By MarketMinute | Published July 8, 2025
The financial world is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into investment strategies. From stock selection to portfolio optimization, risk management to predictive analytics, AI is transforming how investors—both individual and institutional—approach wealth creation. This
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Blackstone is reportedly set to acquire a 55.1% stake in Japanese e-comics provider Infocom. Blackstone may aim to secure all of Infocom's shares through a takeover bid and share transfer. Blackstone manages $1.1 trillion in assets.
NVIDIA shares rose as much as 7.8% in after-market trading on blowout results and surpassed the $1,000 level for the first time ever. The rally spread to other AI stocks.
Blackstone is set to grant equity to employees at its U.S. buyout companies, expanding ownership beyond management. Announced at an investor conference, this plan covers new acquisitions and starts with the 18,000 employees of Copeland. To qualify, employees must stay until Blackstone sells or goes public. This initiative follows industry trends promoting broader employee ownership.
U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer questions FDA oversight of Elon Musk's Neuralink. Recent reports reveal FDA concerns about quality control at Neuralink's facilities, raising doubts about human trials. Blumenauer urges FDA action, citing past violations and rushed experiments.
Nvidia shares zoomed as much as 10% to a record high in after-market trading on elevated volume. This lifted NVDA stock’s market value by about $110 billion to more than $1.27 trillion, thus extending its lead as the world's most valuable chipmaker.
Artificial intelligence implementations continue to evolve. There are at least 10 US ETFs investing in companies in the artificial intelligence industry and 5 others using AI to manage portfolios. The former group has far more assets for now.
