Harris and Trump Debate on Chips, Crypto Declines | Bloomberg Technology

12 Sep 2024 (6 days ago)

Presidential Debate and Market Reactions

During the first presidential debate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris discussed the American semiconductor industry, specifically addressing topics such as trade deficits with China and the Biden administration's investment in domestic production.
The debate, lasting over 90 minutes, touched upon economic policies, including Trump's stance on tariffs and Harris's highlighting of the Biden administration's efforts to bolster semiconductor production within the United States.
Despite the debate, the presidential race remains close, with both candidates acknowledging the need to appeal to undecided voters, particularly in key swing states, as the election approaches in less than 60 days.
Following the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, DJT stock experienced a 15% decline, its most significant drop since April.
Betting odds, initially favoring Trump, shifted after the debate, with Harris gaining a 5-7% lead.
Market sectors like green energy, healthcare (specifically Medicare and Medicaid), and homebuilders are considered potential indicators of a "Harris trade."

The outcome of elections could impact large technology companies, particularly concerning regulations.
While artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to bring long-term structural changes to the technology sector, its impact on productivity in the short term is not anticipated to be significant.
Amazon is investing heavily in data centers globally, including a $10.5 billion investment in the United Kingdom, to maintain its position in the cloud market.
Laser Tec, a company holding 100% market share in machines verifying chip designs, projects double-digit record growth in the coming years due to AI demand.

Corti is an AI company focused on healthcare that is expanding into the U.S. market, which is the largest healthcare market in the world.
Corti's AI technology is designed specifically for healthcare, aiming to provide real-time assistance, documentation, and administrative task reduction for healthcare providers.
Corti prioritizes data security and patient privacy, adhering to strict regulations and building trust with patients and providers.

Waymo, an autonomous vehicle company, has reached over 100,000 paid rides weekly across San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, with ride distances and purposes varying by location.
Waymo emphasizes safety and transparency, aiming to improve road safety with its Level 4 technology. The company believes its approach, which removes the need for a human driver, will make roads safer for everyone.
Waymo, backed by Alphabet and other investors, is focused on scaling its technology and making it more efficient. The company recently introduced its sixth-generation driver, further advancing its technology.
Waymo's CEO, Tekedra Mawakana, sees the company's approach as distinct from competitors like Tesla, emphasizing Waymo's focus on fully autonomous driving (Level 4) that doesn't require human intervention.

Taylor Swift is known to carefully consider policy issues and her endorsement of political candidates has previously led to an increase in voter registration among young people, particularly young women.
Bitcoin's price can be seen as an indicator of the cryptocurrency sector's view of Donald Trump's chances of being elected, as he is viewed as a pro-crypto candidate.
The increasing popularity of political meme coins, which combine political satire with internet culture and entertainment, is transforming how younger generations view investing and participate in the political process.

Sony is releasing the PS5 Pro, a higher-end model of the PlayStation 5, with enhanced graphics and performance capabilities.
The PS5 Pro is marketed towards tech enthusiasts and those seeking the highest-end gaming experience, rather than the mass market or children.
A significant percentage of customers are transitioning to digital game purchases, leading companies like Sony to view disc drives as non-essential accessories.