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Financial markets reacted negatively to AI slowdown concerns, with Nasdaq-100 and semiconductor stocks falling. Marvell (MRVL), Intel (INTC), Micron (MU), Nvidia (NVDA), SoftBank (SFTBY), SK Hynix (SKHY), Samsung, ASML (ASML), and Infineon (IFNNY) saw significant declines. Skeptics questioned the motives behind the slowdown calls, while some strategists argued the market reaction was overdone. Enterprise software stocks like CrowdStrike (CRWD), ServiceNow (NOW), and Adobe (ADBE) rallied.

SolarEdge (SEDG) and Infineon (IFNNY) are expanding their partnership to develop solid-state circuit breakers for 800 VDC AI data centers. The technology aims to interrupt DC faults faster than traditional breakers, enhancing safety and efficiency. SolarEdge leads the design, while Infineon provides silicon carbide JFET technology. This collaboration builds on their existing SST platform, announced in November 2025, and addresses the growing demand for high-voltage DC distribution in AI data cen

Morgan Stanley upgraded Synopsys (SNPS) and downgraded Infineon (IFNNY), citing a need for selectivity in the semiconductor sector. The firm expects strong AI demand to support the industry.

Europe's Stoxx 600 fell 0.69% to 651.90 points, its lowest in two weeks, as higher bond yields and Middle East uncertainty weighed on investors. Tech stocks led losses, with Infineon and Aixtron dropping 7.6% and 8.8% respectively. Energy sector gained 0.4% amid rising oil prices. German 10-year Bund yield hit 3.2610%. Individual movers: Huber+Suhner -11.4%, H&M +4.1%, Coloplast +3%.

Global shares fell as oil prices and US bond yields rose, weighing on confidence. In Ireland, the Iseq Overall Index dropped over 1.2%, with Ryanair down 4.4% and ICG down 3.5% amid an ongoing management buyout vote. In Europe, Stoxx 600 fell 0.6%. Chip stocks slid, including Infineon (-7.1%) and ASML (about -5%). In the US, Nasdaq fell 1.5% and Nvidia was down 2%.

Infineon Technologies said it signed an MoU with LS Electric to develop high-efficiency DC power infrastructure for AI data centers and next-generation power grids. The collaboration targets power conversion for energy storage, solid-state transformers, and solid-state circuit breakers, aiming to improve efficiency, stability, and scalability, according to the companies.

German stocks rose as the DAX hit a record 26,521.50 despite July CPI accelerating to 2.8% y/y (from 2.3% in June), per Destatis. EU HICP also rose to 2.8%. Siemens Energy (+4%), Infineon (+3%) and Rheinmetall (+2.1%) gained. Indus Holding rallied after raising 2026 guidance; Brenntag, E.ON and others reported results.

Infineon Technologies AG said its management board approved a share buyback program on July 17, 2026, with supervisory board approval. Up to 3,000,000 shares may be bought for up to EUR 300 million, but the current implementation is capped at EUR 225 million. The program runs Aug 10 to Nov 13, 2026 via Xetra on Frankfurt, for employee and board participation.

The article covers connected-car and semiconductor updates. Brewer Science said it completed its acquisition of Heraeus Epurio’s semiconductor chemicals business, adding a Dayton, Ohio plant and chemicals for advanced lithography. Aeva launched an optical connectivity unit for AI data centers. Hyundai and Kia expanded a wire-car test bench at their NOVA lab. Mercedes-Benz Trucks plans a parking availability search in its Truck Remote App. MediaTek qualified Infineon’s 512 Mb QSPI NOR Flash for i

Infineon Technologies AG reported Q3 results. Revenue of €4.2b met analyst expectations, but statutory EPS missed by 7.2% at €0.32 per share. For 2027, analysts’ consensus revenue rose to €19.5b from €19.2b and EPS to €2.42 from €2.37. The consensus price target stayed at €85.09.