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Google earnings were strong, but AI spending stunned. Bitcoin continues to dive while the stock market is deeply divided.
Apple has lagged behind its big-tech peers, but it has the resources to catch up and potentially overtake the competition.
Software and data services stocks stabilized on Thursday after a bruising selloff, as investors looked for clues on whether fast-advancing artificial intelligence tools are starting to dent demand for traditional software and subscription businesses. The S&P 500 software and services index has shed more than $800 billion in market value over the past six sessions. Price performance of overseas tech stocks was also mixed.
Data centers need power management and cooling solutions, and this company makes it possible.
Anima, a leader in AI design-to-code space, today announced a strategic investment from IBM to accelerate enterprise adoption of vibe coding: the new way for product teams to design and build apps with AI. As the only API-first design-to-code platform with a seamless integration with Figma, Anima is strategically positioned at the intersection of AI-native developer tools and enterprise modernization. Anima's AI Agents will deepen integration with enterprise brands, design systems, and legacy fr
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Sony (NYSE:SONY) reported fiscal 2025 third-quarter results that set third-quarter records for sales and operating income, while management also raised its full-year outlook and expanded its share repurchase authorization. CFO Lin Tao presented the results and business highlights, followed by questi
This was not an issue for Amazon’s October earnings, as its shares jumped almost 10% following better than expected revenue from Amazon Web Services, also known as AWS. Now, however, fear is rippling through the tech sector, and Amazon investors are increasingly concerned that the slowdown at Microsoft’s Azure indicates broader weakness for cloud providers.
Advanced node shift boosts Japan's semiconductor ambitions
Elon Musk announced this week that SpaceX will acquire xAI with hopes to build datacenters in space.
There’s a full month of 2026 behind us now, so it’s getting time to start talking about trends for the year. In the tech sector, one thing is clear: worries about an AI bubble are persisting, and it’s putting pressure on the industry’s hyperscalers. Those giants – think Microsoft and Nvidia here – are feeling the headwinds of high valuations and industry saturation. But at the same time, demand for memory, particularly high-end data storage, is booming. AI simply can’t function without a solid d
The company delivered some stellar quarterly results late last month.
Commission cites limited market power for the two Apple services in Europe.
Taiwan’s chipmaker TSMC said Thursday it will be manufacturing some of the world's most cutting-edge semiconductors in Japan to meet booming artificial intelligence-related demand, in a boost for the country's chipmaking ambitions. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., a major chip supplier to companies such as Nvidia and Apple, said Thursday it plans to make 3-nanometer semiconductors — advanced chips that are used in areas such as AI products and smartphones — at its second factory in Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture, which is under construction. The decision by TSMC, the world’s largest contract chip maker, was a coup for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of a general election on Sunday, where she hopes to secure the public’s mandate for her policies riding on high approval ratings.
Market leaders across CWPP and CSPM are The unified cloud security platform is poised for growth due to the increasing necessity for comprehensive cloud-native security from code to SOC visibility. This expansion is fueled by rising cloud misconfigurations, stringent compliance, and the need for continuous protection in hybrid environments. Key opportunities lie in platform convergence and lifecycle-based security. North America, with its mature cloud infrastructure, dominates, while Asia-Pacifi
BRUSSELS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The European Commission said Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, citing Apple Maps' relatively low usage in the EU and the
Bitcoin price has dropped nearly 20% over the past week as investors pulled money from US spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Google parent-company Alphabet reported solid fourth-quarter earnings results Wednesday afternoon. Investors were likely more interested in the company’s forecast for expanded 2026 capital expenditure spending, which the company now sees at $175 to $185 billion, well in excess of expectations of around $115 billion. Google Cloud saw revenue of $17.7 billion, up 48% year-over-year and well ahead of Wall Street consensus.
Stanley Druckenmiller, one of the most successful hedge fund managers in history, sold Microsoft and bought Amazon in the third quarter.
Money markets indicated a 95% likelihood for a hold from Threadneedle Street today
New York Times (NYSE:NYT) executives used the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call to highlight subscriber growth, expanding digital revenues, and increased profitability, while outlining strategic priorities centered on product innovation and a larger push into video. 2025 res
The IoT market is projected to grow from USD 547.06 billion in 2025 to USD 865.20 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 9.6%. Key players like Cisco, IBM, Microsoft, and AWS are driving innovation with platforms and AI-integrated solutions, enhancing deployment and management. Satellite IoT is set to grow, particularly in agriculture and logistics, due to advancements in LEO constellations. The Modules/Sensors segment will dominate due to real-time data needs in smart cities and industrial use. Asia-Paci
TSMC will produce 3-nanometer chips at its Kumamoto site in Japan as it races to meet demand for AI chips.
The oil major posted adjusted earnings of $3.26bn for the quarter, in results released on Thursday, down from $5.43bn in the previous three months.
Microsoft's stock got slammed after the company slightly missed expectations in its latest quarter.