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Media companies are going all-in on artificial intelligence to improve content recommendation tools and cut costs.
Oracle’s cloud segment, which now represents over half of the company’s sales, grew 44% from a year ago, to $8.9 billion.
Spin-out company IPX Power has launched as a new independent power producer following the completion of Google’s acquisition of Intersect.
Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI plans to soon integrate its Sora AI video-generation tool into ChatGP
Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, Oracle, Micron, Sandisk, Bloom Energy, IREN, and NVIDIA have been highlighted in this Investment Ideas article.
Broadcom’s fourth quarter results saw a positive market reaction, reflecting strong momentum in its AI semiconductor business and improved operating leverage. Management highlighted that demand for custom AI accelerators among its six major customers, including Google and Anthropic, drove a 106% year-on-year increase in AI semiconductor revenue. CEO Hock Tan …
March 11 - French media group Canal+ on Wednesday unveiled multi-year agreements with Alphabet's Google Cloud and OpenAI to integrate generative artificial intelligence into its production workflows and streaming service. The company is seeking to rival Netflix's recommendation algorithms and pursue a goal of reaching 100 million subscribers by 2030. …
In early March 2026, Synaptics announced a limited-edition Coral Dev Board powered by its Astra SL2610 line and Google’s Coral NPU, alongside new Astra SR80 and SRW1500 AI-native microcontrollers aimed at ultra-low-power, always-on Edge AI across audio, IoT, and connected devices. The collaboration with Google Research and the integration of …
The initial public offering of SoftBank's PayPay is likely to price around the low end of its marketing range as war in the Middle East roils markets, two people familiar with the matter said. Tencent, Ant Group's Alipay, and Alphabet's Google have committed to invest in the IPO, one of …
Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) executives said fiscal third-quarter 2026 results exceeded expectations “across the board,” pointing to accelerating growth in cloud applications, rapid expansion in multi-cloud database services, and continued demand that outstrips supply in AI infrastructure. Speaking on the co
Tech mogul Elon Musk once again tops Forbes' list of richest people in the world, doubling his wealth from the year before.
Bill Ackman is offering an innovative inducement to get investors to buy a new U.S. closed-end equity fund. Buyers of the fund will get 20 shares in Ackman’s management company as a bonus for every 100 shares of the closed-end fund that they purchase. Barron’s estimates that a buyer of …
Oracle stock jumped late Tuesday after the enterprise and cloud-computing giant company reported fiscal Q3 results.
The duo have teamed up with other companies to launch Utilize, which seeks to change how the grid is used and regulated.
Hims & Hers Health has struggled, but it just inked a new partnership with Novo Nordisk.
Tech giant launches 11-tranche offering to fund AI infrastructure expansion
The real fortunes in AI will be made from companies providing the essential memory, energy, and physical space that make artificial intelligence possible.
Meta Platforms will charge advertisers a location fee ranging from 2% to 5% to cover digital service taxes imposed by some countries, the U.S. tech giant said in a post on its website, following in the footsteps of Alphabet's Google and Amazon. The fee, for image or video ads delivered …
The former Texas governor believes the AI race will be won by energy-rich states and companies that can navigate a tightening industrial supply chain.
As the name says, the fund invests only in the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.
MoffettNathanson research shows YouTube's 2025 revenue slightly exceeded Disney Media as the platform's scale reshapes the global media landscape.
Renowned investor Ross Gerber responded to Michael Saylor on Sunday after the Strategy Inc. Chair said the company is gearing to buy more Bitcoin. Gerber Jabs Saylor Gerber replied to Strategy Chair Michael Saylor’s X post, “The Second Century Begins,”...
Retirees building income portfolios in 2026 face a genuine tension: bond yields have pulled back from recent highs, dividend stocks feel crowded, and the funds marketed as “rate-resilient” often look nothing like their names suggest once you open the hood. Fidelity Dividend ETF for Rising Rates (NYSEARCA:FDRR) is one of …
Court filings warn government actions may disrupt contracts, threaten enterprise deals, and affect defense-linked revenue streams
Indonesia plans to ban access to high risk digital platforms, including Alphabet's YouTube, for users under 16 starting March 28. The move targets one of the world's largest emerging markets and directly affects core services of Alphabet (NasdaqGS:GOOGL). The planned restrictions focus on child online safety and could influence how …
MSFT's Azure AI momentum builds as cloud revenues jump 39%, Copilot adoption surges and new AI tools expand enterprise demand even as capacity constraints persist.
Technology stocks, as measured by the have been the best-performing of the 11 major groups in the S&P 500 over the past week. On Monday, the formed a bullish engulfing candle off its upward-sloping 200-day simple moving average, signaling a potential reset for a move higher.
Strong early-year revenue highlights continued spending on AI infrastructure
Sony is fighting a London lawsuit worth almost 2 billion pounds ($2.7 billion) that alleges the PlayStation maker's "monopoly position" inflated prices for digital games, in the latest mass consumer case to go to trial in Britain. The Japanese conglomerate is accused of abusing its dominant position by requiring digital …
Technology stocks, as measured by the have been the best-performing of the 11 major groups in the S&P 500 over the past week. Tech is the only sector showing a gain during that period, albeit a fractional one. On Monday, the formed a bullish engulfing candle off its upward-sloping 200-day …
The Magnificent Seven, the Lag-nificent Seven, the Terrific or Terrible Two, whatever you want to call them, they’re no longer the darlings of this market. With President Trump recently saying things like the Iran war will be over “pretty quickly,” though, perhaps there is room for hope and a potential …
Citigroup on Tuesday raised its global artificial intelligence capital expenditure and revenue forecasts for 2026-2030, citing faster enterprise demand and adoption.
Google’s Gemini AI agents, which can undertake work independently on behalf of a user who sets them tasks, will initially operate on unclassified networks, said Emil Michael, the under secretary of defense for research and engineering. “We’re starting with unclassified because that’s where most of the users are, and then …
Amazon.com is targeting about $37 billion to $42 billion in its latest bond sale, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The reported figure would mark one of the latest corporate bond offerings as the company looks to fund its spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure build …
Futu Holdings delivers digital brokerage and wealth management services through its Futubull and Moomoo platforms to global investors.
One popular adage with investors is "follow the money." And the best performing mutual funds are tipping their hands to their actions.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is one of the top stocks that will make you rich in 10 years. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) announced on March 5 an expanded collaboration between Waystar and Google Cloud, aimed at accelerating its agentic AI capabilities and advancing the industry to an autonomous revenue cycle. Waystar is …
Nebius Group (NASDAQ:NBIS) is up 10.5% year-to-date, trading around $93 Monday morning, all while Reddit sentiment has climbed from a bearish 35 in mid-February to a bullish 72 today, driven by a contract backlog that would make most AI startups dizzy. The question retail investors keep circling back to: can …
YieldMax gets most of the attention when income investors go hunting for double-digit yields. But the options-premium income space is wider than one fund family, and several funds outside that universe are currently paying well above 15% annually, each using a structurally distinct method to generate that income. Here are …
Jim Cramer made a bold call on Mad Money: “Oracle has made itself the king of the data center. It’s the fastest growing in the space.” That’s a strong statement, but the numbers behind it are hard to argue with. Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) has quietly transformed from a legacy database company …
Jim Cramer has a warning for anyone chasing AppLovin (NASDAQ:APP) right now, and it comes down to one word: Google. During a recent Mad Money Lightning Round, a caller asked Cramer about AppLovin as an AI-driven advertising platform. His response was blunt: “Too much risk there. I do fear that. …
Walmart Inc. (NASDAQ:WMT) is one of the best stocks that will always grow. The Information reported on March 4 that OpenAI is scaling back its plan aimed at introducing direct shopping inside ChatGPT. Following this release, BofA said on March 6 that it views the OpenAI news as a net …
Tesla is preparing for an exciting future, but its core business is facing major challenges in the here and now.
These AI stocks have staying power.
This global ETF tracks international equities across developed and emerging markets, providing diversified exposure outside the U.S.
The go-to chipmaker for Nvidia Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Broadcom Inc. serves as a barometer for the global AI industry, with attention now on how the US and Israel’s strike on Iran will affect appetite to build data centers and other digital infrastructure. The construction of AI data …
It's a battle between the world's most successful chipmaker and tech conglomerate.
The Larry Ellison-led software giant is remaking its cloud infrastructure to rival Amazon and Microsoft.
In early March 2026, CVS Health and Google Cloud announced a long-term partnership to power CVS’s new Health100 platform with Gemini-based AI, secure cloud infrastructure, and interoperable data tools to create real-time, omni-channel health engagement for consumers and partners across the healthcare ecosystem. The Health100 collaboration uniquely positions Google Cloud …
Artificial intelligence spending is only going up across the whole of the tech industry. These two companies stand to benefit from all of it.
In the most recent trading session, Alphabet (GOOGL) closed at $306.36, indicating a +2.63% shift from the previous trading day.
In the latest trading session, Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) closed at $306.01, marking a +2.58% move from the previous day.
As the U.S.-Iran conflict continues, how to invest during market volatility comes into focus, with a look at historical precedent.
Oracle will report its Q3 earnings after the bell on Tuesday.
Oracle stock is heading into a key earnings event as investors evaluate whether its explosive cloud backlog and AI infrastructure momentum can sustain long-term growth.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Monday, betting on growing demand for its networking equipment as the company prioritizes more higher-margin orders. The company, which also provides artificial intelligence-optimized servers equipped with Nvidia's chips, raised its fiscal 2026 forecasts for adjusted earnings per share and …
By Karen Roman Roberts & Ryan will host a virtual geopolitical discussion on Friday, March 13, at 12:30pm ET, on quantum day (Q-Day) arrival and what technological advancements are necessary, vulnerabilities on global financial transactions and other sensitive data, preparation to protect critical information, and forecast on the impact on …
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is one of the Best Automation Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On March 5, Reuters reported that CVS Health is expected to roll out an AI-enabled platform. This will be done in partnership with Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL)’s Google Cloud unit, which will help collect data from …
Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses.
CEO package could reach $692M if targets are met
The product, code-named J490, was first scheduled for spring 2025 but was postponed to let the company finish work on a new Siri digital assistant — an integral piece of the device’s interface. Apple had then planned to release the display this month, when it hoped the new Siri would …
Ethereum should serve as a space where people can interact free from corporate and government control, co-founder Vitalik Buterin says. "Ethereum should conceptualize ourselves as being part of an ecosystem building ‘sanctuary technologies:' free open-source technologies that let people live,...
While Alphabet stock has fallen close to $300 levels, it might still be a bit soon to buy the dip.
Compensation tied to stock performance and growth in Waymo and Wing.
A new Fidelity analysis reveals that 401(k) balances have grown more than 11%—here's the biggest contributor to the boost in their retirement savings and what you can learn from it.
Indiana has quietly taken a step that could reshape how public retirement systems approach cryptocurrency, becoming the first state to do so. Gov. Mike Braun signed House Bill 1042, allowing certain state retirement plans to offer cryptocurrency exposure through self-directed...
Zoox will begin testing its robotaxi vehicles on the streets of Phoenix and Dallas, the Amazon subsidiary announced Monday. The testing will start off with a "small number" of SUVs retrofitted with a safety driver and Zoox's technology before transitioning to the company's custom boxy robotaxi vehicles, according to a …
A bullish bet on a safe haven asset.
Diamandis wants to replace Terminator and make optimistic sci-fi cool again with a new generation of films.
As the Q4 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer internet industry, including Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) and its peers.
Multiple wrongful death lawsuits have been filed against Alphabet alleging its Gemini AI chatbot contributed to a user's death. The cases mark the first known wrongful death claims tied specifically to Google's AI tools. The litigation highlights rising regulatory and legal scrutiny on generative AI safety and design. Alphabet, the …
Four of the world's richest men now own Miami estates within 20 miles as tech power shifts from Silicon Valley to Florida's billionaire enclaves.
ROKU's platform revenues surpass $1.2B in Q4 as ARPU trends improve and streaming households hit 90M, with 2026 outlook pointing to faster growth and higher EBITDA.
The Trade Desk has plunged over the past three months as macro pressure and competition weigh, even as CTV, retail media and Kokai support long-term growth.
Investors had reasons to doubt how megacap Alphabet would fare in the artificial intelligence era, but it's putting those fears to rest.
(Updates with Google's response in the fifth paragraph.) Indonesia is planning to ban high-risk d
Amazon's robotaxi unit Zoox is expanding testing to Dallas and Phoenix and launching a command hub for fleet operations in Arizona, as it looks to widen its footprint in the U.S.'s increasingly competitive autonomous taxi market. The move will expand testing operations to 10 markets across the country, Zoox said …
Exploding AI data-center demand for high-bandwidth memory is tightening supply and raising costs across the technology hardware industry.
Is the open internet actually getting stronger, or just fighting for survival? The Trade Desk's CEO believes the balance is shifting in its favor.
Baidu, a China-based tech stock, is fast gaining traction in the disruptive AI segment, according to Cathie Wood.
Several companies in the S 500’s communications sector trade at low price-to-earnings valuations, with attractive dividend yields well supported by cash flow.
This top stock has more than tripled in value over the last three years, and its run may not be over.
Waymo’s rapid robotaxi expansion is accelerating the shift to autonomous vehicles, squeezing Uber and Lyft drivers
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL) is included in our list of the 9 best stocks to buy according to billionaire Bill Ackman, representing 13.83% of the total portfolio (including both Class A and C shares). While keeping a sizable holding in Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Bill Ackman’s hedge fund reduced its exposure to …
Investors would be doing a disservice to their portfolios if they didn't at least consider ways of building exposure to the AI trend.
Why TransUnion’s new AI agent matters for stock watchers TransUnion (TRU) has introduced its AI Analytics Orchestrator Agent, a Google Gemini powered tool within the TruIQ suite, aimed at making advanced credit analytics faster, more transparent and easier to audit. See our latest analysis for TransUnion. Despite the AI announcement, …
Does a hypothetical $150 oil level matter to Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO)? A little, but probably not in the way you think. Broadcom (AVGO): AI Infrastructure Play The Case That It Doesn’t Matter Broadcom is a fabless semiconductor company. It designs chips and outsources manufacturing. No refineries, no heavy equipment, no diesel …
Exchange-traded funds could provide good diversification.
NVIDIA Corporation has been in a league of its own when it comes to AI chips and data center growth. The company could be looking to be among the early leaders for data centers in space, based on a viral job posting. Nvidia Hiring Orbital Datacenter System Architect Billionaire Elon …
Sunday nights are never happy. Most investors are preparing to head to work tomorrow, but tonight is especially tough. Sunday evening just got uncomfortable for stock investors. WTI crude oil futures have exploded past $108 per barrel tonight, and the ripple effect is hitting three of the most widely held …
Broadcom (NasdaqGS:AVGO) laid out a multi year AI roadmap, including a target of more than $100b in AI chip revenue by 2027. The company reported shipment of what it calls the industry’s first 2nm custom compute SoC built on its 3.5D XDSiP platform. Broadcom highlighted multiyear custom chip partnerships with …
Investors are getting a great price for these top artificial intelligence (AI) growth stocks.
Google's parent company is making all the right moves to corner the AI market, which makes it a safer bet than anything you'll see on a prediction market.
Meta Platforms signed multi year AI chip and infrastructure agreements with Nvidia, AMD, and Google to support its next generation AI systems. The company is pursuing a major data center expansion, including a potential site in Texas that previously had interest from Oracle and OpenAI, with Nvidia involved in facilitating …
Amazon stock has lost about 7% year to date, at the time of writing, Friday afternoon, March 6, according to Yahoo Finance. Meanwhile, the SPDR S&P 500 index (SPY) is down about a little more than 1% in the same period. Alphabet (GOOGL) is down almost 5%.Microsoft (MSFT) is down …
Hedge funds and institutional investors have been quietly building positions in Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) despite recent market volatility, viewing it as one of the most compelling opportunities in the AI and digital advertising space. With its massive user base, dominant ad business, and aggressive push into generative AI, Meta has …
These three market leaders are must-owns.
Apple's MacBook Neo is a threat to Microsoft's PC empire and the Google Chromebook's grip on the education market.
Alphabet, the parent company of Google (NasdaqGS:GOOGL), is facing its first wrongful death lawsuit tied to its Gemini AI chatbot. The complaint claims Gemini reinforced harmful content and did not prevent a user from self-harm, leading to a fatal outcome. The case brings fresh attention to legal responsibility and safety …
Market ripples from the US-Iran conflict are sending investors toward tech's safe havens.