**Stock Market Update: Nvidia, Fisker, First Solar, Apple, and More**
*Share prices fluctuate as several companies make headlines during midday trading.*
**Nvidia Faces Setback**
The share price of Nvidia fell by 1.9% after Reuters reported that the company will delay the release of a new artificial intelligence chip in China until next year. The delay is due to compliance issues with U.S. export restrictions.
**Fisker Makes Gains**
Electric vehicle startup, Fisker, saw its shares jump by 5.2% after announcing a delayed quarterly report. The company also revealed changes to its finance leadership team, stemming from recent accounting personnel changes.
**Solar Companies Experience Declines**
First Solar and SolarEdge both experienced share price declines of 3.3% and 0.8% respectively. This comes as the Invesco Solar ETF dropped approximately 1.3%, attributed to the increase in the 10-year Treasury yield.
**iRobot Surges**
iRobot, the home device maker, saw a 39% surge in its share price following reports that Amazon is set to receive regulatory approval in the European Union for its planned $1.4 billion acquisition of the company.
**Vista Outdoor Sees Increase**
Vista Outdoor, the outdoor recreation stock, climbed 3.9% after Colt CZ Group proposed a strategic combination valuing the company at $30 per share, representing a 16.5% increase compared to the previous day’s close.
**Apple Faces Decline**
Apple’s share price ended the day down by 0.7% after reports surfaced that the company experienced a decline in smartphone sales during China’s Singles Day shopping season.
**Coinbase and Retailers Show Mixed Results**
Shares of the crypto exchange Coinbase jumped approximately 5.8% while bitcoin briefly surpassed $38,000. Meanwhile, major retailers such as Walmart and Target saw modest gains of less than 1%, while Ulta Beauty and Nordstrom gained 1.3% and 5.9% respectively during Black Friday trading.
In summary, the market saw a mix of gains and declines across various sectors, driven by a range of factors including compliance issues, quarterly reports, and strategic acquisitions. Market watchers will be closely monitoring these developments as they continue to unfold.
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