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Weekend Tech Roundup: CXMT's 874% Revenue Surge, Apple's New Macs, Nvidia's Q2 Beat and More

Benzinga·08/30/2026 12:30:19

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The tech world was buzzing this week with a slew of exciting news. From ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) shattering IPO expectations with a staggering 870% revenue surge to Apple Inc. unveiling its new Mac mini and Mac Studio with M6 and M5 Ultra chips, there was no shortage of thrilling developments.

Let’s dive into the details.

CXMT’s Revenue Skyrockets

China’s premier chipmaker, CXMT, reported an impressive 873.64% year-on-year revenue increase for the first half of 2026. The Hefei-based company, known for its dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) products, revealed a revenue of 150.31 billion yuan ($22.4 billion) for the six months ending June. This is a significant turnaround from the 2.33 billion yuan ($325 million) loss reported in the same period last year.

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Apple’s New Macs

Apple Inc. has refreshed its Mac mini and Mac Studio desktops with M6 and M5 Ultra chips, while adding existing M5 Pro and M5 Max options to the lineup. The new Mac mini retains its compact design but gains the all-new M6 chip, Apple’s first 2-nanometer processor.

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CXMT Sues Pentagon

In a surprising turn of events, CXMT has sued the Pentagon over its inclusion on a U.S. list of companies accused of aiding China’s military. The chipmaker filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to overturn its designation and have its name removed from the Pentagon’s list.

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Nvidia’s Q2 Highlights

NVIDIA Corporation reported second-quarter financial results with revenue of $96.22 billion, up 106% year-over-year. The revenue total beat a Street consensus estimate of $92.18 billion.

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CrowdStrike’s Q2 Results

CrowdStrike Holdings Inc posted financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 with revenue of $1.47 billion, beating analyst estimates of $1.44 billion. The company posted adjusted earnings of 31 cents per share, beating estimates of 29 cents per share.

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Salesforce’s Q2 Results

Salesforce Inc reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2027 with revenue of $11.35 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $11.32 billion. The enterprise software company posted adjusted earnings of $5.90 per share, beating estimates of $3.27 per share.

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