{"id":55213,"date":"2025-10-28T12:09:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/tech-giants-forge-ai-alliances-gazprom-updates-2025-outlook\/55213\/"},"modified":"2025-10-28T12:09:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:09:38","slug":"tech-giants-forge-ai-alliances-gazprom-updates-2025-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/tech-giants-forge-ai-alliances-gazprom-updates-2025-outlook\/55213\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Giants Forge AI Alliances, Gazprom Updates 2025 Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nvidia (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) is making a significant $1 billion equity investment in Nokia (<a href=\"\/stock\/NOK\">NOK<\/a>) at $6.01 per share, leading to a 17% surge in Nokia&#39;s stock and a strategic partnership focused on accelerating AI and 5G\/6G development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Microsoft (<a href=\"\/stock\/MSFT\">MSFT<\/a>) will receive 20% of OpenAI&#39;s revenue in a new for-profit deal, reinforcing their strong partnership, following a corporate reorganization that gives Microsoft a 27% stake in the AI firm.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Russia&#39;s Gazprom anticipates its 2025 EBITDA to reach 2.9 trillion roubles and has increased its 2025 investment program to 1.615 trillion roubles, up from a previously projected 1.52 trillion roubles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In a series of pivotal announcements impacting the technology and energy sectors, Nvidia and Nokia have unveiled a major strategic partnership, while Microsoft has solidified its ties with OpenAI through a restructured deal. Concurrently, Russian energy giant Gazprom has provided updated financial forecasts for 2025.<\/p>\n<h3>Nvidia Fuels Nokia&#39;s AI Ambitions with $1 Billion Investment<\/h3>\n<p>Nvidia (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>) is set to invest a substantial <strong>$1 billion<\/strong> in Nokia (<a href=\"\/stock\/NOK\">NOK<\/a>) through a directed share issuance, acquiring 166,389,351 new Nokia shares at a price of <strong>$6.01 each<\/strong>. This investment will grant Nvidia a <strong>2.90% shareholder stake<\/strong> in the Finnish telecommunications company. Following the news, Nokia&#39;s stock experienced a significant boost, surging by <strong>17%<\/strong> in Helsinki trading. Some reports indicated a rise of up to 20%.<\/p>\n<p>The funds from this equity investment are earmarked to <em>accelerate Nokia&#39;s artificial intelligence strategy<\/em>, particularly in developing its <strong>5G and 6G Radio Access Network (RAN) software<\/strong> to operate on Nvidia&#39;s advanced architecture. Nokia also plans to enhance its presence in the <em>AI and cloud market<\/em> with new data center networking solutions. The partnership aims to jointly shape and lead the emerging AI-RAN market and drive the evolution of data center networking. Nokia&#39;s shares will be delivered to Nvidia in the form of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs). The transaction is anticipated to be finalized in November.<\/p>\n<h3>Microsoft Deepens OpenAI Partnership Amid Reorganization<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft (<a href=\"\/stock\/MSFT\">MSFT<\/a>) has further cemented its strategic alliance with OpenAI, with the technology giant set to receive <strong>20% of OpenAI&#39;s revenue<\/strong> in a new for-profit arrangement. This deal underscores a <em>strong partnership<\/em> between the two companies. Microsoft shares, while paring earlier gains, were last reported up <strong>1.9%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The development follows OpenAI&#39;s recent corporate reorganization into a public benefit corporation. As part of this new structure, Microsoft now holds a <strong>27% stake<\/strong> in OpenAI&#39;s for-profit unit, a share valued at approximately <strong>$135 billion<\/strong>. The overall valuation of OpenAI&#39;s for-profit entity is estimated at <strong>$500 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Gazprom Projects Robust 2025 EBITDA and Increased Investments<\/h3>\n<p>In the energy sector, Russia&#39;s Gazprom has released its financial outlook for the coming year. The company projects its <strong>2025 EBITDA<\/strong> to reach <strong>2.9 trillion roubles<\/strong>. Furthermore, Gazprom announced an upward revision to its <strong>2025 investment program<\/strong>, which is now set at <strong>1.615 trillion roubles<\/strong>. This figure represents an increase from the previously anticipated <strong>1.52 trillion roubles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways Nvidia (NVDA) is making a significant $1 billion equity investment in Nokia (NOK) at $6.01 per share, leading 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