China Chipmaker Moore Threads Soars
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The 59-year-old chairman and CEO of the Beijing-based firm has amassed a fortune of $4.3 billion based on his stake in the company, according to Forbes estimates. Moore Threads raised 8 billion yuan ($1.1 billion) in late November by selling 70 million shares at 114.28 yuan apiece, according to its prospectus.
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Moore Threads shares rose 500% on their first day of trading on the Shanghai stock exchange. The company is China's answer to Nvidia.
Moore Threads, a five-year-old graphics processing unit (GPU) developer created by Nvidia's former China chief, aspires to become one of the leading global players in artificial intelligence chip development,
Moore Threads, a Chinese chip firm, has made a remarkable stock market debut. Founded by James Zhang, formerly of Nvidia, the company's valuation soared, reflecting investor belief in China's push for chip independence.
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