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Nvidia slides as circular-financing fears ripple through chips
markets1 month ago

Nvidia slides as circular-financing fears ripple through chips

NVIDIA shares fell nearly 5% and dragged the chip sector lower after reports Nvidia could back a roughly $250 billion OpenAI computing-funding plan, renewing concerns about circular financing where suppliers are large investors in customers. Nvidia also disclosed a strategic SK Group collaboration on a $500 billion+ AI factories and memory initiative, amid worries about AI demand and valuations as inflationary/regulatory factors and China’s chipmaking progress weigh on the sector. Apple reportedly surpassed Nvidia as the world’s most valuable company, while peers like AMD, Micron, and SK Hynix declined ahead of earnings from Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta.

Nvidia slide rattles chip stocks as OpenAI financing fears re-emerge
markets1 month ago

Nvidia slide rattles chip stocks as OpenAI financing fears re-emerge

Nvidia fell about 5% and dragged the chip sector lower after reports Nvidia could backstop roughly $250 billion in funding for OpenAI to lease computing power—a circular-financing setup where suppliers are major investors in their customers. The move came as Nvidia also announced a collaboration with SK Group on a $500 billion‑plus AI infrastructure initiative, fueling worries about the ROI of AI infrastructure spending as peers like AMD, Micron and SK hynix retreated and investors await earnings from Microsoft, Amazon and Meta.

NVIDIA's AI-financing spree ignites fears of a circular funding loop
technology1 month ago

NVIDIA's AI-financing spree ignites fears of a circular funding loop

NVIDIA is accelerating a wave of AI infrastructure deals potentially totaling over $750 billion, including plans to guarantee up to $250 billion of OpenAI’s data-center debt and to finance about $350 billion of OpenAI’s chip purchases, plus backing a SoftBank-backed $500 billion OpenAI data-center hub in Ohio and a $1 billion investment in a South Korean AI data center. While Nvidia argues these moves speed up the AI buildout and chip supply, critics warn the financing loop could inflate demand and valuations if AI growth falters, increasing systemic risk across the industry.

Experts Warn AI Bubble Risks Amid Valuation Concerns and Market Rally
business10 months ago

Experts Warn AI Bubble Risks Amid Valuation Concerns and Market Rally

A top analyst warns that the current AI-driven market rally, heavily centered on Nvidia and a few big tech stocks, may be a bubble fueled by circular financing and excessive capital expenditure, risking a crash similar to past tech bubbles like Enron and Cisco. Concerns include overinvestment in AI infrastructure, systemic risks from interconnected deals, and signs of a potential slowdown as data center investments mature. While some experts see opportunities, many acknowledge the market's fragility and the possibility of a downturn.