Esteban Tesson

Wall Street Rises on Hopes of a Lull in the Strait of Hormuz

The leading U.S. stock indexes finished Monday's session higher, as investors saw signs of improving shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted in recent days by tensions in the Middle East. The S&P 500 added 1.01% to 6,699.3 points. The Dow Jones rose 0.83% to 46,946.4 points, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 1.13% to close at 24,655.3 points.

March 16, 2026 at 11:11 pm

Nvidia sees $1tn in orders for its AI systems by 2027

At the GTC conference, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sharply raised the group’s commercial outlook tied to its Blackwell and Vera Rubin artificial intelligence platforms. The company now expects cumulative demand to reach $1tn by 2027.

March 16, 2026 at 10:53 pm

Peloton enters the connected gym equipment market

Peloton Interactive has announced the launch of a new range of connected fitness equipment designed for gyms and high-traffic training facilities. This new offering, named the Peloton Commercial Series, marks the group's entry into the professional facilities segment. Initial deliveries are scheduled for late 2026 in several markets, including the US, the UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, and Austria. The announcement sent the stock up over 4% during trading today.

March 16, 2026 at 07:55 pm

Peloton moves into the market for connected equipment for gyms

Peloton Interactive announced the launch of a new line of connected fitness equipment aimed at gyms and high-traffic training facilities. The new offering, called Peloton Commercial Series, marks the company's entry into the professional installations segment. First deliveries are expected by late 2026 across several markets, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia and Austria. The announcement sent the stock up more than 4% during the session.

March 16, 2026 at 07:19 pm

Nvidia to Unveil Future of AI Strategy at GTC Conference

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to present the group's new technological directions at the annual GTC conference in San Jose. Investors are keenly awaiting announcements regarding the next generation of artificial intelligence chips and the evolution of the company's software ecosystem.

March 16, 2026 at 06:58 pm

Nvidia to Unveil the Next Phase of Its AI Strategy at the GTC Conference

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is set to lay out the company’s new technology direction at the annual GTC conference in San Jose. Investors are watching for updates on the next generation of artificial intelligence chips and how the company’s software ecosystem is evolving.

March 16, 2026 at 06:40 pm

Apple launches second-generation AirPods Max at $549

March 16, 2026 at 06:00 pm

Micron invests in new memory plant in Taiwan and climbs on the stock market

The American semiconductor manufacturer is strengthening its memory production capacity to meet demand linked to artificial intelligence. The announcement of new facilities in Taiwan pushed the group's shares higher in pre-market trading.

March 16, 2026 at 05:30 pm

Meta signs $27bn AI infrastructure deal with Nebius

Meta has entered into a major partnership with Dutch cloud provider Nebius to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities. The agreement provides for up to $27bn in infrastructure over five years and caused Nebius shares to jump by more than 10% on the stock market.

March 16, 2026 at 05:27 pm

Apple launches second-generation AirPods Max for $549

March 16, 2026 at 05:16 pm

Micron Invests in a New Memory Plant in Taiwan and Rises on the Stock Market

The American semiconductor maker is boosting its memory manufacturing capacity to meet demand tied to artificial intelligence. The announcement of new facilities in Taiwan lifted the company's shares in premarket trading.

March 16, 2026 at 05:02 pm

Meta signs a $27bn AI infrastructure deal with Nebius

Meta has struck a major partnership with Dutch cloud provider Nebius to bolster its artificial intelligence capabilities. The deal calls for up to $27bn of infrastructure over five years and sent Nebius shares up more than 10% in the market.

March 16, 2026 at 04:17 pm

What is Yann LeCun planning with his startup AMI Labs?

He is considered one of the godfathers of artificial intelligence, he left Meta last November, he has just created a unicorn with his first fundraising round, and he is French: let's take a look at Yann LeCun's ultra-ambitious project.

March 15, 2026 at 01:06 pm

Judge blocks subpoenas targeting Fed in Jerome Powell investigation

A federal court has stayed subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation into its chair, Jerome Powell. The judge ruled that the prosecutors' actions could constitute political pressure on the central bank.

March 13, 2026 at 11:26 pm

A judge blocks subpoenas targeting the Fed in the probe of Jerome Powell

A federal court has put on hold subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve as part of a criminal investigation targeting its chair, Jerome Powell. The judge says prosecutors' tactics could amount to political pressure on the central bank.

March 13, 2026 at 10:51 pm

NFL Negotiates Significant TV Rights Hike with CBS

The American football league (NFL) is in talks with Paramount regarding a major revaluation of the broadcasting contract for Sunday games on CBS. The deal could increase the annual cost of rights for the network by more than 50%.

March 13, 2026 at 10:48 pm

The NFL is negotiating a major increase in TV rights fees with CBS

The pro football league is in talks with Paramount over a substantial uplift to its deal to carry Sunday afternoon games on CBS. The agreement could raise the network's annual rights bill by more than 50%.

March 13, 2026 at 10:23 pm

XAI in Internal Crisis: Elon Musk Suggests a Complete Rebuild

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up is weathering a period of turbulence marked by the departure of co-founders and controversies surrounding its Grok chatbot. The entrepreneur acknowledges that the company must be deeply reorganized.

March 13, 2026 at 10:19 pm

XAI in internal turmoil: Elon Musk talks of a full rebuild

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence start-up is going through a turbulent stretch marked by co-founder departures and controversy surrounding its Grok chatbot. The entrepreneur concedes the company needs a deep reorganization.

March 13, 2026 at 09:56 pm

Ulta Beauty shares tumble, but analysts remain confident

The American beauty retailer shed 10.7% following the release of results marked by a sharp contraction in margins. While profitability disappointed, sales remain solid and several analysts continue to see growth potential for the group.

March 13, 2026 at 07:31 pm

Ulta Beauty Slides in the Market, but Analysts Stay Confident

The American beauty products retailer fell 10.7% after reporting results marked by a sharp contraction in margins. While profitability disappointed, sales remained solid, and several analysts continue to see growth potential for the group.

March 13, 2026 at 06:34 pm