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As the year approaches its end, investors are gearing up for what promises to be a vibrant 2025, with artificial intelligence (AI) remaining a critical field of interest. While Nvidia often garners the spotlight as the AI frontrunner, other promising contenders are gradually emerging. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is making waves in the GPU industry. Although Nvidia has long dominated with an 88% market share, AMD’s strategic advancements, particularly with its MI300 accelerators, are beginning to challenge this status quo. The MI300 series has propelled AMD’s data center growth, keeping pace with Nvidia’s figures. As AMD prepares to launch the MI325X in 2025 to rival Nvidia’s Blackwell GPUs, and the MI400 in 2026, the company is poised to capture more market share. Amazon continues to innovate across multiple channels, making it a compelling opportunity. The company melds AI features into its diverse operations, spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, and more. With new AI-driven initiatives and its collaboration with Anthropic, Amazon is gearing up for a strong performance. Its free cash flow, growing at a staggering 120% annually, positions the company to reinvest in its expansive ecosystem. Tesla , known for its groundbreaking EVs, is on the cusp of a new growth era with Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Industry observers suggest 2025 could be pivotal for Tesla’s self-driving ambitions. Despite stock surges, investors should keep an eye out for market dips, making Tesla a long-term asset worth considering. In 2025, these companies may offer exciting avenues beyond Nvidia for those keen on AI investments. The AI Revolution: Companies to Watch in 2025 Beyond Nvidia As the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, investors are eyeing opportunities beyond the well-known leader Nvidia. While Nvidia remains a giant in the industry with its commanding market share, other companies are emerging with significant innovations and strategic plans for growth. Here’s a deeper dive into promising players like AMD, Amazon, and Tesla, each making compelling strides in their respective arenas. AMD is rapidly becoming a contender in the GPU market, challenging Nvidia’s dominant position with a strategic focus on data centers. The introduction of its MI300 series has marked a significant milestone, offering competitive alternatives to Nvidia’s GPUs. Innovations and Future Releases: – AMD’s MI300 accelerators have already contributed to a notable increase in its market share within data centers. – The anticipated launch of the MI325X in 2025 aims to directly compete with Nvidia’s next-gen Blackwell GPUs, setting the stage for increased competition. – Looking further ahead, AMD’s roadmap includes the MI400 series, expected in 2026, which could further disrupt the market dynamics. These advancements underscore AMD’s strategy to not only increase its share of the GPU market but also enhance its presence in AI and cloud computing applications. Amazon’s strategic integration of AI across its massive operations positions it as a fascinating entity for investors. The company’s efforts in e-commerce and cloud computing leverage AI-driven advancements, making it a critical player in the industry. Strategic Growth and AI Integration: – Amazon’s collaboration with Anthropic highlights its commitment to leading in AI development, potentially enhancing not only its technological capabilities but also its competitive edge. – The impressive growth of Amazon’s free cash flow, at around 120% annually, empowers it to continually reinvest in innovation and expansion. For those observing market trends, Amazon’s ability to integrate AI into its expansive ecosystem is an indication of its sustained potential for growth. Tesla, already a leader in the electric vehicle (EV) market, is investing heavily in Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology, setting the stage for significant advancements. Pioneering Full Self-Driving Technology: – As 2025 approaches, Tesla is poised to realize substantial progress in its self-driving technology, which could redefine its market position. – Despite fluctuations in stock prices, Tesla presents a potentially lucrative long-term investment given expected breakthroughs in autonomous driving. Tesla’s journey into self-driving tech suggests a transformative era for the company, potentially leading to new opportunities and market influence. While Nvidia continues to be a noteworthy player in AI, companies like AMD, Amazon, and Tesla offer additional avenues for investment with their innovative efforts and clear strategic visions. Observing their progress through 2025 may provide critical insights for investors looking to diversify in the AI domain. For more information about these companies, visit their official websites: AMD , Amazon , and Tesla .
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LOS ANGELES — Top-ranked South Carolina felt something it hasn't known in over 2 1/2 years. The sting of defeat after being thoroughly dominated in a 77-62 loss to No. 5 UCLA on Sunday. Gone was the overall 43-game winning streak. Done was the run of 33 consecutive road victories. And the No. 1 ranking it's held for 23 consecutive polls will disappear Monday. "This is what we usually do to teams," coach Dawn Staley said. "We were on the receiving end of it." South Carolina hadn't lost since April 2023, when Caitlin Clark and Iowa beat the Gamecocks in the national semifinals of the NCAA Tournament. The Bruins (5-0) shot 47% from the floor and 3-point range, hit 11 of 14 free throws and had five players in double figures. "They actually executed our game plan to a T," Staley said. The Gamecocks (5-1) were held to 36% shooting, had just two players in double figures and neither was leading scorer Chloe Kitts, who was held to 2 points on 1 of 7 shooting. They never led, got beat on the boards, 41-34, and were outscored 26-18 in the paint and 8-1 in fast break points. They only made eight trips to the free throw line. "Our kids fought," Staley said, "but we ran into a buzzsaw." South Carolina did manage to limit 6-foot-7 UCLA star Lauren Betts, who had 11 points and 14 rebounds, despite no longer having a dominant center of their own. The Bruins responded by getting the ball to others and eight of their 10 players scored. "We did an excellent job on Betts and we got killed by everyone else," Staley said. Tessa Johnson was the only other Gamecock in double figures with 14. "We needed a lot more than Tessa today," Staley said. The Gamecocks never got their offense in gear, starting the game 0 for 9 before trailing 20-10 at the end of the first quarter. They were down 43-22 at halftime. "Our shot selection is something we're dealing with on a daily basis," Staley said. The Gamecocks outscored UCLA 40-34 in the second half, but the Bruins' big early lead easily held up. "Beautiful basketball by UCLA," Staley said. "You can't help but to love up on it cause it was fluid on both sides of the ball." Given that it's only late November, the Gamecocks have plenty of time to figure things out. "We had some really good contributions from people that don't play a whole lot and we could probably give a little bit more minutes to," Staley said. "Taking a loss will help us focus on anybody that we play." Get local news delivered to your inbox!Kylian Mbappé's inclusion in the FIFPro Best Team comes as no surprise, as the French forward had an outstanding season, leading Paris Saint-Germain to victories in Ligue 1 and reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League. Mbappé's incredible speed, skill, and goal-scoring ability have made him one of the most sought-after young talents in world football, and his place in the Best Team is well-deserved.
Indian benchmark indices snapped their five-session winning streak on Friday in a highly volatile trading session, after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the cash reserve ratio by 50 basis points to ease liquidity conditions, kept interest rates unchanged, and lowered the GDP growth projection. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex declined by 56.74 points, or 0.07%, to settle at 81,709.12, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 24,677.80, lower by 30.60 points, or 0.12%. Here's how analysts read the market pulse: Commenting on the day’s action, Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services , said that though the benchmark indices concluded with a flattish trend, Indian broader indices displayed optimism as the RBI acknowledged the downward growth trend while last-mile inflation persisted. "By lowering the CRR and injecting Rs 1.16 lakh crore into the financial system, the RBI aims to stimulate economic growth amid increased liquidity. 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The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.1%, marking its seventh consecutive day of gains and the strongest weekly performance in ten days. Tech View The Nifty continues to sustain above the breakout from an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern, indicating underlying market strength," said Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities. “In such conditions, adopting a buy-on-dips strategy seems prudent, especially with the potential for an upward move toward 25,500 in the short term. However, minor pullbacks following a sharp rally are possible, further emphasizing the effectiveness of buying on dips to capitalize on this trend,” De added. Most active stocks in terms of turnover Tata Motors (Rs 125.04 crore), ITI Ltd (Rs 114.08 crore), Zomato (Rs 91.84 crore), HBL Power (Rs 87.05 crore), Paytm (Rs 75.21 crore), Tata Power (Rs 60.60 crore), and RVNL (Rs 58.75 crore) were among the most active stocks on the BSE in terms of value. 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British Columbia business owner Joe Chaput will spend $5,500 a month on security guards during the holiday season and plans on upgrading his store's video camera system for around $5,000 more. He's not selling luxury brands or expensive jewels. Chaput sells cheese, and at Christmas, cheese is a hot commodity. He is the co-owner of specialty cheese store les amis du Fromage, with two locations in Vancouver. While cheeselifting is rare in their Kitsilano store, the outlet in East Vancouver is hit in waves, with nothing happening for a month, then three of four people trying to steal their inventory within a week. "Sometimes, you miss it. Sometimes, you catch it. The way shoplifters behave ... they tend to gravitate toward expensive things," said Chaput. Expensive cheese is on shoplifters' Christmas list, he said. "They tend to do the classic examples of staying away from customer service and trying to go to a different part of the store so they can be left alone to steal." Chaput isn't alone. Police say food-related crimes on are the rise in Canada and as prices climb for items such as cheese and butter, they become lucrative on the black market for organized crime groups, not to mention theft for local resale. Sylvain Charlebois, the director of Dalhousie University's Agri-food Analytics Lab, said a black market tends to emerge as soon as food prices surge. "Organized crime will steal anything (if) they know they can sell it and so, they probably would have known who their clients are before even stealing anything at all, and that's how a black market is organized," said Charlebois. He said he believes there are two categories of people shoplifting — those who do so out of desperation because they can't afford the food, or organized criminals, profiting from sales on the black market. Mounties in North Vancouver made cheesy headlines when they ran into a man with a cart of stolen cheese in the middle of the night in September. The cheese, valued at $12,800, was from a nearby Whole Foods Store. While the cheese was recovered, it had to be disposed of because it hadn't been refrigerated. Const. Mansoor Sahak, with the North Vancouver RCMP, said officers believe cheese is targeted because it's "profitable to resell." "If they are drug addicts, they will commit further crimes with that or feed their drug habits. It’s a vicious cycle,” said Sahak. Sahak said meat is also a top target for grocery thieves, with store losses sometimes in the thousands. "So, we're not surprised that this happened,” said Sahak. Police in Ontario have been chasing down slippery shoplifters going after butter. Scott Tracey, a spokesman with Guelph Police Service, said there have been eight or nine butter thefts over the last year, including one theft last December worth $1,000. In October, two men walked into a local grocer and filled their carts with cases of butter valued at $936, and four days later a Guelph grocer lost four cases valued at $958. Tracey said he has looked at online marketplaces and found listings by people selling 20 or 30 pounds of butter at a time. “Clearly, somebody didn't accidentally buy 30 extra pounds of butter. So, they must have come from somewhere,” said Tracey, “I think at this point it appears to be the black market is where it's headed.” He said the thefts seem to be organized, with two or three people working together in each case. Police in Brantford, Ont., are also investigating the theft of about $1,200 worth of butter from a store on Nov. 4. Charlebois said retailers could invest in prevention technologies like electronic tags, but putting them on butter or cheese is rare. He said up until recently grocery store theft has been a "taboo subject for many years." Stores didn't wanted to talk about thefts because they didn't want to alarm people but now they feel they need to build awareness about what is "becoming a huge problem," said Charlebois. Chaput, the cheese store owner, said he had been running the East Vancouver store for 15 years while managing the store in Kitsilano for 30 years, and he loves his customers. "It's really one of the best parts of our businesses, seeing familiar faces and making new customers. It's why we come to work, really. Partly it's the cheese, and partly it's the people," said Chaput. He said his strategy to combat would-be thieves is to give them extra customer service to make it harder for them to steal. He admits, however, that the shoplifting causes him stress. "It's challenging. You're busy trying to run your business day to day and take care of customers and take care of employees. Having to deal with criminals, just kind of scratches away. It can be a bit exhausting," said Chaput. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 15, 2024.
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