) has expanded its collaboration with chipmaker Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) to develop multiple generations of in-house artificial intelligence processors, as the company accelerates efforts to scale the infrastructure needed to support AI-driven features across its platforms.The updated agreement, announced Tuesday, runs through 2029 and includes an initial deployment exceeding one gigawatt of computing power—roughly equivalent to the electricity usage of about 750,000 average U.S. households.As part of the arrangement, Broadcom’s CEO Hock Tan will step down from Meta’s board and transition into an advisory role focused on the company’s custom silicon strategy, according to a joint statement.With demand for AI computing surging, major technology firms including Meta, Google and Amazon are increasingly investing in proprietary chip designs to reduce dependence on Nvidia’s high-cost hardware.This shift has positioned Broadcom as a key beneficiary of the generative AI boom, leveraging its expertise in custom processor design alongside its infrastructure software offerings.In after-hours trading, Broadcom shares rose 3.5%, while Meta’s stock showed little movement.The partnership will help “build out the massive computing foundation we need to deliver personal superintelligence to billions of people,” said Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.Meta, which recently outlined plans for four new chip designs, described the initial capacity commitment with Broadcom as “the first phase of a sustained, multi-gigawatt rollout.”Broadcom’s Ethernet networking solutions will also play a central role in linking Meta’s expanding network of AI data centres.The first processor from Meta’s Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) initiative, the MTIA 300, is already being used to power ranking and recommendation systems. Three additional chip generations are expected by 2027, with later versions focused on inference—enabling AI systems to generate responses to user inputs.Separately, Meta announced that board member Tracey Travis, who joined in 2020, will not seek re-election at the company’s upcoming annual shareholder meeting.Meta stock priceBroadcom stock price

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Emerging AI-Driven Threats Prompt Renewed Focus on Enterprise CybersecurityApril 10, 2026 11:30 AM
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Issued on behalf of Quantum Secure Encryption Corp.VANCOUVER, BC, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Equity-Insider.com News Commentary — Anthropic just proved that even the company building the most powerful offensive cyber tool ever created can't keep its own front door locked. A CMS misconfiguration exposed Claude Mythos, a frontier AI model that autonomously finds and exploits zero-day vulnerabilities across every major operating system and browser[1]. The Global X Cybersecurity ETF dropped 4.5% in a single session as Wall Street repriced the entire defensive stack overnight[2]. Anthropic responded with Project Glasswing: restricted Mythos Preview access for 40+ organizations to patch critical infrastructure before adversaries catch up. Five companies sit at pivotal points along that defensive rebuild: Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN8), SentinelOne (NYSE: S), Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD), and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO).







A Trusted Computing Group survey found 91% of businesses still lack a formal roadmap for quantum-safe encryption migration, even as NIST deprecation timelines and NSA compliance deadlines narrow the window to months[3]. The 2026 Thales Data Threat Report sharpens the picture: only 47% of sensitive cloud data is encrypted today, down from 51% a year ago, while 61% of organizations rank harvest-now-decrypt-later attacks as their top quantum concern[4]. Institutional capital is flowing toward the convergence of cryptographic modernization and AI-native defense, where platforms already in production carry scalable, asymmetric upside.Quantum Secure Encryption (CSE: QSE) (OTCQB: QSEGF) (FSE: VN8) just launched QPA v2, an enterprise platform that helps large organizations find the weak spots in their encryption and build a clear plan to upgrade before quantum computing turns those weak spots into open doors.The Vancouver-based company says QPA v2 moves the conversation from 'we know there's a problem' to 'here's how we fix it.' The platform includes a planning wizard for governance, budgets, and migration timelines, AI-powered modules that evaluate how ready an organization's cryptography actually is, and inventory tools that scan software, hardware, and encryption components to flag what needs replacing. An executive dashboard pulls it all together, giving leadership real-time visibility into risk levels and upgrade progress. QSE says the platform is already live and in use with both existing and prospective clients."Organizations are now moving from understanding quantum risk to actively planning for it," said Ted Carefoot, CEO of QSE. "QPA v2 is designed to support that transition by providing a structured, repeatable framework that enables enterprises and public-sector organizations to assess their current state, prioritize risk, and plan their migration toward post-quantum cryptographic standards."That shift into execution has been building since late 2025. QSE recently secured its first municipal government pilot for post-quantum cybersecurity through its membership in MISA (Municipal Information Systems Association), a national network connecting Canadian municipalities with new technology. The participating municipality is using QPA to identify which of its systems rely on encryption that future quantum computers could break, and to start planning upgrades now. QSE noted it is already in conversations with additional municipalities exploring similar assessments.Since November 2025, QSE has expanded from four to thirteen operational markets worldwide, with eleven value-added distributors now active and two more partnerships expected to close shortly. The company also joined CADSI (Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries), opening pathways into Canadian defence and public-sector procurement.QPA v2 integrates with QSE's broader product suite, including its quantum-resilient key infrastructure, QAuth identity platform, and encrypted storage solutions. QSE is a Canadian post-quantum security company building tools to help organizations protect sensitive data from the next generation of cyberattacks that quantum computing is expected to enable, targeting commercial, enterprise, and government clients preparing for a fundamental shift in how encryption works.CONTINUED… Read this and more on QSE at: https://equity-insider.com/2025/03/18/is-scope-technologies-corp-cse-scpe-otcqb-scpcf-the-next-big-player-in-quantum-cybersecurity/Other industry developments and happenings in the market include:SentinelOne (NYSE: S) has expanded its strategic collaboration with Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) through a multi-year agreement to develop AI-powered cybersecurity solutions at global scale. The partnership integrates SentinelOne's autonomous endpoint detection and response platform with Alphabet's Google Cloud infrastructure, expanding availability across three strategic regions: North America, Frankfurt, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."Customers are under growing pressure to defend increasingly complex environments and protect their highly sensitive data while reducing operational friction," said Melissa Smith, SVP of Global Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives at SentinelOne. "With Google Cloud, we have chosen a highly secure and sophisticated platform for a data sovereignty strategy, and a strategic partner for intelligence sharing."The collaboration targets enterprises operating in regulated markets, combining SentinelOne's AI-native Singularity Platform with Google Cloud's threat intelligence and generative AI capabilities to replace legacy antivirus and first-generation EDR tooling. SentinelOne currently protects nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 and positions the expanded partnership as a path toward autonomous security operations for the AI era.Elastic (NYSE: ESTC) has achieved FedRAMP High authorization for its Elastic Cloud Hosted platform on AWS GovCloud (US), unlocking access to the most sensitive, unclassified government workloads across law enforcement, emergency response, public health, and national security operations. The FedRAMP High baseline requires more than 400 security controls to protect controlled unclassified information, making it the program's most rigorous certification tier."FedRAMP High expands our ability to support agencies operating in highly sensitive environments and underscores Elastic's enduring commitment to help improve our national security posture while driving operational efficiencies," said Chris Townsend, global vice president of public sector at Elastic.The authorization builds on Elastic's growing federal footprint, including a collaboration with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and ECS to support a unified SIEM-as-a-Service program for Federal Civilian Executive Branch Agencies, and a volume-based discount agreement with the General Services Administration to streamline procurement across federal agencies. Elastic's open, standards-based architecture supports Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, and other cloud-native projects, helping agencies reduce vendor lock-in and meet federal data mandates while enabling GenAI use cases through retrieval augmented generation techniques.Rapid7 (NASDAQ: RPD) announced the acquisition of Kenzo Security, an agentic AI security platform built to scale autonomous security investigations, further enhancing the Rapid7 Command Platform. The deal advances Rapid7's managed detection and response capabilities from AI-assisted workflows to machine-speed security operations, with Kenzo customers reporting a 94% reduction in investigation time and alert coverage increasing from 12% to 100%."Reactive security models have reached their limits," said Corey Thomas, CEO of Rapid7. "Attackers are using AI to move faster, attack surface complexity is accelerating, and security teams are expected to improve outcomes without additional resources. Kenzo Security advances our mission to enable security operations that preempt attackers with predictive precision and machine-scale."By integrating Kenzo's entity-centric data mesh with the Rapid7 Command Platform, the combined offering will deliver full alert coverage at machine speed, 100% decision transparency, and continuous exposure management across endpoint, identity, cloud, and SaaS environments. Rapid7 does not anticipate a material impact to revenue, ARR, profitability, or free cash flows from the transaction, and the company serves more than 11,500 customers worldwide.Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) announced the launch of Symantec CBX, a cloud-based extended detection and response platform that unifies Broadcom's Symantec and Carbon Black technologies into a single solution. The platform targets under-resourced security operations teams facing enterprise-grade threats without the staffing, budget, or infrastructure to deploy complex security tools."This announcement marks a major milestone as we unite the strengths of Symantec and Carbon Black into a single, robust solution," said Jason Rolleston, Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Security Group, Broadcom. "CBX empowers organizations of all sizes with the advanced, yet intuitive capabilities to tackle modern threats with confidence and efficiency through industry-first technologies and intelligent automation."Symantec CBX combines Symantec's prevention, adaptive protection, data security, and incident prediction features with Carbon Black's endpoint detection and response technology, delivering correlated visibility across endpoints, networks, cloud, and identity attack surfaces. With 85% of incident flags now carrying AI-powered prediction recommendations, the platform is designed to accelerate investigations and reduce reliance on senior analyst expertise. Broadcom plans to make CBX available later this year through its Enterprise Security Group's Catalyst Partner Program, with migration pathways for existing customers.FURTHER READING: https://equity-insider.com/2025/03/18/is-scope-technologies-corp-cse-scpe-otcqb-scpcf-the-next-big-player-in-quantum-cybersecurity/CONTACT:
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Broadcom introduces AI-driven fraud detection tool for payment authenticationApril 8, 2026 10:40 AM
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Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) has launched Arcot Smart Ruleset, a machine learning–based fraud detection platform designed to enhance security for 3-D Secure payment authentication.The new system replaces traditional manual rule-writing processes with automated decision logic that can adapt to evolving fraud patterns and regulatory requirements.Arcot Smart Ruleset is built on machine learning models trained using more than 20 years of transaction data collected from over 5,500 financial institutions. By evaluating real-time transaction signals, the platform automatically generates fraud prevention rules based on patterns observed across billions of transactions each year.Payments organization Velera reported that it prevented more than $2 million in additional fraud during the past six months using the technology.“The Arcot Smart Ruleset strengthens our fraud prevention by using machine learning to uncover risk patterns that complement our existing controls,” said Sergio Valencia, vice president of authentication risk management at Velera.Traditional fraud systems typically depend on fixed “if/then” rules written and updated by human analysts. According to Broadcom, these manual approaches struggle to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics powered by artificial intelligence and can often generate false positives that block legitimate transactions.The platform also includes a 3-D Secure Regulatory Engine designed to automatically handle protocol updates, certification processes and compliance requirements.Matt Cooke, vice president and general manager of Broadcom’s Payment Security Division, said the technology “frees fraud teams from tedious manual rule-writing so they can focus on higher value activities such as investigations and fraud strategy.”Broadcom’s Arcot business unit specializes in 3-D Secure authentication technology for digital payments. The Palo Alto–based company develops a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.Broadcom stock price

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Broadcom shares jump after securing long-term AI chip and networking agreements with GoogleApril 7, 2026 6:36 AM
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Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares rose nearly 4% in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company revealed major long-term agreements with Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL). A regulatory filing released Monday outlined an expanded partnership focused on developing custom silicon and networking infrastructure for artificial intelligence systems over the coming years.As part of the new arrangements, the two companies signed a “Long Term Agreement for Broadcom to develop and supply custom Tensor Processing Units (“TPUs”) for Google’s future generations of TPUs.” The agreement reinforces Broadcom’s position as the main design partner behind the specialized processors used to power Google’s most advanced AI models.The collaboration also includes a “Supply Assurance Agreement for Broadcom to supply networking and other components to be used in Google’s next-generation AI racks through up to 2031.” These systems are essential for linking the large clusters of chips needed to train and operate neural networks such as Google’s Gemini.The partnership will also extend beyond hardware manufacturing through a three-way expansion that includes AI developer Anthropic PBC. According to the filing, “Anthropic, beginning in 2027, will access through Broadcom approximately 3.5 gigawatts” of next-generation computing capacity built on TPU technology.The scale of this planned infrastructure highlights the accelerating investment in artificial intelligence as technology companies compete to expand their capabilities. For investors, the 2031 timeline signals a potentially stable stream of high-margin revenue for Broadcom’s custom ASIC business.“We view the announcements significantly increase AVGO’s visibility as a longer-term (5-yr) main design partner for the TPU and remove some prior stock overhang from GOOGL’s intent to insource (COT) or diversify (MediaTek),” Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya said.“Custom ASIC programs generally have stronger and longer visibility into customer deployment programs, and we believe AVGO is well-positioned to gain accelerator share in CY26 and CY27, now backed by further expansions with Google and Anthropic,” he added.Broadcom’s position within the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market continues to attract investor attention, placing the company among the major beneficiaries of the global artificial intelligence buildout alongside sector leader Nvidia. By securing long-term partnerships with hyperscale technology companies, the chipmaker is further strengthening its role at the core of the AI supply chain.Broadcom stock price

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Markets in focus: Trump’s Iran deadline approaches, Broadcom rallies on Google partnership: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street FuturesApril 7, 2026 5:20 AM
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U.S. stock futures moved lower on Tuesday while oil prices remained above $110 per barrel, as investors closely watched U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to agree to a ceasefire. Although Trump left the door open to diplomacy, he reiterated that the United States could launch strikes on key Iranian infrastructure—including bridges and power plants—if a deal is not reached by Tuesday evening. In corporate news, shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) surged after the chipmaker announced a new agreement with Google, while Samsung Electronics (USOTC:SSHNZ) reported strong preliminary earnings.



U.S. futures slip



U.S. equity futures declined early Tuesday as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of Trump’s deadline for Iran to accept a ceasefire agreement or risk major military strikes.By 03:15 ET, Dow futures were down 104 points, or 0.2%. S&P 500 futures had fallen 25 points, or 0.4%, and Nasdaq 100 futures were lower by 118 points, or 0.5%.All three major Wall Street benchmarks closed the previous session in positive territory, as traders looked for signals of progress toward ending the conflict that has persisted for more than a month.While developments in the Middle East remained the central focus for markets, the war’s potential impact on the U.S. economy also drew attention. Data showed the U.S. services sector grew more slowly than expected in March, a period covering much of the ongoing conflict. Employment in the sector declined, and prices paid—an indicator closely tied to inflation—rose to their highest level since October 2022.At the same time, concerns persisted around the stability of the $1.8 trillion private credit market. Shares of Blue Owl Capital (NYSE:OWL), which has become a focal point of these worries, fell to a record closing low after the company announced restrictions on redemptions from two of its funds following a surge in withdrawal requests.



Oil remains elevated



Oil prices continued to hold at high levels, with tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz still heavily restricted.Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, were up 1.5% at $111.45 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 2.4% to $115.14 per barrel.The Strait of Hormuz—an essential shipping route off Iran’s southern coast through which roughly one-fifth of global oil supply passes—has been largely closed to tanker movements for several weeks, raising fears about disruptions to global crude flows. Many Asian countries rely heavily on energy shipments passing through the strait, while several European nations depend on natural gas exports from the Persian Gulf.Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Trump said any ceasefire agreement must include Iran’s commitment to reopen the waterway. If Tehran fails to meet the Tuesday deadline of 8 p.m. Eastern time, Trump warned the United States would strike bridges and power plants in Iran so severely that it would take the country “100 years to rebuild.”Still, Trump indicated that a diplomatic outcome remains possible, saying Iran would “like to make a deal.”



Broadcom jumps after Google agreement



Broadcom shares climbed in extended trading after the semiconductor company signed a long-term agreement with Google to design and support custom artificial intelligence processors optimized for next-generation applications.The company also said it will provide networking and other hardware components for Google’s AI infrastructure through 2031.In a separate development, Broadcom agreed to supply AI startup Anthropic with access to around 3.5 gigawatts of computing capacity powered by Google’s AI processors starting next year.Analysts at Vital Knowledge said in a client note that the new agreements suggest “upside risk to Broadcom’s” earlier projection of more than $100 billion in AI-related revenue by 2027.



Samsung posts strong preliminary earnings



Samsung Electronics projected a sharp increase in first-quarter profits on Tuesday, supported by surging demand for AI-related semiconductors that boosted its chip division.The company said operating profit for the January–March period is expected to reach about 57.2 trillion won ($38 billion), more than eight times higher than the 6.69 trillion won recorded a year earlier.Revenue is projected to total approximately 133 trillion won, compared with 79.14 trillion won in the same quarter last year.The outlook highlights a powerful recovery in the memory chip market, particularly as demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and other AI-focused semiconductors rises alongside the rapid growth of generative AI technologies.



Pershing Square bids for Universal Music Group



Elsewhere, shares of Universal Music Group (EU:UMG) surged more than 14% in Amsterdam after Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital announced a proposal to acquire the music company in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at more than €55 billion.Pershing Square said the deal would involve merging Universal with Pershing Square Sparc Holdings, creating a new Nevada-based company that would shift its stock listing to the New York Stock Exchange. Universal Music Group began trading in Amsterdam in 2021 following its spin-off from media conglomerate Vivendi (EU:VIV).Ackman said in a statement that Universal’s stock price has “languished due to a combination of issues that are unrelated” to the company’s underlying business performance and could be “addressed with this transaction.”Shares of European media groups including Vivendi and Bollore (EU:BOL) also rallied after news of the takeover proposal.Broadcom stock priceSamsung stock priceBlue Owl Capital stock price

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AI demand still looks like the main driver here, and management talking about more than $100 billion in AI chip sales next year is hard to ignore. The CFO change is worth noting, but it does not really change the core thesis.

$AVGO Has Total Debt (mrq) 66.06B and Book Value is only $16.86 overbought by 20 x over

AVGO looks overpriced
The most striking metric is its P/E ratio of ~65.7, which is extremely rich for a semiconductor and infrastructure company. Even high-growth chipmakers typically trade far lower unless they’re in an early hyper-growth phase — which Broadcom is not.

A $1.49T market cap with revenue growth that is solid but not explosive creates a valuation gap that’s hard to justify.

The stock is priced for perfection, meaning even small disappointments can trigger outsized downside.

AVGO looks overbought
Several indicators point to exhaustion in the recent rally:

The stock is trading near the top of its recent range, with a 52-week high of $414.61 and current price around $314.55 — still elevated relative to fundamentals.

The intraday high of $314.69 shows buyers pushing the limit, but the post-market slip hints at weakening momentum.

Volume is elevated (14M vs. 29M average), suggesting distribution rather than accumulation — a classic overbought signal.

AVGO shows bearish risk
A few factors lean bearish:

A stretched valuation combined with slowing momentum often precedes a correction.

The stock has run far ahead of its earnings power, making it vulnerable to macro shocks or sector rotations.

Dividend yield is only 0.83%, offering little downside cushion.

The stock’s recent inability to break meaningfully above resistance levels suggests buyers are tiring.

In short
AVGO is priced like a hyper-growth AI pure play, but it’s not one.
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Broadcom Announces Planned Chief Financial Officer TransitionApril 2, 2026 4:15 PM
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Amie Thuener, Experienced Technology Executive, to be Appointed as Chief Financial OfficerKirsten M. Spears to Retire as Chief Financial OfficerPALO ALTO, Calif., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today announced the appointment of Amie Thuener as Chief Financial Officer of Broadcom, effective June 12, 2026. This appointment follows the retirement of Kirsten M. Spears as Chief Financial Officer, who will continue in her role until that time and will serve as an advisor for nine months to ensure a smooth transition.Ms. Thuener, an experienced technology executive, joins Broadcom from Alphabet Inc., where she has served as Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer since 2018. Ms. Thuener held several leadership positions at Alphabet and has extensive experience overseeing global external reporting and financial operations. Prior to Alphabet, Ms. Thuener was at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and served as a Managing Director in transaction and accounting advisory services. "On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Kirsten for her significant contributions and dedication to Broadcom over the past 12 years," said Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc. "We are pleased to welcome Amie to Broadcom. She will bring deep experience in financial reporting, corporate governance, AI-related transactions and leading complex, global organizations to the company as we continue to focus on creating value for our shareholders." About BroadcomBroadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Broadcom combines long-term R&D investment with superb execution to deliver the best technology, at scale. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, visit www.broadcom.com.Press Contact:Press.relations@broadcom.com



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AVGO, holding up in this correction

AVGO, trending sideways

AI revenue is still ripping and the VMware side keeps adding support to the story. This still feels like one of the strongest AI infrastructure names.

The Drone Revolution's Dependence on Chinese Rare Earth Processing - OilPrice.com Market CommentaryMarch 11, 2026 10:45 AM
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NEW YORK, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ukraine produced 1.2 million drones in 2024 alone. The scale is significant, as Ukraine is now deploying roughly 9,000 drones per day. But all of those drones share one vulnerability: virtually every magnet in the Ukrainian drones used in 2024 was manufactured in China. And the same is true for Western defense systems across the board.  Companies mentioned in this release include: REalloys Inc. (ALOY), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD), General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE: TSM)Every drone motor, every missile guidance system, every fighter jet turbine starter…all of them depend on rare earth magnets that trace back to Chinese processing. That's a vulnerability most people haven't even begun to understand. And one company, REalloys (ALOY), is looking to close that gap before it's too late.REalloys operates the only proven commercial-scale platform in North America for producing the heavy rare earth metals and alloys that go into defense-grade magnets. Its facility in Euclid, Ohio, is already delivering materials under U.S. government contracts. And there's a hard deadline approaching that changes everything. On January 1, 2027, new U.S. defense procurement rules take effect that will effectively ban Chinese-origin rare earth materials from American weapons systems. That means every defense contractor currently sourcing magnets or magnet materials – for drones or any other military purpose – from China will need a compliant domestic alternative…and they'll need it fast. So the companies that get qualified into these programs now might own these supply chains for decades.China Holds the KeyChina controls approximately 90–95% of global rare earth processing. Rare earths exist in the ground across North America, South America, Greenland, and elsewhere. But the West gave up the ability to actually process those raw materials into usable metals and magnets roughly 40 years ago. China filled that void and now controls nearly the entire global supply chain.Every rare earth magnet used in Western defense systems, vehicles, electronics, and industrial equipment traces back to Chinese processing. And China maintains an incredibly strict control over its advantage, as it issues rare earth export licenses on a monthly basis. That means Beijing can throttle supply to any country at any time.When President Trump threatened 100% tariffs on China, Beijing's counter was a threat to cut off rare earth exports. This episode highlighted the strategic leverage that rare earth export controls provide to China.Notably, the United States currently maintains zero strategic stockpile of processed rare earths. Europe's stockpile? Also zero. The entire Western drone and defense industrial base operates on a just-in-time supply chain for the most critical materials on the planet…and it's sourced almost entirely from a geopolitical adversary that can turn the tap off any time it wants. This is the threat that makes what REalloys is building in Ohio and Saskatchewan so critical…not just as a business, but as a matter of national defense.Why Billions in Mining Investment Haven't Fixed AnythingThere's a reason billions of dollars in rare earth mining investment haven't made a dent in China's dominance. It's because most of the money was spent working to solve the wrong problem. Even President Trump has acknowledged this publicly, remarking at the World Economic Forum in Davos that America doesn't have a rare earth problem; it has a processing problem. Elon Musk echoed the same point, noting that there's nothing rare about rare earths except the processing and separating.Converting raw rare earth minerals into defense-grade metals and magnets is a ridiculously complex industrial challenge. It involves separating 17 individual elements through multi-stage solvent extraction…then converting oxides into metals at temperatures above 1,200 degrees…then precision alloying to exact specifications across thousands of micro-steps…and all of this must be controlled with extreme precision.Making matters worse, many companies claiming to operate supply chains outside China's influence are still quietly dependent on Chinese technology, equipment, and consumables. For example, graphite anodes, which are a critical furnace component that needs replacing several times per week, come almost exclusively from China.As one rare earth processing expert put it: 1% reliance on China is 100% reliance on China. It's a principle that REalloys and its processing partner, the Saskatchewan Research Council, built their entire operation around…and it's why their supply chain was designed from the ground up to be completely free of Chinese dependency.The Only Proven Platform in North AmericaNo other company in North America has what REalloys (ALOY) has built: a proven, commercial-scale heavy rare earth supply chain that can take raw material all the way to a finished magnet with zero reliance on Chinese technology, equipment, or critical consumables.The company controls every step of the supply chain. Upstream, it owns the Hoidas Lake rare earth project in Saskatchewan and has locked in non-binding feedstock agreements with partners in Kazakhstan, Brazil, and Greenland. Midstream, it holds an exclusive 80% offtake on production from the Saskatchewan Research Council's Rare Earth Processing Facility in Saskatoon, targeting first commercial production in late 2026 to early 2027. Downstream, it operates a metallization and magnet-manufacturing facility in Euclid, Ohio, which is a site with more than three decades of specialty metals experience and existing contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and NASA.That Euclid facility is a critical asset. It is currently the only facility in North America with a proven track record of delivering heavy rare earth metals, alloys, and magnets to government and commercial partners. The team behind it goes back over 40 years, including eight years of hands-on collaboration with U.S. national laboratories and the Defense Logistics Agency. And the processing technology that feeds it is just as impressive. Where a comparable Chinese facility requires roughly 80 workers running manual operations around the clock, the SRC's AI-driven system runs the entire separation process with six people.When China blocked the export of processing technology in 2020, SRC built everything from the ground up…and ended up building something better. By early 2027, the combined platform is expected to produce approximately 525 tonnes per year of neodymium-praseodymium metal, roughly 30 tonnes of dysprosium oxide, and 15 tonnes of terbium oxide. At that scale, the SRC facility would be the largest source of heavy rare earth oxides outside China, sitting right in North America's backyard.Why the Next 12 Months Change EverythingOn January 1, 2027, new U.S. defense procurement rules take effect that will effectively ban Chinese-origin rare earth materials from American weapons systems. Every defense contractor that currently sources magnets or magnet materials from China will need a compliant domestic alternative. That deadline is now less than a year away, and qualification alone takes years while material is tested, stressed, retested, incorporated into components, and evaluated again after changes in scale. Any variation in chemistry, microstructure, or processing conditions can reset the entire clock.Once a supplier clears that process, replacing them becomes a technical and regulatory headache that nobody wants to take on. Defense platforms are designed to operate for decades, and suppliers are chosen early and rarely replaced.The U.S. Export-Import Bank has issued a $200 million letter of intent to support the company's supply chain development. The Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) has signed an MOU covering technology transfer and potential financing. And the company's board reads like a who's who of defense and policy leadership: Chairman Stephen S. DuMont, President of GM Defense; General Jack Keane (Ret.), four-star general and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom; former Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall; and former Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. David MacNaughton.When the U.S. defense establishment, allied governments, and major financial institutions all start backing the same company, it usually means something. In rare earth processing, where the barriers are measured in years of expertise rather than dollars of capital, being first matters more than being biggest. REalloys got there first.Heavy rare earths are essential technology. Here are 5 companies to watch over the coming months that have exposure to the rare earth space:Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has essentially decoupled its hardware from the traditional rare earth mining market. As of their 2025 environmental audits, the company reached a milestone: over 99% of the rare earths used in all Apple-designed magnets are now sourced from recycled materials. This is a massive achievement powered by their proprietary disassembly robots like Daisy and Dave, which recover magnets from old iPhones that industrial shredders would normally pulverize and lose. To lock this in for the long haul, Apple signed a landmark $500 million agreement with MP Materials in mid-2025. This deal secures a domestic supply of magnets refined at Mountain Pass, California, and manufactured in Northlake, Texas.Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is the "quiet giant" of the AI hardware world, specializing in the high-speed networking chips that connect thousands of GPUs in a data center. In early 2026, they secured a massive $21 billion order from Anthropic for custom AI accelerators. These chips, and the optical transceivers that accompany them, require precision magnets and specialized alloys that have been subject to significant export delays and 45% tariffs over the last year.Broadcom's stock has been one of the top performers in the semiconductor sector, recently hitting new highs as investors realize that you can't build an AI supercomputer without Broadcom's interconnect technology. They've successfully integrated VMware into their business, shifting toward a high-margin software-plus-hardware model.Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMD) is currently the strongest rival to NVIDIA in the AI space, and they are doing it by leaning into an "open ecosystem" strategy. Helios is designed to be "circular-ready," meaning it's built so that rare earth magnets and other high-value metals can be easily stripped and recycled when the hardware is decommissioned after its 3-to-5-year life cycle in a data center.Financially, AMD's stock has been bolstered by its aggressive product roadmap, specifically the Instinct MI400 series GPUs. While NVIDIA has the market share, AMD has the "favored alternative" status among hyperscalers like Google and Microsoft who want to avoid vendor lock-in.General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) has expanded its upstream exposure as access to battery raw materials increasingly dictates EV scaling timelines. The automaker continues to secure direct stakes and long-term contracts across the lithium, nickel, and cobalt value chains to underpin its Ultium platform.Its investment in Lithium Americas' Thacker Pass project provides priority access to Phase 1 lithium supply, supporting full U.S. tax credit eligibility under current IRA guidelines. GM has also expanded nickel and cobalt supply arrangements with global miners to diversify sourcing.TSMC (NYSE: TSM) is the "foundry of the world," and as such, they are the single largest consumer of the high-purity chemicals and minerals used in semiconductor manufacturing. At their massive site in Phoenix, Arizona, they recently broke ground on an Industrial Water Reclamation Plant. This $20+ billion facility is designed to recapture up to 90% of the water used in chipmaking.Financially, TSMC remains a powerhouse, with early 2026 revenue projections showing nearly 30% growth. The stock continues to be a favorite for those wanting exposure to the AI boom, as every major player relies on TSMC's Taiwan and Arizona fabs. However, the company is constantly navigating the "Taiwan Risk," which is why theirBy. Josh OwensOilprice Intelligence brings you the inside view on where the next gains will come from, breaking down the market's biggest growth driver with analysis from oilmen and experts. Click here to get this intel for freeIMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
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Broadcom tops expectations, forecasts $10.7 bln in AI chip revenue; shares climbMarch 5, 2026 6:49 AM
IH Market News
Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) shares surged more than 6% in U.S. premarket trading on Thursday after the artificial intelligence chipmaker reported quarterly results that beat expectations on both revenue and profit, while issuing stronger-than-anticipated guidance for the current quarter.The company also unveiled a new share repurchase authorization of up to $10 billion.For its fiscal first quarter, Broadcom reported adjusted earnings of $2.05 per share on revenue of $19.31 billion. Analysts had forecast earnings of $2.02 per share and revenue of $19.21 billion.Looking ahead, the chipmaker said it expects second-quarter revenue of roughly $22 billion, comfortably above the consensus estimate of $20.4 billion. AI semiconductor revenue is projected to reach $10.7 billion.“Broadcom achieved record first quarter revenue on continued strength in AI semiconductor solutions. Q1 AI revenue of $8.4 billion grew 106% year-over-year, above our forecast, driven by robust demand for custom AI accelerators and AI networking,” CEO Hock Tan said in a statement.Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Broadcom is a major supplier of semiconductor components and infrastructure software solutions. The company develops artificial intelligence chips alongside a wide range of semiconductor products used in networking, wireless devices, servers, storage systems and broadband technologies. Its infrastructure software portfolio also serves markets including private cloud computing, cybersecurity and enterprise software.Broadcom competes with major chip designers such as Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM). In recent years, the company has become an increasingly credible alternative to Nvidia for hyperscale cloud operators such as Alphabet and Meta Platforms, which are adopting custom application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for their data centers.“The last four quarters for AVGO have seen ASICs move from a second source to a real competitive option for major customers – especially Google who has begun to sell externally as well,” Jefferies analyst Blayne Curtis said in an earnings preview note last week.Broadcom’s results arrive at a time when enthusiasm around the AI trade has recently cooled. Over the past several weeks, investor sentiment has shifted from the idea that AI would broadly lift the technology sector to a view that the technology will produce clear winners and losers. Industries such as software, enterprise services and even food delivery have been flagged as areas potentially facing major disruption from AI.AI heavyweight Nvidia last week also reported strong quarterly results and issued revenue guidance that topped expectations. Nevertheless, the report failed to fully calm investor concerns about the returns on AI investments and the scale of spending required to support the technology.“Broadcom and Nvidia have been unable to shake the overarching capex/macro fears, with NVDA down on a borderline perfect print,” Jefferies’ Curtis had noted.“We still fundamentally believe both Broadcom and Nvidia are poised for breakouts as valuations are too depressed. NVDA earnings suggest the print will not be that catalyst, but we continue to view AVGO and NVDA as the most certain AI winners in our space trading at basement bargain multiples,” he had added.

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US stock futures turn lower as oil price surge keeps Iran fears in play: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall StreetMarch 5, 2026 6:05 AM
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U.S. stock index futures moved lower late Wednesday after a sharp rise in oil prices reignited worries about the inflationary effects of the Iran conflict.Futures erased earlier gains and slipped into negative territory following a positive trading day on Wall Street, where strong economic data and reports suggesting Iran was open to further dialogue had briefly lifted risk sentiment.However, Tehran largely rejected claims that it had sought renewed talks with Washington, pushing oil prices sharply higher during the Asian session on Thursday. Brent and WTI futures jumped between 3% and 4%.S&P 500 Futures declined 0.16% to 6,869.50 points by 23:43 ET. Nasdaq 100 Futures dropped 0.16% to 25,085.75 points, while Dow Jones Futures fell 0.3% to 48,649.0 points.



Oil prices surge as Iran conflict rages on



Oil prices climbed steeply during Asian trading on Thursday after Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel, marking the sixth straight day of fighting in the Middle East.The attack occurred only hours after the U.S. Senate rejected a proposal intended to limit President Donald Trump’s authority to launch military strikes against Iran.Energy-driven inflation has been a major concern surrounding the Iran conflict, particularly after military activity in the Strait of Hormuz disrupted oil flows that supply a significant share of global markets, pushing commodity prices higher.These developments have heightened fears that a prolonged conflict could keep energy prices elevated, fueling inflation and prompting a more hawkish response from major central banks worldwide.Oil’s surge on Thursday also followed statements from Iranian officials denying they had approached Washington to discuss de-escalation.



Broadcom rises on strong AI-fueled outlook



Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) jumped more than 5% in after-hours trading after reporting fiscal first-quarter results that exceeded expectations for both revenue and profit.The company also projected second-quarter revenue of $22 billion, above the $20.4 billion expected, with nearly half expected to come from sales of its advanced AI chips.Broadcom’s results reinforced confidence that the AI investment theme remains intact, particularly for semiconductor companies positioned to benefit from rapidly expanding demand.Rival NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) rose 0.3% in after-hours trading. The chipmaker’s CEO, Jensen Huang, said earlier Wednesday that AI-driven chip demand was “higher than very high.”Software company CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CRWD) climbed more than 4% on Wednesday after reporting quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations, easing some concerns about AI-related disruption across the enterprise software sector.



Wall St aided by strong data



Wall Street indexes finished higher on Wednesday, partly supported by stronger-than-expected private payrolls data for February, which indicated continued expansion in the labor market.Separately, the purchasing managers’ index for the U.S. services sector published by Institute for Supply Management rose to its highest level in more than three years in February, pointing to solid domestic demand. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book indicated the central bank maintained a broadly positive outlook on the economy.The releases come ahead of Challenger job cuts data due Thursday and the closely watched nonfarm payrolls report scheduled for Friday, which investors will monitor for further signals on the path of interest rates.The S&P 500 gained 0.8% on Wednesday, the NASDAQ Composite advanced 1.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%.Broadcom stock priceNvidia stock priceCrowdstrike stock price

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Broadcom Inc. Announces First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results and Quarterly DividendMarch 4, 2026 4:15 PM
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Revenue of $19,311 million for the first quarter, up 29 percent from the prior year periodGAAP net income of $7,349 million for the first quarter; Non-GAAP net income of $10,185 million for the first quarterAdjusted EBITDA of $13,128 million for the first quarter, or 68 percent of revenueGAAP diluted EPS of $1.50 for the first quarter; Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.05 for the first quarterCash from operations of $8,260 million for the first quarter, less capital expenditures of $250 million, resulted in $8,010 million of free cash flow, or 41 percent of revenueQuarterly common stock dividend of $0.65 per shareSecond quarter fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance of approximately $22.0 billion, an increase of 47 percent from the prior year periodSecond quarter fiscal year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 68 percent of projected revenue (1)New $10 billion share repurchase programPALO ALTO, Calif., March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Inc. (Nasdaq: AVGO), a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions, today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2026, ended February 1, 2026, provided guidance for its second quarter of fiscal year 2026 and announced its quarterly dividend."Broadcom achieved record first quarter revenue on continued strength in AI semiconductor solutions. Q1 AI revenue of $8.4 billion grew 106% year-over-year, above our forecast, driven by robust demand for custom AI accelerators and AI networking," said Hock Tan, President and CEO of Broadcom Inc. "Our AI revenue growth is accelerating, and we expect AI semiconductor revenue to be $10.7 billion in Q2.""Consolidated revenue grew 29% year-over-year to a record $19.3 billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased 30% year-over-year to a record $13.1 billion, representing 68% of revenue. In Q2 we expect revenue growth to increase 47% year-over-year to $22.0 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of 68%," said Kirsten Spears, CFO of Broadcom Inc. "Consistent with our commitment to return excess cash to shareholders, we returned $10.9 billion in the first quarter through $3.1 billion of cash dividends and $7.8 billion of stock repurchases." 
(1) The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of the projected non-GAAP financial information presented to the relevant projected GAAP measure without unreasonable effort.First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Highlights

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The Company's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fiscal quarter were $14,174 million, compared to $16,178 million at the end of the prior fiscal quarter.During the first fiscal quarter, the Company generated $8,260 million in cash from operations and spent $250 million on capital expenditures, resulting in $8,010 million of free cash flow.On December 31, 2025, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.65 per share, totaling $3,086 million.The differences between the Company's GAAP and non-GAAP results are described generally under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below and presented in detail in the financial reconciliation tables attached to this release.Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Business OutlookBased on current business trends and conditions, the outlook for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, ending May 3, 2026, is expected to be as follows:Second quarter revenue guidance of approximately $22.0 billion; andSecond quarter Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately 68 percent of projected revenue.The guidance provided above is only an estimate of what the Company believes is realizable as of the date of this release. The Company is not readily able to provide a reconciliation of projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income without unreasonable effort. Actual results will vary from the guidance and the variations may be material. The Company undertakes no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these projections, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.Quarterly DividendsThe Board of Directors of Broadcom has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65 per share. The dividend is payable on March 31, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on March 23, 2026.New Share Repurchase ProgramThe Board of Directors of Broadcom has authorized a new share repurchase program to repurchase up to $10 billion of its common stock through December 31, 2026. Repurchases under the new share repurchase authorization may be made through a variety of methods, including open market or privately negotiated purchases. The timing and amount of shares repurchased will depend on the stock price, business and market conditions, corporate and regulatory requirements, alternative investment opportunities, acquisition opportunities and other factors. Broadcom is not obligated to repurchase any specific amount of shares of common stock, and the share repurchase program may be suspended or terminated at any time.Financial Results Conference CallBroadcom Inc. will host a conference call to review its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 and to discuss the business outlook today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.To Listen via Internet: The conference call can be accessed live online in the Investors section of the Broadcom website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.Replay: An audio replay of the conference call can be accessed for one year through the Investors section of Broadcom's website at https://investors.broadcom.com/.Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThe non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial data is included in the supplemental financial data attached to this press release to the extent available without unreasonable effort. Broadcom believes non-GAAP financial information provides additional insight into the Company's on-going performance. Therefore, Broadcom provides this information to investors for a more consistent basis of comparison and to help them evaluate the results of the Company's on-going operations and enable more meaningful period to period comparisons. In addition to GAAP reporting, Broadcom provides investors with net income, operating income, gross margin, operating expenses, cash flow and other data on a non-GAAP basis. This non-GAAP information excludes amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other charges, acquisition-related costs, including integration costs, non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments, and other adjustments. Management does not believe that these items are reflective of the Company's underlying performance. Internally, these non-GAAP measures are significant measures used by management for purposes of evaluating the core operating performance of the Company, establishing internal budgets, calculating return on investment for development programs and growth initiatives, comparing performance with internal forecasts and targeted business models, strategic planning, evaluating and valuing potential acquisition candidates and how their operations compare to the Company's operations, and benchmarking performance externally against the Company's competitors. The exclusion of these and other similar items from Broadcom's non-GAAP financial results should not be interpreted as implying that these items are non-recurring, infrequent or unusual.Free cash flow measures have limitations as they omit certain components of the overall cash flow statement and do not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Investors should not consider presentation of free cash flow measures as implying that stockholders have any right to such cash. Broadcom's free cash flow may not be calculated in a manner comparable to similarly named measures used by other companies.About BroadcomBroadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO) is a technology leader that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors and infrastructure software for global organizations' complex, mission-critical needs. Broadcom combines long-term R&D investment with superb execution to deliver the best technology, at scale. Broadcom is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. For more information, visit www.broadcom.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This announcement contains forward-looking statements (including within the meaning of Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended) concerning Broadcom. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements that address our expected future business and financial performance, our plans and expectations with regard to our share repurchases, and other statements identified by words such as "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "intend," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "aim," and similar words, phrases or expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs of Broadcom's management, current information available to Broadcom's management, and current market trends and market conditions and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on such statements.Particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results include risks associated with: global economic conditions and uncertainty; government regulations, trade restrictions and trade tensions; global political and economic conditions relating to our international operations; any loss of our significant customers and fluctuations in the timing and volume of significant customer demand; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; the slow or unsuccessful return on our investments, expansion of our business strategy or adoption of new business models; cyclicality in the semiconductor industry or in our target markets; dependence on senior management and our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; our ability to protect against cybersecurity threats and a breach of security systems; our ability to accurately estimate customers' demand and adjust our manufacturing and supply chain accordingly; our dependency on a limited number of suppliers; prolonged disruptions of our, our customers' or our suppliers' facilities or other significant operations; our ability to maintain appropriate manufacturing capacity and quality; our ability to continue winning business in the semiconductor solutions industry; dependence on and risks associated with distributors and other channel partners of our products; ability of our software products to manage and secure IT infrastructures and environments; demand for our data center virtualization products and customer acceptance of our products, services and business strategy; compatibility of our software products with operating environments, platforms or third-party products; our ability to enter into satisfactory software license agreements; use of open source software in our products; sales to government customers; our ability to manage products and services lifecycles; our competitive performance; quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; our ability to maintain or improve gross margin; any acquisitions or dispositions we may make, such as delays, challenges and expenses associated with receiving governmental and regulatory approvals and satisfying other closing conditions, and with integrating acquired businesses with our existing businesses and our ability to achieve the benefits, growth prospects and synergies expected by such acquisitions; involvement in legal proceedings; our ability to protect our intellectual property and the unpredictability of any associated litigation expenses; any expenses or reputational damage associated with resolving customer product warranty and indemnification claims, or other undetected defects or bugs; our compliance with privacy and data security laws; corporate responsibility matters; our provision for income taxes and overall cash tax costs; our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions; potential tax liabilities as a result of acquiring VMware; our significant indebtedness and the need to generate sufficient cash flows to service and repay such debt; the amount and frequency of our share repurchase program; and other events and trends on a national, regional, industry-specific and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature. We are not obligated to repurchase any specific amount of shares of common stock, and the share repurchase program may be suspended or terminated at any time.Our filings with the SEC, which are available without charge at the SEC's website at https://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. Actual results may vary from the estimates provided. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of the estimates and other forward-looking statements made in this announcement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.Contact:
Ji Yoo
Broadcom Inc.
Investor Relations
650-427-6000
investor.relations@broadcom.com(AVGO-Q)  BROADCOM INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - UNAUDITED(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)





















Fiscal Quarter Ended

 February 1, 
 November 2, 
 February 2, 

2026
2025
2025









Net revenue
$19,311
$18,015
$14,916Cost of revenue:








Cost of revenue

4,679

4,213

3,273Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,462

1,545

1,484Restructuring charges

13

8

14Total cost of revenue

6,154

5,766

4,771Gross margin

13,157

12,249

10,145Research and development

2,965

2,981

2,253Selling, general and administrative

1,019

1,107

949Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

507

507

511Restructuring and other charges

103

146

172Total operating expenses

4,594

4,741

3,885Operating income

8,563

7,508

6,260Interest expense

(801)

(761)

(873)Other income, net

433

122

103Income before income taxes

8,195

6,869

5,490Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

846

(1,649)

(13)Net income
$7,349
$8,518
$5,503









Net income per share:








Basic
$1.55
$1.80
$1.17Diluted
$1.50
$1.74
$1.14









Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations:








Basic

4,741

4,732

4,695Diluted

4,888

4,889

4,836









Stock-based compensation expense:








Cost of revenue
$236
$237
$153Research and development

1,447

1,456

822Selling, general and administrative

493

502

305Total stock-based compensation expense
$2,176
$2,195
$1,280 BROADCOM INC.FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION: GAAP TO NON-GAAP - UNAUDITED(IN MILLIONS)





















Fiscal Quarter Ended

 February 1, 
 November 2, 
 February 2, 

2026
2025
2025






  ?

Gross margin on GAAP basis
$13,157
$12,249
$10,145Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,462

1,545

1,484Stock-based compensation expense

236

237

153Restructuring charges

13

8

14Gross margin on non-GAAP basis
$14,868
$14,039
$11,796









Research and development on GAAP basis
$2,965
$2,981
$2,253Stock-based compensation expense

1,447

1,456

822Research and development on non-GAAP basis
$1,518
$1,525
$1,431









Selling, general and administrative expense on GAAP basis
$1,019
$1,107
$949Stock-based compensation expense

493

502

305Acquisition-related costs

2

12

107Selling, general and administrative expense on non-GAAP basis
$524
$593
$537









Total operating expenses on GAAP basis
$4,594
$4,741
$3,885Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

507

507

511Stock-based compensation expense

1,940

1,958

1,127Restructuring and other charges

103

146

172Acquisition-related costs

2

12

107Total operating expenses on non-GAAP basis
$2,042
$2,118
$1,968









Operating income on GAAP basis
$8,563
$7,508
$6,260Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,969

2,052

1,995Stock-based compensation expense

2,176

2,195

1,280Restructuring and other charges

116

154

186Acquisition-related costs

2

12

107Operating income on non-GAAP basis
$12,826
$11,921
$9,828









Interest expense on GAAP basis
$(801)
$(761)
$(873)Loss on debt extinguishment

55

20

65Interest expense on non-GAAP basis
$(746)
$(741)
$(808)









Other income, net on GAAP basis
$433
$122
$103Excise tax benefit

(315)

-

-(Gains) losses on investments

-

(6)

4Other

-

-

(31)Other income, net on non-GAAP basis
$118
$116
$76









Provision for (benefit from) income taxes on GAAP basis
$846
$(1,649)
$(13)Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments (1)

1,167

3,231

1,286Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis
$2,013
$1,582
$1,273









Net income on GAAP basis
$7,349
$8,518
$5,503Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,969

2,052

1,995Stock-based compensation expense

2,176

2,195

1,280Restructuring and other charges

116

154

186Acquisition-related costs

2

12

107Loss on debt extinguishment

55

20

65Excise tax benefit

(315)

-

-(Gains) losses on investments

-

(6)

4Other

-

-

(31)Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments (1)

(1,167)

(3,231)

(1,286)Net income on non-GAAP basis
$10,185
$9,714
$7,823









Net income on GAAP basis
$7,349
$8,518
$5,503Non-GAAP Adjustments:








Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets

1,969

2,052

1,995Stock-based compensation expense

2,176

2,195

1,280Restructuring and other charges

116

154

186Acquisition-related costs

2

12

107Loss on debt extinguishment

55

20

65Excise tax benefit

(315)

-

-(Gains) losses on investments

-

(6)

4Other

-

-

(31)Non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments (1)

(1,167)

(3,231)

(1,286)Other Adjustments:








Interest expense

746

741

808Provision for income taxes on non-GAAP basis

2,013

1,582

1,273Depreciation

150

148

142Amortization of purchased intangibles and right-of-use assets

34

33

37Adjusted EBITDA
$13,128
$12,218
$10,083









Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations - diluted on GAAP basis

4,888

4,889

4,836Non-GAAP adjustment (2)

69

80

59Weighted-average shares used in per share calculations - diluted on non-GAAP basis
4,957

4,969

4,895









Net cash provided by operating activities
$8,260
$7,703
$6,113Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(250)

(237)

(100)Free cash flow
$8,010
$7,466
$6,013





















Fiscal 
Quarter Ending 







 May 3, 







2026





Expected average diluted share count (3): 

















Weighted-average shares used in per share calculation - diluted on GAAP basis
4,875





Non-GAAP adjustment (2)
69





Weighted-average shares used in per share calculation - diluted on non-GAAP basis4,944
















(1) For the fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2025, non-GAAP tax reconciling adjustments included a one-time discrete non-cash tax benefit
of $2.1 billion from the impact of lapses of statutes of limitations.(2) Non-GAAP adjustment for the number of shares used in the diluted per share calculations excludes the impact of stock-based
compensation expense expected to be incurred in future periods and not yet recognized in the financial statements, which would otherwise be assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method.(3) Excludes the effects of potential share repurchases. BROADCOM INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED(IN MILLIONS)















February 1,
November 2,

2026
2025






ASSETS












Current assets:





Cash and cash equivalents
$14,174
$16,178Trade accounts receivable, net

8,460

7,145Inventory

2,962

2,270Other current assets

6,466

5,980Total current assets

32,062

31,573






Long-term assets:





Property, plant and equipment, net

2,599

2,530Goodwill

97,801

97,801Intangible assets, net

30,302

32,273Other long-term assets

7,139

6,915Total assets
$169,903
$171,092













LIABILITIES AND EQUITY












Current liabilities:





Accounts payable
$2,112
$1,560Employee compensation and benefits

864

2,129Short-term debt

2,252

3,152Other current liabilities

11,631

11,673Total current liabilities

16,859

18,514






Long-term liabilities:





Long-term debt

63,805

61,984Other long-term liabilities

9,367

9,302Total liabilities

90,031

89,800






Stockholders' equity:





Preferred stock

-

-Common stock

5

5Additional paid-in capital

73,135

71,308Retained earnings

6,520

9,761Accumulated other comprehensive income

212

218Total stockholders' equity

79,872

81,292  Total liabilities and equity
$169,903
$171,092 BROADCOM INC.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED(IN MILLIONS)











Fiscal Quarter Ended

 February 1, 
 November 2, 
 February 2, 

2026
2025
2025Cash flows from operating activities:








Net income
$7,349
$8,518
$5,503Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:








Amortization of intangible and right-of-use assets

2,003

2,085

2,032Depreciation

150

148

142Stock-based compensation

2,176

2,195

1,280Deferred taxes and other non-cash taxes

(455)

(3,025)

(696)Loss on debt extinguishment

55

20

65Non-cash interest expense

72

71

97Other

15

36

41Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and disposals:








  Trade accounts receivable, net

(1,315)

(651)

(539)  Inventory

(692)

(90)

(148)  Accounts payable

534

118

241  Employee compensation and benefits

(1,261)

410

(908)  Other current assets and current liabilities

(692)

(809)

26  Other long-term assets and long-term liabilities

321

(1,323)

(1,023)Net cash provided by operating activities

8,260

7,703

6,113









Cash flows from investing activities:








Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(250)

(237)

(100)Purchases of investments

(114)

(336)

(105)Sales of investments

244

101

18Other

5

105

13Net cash used in investing activities

(115)

(367)

(174)









Cash flows from financing activities:








Proceeds from long-term borrowings

4,474

4,971

2,986Payments on debt obligations

(3,650)

(3,638)

(8,090)Proceeds from (repayments of) commercial paper, net

-

(488)

3,980Payments of dividends

(3,086)

(2,797)

(2,774)Repurchases of common stock - repurchase program

(7,850)

-

-Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of equity awards

-

-

(2,036)Issuance of common stock

-

103

-Other

(37)

(27)

(46)Net cash used in financing activities

(10,149)

(1,876)

(5,980)









Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(2,004)

5,460

(41)Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

16,178

10,718

9,348Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$14,174
$16,178
$9,307









Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:








Cash paid for interest
$619
$699
$671Cash paid for income taxes
$782
$755
$404  



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$AVGO just dropped the numbers, and while the "Main Street" headlines are screaming "BEAT!", the smart money is looking at the cracks in the armor.

The Good (The Bait):

AI Revenue: $8.4B (106% YoY). Massive.

Buyback: A fresh $10B to keep the floor from falling.

Guidance: $22B for Q2 looks like a dream.

The Bad (The "Black Swan" stuff):

The Margin Trap: Operating margins are feeling the heat. Moving from high-margin Software (VMware) to custom AI ASICs (Google/Meta chips) is a "volume over value" play. They are working harder for every dollar.

The VMware Fog: Integration is taking longer than Hock promised. If you strip away the AI hype, the legacy infrastructure business is basically a "zombie" segment right now.

Inventory Overhang: Networking clients are sitting on a mountain of chips. The "double ordering" ghost of 2024 is coming back to haunt the H2 2026 outlook.

Five key market themes investors are watching this weekMarch 2, 2026 11:03 AM
IH Market News
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are dominating attention heading into the new trading week, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a selloff in equities and a sharp rally in oil prices. Alongside the geopolitical backdrop, markets will also focus on major economic data releases and corporate earnings, including the February U.S. jobs report and quarterly results from Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Target (NYSE:TGT). Meanwhile, the White House is expected to convene major technology firms to address rising artificial-intelligence-related energy costs.



1. Iran conflict remains center stage



Geopolitical developments are expected to drive market sentiment as investors assess the fallout from U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran.Over the weekend, Washington and Tel Aviv confirmed coordinated strikes across Iranian targets that reportedly killed several senior officials, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Iranian opposition forces to challenge the country’s long-standing political system, though Reuters reported that many senior U.S. officials remain doubtful that regime change is imminent.Questions also remain about how long the United States intends to stay engaged militarily. Trump told the New York Times operations could continue for “four to five weeks.” He added that he has “three very good choices” for Iran’s future leadership but “won’t be revealing them now,” according to the newspaper.Iran responded with retaliatory strikes across the region, targeting locations tied to U.S. allies in energy-producing Gulf nations. Media reports citing U.S. Central Command said three American servicemembers were killed and five seriously injured, while Trump warned additional casualties could occur.Signs of escalation beyond Iran have also emerged, with Israel striking Hezbollah-linked positions in Lebanon. The Wall Street Journal reported that at least one U.S. aircraft had been downed in Kuwait.Markets reacted swiftly: U.S. stock futures dropped, oil prices surged amid fears Iran could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and gold prices climbed as investors sought safe-haven assets.“So far, the immediate market response follows a well-worn script,” said Lauren Hyslop, Fund Manager at Mattioli Woods.“What makes this moment particularly watchable is the fork in the road ahead. A swift de-escalation would allow markets to shake off the initial losses with relative ease. Prolonged disruption to shipping and insurance, the more plausible near-term outcome, keeps energy prices elevated and sentiment fragile.”



2. Focus turns to U.S. nonfarm payrolls



Beyond geopolitics, investors will closely monitor a busy calendar of economic data releases.The February nonfarm payrolls report will be the week’s headline indicator, offering fresh insight into the strength of the U.S. labor market early in 2026.Artificial intelligence continues to influence labor-market discussions, with analysts increasingly debating whether automation could accelerate layoffs. Concerns intensified after payments company Block announced plans last week to cut roughly 40% of its workforce.Federal Reserve policymakers remain focused on employment trends, keeping interest rates unchanged while awaiting clearer signals on economic momentum.Economists currently expect the U.S. economy added about 58,000 jobs in February, down from January’s 130,000 increase.



3. Broadcom earnings in focus



On the corporate side, semiconductor group Broadcom will draw significant attention as investors look for updates on its artificial-intelligence chip strategy.While AI demand is widely viewed as a major growth driver, some analysts worry that expanding AI infrastructure could pressure margins and increase operating costs. CEO Hock Tan previously said the company holds a $73 billion backlog covering roughly the next 18 months, though management has cautioned margins may tighten.Analysts cited by Reuters have also raised concerns about customer concentration, noting that a large portion of Broadcom’s AI revenue depends on a small group of hyperscale clients, including Meta Platforms and Alphabet.The results arrive amid broader uncertainty about when heavy AI investment by hyperscalers will translate into stronger shareholder returns. Software stocks have already faced pressure from fears of disruption tied to emerging AI tools.The S&P 500 Information Technology index has declined more than 5% so far this year.



4. Target earnings to shed light on consumers



Retailer Target is also scheduled to report results, providing another gauge of U.S. consumer health amid ongoing affordability pressures.Although President Trump has described the economy as “roaring,” recent polling suggests consumer sentiment remains cautious. A Reuters/Ipsos survey last month found that 68% of respondents — including many Republicans — disagreed with that characterization.Economic growth slowed more than expected in the fourth quarter, though many economists attributed the weakness to a temporary government shutdown, pointing instead to resilient household and business spending.Target has struggled to match stronger performance from competitors such as Walmart, as budget-conscious consumers cut discretionary purchases. The company’s profits have declined roughly 14% over the past five years, prompting increasing scrutiny from shareholders, including major pension funds.



5. White House meeting with AI leaders



The AI narrative will shift to Washington later this week, where Trump is expected to host leading artificial intelligence and data-center companies at the White House.Microsoft, Amazon and Meta are reportedly among the participants and are expected to formalize an agreement aimed at shielding customers from rising electricity costs tied to AI infrastructure expansion, according to Reuters. AI startup Anthropic is also expected to attend, despite tensions with the administration over safeguards built into its systems.While the administration has strongly supported expanding U.S. AI capabilities to compete with China, the rapid buildout of power-hungry data centers has raised concerns about electricity prices ahead of November’s midterm elections.Analysts cited by Reuters cautioned that limiting energy price increases tied to AI expansion may prove difficult in practice.Broadcom stock priceTarget stock price

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