Nvidia's earnings announcements have grown as influential on US markets as major economic indicators like the US jobs report. Analysts note that Nvidia's dominance in the semiconductor industry, particularly in AI, data centers, and gaming, means its financial results are closely scrutinized by investors and can affect the broader technology sector and market indices like the S&P 500.
CrowdStrike's shares took a nosedive, falling 15%, after an IT outage caused by a defective content update, impacting businesses globally. Although it wasn’t a cyberattack, the incident caused significant disruptions, including grounded planes and paused television broadcasts. Microsoft was also affected, reporting issues with its Azure cloud services and Microsoft 365 suite.
Rumors suggest the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max will feature a 6.9-inch display, slightly larger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max's 6.7-inch screen. However, images of a dummy unit indicate the size difference may be negligible in user experience. The true impact of this size difference will be revealed at the anticipated iPhone 16 series launch in September.