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Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire satellite telecom company Globalstar. The potential deal would expand Amazon's presence in satellite communications beyond its existing Project Kuiper plans. Apple is a significant equity holder in Globalstar, adding a competitive and partnership angle to any transaction. For you as an investor, this potential move puts Amazon's satellite ambitions in a different light. The company is already building out Project Kuiper...
(Bloomberg) -- Globalstar Inc. shares jumped more than 20% in late trading on a Financial Times report that Amazon.com Inc. is in talks to acquire the satellite provider. The deal would bolster Amazon’s effort to build its own satellite operation, the newspaper reported, citing unidentified people with knowledge of the discussions. The two sides remain in negotiations over some of the transaction’s complexity, the Times said.Bloomberg News reported last year that Globalstar was exploring a poten
On Monday, analyst Mark Gurman said Apple Inc. Intelligence's brief appearance in China was accidental and not an official rollout. A Mistake, Not A Launch? Apple Intelligence may have briefly surfaced for users in China, but Gurman says it wasn't intentional. "Apple Intelligence launched in China in error — it's been ready to go for months but Apple doesn't yet have regulatory approval," Gurman wrote on X. He added that there is "no imminent launch" and said that Apple has since pulled the feat
The blended Fair Value estimate for IREN has shifted from about $79.31 to roughly $76.14, signaling a modest trim to modeled upside. That adjustment sits alongside Street research that combines enthusiasm around the Microsoft AI contract and 2 GW build out with fresh questions on execution, timing, and customer concentration. As you read on, you will see how these cross currents are shaping the evolving narrative around IREN and what to watch next. Analyst Price Targets don't always capture...
Amazon is in talks to buy satellite telecom group Globalstar as it ramps up efforts to build its own low-earth-orbit satellite business to rival SpaceX's Starlink, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Globalstar's shares, which have more than doubled in market value over the past year, surged 24% to $85 in extended trading following the report. Covington, Louisiana-headquartered Globalstar is known for its low-earth-orbit communication satellites and offers voice, data and asset-tracking services across enterprise, government and consumer markets.
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Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton speaks with D.A. Davidson Head of Technology Research Gil Luria and Cleo Capital Managing Director Sarah Kunst about Apple CEO Tim Cook's handling of the company's legacy and his potential succession (AAPL).
D.A. Davidson Head of Technology Research Gil Luria and Cleo Capital Managing Director Sarah Kunst speak with Asking for a Trend host Josh Lipton about Apple's (AAPL) 50 years of innovation, and what exactly about the tech giant has allowed it to remain relevant to consumers for 5 decades.
Apple (AAPL) is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, April 1. As tech consumers focus on the iPhone maker's latest wave of products, what could Apple's next 50 years look like?Ramon Llamas, the IDC Research director for mobile devices and AR/VR, joins Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley and Josh Lipton on Asking for a Trend to discuss Apple's future in AI.
Microsoft stock has shed more than $1 trillion in value but it is doubling down on AI investment plans. Benchmark Research thinks that's the right approach.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) features on the D. E. Shaw Stock Portfolio: Top 10 Stocks to Buy. D. E. Shaw has held a bullish view on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) since the fourth quarter of 2010. Back then, the fund owned a stake in the tech giant comprising close to 10 million shares. Apart from a few […]
Apple (AAPL) is celebrating its 50th anniversary on Wednesday, April 1. The tech giant has gone from designing computers to rocking the world with the iPod and iPhone and now dabbling in AI, catapulted by the leadership of founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and current CEO Tim Cook.Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley comes on Asking for a Trend to talk about Apple's timeline of accomplishments and ability to maintain product quality.
WASHINGTON, April 01, 2026--The Fundrise Innovation Fund (VCX) today announced its participation in OpenAI's latest funding round, increasing its existing position in one of the world's most consequential technology companies.
Intel stock jumps after the company agrees to repurchase Apollo Global Management’s 49% stake in a joint venture related to its Ireland chip factory.
Still a giant in its field, GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) shares are down nearly 14% over the past month and nearly 5% year to date, even as the business posts some of its strongest results in years. Reddit sentiment on GE sits at 22 to 28, firmly bearish, driven not by earnings disappointment but by a ... GE Aerospace Is Down 14% This Month While Its $190 Billion Backlog Keeps Growing
The road ahead for technology stocks will probably continue to be bumpy for now, after a tough start to the year. 2026 hasn’t been tech’s year so far, as the industry faces a volatile geopolitical backdrop and industry concerns on the home front.
After celebrating its 50th anniversary, Apple now must plot how it navigates a new era defined by the artificial intelligence megatrend. Apple stock has been in a rut lately, but the company has two upcoming potential catalysts. In recent weeks, Apple has held festive events in London, Mexico City, Mumbai, New York City, Paris, Seoul, Shanghai, Sydney, Tokyo and Vancouver.
Microsoft Stock Gains. AI Leadership Fuels Long-Term Opportunity
Tech stocks were higher late Wednesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPD
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of Motley Fool’s high-growth stock picks. On March 26, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) expanded its American Manufacturing Program by adding new partners including Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics. The company plans to invest $400 million through 2030 to strengthen U.S. manufacturing and produce critical components for its products worldwide. […]
OpenAI is moving away from side quests as it prepares the business and financials for an IPO.
AvePoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVPT) is one of the single-digit stocks with double-digit growth potential. On March 23, William Blair downgraded AvePoint, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVPT) to a Market Perform from Outperform. The downgrade comes amid concerns about the company’s seat-based pricing model. The research is also wary of the company’s fundamental ties to Microsoft workloads, licensing, and product […]
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) features on the D. E. Shaw Stock Portfolio: Top 10 Stocks to Buy. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has featured in the 13F portfolio of D. E. Shaw consistently since the fourth quarter of 2010, with two notable exceptions in the second quarter of 2012 and the second quarter of 2017. Since the third […]
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the 15 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Ray Dalio. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been a long-term holding for Bridgewater Associates for many years. A historical look at the 13F portfolio of the fund shows that the first position in the company was opened in the last quarter […]
The colocated data center and power plant campus would start with 2.5 gigawatts of power and the potential to double that size.