Last Week’s News: Apple, AMD and NVIDIA

Apple: $100B U.S. Investment and iPhone 17 Launch Window

Apple has pledged an additional $100 billion for U.S. manufacturing and related projects. This sits within a broader $600 billion commitment that includes advanced components, AI infrastructure and research activity in the United States.

Industry reporting points to an iPhone 17 launch event in early September 2025. The lineup is expected to include iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, with a new iPhone 17 Air replacing the Plus model.

Is Apple halal to invest in? Yes. According to Musaffa’s screening, Apple is halal to invest in. Halal rating: C. We have also evaluated Apple using Islamic Socially Responsible Investing. See how Apple aligns with Muslim values in the ISRI view here.

AMD and NVIDIA: Revenue Share On China AI Chips

AMD and NVIDIA agreed to a 15% revenue share arrangement with the U.S. government on China AI chip sales as part of export licensing terms. This follows detailed reporting by the Financial Times and confirms that tailored parts like NVIDIA’s H20 and AMD’s MI308 can continue selling into that market under the new rules.

Is AMD halal to invest in? Yes. Musaffa’s screening confirms AMD is halal to invest in. Halal rating: A‑. We have evaluated AMD against Islamic Socially Responsible Investing. See how AMD aligns with Muslim values in the ISRI view here.

Is NVIDIA halal to invest in? Yes. Musaffa’s screening confirms NVIDIA is halal to invest in. Halal rating: B+. We have evaluated NVIDIA against Islamic Socially Responsible Investing. See how NVIDIA aligns with Muslim values in the ISRI view here.

ISRI: Islamic Socially Responsible Investing

ISRI looks beyond financial screens to assess how a company’s conduct aligns with Islamic ethics. It examines areas such as human dignity, social justice, environmental care and governance. ISRI helps investors who want to avoid supporting organizations that conflict with community values and want confidence that a business stands for what Muslims care about.

Why This Matters

For Muslim investors, halal ratings and strong fundamentals are no longer the whole story. We now want to know what each company truly stands for. Do they uphold human rights. Do they avoid supporting conflicts or causes that go against Muslim interests. This is exactly why the Islamic Socially Responsible Investing evaluation is essential. It gives the clarity to choose investments that align with both performance goals and faith based principles.

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