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StepStone Job Bulletin 2.27.25

StepStone Job Bulletin 2.27.25

February 27, 2025

🍎 Apple Bets Big on AI with $500 Billion U.S. Investment

Apple is making a historic move, committing $500 billion to U.S. innovation over the next four years. The investment includes a Houston-based AI manufacturing hub, 20,000 new jobs, and a doubling of its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to support domestic chip production.

🔑 Why This Matters

🤖 AI Expansion – Apple is ramping up its AI capabilities, investing heavily in research, software development, and machine learning.
🏗️ Reshoring Strategy – With rising trade tensions, Apple is bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., reducing reliance on overseas supply chains.
📉 Market Impact – The move signals confidence in American tech infrastructure and could reshape semiconductor and AI investments.

🚀 What’s Next?

Apple’s investment could set off a new wave of competition in AI development, forcing rivals to accelerate their own AI strategies. Meanwhile, markets will watch how regulatory and trade policies impact Apple’s long-term growth.

Bottom line? Apple is doubling down on AI, and the ripple effects will be felt across industries.

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🤝 StepStone x University Partnerships

A big shoutout to our amazing university partners we had the privilege of running an exclusive simulation with over the last few weeks! Thanks to:

Baruch College - Wall Street Club
Baruch College - Scholars of Finance
Lehigh University - Investment Management Group
Lehigh University - Scholars of Finance
Lehigh University - LU Investment Banking
Lehigh University - Women in Finance
Northeastern University - Finance and Investment Club
University of Dayton - Investment Banking Academy
University of Michigan - Alternative Investments Club
University of Michigan - Wolverine Capital Investments
University of Texas - Texas Capital Collective
USC Marshall School of Business
West Virginia University - Mountaineers on Wall Street

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