The emerging AI perplexity has rapidly soared to a valuation of 14 billion dollars.

The American startup "Perplexity," which develops Search Engines utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), is reportedly in the final stages of negotiations for a funding round aiming to raise $0.5 billion (approximately 74 billion yen). It is expected to have a corporate valuation of $14 billion, as stated by several sources familiar with the matter. ＜6702＞Fujitsu ＜7046＞TDSE＜4011＞Headwaters ＜3993＞

Fisco Japan05:22

IBM Corp, AI handles the tasks of HR personnel.

On the 5th, Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM Corp, stated that AI capabilities, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents, are used to handle the tasks of hundreds of HR personnel. As a result, it has been reported that there has been an increase in the hiring of programmers and sales personnel. <6702> Fujitsu <7046> TDSE <4011> Headwaters <3993> PKSHA Technology <8

Fisco JapanMay 8 05:05

Meta Platforms surges in after-hours trading following earnings report.

[Generative AI] Meta Platforms announced on the evening of the 30th that their financial results for the January-March 2025 quarter showed revenue of 42.3 billion 14 million dollars, a 16% increase compared to the same period last year. For the April-March 2025 quarter, revenue is estimated to be between 42.5 billion and 45.5 billion dollars, both exceeding market expectations. In Extended hours trading, it is trending with an increase of over 5%. <6702> Fujitsu <7046> TDSE <4011> Headwaters <3993>

Fisco JapanMay 1 05:13

Morpho is rapidly expanding, aiming for increased revenue by strengthening its partnership with Mickware.

Morpho <3653.T> surged. At one point, it reached 1,232 yen, an increase of 74 yen compared to the previous trading day. After the market close on the 28th, it was announced that there would be a strengthening of capital and business collaboration with Micware, which was well-received. Micware is involved in the planning and development of software and location-based services for automotive systems and devices utilizing GPS. The company formed a capital and business alliance with Micware in September 2021 and has been collaborating since then. This time, through a shareholding arrangement, further strengthening of the relationship between both companies is underway.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 30 10:11

Morpho has ranked, strengthening its capital and business alliance with Mickware for the development of a GPS-utilized in-vehicle system.

Morpho <3653> ranks in (as of 9:32 AM). It sees significant continued growth. It has announced the strengthening of its capital and business partnership with Mickware, which is engaged in the development of in-vehicle systems utilizing GPS. It will acquire 1,764 shares of Mickware through a third-party allotment (the ownership percentage after acquisition will be 0.73% of the total issued shares). Mickware will also acquire Morpho shares through a private transaction up to the same amount. Volume change rate top [as of April 30, 09:32 AM] (5-day average volume ratio).

Fisco JapanApr 30 08:38

Stable, U.S. stocks are resilient and the buying intent continues.

[Emerging Markets Individual Stock Strategy] Today's emerging markets are expected to show a solid performance. The Dow Inc average rose by 114.09 dollars (+0.28%) in the US stock market two days ago on the 28th. Expectations for tax cuts and a stable bond market supported stock prices, while uncertainties regarding tariffs and the decline of NVIDIA (NVDA) weighed on them. Yesterday, on the 29th, it increased by 300.03 dollars (+0.75%) to 40,527.62 dollars, marking a sixth consecutive rise. Treasury Secretary Yellen stated that trade negotiations are progressing.

Fisco JapanApr 30 07:20