Stocks

Today’s Stocks to Watch: Nvidia, Samsung and Baidu

March 17, 2025

Key Points To Watch Out For:

  • Samsung shares rose 5.3% prior to Nvidia’s AI event
  • Baidu rose in premarket after launching a lower-cost AI model
  • Berkshire Hathaway raised its stake in five Japanese companies

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK): Expansion in Japan boosts investment

Warren Buffett’s conglomerate increased its stake in five major Japanese trading houses, with holdings of between 8.5% and 9.8% in Itochu, Sumitomo, Marubeni, Mitsubishi and Mitsui. These shares climbed at least 1.5% in Tokyo.

Shares in Samsung Electronics (KR:005930) receive boost ahead of Nvidia (NVDA) event

Samsung stock rose 5.3% in Seoul, together with other Asian Nvidia suppliers, on anticipation of the presentation of new AI chips at the company’s event.

Baidu (BIDU): AI competition boosts share price

Baidu shares rose in premarket trading following the launch of a new artificial intelligence model which, claims the company, outperforms DeepSeek in cost and performance.

Lockheed Martin shares (LMT): Review in Canada creates uncertainty

Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, has called for a review of the F-35 aircraft purchase agreement with Lockheed Martin, which could have an impact on the company’s business in the country.

This week’s earnings highlights

This week, financial reports are expected from major companies:
Thursday: FedEx (FDX), Micron Technology (MU) and Nike (NKE).
Friday: Carnival (CCL).
Investors will be attentive to the results and their market implications.

Related posts

Stocks

Asian Stocks Rise, Fed in Focus

February 18, 2026

Asian markets edged higher on Wednesday, driven largely by a rebound in technology stocks in Japan. The bounce follows recent heavy sell-offs, though investors remain cautious about the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on global tech companies. Trading activity across the region stayed relatively quiet as markets in China, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore […]

Stocks

Wall Street Pullback Weighs on Asian Markets

February 4, 2026

Asian markets traded unevenly on Wednesday, with South Korea’s KOSPI reaching an all-time high, while gains in other regions were limited as investor caution persisted. The surge in technology stocks earlier in the week cooled following a weaker finish on Wall Street. South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI climbed nearly 1% to 5,361.85 points, building on a […]

Stocks

U.S. Stocks Slide, Drag Asian Markets Lower

January 30, 2026

Asian stock markets declined on Friday, tracking a weak overnight performance on Wall Street, where losses in major U.S. technology stocks weighed heavily on global risk sentiment. Investor appetite for risk cooled after a sharp drop in U.S. equities, while attention in Asia also turned to inflation data from Tokyo that kept expectations for further […]

Important Notice

This website is not intended for residents of the European Union and operates outside the scope of the MiFID II regulatory framework. By selecting the option below, you confirm that you understand this notice and wish to proceed to OnEquity.