Latest in Tech: May 15 (5 stories)
Friday, 15 May 2026 Daily Technology GLOBAL
Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Fri 15th May 2026
Cerebras Technologies made headlines with a remarkable IPO, raising $5.5 billion and boosting CEO Andrew Feldman's net worth to $3.2 billion, marking the largest tech IPO of 2026. This success underscores the growing investor confidence in AI technologies, setting a positive tone for the year ahead.
In related news, Applied Materials reported a significant sales forecast increase driven by surging demand for AI computing and memory chips, highlighting the industry's shift towards AI-centric solutions. Meanwhile, Cisco's stock soared after it announced a better-than-expected sales outlook and job cuts aimed at refocusing on AI, reflecting a broader trend among tech companies to streamline operations in response to market demands.
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Cerebras CEO Is Worth $3.2 Billion After Year’s Largest IPO
Bloomberg Technology 14 May 2026, 7:17pmSerial Silicon Valley entrepreneur Andrew Feldman, who literally grew up on the campus of Stanford University, was already involved in selling three companies and taking another public. But none of that compares with Thursday’s debut of his AI-chip manufacturer.
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Cerebras raises $5.5B, then stock pops $108%, in the first huge tech IPO of 2026
TechCrunch 14 May 2026, 4:30pmA year ago, it looked like this day would never happen for Cerebras.
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Applied Materials’ Sales Forecast Gets Boost From AI Demand
Bloomberg Technology 14 May 2026, 8:13pmApplied Materials Inc., the largest US supplier of semiconductor equipment, gave sales and profit forecasts that far exceeded analysts’ estimates, fueled by soaring demand for AI computing and memory chips.
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Cisco Soars on Forecast Boost, AI-Focused Job Cuts
Bloomberg Technology 14 May 2026, 4:31pmCisco Systems Inc. jumped by the most in more than 14 years after the company delivered a better-than-anticipated sales forecast and announced plans to cut thousands of jobs, an attempt to focus on the fast-growing AI market. Revenue will be $16.7 billion to $16.9 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter, which runs through July, the company said in a statement Wednesday. Analysts estimated sales of $15.8 billion, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The news signaled that Cisco, a four-decade-old stalwart of Silicon Valley, is successfully pivoting to the AI economy. Orders from data center customers are accelerating, and the company’s restructuring plan is designed to further improve its position. Bloomberg's Ryan Vlastelica takes a closer look. (Source: Bloomberg)
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US-China Tech Trade & Export Controls with Fabian Villalobos
Bloomberg Technology 14 May 2026, 3:22pmUS and Chinese leaders in Beijing, scheduled for approximately 24 hours from the broadcast. Attention is drawn to the Korean equity market, which has rebounded from early losses largely due to positive movement in Samsung Electronics shares. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, who joined President Trump on Air Force One en route to Beijing, signaling the importance of technology discussions at the summit. The conversation centers on semiconductor export controls and the potential for negotiations on easing these restrictions. While Nvidia can access some parts of the Chinese market, the most advanced chips remain restricted, and China's growing self-reliance and production of cheaper chip models complicate the dynamics. The last-minute inclusion of Jensen Huang suggests shifting priorities in the summit agenda, with a focus on tech trade issues and whether China will cooperate on loosening export controls. (Source: Bloomberg)