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According to Fortune, AI sales startup Rox has completed a $100 million Series B funding round, with a valuation of $1.3 billion. This round was co-led by General Catalyst and March Capital, with Sequoia and GV continuing to invest, and Prosperity7 joining as a new investor.Rox stated that its AI agent can research customer accounts, recommend priority follow-up targets, and prepare customer outreach efforts.Rox co-founder Ishan Mukherjee said the new funds will be used for more AI research and product development, and the company plans to expand its sales, marketing, and business teams in the U.S. fivefold next year.

Infineon has raised its sales forecast for data center business in 2027, expecting sales for the fiscal year ending in September to grow to approximately 4 billion euros.The previous forecast for AI data center power solutions revenue was 2.5 billion euros. CEO Hannebeck stated that revenue and profitability will significantly increase in fiscal year 2027, with power chips being one of the main growth drivers.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced the latest revenue data, with sales in October reaching 586.89 billion New Taiwan Dollars, a year-on-year increase of 59.7% and a month-on-month increase of 14.7%.Cumulatively, from January to October 2026, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's total revenue amounted to 4,485.62 billion New Taiwan Dollars, an increase of 43.3% compared to the same period in 2025.

According to The Information, Nvidia has long lobbied vigorously against proposals to restrict Chinese companies from accessing its latest chips through overseas cloud service providers. However, since the Huang Renxun scandal broke, this lobbying effort seems to have lost influence in Washington.This trend has made it easier for three bills to advance. The MATCH Act will restrict the export of photolithography equipment to China. The Overwatch Act will grant Congress greater authority to oversee the Commerce Department's decisions on approving sales of AI chips to countries like China. The Chip Security Act will require AI chips to have built-in tracking features.The National Defense Authorization Act is expected to pass before the new Congress, led by Democrats, convenes in January. This provides an incentive for Republican leaders to push legislation forward now while they still have a greater say in the final content of the bill.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI.O) reported a net sales of 19.9 billion dollars for the first fiscal quarter, expected to be 16.389 billion dollars.

Supermicro expects net sales for the second fiscal quarter to be between 19.5 billion and 21.5 billion USD, higher than the market expectation of 16.53 billion USD.

Super Micro Computer (SMCI.O) expects full-year net sales to be between 72 billion and 82 billion USD, up from the previous expectation of 65 billion to 72 billion USD.

Apple's Q4 iPhone sales revenue for the fiscal year 2026 was $57.583 billion, while the market expectation was $56.537 billion.

According to a report by Financial Associated Press, Apple Inc. will announce its fourth quarter financial report for the fiscal year 2026, ending in September, after the U.S. stock market closes on Monday. Investors will observe the early sales performance of the iPhone 18 Pro based on this report. At the fall launch event on September 10, Apple officially released the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with starting prices of 9,999 yuan and 10,999 yuan, respectively. The two models began pre-orders on September 12 and officially went on sale on September 18.Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, will start pre-orders on October 16 and officially go on sale on October 23, so it will not be included in the fourth quarter performance. However, the company may still disclose related demand information in the financial report. The conference call following this financial report will also be the first earnings call for the new CEO John Turnas after succeeding Tim Cook.According to a consensus of analysts compiled by the media, Apple's fourth quarter earnings per share are expected to be $2, with revenue expected to be $113.46 billion; in the same period last year, earnings per share were $1.85, and revenue was $102.46 billion. iPhone sales are expected to be $56.48 billion, a year-on-year increase of 15%; service revenue is expected to exceed $31.58 billion, Mac sales are expected to be $9.69 billion, and revenue from wearables and iPads is expected to be $8.99 billion and $6.83 billion, respectively. Last Friday, Apple regained its position as the world's most valuable company, with a market capitalization of $5.03 trillion, while Nvidia's closing market capitalization was $4.93 trillion.

The preliminary annualized quarterly rate of final sales in the United States for the third quarter is 1.7%, lower than the expected 2%, and the previous value was 2.8%.

According to Gate market data, NXP Semiconductors (NXPI.O) fell nearly 7% in pre-market trading after the company projected that fourth-quarter sales would be below market expectations.

According to Bitcoin.com, Bitcoin mining service provider Sazmining has announced the launch of a personal purchase plan, allowing customers to directly own immersion hash boards developed by Block's Bitcoin mining division Proto, which is owned by Jack Dorsey.Sazmining is responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the mining facilities in the United States, and the mined Bitcoin will be sent directly to the customers' personal wallets. Each hash board is priced at $4,187, with a down payment of $1,397, and the remaining amount can be paid in 18 months with zero interest.The equipment is expected to start operating between November and December 2026, with a single hash power of about 200 TH/s and an energy efficiency of about 15 J/TH. Sazmining will charge a uniform rate for electricity and maintenance fees and provide hash board operation services to customers. The company was founded in 2018 and operates mining facilities in the United States, Paraguay, and Norway, serving both individual and institutional clients.

In September, U.S. retail sales increased by 0.8% month-on-month, higher than the expected 0.3%. The previous value was revised from 1.2% to 1.1%.

Ledger announced the progress of the investigation into the hardware wallet implantation attack. According to its disclosure, an organized crime group spent months purchasing genuine Ledger devices, disassembling them to implant custom hardware specifically designed to steal mnemonic phrases, and then reintroducing them to the market through Southeast Asian distribution channels.The group also established a supporting system for collecting mnemonic phrases, asset theft, and money laundering, with Ledger stating that the scale of their investment reached several million dollars. Ledger emphasized that this incident is a localized distribution channel attack, and its chips, operating system, and servers were not compromised.The company has requested authorized distributors and resellers in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong to suspend sales and implement new security regulations, including prohibiting the display of devices on shelves or in display areas, as well as banning the resale of returned devices.

Global leading chip equipment manufacturer ASML's Chief Financial Officer Roger Dassen stated that the company opposes a proposal in the U.S. Congress to restrict its sales of DUV lithography equipment to China, believing it is a bad idea. This statement came during a conference call with reporters following the company's third-quarter earnings release.Dassen said that if the Match Act is passed after the U.S. midterm elections, it will accelerate the development of competitive technologies within China. He also expressed optimism that common sense would prevail. Reuters described the Match Act as a U.S. Congressional proposal to limit ASML's sales of DUV lithography equipment to China.

Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML has raised its full-year sales forecast for the third consecutive quarter, expecting sales in 2026 to be between 44 billion and 45 billion euros. Net sales in the third quarter rose to 11.66 billion euros.ASML plans to increase the production capacity of its low numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography equipment by 30% next year and stated that it will not be able to fully meet market demand in 2027 and 2028.

Ledger stated on platform X that it has coordinated with German retailer MediaMarkt Saturn to suspend the sale of Ledger devices both online and in physical stores to assist with the relevant investigation.Previously, a German user reported finding a suspected implant in the device they purchased. There have been no reports of financial loss, and Ledger has stated that there are no signs that its infrastructure, systems, or services have been compromised. Ledger customer service is reviewing the reports submitted by users, and its cybersecurity team Donjon will inspect the received devices.Ledger reminds users that if they have any questions about their purchased devices, they can contact the support team through the official customer service website. Ledger will never proactively call or message users, nor will it ask for the 24-word recovery phrase.Many claims and data circulating online have not been verified, and scammers may exploit such incidents to carry out fraud. Users should obtain the latest information only through official channels of Ledger and MediaMarkt Saturn.

Ledger Support released an update stating that it has confirmed the presence of unauthorized hardware implants in the device of one affected user. They are currently contacting the affected user and continuing to investigate the matter. Ledger is calling on anyone with information to provide leads and has stated that it is cooperating with relevant law enforcement agencies to hold those involved accountable. As a precaution, CryptoBilis has confirmed the suspension of sales of all hardware wallet inventory until the investigation is complete, and Ledger is actively communicating with them regarding follow-up measures.Ledger stated that there are currently no signs that its security infrastructure, systems, or services have been compromised. For users who purchased Ledger devices from this dealer, if the initialization setup has not yet been completed, it is advised not to start the setup; if the setup has been completed, they should consider transferring assets to a new Ledger signing device using new recovery phrases.Ledger emphasizes that security threats are constantly evolving, and the company is continuously improving security measures and advancing more sophisticated tamper-proof solutions. It also reminds users to be vigilant against scams that take advantage of this situation and to obtain the latest information only through official Ledger channels. Ledger will not ask users for their 24-word recovery phrase.

Hardware wallet dealer CryptoBilis announced that, due to Ledger investigating a case involving fund losses for Southeast Asian users, the company has suspended all sales and shipments of Ledger devices and is cooperating with Ledger's investigation. Ledger previously stated that it is investigating reports of fund losses from Southeast Asian users who purchased products from this dealer, and as a precaution, has requested CryptoBilis to suspend the sales and shipments of related devices, advising users who purchased devices in the past 90 days not to set them up if they have not completed initialization.CryptoBilis reminds users who have completed setup to follow Ledger's advice and transfer their assets to a new Ledger signing device generated with a new mnemonic phrase. It emphasizes that the mnemonic phrase must be generated by the device during initialization and handwritten by the user; if the device comes with a pre-printed or written mnemonic card or paper, or if the mnemonic has been seen by others, the wallet should be considered unsafe, and users should not disclose their mnemonic phrase or PIN to anyone. The notice also warns to be cautious of third parties claiming to assist in recovering lost funds, as such proposals are often scams.For users who have already experienced fund losses, CryptoBilis recommends contacting their official customer service channels and providing the order number, purchase time and location, device serial number, affected wallet address, and transaction ID, while keeping the device and packaging, not resetting or discarding them, and suggests reporting to the police. The company stated that it will not send users links requesting them to connect wallets, input mnemonic phrases, or install software.