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Artificial-intelligence companies have promised that 2026 will be the year of agents: Software that can use AI language models to autonomously execute a complex series of tasks from simple instructions. The most prevalent use for agents today is for making software. With enough of a budget, a single developer can orchestrate teams of agents to work on existing codebases or even to start a project from scratch.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) CEO Andy Jassy has committed the tech giant to funding its own massive energy needs for artificial intelligence (AI), aligning with a similar pledge from Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) amidst growing political pressure to protect consumers from rising electricity bills. Self-Funding Commitment Speaking at Davos to CNBC, Jassy addressed concerns that the insatiable energy demands of AI data centers would burden ordinary ratepayers. “We don’t expect other people to pay
Apple (AAPL) reportedly quietly expanded the role of the company's hardware chief John Ternus, who is seen as a top contender to succeed Apple CEO Tim Cook, according to reporting from Bloomberg. Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley sits down with Market Domination host Josh Lipton to take a closer look at what the report means for the iPhone maker and investors. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination.
Cameco is emerging as one of the biggest players in the nuclear energy renaissance. Is it one to add to your portfolio now?
Global stocks rallied Thursday, lifting US indices for a second straight day after President Donald Trump dialed back tariff threats on Europe over their opposition to a US takeover of Greenland.But relief came Wednesday when Trump backed down on threats to seize the Arctic island by force from ally Denmark and retracted his tariff threat.
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Collaboration on AI infrastructure with Nvidia, Broadcom and Microsoft has Corning stock set to light up a breakout.
Tech stocks rose late Thursday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (X
In recent days, Nebius Group has come under pressure after new U.S. tariff threats on European countries unnerved global markets and weighed on technology names, even as the company continues to ramp up its AI-focused cloud infrastructure business with large, long-term contracts. These headlines contrast sharply with Nebius’s capacity being effectively sold out and its multi-year infrastructure agreements with Microsoft and Meta, which together total over US$20.00 billion and highlight how...
In recent months, IREN has shifted from its roots in Bitcoin mining to secure a five-year, US$9.70 billion AI cloud contract with Microsoft and build out a multi-gigawatt data center pipeline for hyperscalers. This move into vertically integrated AI infrastructure, with control over land, power, and GPUs, positions IREN as part of an emerging “neocloud” class serving large-scale AI workloads. Next, we’ll examine how the multi-year Microsoft deal and AI infrastructure expansion reshape IREN’s...
Apple's (AAPL) hardware chief John Ternus' role now includes design work after Chief Executive Tim C
Investing.com -- Apple Inc. has expanded hardware chief John Ternus’s responsibilities to include design work, according to a Bloomberg report Thursday, further positioning him as a potential successor to Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook.
SAN FRANCISCO, January 22, 2026--Elastic (NYSE: ESTC), the Search AI Company, announced the general availability of Agent Builder, a complete set of capabilities that helps developers quickly build secure, reliable, context-driven AI agents.
Cook, who has led Apple since 2011 and turned 65 in November, quietly tapped Ternus to manage the company’s design teams at the end of last year, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The responsibilities have special significance at Apple. The role was held by Jony Ive, Jobs’ longtime design partner, until his departure in 2019.
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Apple’s Tim Cook, BlackRock’s Larry Fink and dozens more CEOs stood and waited for over an hour for a meet and greet with the president.
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the 15 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Look For in 2026. On January 12, Reuters reported that President Donald Trump said Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) will make notable changes to ensure that Americans do not pay for higher electricity consumption due to data centers. In a social media post on […]
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the 15 Best S&P 500 Stocks to Look For in 2026. On January 12, Reuters reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) led the smartphone market with a 20% share worldwide. Apple’s iPhone 17 series had strong sales and gained demand in emerging and mid-sized markets, according to Counterpoint analyst Varun […]
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Neurophos Inc. raises funding from Gates Frontier, Microsoft's M12, and Aramco Ventures to develop optical AI processors.
ADBE's AI-powered Acrobat and Express tools drove 11% Digital Media revenue growth and over 15% MAU gains in FY25.
Advanced Micro Devices targets a CAGR of 80% in AI revenues as Helios racks, Instinct GPUs and key global partnerships power data center growth.
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) stock has declined 39% over the past year, reflecting investor worries about its competitive position as payment alternatives like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Pay and Stripe proliferate. The company faces pressure from fintech rivals offering seamless integrations and lower fees, eroding PayPal’s market share in digital transactions. Trading at around $57 per share, it hovers ... Can PayPal’s Latest AI Bet Spark a Stock Revival?
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