What’s going on? Google revealed its very own AI chip, for its own use. What does this mean? Why should I care? The bigger picture: Choose your fighter Zooming out: The world out there is also cruel Content source: 1. Finimize (2024) Lights, Camera, Axion. https://finimize.com/content/lights-camera-axion [Accessed on Apr 15, 2024]
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Ep 190: Will Google not be considered a verb anymore?
What’s going on? Google considered charging for its AI-powered search engine, signaling the end of cost-free internet surfing. What does this mean? Why should I care? The bigger picture: The side effects Zooming out: The change is gradual Content source: 1. Finimize (2024) Surf’s Up. https://www.go.finimize.com/wp/news/surfs-up/ [Accessed on Apr 7, 2024]
Ep 189: Amazon stepping up the AI game
What’s going on? Amazon plans to spend almost $150bn on data centers, committed to leading the AI charge. What does this mean? Why should I care? The bigger picture: The AI empire is being built up Zooming out: Also don’t forget the green part Content source: 1. Finimize (2024) Front And Center. Available at: https://www.go.finimize.com/wp/news/front-and-center/ [Accessed on…
Ep 188: Reddit went IPO!!!
What’s going on? Reddit made the biggest social media IPO in years. What does this mean? Why should I care? The bigger picture: The IPO market is back Zooming out: It’s just another drop of water Content source: 1. Finimize (2024) Reddit’s Credit. Available at: https://www.go.finimize.com/wp/news/reddits-credit/ [Accessed on Mar 31, 2024]
Ep 185: Samsung’s shareholders – disappointed but not surprised
What’s going on? Global investors’ plans to demand higher shareholder returns from Samsung C&T (construction and engineering arm under Samsung Group) gradually ended. This suggests that South Korea’s boardroom etiquette hasn’t changed like the country aims to. What does this mean? Why should I care? The bigger picture: The Reshaping has barely started Zooming out: We all…
Ep 184: Apple x AI
What’s going on? Apple made plans to integrate Google’s Gemini AI engine into its smartphones. What does this mean? Why should I care? The bigger picture: The situation is bad, but not that bad Zooming out: Is AI better than traditional technology? Content source: Finimize (2024) Smart Phone. Available at: https://finimize.com/content/smart-phone [Accessed on Mar 19, 2024]
Ep 170: Record-breaking year of M&A and what’s behind
What’s going on? 2021 is on track to become a record-breaking year for M&A, with plenty of companies reporting double or triple-digit % increases in the # of deals they’re striking vs last year. What does this mean? $4 trillion worth of deals have taken place since the start of 2021, more than twice this time…
Ep 152: SoftBank’s sad quarter and the Chinese startup investment landscape
What’s going on? SoftBank (Japanese tech conglomerate) updated disappointing quarterly results, which was 40% lower yoy. What does this mean? This shrink is partially due to the large stakes of Chinese companies that Softbank owns. The Chinese government has taken severe measures against local firms with US-listed shares E.g: Didi’s share price have decreased by the same amount…
Journal Report 23: Airbnb’s IPO
What’s going on here? Airbnb finally filed for IPO (S-1 form link) on Nov 16, 2020, after 5 years of rumor. Its valuation is now ~ $18 bil, compared with the $31 bil valuation in 2017. Pricing terms are not yet set. Lead underwriters are Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs. Airbnb’s recent performance Gross Booking…
Ep 120: Game Over
What’s going on? Amazon announced its foray into the video game streaming industry. What does this mean? Amazon unveiled Luna, a service that’ll let gamers play famous titles without the need for a console or physical games, which will cost $5.99/month, which undercuts Google’s rival streaming games service, Stadia. While Stadia could help Google grow YouTube into a massive…
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