Nvidia announces new AI chips
CEO Jensen Huang from Nvidia $NVDA (-4,39%) has announced big news for the world of artificial intelligence. With the new AI chips "Blackwell Ultra" and "Vera Rubin", the company is taking a decisive step into the future. Huang defends the arms race for powerful processors and emphasizes that the computing power for AI agents and so-called reasoning is about 100 times greater than was thought a year ago. AI agents are programs that can perform tasks almost autonomously, while reasoning describes technologies that simulate logical thinking. Huang emphasizes that the need for these innovations is essential for the future of AI and could take the industry to a new level.
Google completes largest acquisition
In the USA, Alphabet $GOOG (-3%)the parent company of Google, has announced an impressive acquisition: the takeover of Wiz. This is considered to be the largest acquisition in Alphabet's history and could have far-reaching consequences for the development of generative AI. With the upcoming launch of Gemini 2.0 and competition from ChatGPT Sora, Alphabet is expected to further consolidate its leading role in the AI sector. The integration of Wiz into the existing structures could not only produce innovative solutions, but also significantly influence and reshape the future of generative AI.
Stada postpones billion-euro IPO
In Germany, the planned IPO of the Hessian pharmaceutical group Stada has apparently been postponed. Several news agencies are reporting that insider information indicates that the lead banks have advised owners Bain Capital and Cinven against a short-term listing. This decision came on Monday afternoon, after Stada had originally planned to announce its intention to list this week. The background to this is the current market volatility, which represents a degree of uncertainty for investors. This could have a significant impact on the company's plans in the near future.
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