Strong AI cloud demand drives CoreWeave second-quarter revenue above expectations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Driven by demand for AI computing power, CoreWeave's second-quarter revenue and profit beat Wall Street expectations. The company is rapidly expanding its infrastructure to support its role as a major computing provider for 輝達.
Facts
CoreWeave's total second-quarter revenue reached US$2.58 billion
As of June 30, remaining performance obligations stood at US$104.2 billion
CoreWeave's capital expenditures this quarter reached US$9.4 billion
CoreWeave had a total of 51 operational data centers worldwide
美超微 posts strong results; Liang Chien-hou: Orders are booked through next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
美超微 reported strong results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, with revenue reaching US$11.1 billion. Chairman Liang Chien-hou said orders were booked through the next fiscal year and the outlook was optimistic.
Facts
美超微's net sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026 reached US$11.1 billion
Adjusted earnings per share were US$1.70
Gross margin for the fourth quarter was 17.5%
美超微 forecasts net sales of between US$65 billion and US$72 billion for the next fiscal year
Liang Chien-hou said new orders exceeded US$60 billion
Panama-flagged cargo ship tries to break Iran port blockade; U.S. military opens fire
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A U.S. military helicopter opened fire on a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to break through Iran’s port blockade, disabling it. This was the third forced interception operation under the U.S. policy of recently reinstating the blockade.
Facts
A U.S. military helicopter opened fire on the Panama-flagged cargo ship “Vela Nova,” disabling it.
This was the third forced interception of a vessel by the United States since July 14.
Outlook for Hormuz Strait shipping remains uncertain; international oil prices edge higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The outlook for shipping through the Hormuz Strait remains uncertain, and traders are skeptical about a shipping agreement being restored, pushing volatile international crude prices slightly higher.
Facts
West Texas Intermediate crude for September delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose $1.07, or 1.3%.
West Texas Intermediate crude for September delivery settled at $83.20 a barrel.
North Sea Brent crude for October delivery in London rose $1.19, or 1.36%.
North Sea Brent crude for October delivery in London settled at $88.91 a barrel.