AMD's forecast eases AI-spending fears as its data-centre sales surge
AMD's forecast eased worries about AI spending as its data-centre sales surged (Reuters). CNBC reports the stock jumped 8% on earnings with data-centre revenue nearly doubling, and The Times says it doubled that revenue.
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Left-leaning outlets
Left-rated outlets headline it: “AMD stock jumps 8% on earnings as data center revenue nearly doubles” (CNBC).
Centre outlets
Centre-rated outlets headline it: “AMD forecast eases AI spending fears as data-center sales surge” (Reuters).
Right-leaning outlets
Right-rated outlets headline it: “AMD chips in to market boost as it doubles data centre revenue” (The Times).
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (3 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| CNBC | Centre-left | CNBC is owned by NBC Universal, which Comcast owns. Comcast’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is Brian L. Roberts, founded by his father, Ralph J. source |
| Reuters | Centre | In April 2008, the British company Reuters Group was acquired by Thomson Corporation and formed Thomson Reuters. source |
| The Times | Centre-right | The Times and Sunday Times is owned by News UK (News Corp UK & Ireland Limited), which American News Corp owns. The owner and Executive Chairman of News Corp are Rupert Murdoch. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscription fees. source |