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Counterpoint Research noted on Thursday that the AI infrastructure market is undergoing a structural shift as hyperscalers increasingly move away from Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc.’s legacy x86 central processing units (CPUs) toward proprietary Arm Holdings plc Arm-based designs to optimize cost, efficiency, and control. Hyperscalers Drive Shift From x86 to Arm Major cloud players such as Alphabet Inc. Google, Amazon.com Inc. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Corp., and Meta Platforms

Apple Inc turns 50 years old on April 1, 2026, a historic milestone for a company that is one of the most valuable in the world. The company has had many historic milestones over the years, including the launch of the iPhone in 2007, now a key piece to annual revenue. Here's a look at the history of the iPhone and how an investment in Apple stock could have done as opposed to buying a new iPhone each year. Apple iPhone History Apple unveiled the iPhone on Jan. 9, 2007, at its Macworld event. The

A member of the U.S. Senate is closing out his positions in several stocks, including several Magnificent Seven stocks. Sen. Angus King Jr. Stock Trades Sen. Angus King Jr. (I-Maine) recently disclosed making several stock sales. Trading activity by members of Congress can be tracked on the Benzinga Government Trades page. Here are the recent sales by King Jr., all made on Feb. 13, 2026, as reported by Quiver Quantitative. Sold $1,000 to $15,000 in Autodesk stock Sold $1,000 to $15,000 in Blacks

Apple temporarily activated its Apple Intelligence features in China before pulling them after regulators said the tools lacked required approvals. The incident highlights regulatory scrutiny around advanced AI services in China, a major market for NasdaqGS:AAPL. Apple is now expected to reassess how it introduces AI tools in regions that require local licensing and data controls. Apple generates a large share of its revenue from hardware like the iPhone, iPad and Mac, but is putting more...

Research confirms that small teams are more likely to achieve major breakthroughs, even if it doesn’t make for the best stories.

05 Apr, 2026 @ 17:50 by Yahoo! Finance

These six companies have paid out a higher dividend for at least 15 straight years, bolstering the case for owing them.

Many investors may be thinking about buying the broader market after the sell-off this year.

The market is presenting a rare gift to investors.

Globalstar Inc. shares jumped more than 15% in after-hours trading on Wednesday after a report said Amazon.com Inc. is in talks to acquire the satellite communications company, citing people familiar with the matter. Amazon Deal Talks Lift Globalstar Shares The Financial Times reported Wednesday that the companies were still negotiating some of the deal's complexities after lengthy talks. One major complication is Apple Inc.’s 20% stake in Globalstar, which the iPhone-maker acquired in 2024 as p

05 Apr, 2026 @ 11:10 by Yahoo! Finance

Every major AI buildout has needed one thing before the servers could run: reliable power. The electricity grid is the binding constraint on how fast AI can scale, making utilities one of the most structurally important beneficiaries of the AI era, even if the sector rarely gets mentioned alongside Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) or Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). What ... Is This ETF the Safest Way to Benefit From AI?

Microsoft is increasing investment in its own state of the art AI models, including multi modal capabilities, reducing reliance on OpenAI. The company has announced a $10b AI investment and multi year partnership in Japan focused on infrastructure, cybersecurity, and training one million engineers by 2029. These moves reflect a shift in how Microsoft plans to secure its AI supply chain and expand its cloud AI footprint in key markets. Microsoft, traded as NasdaqGS:MSFT, is drawing fresh...

05 Apr, 2026 @ 10:55 by Yahoo! Finance

Global growth estimates are falling as inflation inches up with the energy shock. Some of the best bets may be Latin American bonds.

Investing.com -- Foxconn Technology Co Ltd (TW:2354), the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, reported a robust 29.7% year-on-year surge in first-quarter revenue on Sunday, fueled by relentless demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure.

I expect Nvidia stock to soar 56% to $276 per share by late 2026.

I've stopped asking, "which AI company should I back?" Instead, I've started asking which problems the major players are ignoring.

(Bloomberg) -- Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. reported a 29.7% rise in quarterly sales, a sign of sustained AI demand during the first weeks of war in the Middle East. Revenue for the three months ending in March grew to NT$2.13 trillion ($66.5 billion), while analysts on average were looking for NT$2.14 trillion. That’s as concerns about a rush to build power-guzzling data centers are growing in the face of escalating conflict in the Middle East, which is putting pressure on global shipping rou

Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported a 29.7% on-year rise in first-quarter revenue ‌on strong demand for artificial intelligence products, though it cautioned ‌about "volatile" global politics. Revenue for Nvidia's biggest server maker and Apple's top iPhone assembler jumped ​to T$2.13 trillion ($66.60 billion), Foxconn said in a statement on Sunday. Smart consumer electronics, which includes iPhones, posted "significant" growth thanks to new product ⁠launches, the company said.

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is among the stocks in focus, as Jim Cramer analyzed the broader market impact of the recent AI data center rally. Cramer highlighted his worries around the stock, as he commented: Same goes for Amazon, Meta, Google, and Microsoft, which need data centers and can’t stop building them. Today wasn’t a bad […]

The tech giant is pursuing new research avenues that the company hopes will put its AI models on par with rivals.

Most of this stock's gain, however, has only taken shape since the company launched its defining product.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the 10 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About & Warned About A Weak Market. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of Jim Cramer’s favorite stocks. For more than a year, he has asserted that it is better to buy and hold the shares instead of trading them. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)’s stock […]

It took a while, but Copilot may finally be on the right track.

Alaska Air Group recently appointed Lindsay-Rae McIntyre as chief people officer, tasking her with leading talent strategy, culture, and HR operations as the company expands its international footprint and integrates Hawaiian Airlines. Her deep background in global workforce management and diversity at Microsoft and IBM adds experienced leadership at a time when Alaska is rolling out new international business class services and managing operational headwinds in key leisure markets. Next,...

Amazon is exploring a potential acquisition of Globalstar, the satellite operator that underpins Apple’s Emergency SOS and other satellite features. Apple, which holds a significant stake in Globalstar, currently relies on the company’s network to support satellite connectivity on selected iPhone models. A change of control at Globalstar to another large tech company could affect how NasdaqGS:AAPL structures future device features and service agreements. For Apple, satellite connectivity...

In late March 2026, Qualcomm announced a US$20.00 billion share buyback and lifted its quarterly dividend from US$0.89 to US$0.92 per share, even as analysts issued mixed views on its prospects beyond smartphones. These shareholder-friendly moves, alongside concerns about handset headwinds and the Apple relationship, highlight how Qualcomm is using capital returns to support investor confidence while its diversification into automotive, PCs, and data centers is still developing. Next, we’ll...

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