Credit Markets to Fuel AI Infrastructure Boom
AI models need massive clusters of servers. That translates into roughly 2.9 trillion dollars of global data center spending by 2028about $1.6 trillion on chips and hardware and 1.3 trillion on buildings, power and upkeep.
Warning! GuruFocus has detected 4 Warning Signs with NVDA.
Hyperscalers can self?fund around $1.4 trillion of that capex, but a $1.5 trillion dollar gap remains. Morgan Stanley expects private credit, corporate bonds and securitized debt to step in and fill most of that shortfall.
Cash flows alone won't cover the AI?driven buildout. Credit markets are set to become a key engine for funding the next wave of tech infrastructure.
For investors keen on this theme, tech and AI?focused ETFs such as VGT (Vanguard Information Technology ETF), IYW, AIQ (Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF) and BOTZ offer streamlined ways to gain exposure.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
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US automaker General Motors (GM) stock fell over 3% before the bell on Tuesday after reporting a fall in second quarter core profit of 32% to $3 billion. The automaker said tariffs have sapped $1.1 billion from results as it continues to grapple with President Trump's challenging trade war. Reuters reports: Read more here. Trump Media stock tests the limits of bitcoin accumulation Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban reports in today's Morning Brief: Read more here. Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban reports in today's Morning Brief: Read more here. Chipmaker NXP's stock falls as forecast fails to impress investors Dutch chipmaker NXP (NXPI) disappointed investors with a less-than-bullish revenue outlook for the next quarter, sending its stock sliding almost 6% in premarket trade. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. Dutch chipmaker NXP (NXPI) disappointed investors with a less-than-bullish revenue outlook for the next quarter, sending its stock sliding almost 6% in premarket trade. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. Good morning. Here's what's happening today. Economic data: Richmond Fed manufacturing index (July) Earnings: Capital One (COF), Coca-Cola (KO), DR Horton (DHI), Enphase Energy (ENPH), GM (GM), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Philip Morris International (PM), SAP (SAP), Texas Instruments (TXN) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning: Ethereum is surging, and more companies want in Chances of an India-US trade deal are dimming Nvidia chip challenger FuriosaAI lands its first major customer Trump-backed $500B Stargate AI project is struggling: WSJ Bessent calls for deeper US bank regulatory reforms Universal Music confidentially files for US listing Tesla's retro-futuristic diner officially opens Economic data: Richmond Fed manufacturing index (July) Earnings: Capital One (COF), Coca-Cola (KO), DR Horton (DHI), Enphase Energy (ENPH), GM (GM), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Philip Morris International (PM), SAP (SAP), Texas Instruments (TXN) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning: Ethereum is surging, and more companies want in Chances of an India-US trade deal are dimming Nvidia chip challenger FuriosaAI lands its first major customer Trump-backed $500B Stargate AI project is struggling: WSJ Bessent calls for deeper US bank regulatory reforms Universal Music confidentially files for US listing Tesla's retro-futuristic diner officially opens Trending tickers: Nvidia, Oracle and Medpace Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading: Nvidia (NVDA) stock fell over 1% premarket following news that FuriosaAI Inc., the Seoul-based startup seeking to design chips to compete with Nvidia (NVDA) Corp., has sealed its first major contract months after rejecting an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta Platforms Inc. (META) Oracle (ORCL) shares dropped over 2% in premarket trading after it was announced that Stargate, a multi-billion-dollar effort by ChatGPT's creator OpenAI ( SoftBank (SFTBY, 9984.T) and Oracle (ORCL) are now setting a more modest goal of building a small data center by the end of the year, according to reports in The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Medpace Holdings, Inc. (MEDP) stock surged over 40% before the bell on Tuesday after exceeding analysts revenue expectations on Monday, with sales up over 14% year on year to $603.3 million. Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading: Nvidia (NVDA) stock fell over 1% premarket following news that FuriosaAI Inc., the Seoul-based startup seeking to design chips to compete with Nvidia (NVDA) Corp., has sealed its first major contract months after rejecting an $800 million acquisition offer from Meta Platforms Inc. (META) Oracle (ORCL) shares dropped over 2% in premarket trading after it was announced that Stargate, a multi-billion-dollar effort by ChatGPT's creator OpenAI ( SoftBank (SFTBY, 9984.T) and Oracle (ORCL) are now setting a more modest goal of building a small data center by the end of the year, according to reports in The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Medpace Holdings, Inc. (MEDP) stock surged over 40% before the bell on Tuesday after exceeding analysts revenue expectations on Monday, with sales up over 14% year on year to $603.3 million. Oil prices fall as trade war pulls down investor sentiment Oil prices fell early morning Tuesday as the trade negotiations between the EU and the US continue to impact the economic landscape for crude consumption. Reuters reports: Read more here. Oil prices fell early morning Tuesday as the trade negotiations between the EU and the US continue to impact the economic landscape for crude consumption. Reuters reports: Read more here. 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Wound Care Biologics Gain Ground in Healing Complex Surgical and Trauma Wounds
The bioengineered products used for non-healing wounds of lower extremity are Wound care biologics. Usage involves of active biological agents such as plant and animal-derived biomolecules which exhibits antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. They used in the post surgeries and trauma cases as they provide moist healing environment aiding heat loss, protein, and prevent bacterial contamination. Demand for various products are also been manufactured to replace or augment various substrates in the wound healing cascade. Wound care biologic dressings are increasingly being used in post surgeries and severe trauma cases as they provide moist healing environment aiding heat loss, protein and electrolyte loss for faster healing, and prevent bacterial contamination. Key Growth Drivers and Opportunities Increasing incidence of traumatic: Growing incidences of traumatic, surgical, ulcers and burn wounds are the major driver factor of wound care biologics. In 2017, according to global diabetes community it was estimated that 422 million adults are living with diabetes globally, and this is expected to increase to 642 million by 2040. Challenges The higher cost tag associated with biologics and the tough regulatory hurdles for bringing new tissue-engineered products to market are holding back the growth of the wound care biologics sector. Smaller healthcare centers frequently find it tough to pay for or keep these cutting-edge treatments on hand, which limits patients' ability to get them. Innovation and Expansion Convatec Enters Biologics Market with Triad Life Sciences Acquisition In March 2022, Convatec Group Plc made a move by acquiring Triad Life Sciences Inc., a medical device company from the United States. Triad focused on creating products from biological sources to help heal surgical wounds, chronic wounds, and burns. For Convatec, purchasing Triad was a truly significant step. It allowed them to enter the market for biological wound care solutions, providing them with more tools to address medical needs that had previously gone unmet. MIMEDX Gains Japan Approval, Expands Global Footprint with Epifix In June 2021, MIMEDX (US) received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for the commercialization of Epifix in Japan. MIMEDX, a US-based company, has received the green light from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to bring Epifix to market in Japan. This news is a big deal and marks a major step forward for the company's plans to expand its reach around the world. Inventive Sparks, Expanding Markets Key players operating in the wound care biologics market includes Smith & Nephew Plc., Organogenesis, Inc., Integra Lifesciences Holdings Corporation, among others. Companies in the wound care biologics sector are focused on providing cutting-edge healing options that speed up recovery and enhance the quality of life for patients. About Author: Prophecy is a specialized market research, analytics, marketing and business strategy, and solutions company that offer strategic and tactical support to clients for making well-informed business decisions and to identify and achieve high value opportunities in the target business area. Also, we help our client to address business challenges and provide best possible solutions to overcome them and transform their business. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
