Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag China's AI chipmaker Moore Threads surged 460% on debut, raising $1.13B in Shanghai.

flag Moore Threads, a Beijing-based AI chipmaker dubbed "China's Nvidia," surged over 460% on its debut at Shanghai’s STAR Market, with shares opening at 650 yuan after an IPO priced at 114.28 yuan. flag The company raised nearly 8 billion yuan ($1.13 billion), the second-largest IPO on China’s mainland this year, reflecting strong investor confidence in its role within China’s push for semiconductor self-reliance amid U.S. export restrictions. flag Founded in 2020 by former Nvidia executives, the unprofitable firm reported first-half 2024 revenue of 70 million yuan, surpassing its 2023 full-year total, and aims for profitability by 2027. flag Its rapid approval—just four months—underscores Beijing’s support for domestic tech innovation, as major Chinese firms like Huawei and Alibaba invest heavily in AI chips.

33 Articles