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TNB Tech Minute: Nvidia’s $250 Billion Plan To Back Data Center Sends Shares Lower

Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Summary

NVIDIA shares tumbled after WSJ reported a $250 billion backstop for OpenAI’s data center, raising concerns about circular AI financing. Consequently, Apple reclaimed the top US market cap spot, hitting nearly $5 trillion as NVIDIA’s streak ended. Meanwhile, AstraZeneca remains on track for its 2030 revenue targets despite a recent trial miss, citing adjusted forecasts and strong Q2 cancer drug sales.

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Sponsor intro: Anthropic and Cognition CEO Scott Wu TNB Tech Minute introduction NVIDIA stock tumbles over OpenAI financing report Apple regains top market cap spot ahead of earnings AstraZeneca on track for 2030 revenue target Sign-off and morning update teaser Anthropic ad: Cognition's AI software engineer Devin
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