{"id":60862,"date":"2026-04-13T17:38:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T21:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/sharonai-clarifies-nvidia-ties-ford-ceo-warns-on-chinese-evs-and-nemetschek-eyes-hcss-acquisition\/60862\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T17:38:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T21:38:34","slug":"sharonai-clarifies-nvidia-ties-ford-ceo-warns-on-chinese-evs-and-nemetschek-eyes-hcss-acquisition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/sharonai-clarifies-nvidia-ties-ford-ceo-warns-on-chinese-evs-and-nemetschek-eyes-hcss-acquisition\/60862\/","title":{"rendered":"SharonAI Clarifies Nvidia Ties, Ford CEO Warns on Chinese EVs, and Nemetschek Eyes HCSS Acquisition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/sharonai-clarifies-nvidia-ties-ford-ceo-warns-on-chinese-evs-and-nemetschek-eyes-hcss-acquisition\/60862\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/sharonai-clarifies-nvidia-ties-ford-ceo-warns-on-chinese-evs-and-nemetschek-eyes-hcss-acquisition\/60862\/#SharonAI_Corrects_Nvidia_Shareholder_Claims\" >SharonAI Corrects Nvidia Shareholder Claims<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/sharonai-clarifies-nvidia-ties-ford-ceo-warns-on-chinese-evs-and-nemetschek-eyes-hcss-acquisition\/60862\/#Ford_CEO_Urges_Ban_on_Chinese_Automakers\" >Ford CEO Urges Ban on Chinese Automakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/sharonai-clarifies-nvidia-ties-ford-ceo-warns-on-chinese-evs-and-nemetschek-eyes-hcss-acquisition\/60862\/#Nemetschek_to_Acquire_HCSS_in_Infrastructure_Push\" >Nemetschek to Acquire HCSS in Infrastructure Push<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/sharonai-clarifies-nvidia-ties-ford-ceo-warns-on-chinese-evs-and-nemetschek-eyes-hcss-acquisition\/60862\/#Political_and_Executive_Developments\" >Political and Executive Developments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/sharonai-clarifies-nvidia-ties-ford-ceo-warns-on-chinese-evs-and-nemetschek-eyes-hcss-acquisition\/60862\/#ECB_Resolves_Settlement_Delay\" >ECB Resolves Settlement Delay<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SharonAI Holdings Inc. (<a href=\"\/stock\/SHAZ\">SHAZ<\/a>)<\/strong> issued a corrective SEC filing clarifying that <strong>Nvidia (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>)<\/strong> is not a strategic shareholder and holds no equity in the company.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ford (<a href=\"\/stock\/F\">F<\/a>)<\/strong> CEO Jim Farley advocated for a total exclusion of Chinese automakers from the U.S. market, warning that their entry would be <strong>&quot;devastating&quot;<\/strong> to American manufacturing.<\/li>\n<li>German software firm <strong>Nemetschek (<a href=\"\/stock\/NEM\">NEM<\/a>)<\/strong> reached a binding agreement to acquire <strong>HCSS<\/strong> from Thoma Bravo, a move that includes refinancing <strong>\u20ac450 million<\/strong> in debt.<\/li>\n<li>President <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> nominated <strong>PIMCO<\/strong> executive <strong>Erin Browne<\/strong> to serve as the Treasury Under-Secretary for International Affairs, according to reports from the Financial Times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dell Technologies (<a href=\"\/stock\/DELL\">DELL<\/a>)<\/strong> CFO David Alan Kennedy offloaded <strong>19,500 shares<\/strong> at an average price of <strong>$182.53<\/strong>, totaling approximately <strong>$3.56 million<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SharonAI_Corrects_Nvidia_Shareholder_Claims\"><\/span>SharonAI Corrects Nvidia Shareholder Claims<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>SharonAI Holdings Inc. (<a href=\"\/stock\/SHAZ\">SHAZ<\/a>)<\/strong> filed an amendment to its Form 10-K on Monday to clarify its relationship with <strong>Nvidia (<a href=\"\/stock\/NVDA\">NVDA<\/a>)<\/strong>. The company stated that <strong>Nvidia<\/strong> does not hold any equity securities and is not a strategic shareholder, correcting an earlier erroneous description. <em>The correction comes amid heightened sensitivity regarding AI-related partnerships and their impact on micro-cap valuations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The filing noted that the correction does not impact previously reported financial statements. Despite the clarification, <strong>SharonAI<\/strong> continues to focus on its high-performance AI infrastructure, recently announcing a <strong>$1.25 billion<\/strong> cloud infrastructure agreement. <em>Investors are closely monitoring the company&#39;s dual-listing efforts on the Australian Securities Exchange.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ford_CEO_Urges_Ban_on_Chinese_Automakers\"><\/span>Ford CEO Urges Ban on Chinese Automakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Ford (<a href=\"\/stock\/F\">F<\/a>)<\/strong> CEO Jim Farley issued a stark warning on Monday, stating that Chinese carmakers should be kept out of the U.S. to protect the &quot;heart and soul&quot; of American manufacturing. Farley described the potential entry of low-cost Chinese EVs as an unfair fight, citing significant state subsidies and national security risks related to data collection. <em>The comments reflect a growing protectionist sentiment within the Detroit auto industry as global competition intensifies.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Farley&#39;s rhetoric follows discussions with administration officials regarding potential joint ventures where U.S. firms would maintain controlling stakes. However, the CEO emphasized that allowing direct exports from companies like <strong>BYD<\/strong> or <strong>Xiaomi<\/strong> would decimate domestic production. <em>The U.S. currently maintains 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to mitigate these risks.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nemetschek_to_Acquire_HCSS_in_Infrastructure_Push\"><\/span>Nemetschek to Acquire HCSS in Infrastructure Push<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Munich-based <strong>Nemetschek (<a href=\"\/stock\/NEM\">NEM<\/a>)<\/strong> is set to acquire <strong>Heavy Construction Systems Specialists (HCSS)<\/strong> from private equity firm <strong>Thoma Bravo<\/strong>. The deal will integrate HCSS into Nemetschek&#39;s &quot;Build&quot; segment, strengthening its position in the infrastructure and civil engineering software sectors. <strong>HCSS<\/strong> generated approximately <strong>$215 million<\/strong> in revenue last year with a robust <strong>40% EBITDA margin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The transaction involves refinancing <strong>\u20ac450 million<\/strong> of HCSS&#39;s existing liabilities, which will increase <strong>Nemetschek&#39;s<\/strong> net debt. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. <em>Analysts view the move as a strategic expansion into the U.S. market, where infrastructure spending remains a key economic driver.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Political_and_Executive_Developments\"><\/span>Political and Executive Developments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>President <a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/live\/trump-stock-market\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Trump\">Trump<\/a> has nominated <strong>PIMCO<\/strong> senior executive <strong>Erin Browne<\/strong> to lead international affairs at the <strong>U.S. Treasury<\/strong>. The nomination is part of a broader effort to fill key economic posts with experienced private-sector leaders. <em>Browne&#39;s background in global multi-asset pricing is expected to influence U.S. trade and currency policy during a period of heightened geopolitical tension.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In the corporate sector, <strong>Dell Technologies (<a href=\"\/stock\/DELL\">DELL<\/a>)<\/strong> CFO David Alan Kennedy sold <strong>19,500 shares<\/strong> of Class C common stock. The sale occurred as <strong>Dell<\/strong> shares trade near 52-week highs, following a <strong>121% gain<\/strong> over the past year driven by AI server demand. <em>Insider sales of this magnitude are often viewed as routine portfolio rebalancing but can signal executive sentiment on current valuation levels.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ECB_Resolves_Settlement_Delay\"><\/span>ECB Resolves Settlement Delay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>European Central Bank (ECB)<\/strong> reported that its <strong>Target2-Securities (T2S)<\/strong> night settlement system has returned to normal operations following a technical delay. The issue, which impacted the start of the night-time settlement phase, was resolved after liquidity arrived from the T2 system. <em>While the delay caused brief concern among European traders, the ECB confirmed that the incident did not impact the overall operating day schedule.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways SharonAI Holdings Inc. 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