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By Lucy Raitano and Amanda Cooper LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. investors are pulling money out of their own stock market at the fastest pace in at least 16 years as Big Tech returns fade and better
Nvidia Earnings Preview as Hyperscalers Boost 2026 AI Spending
Apple Draws Billion-Dollar Bets as Berkshire Cuts Back
State alleges company failed to deploy adequate detection tools.
Volatility skew suggests no panic among institutional traders.
UK consumer confidence continued to fall in February, though figures released this week offered some more upbeat news on the country's economy.
An actively managed ETF, Akre Focus targets high-quality U.S. companies with strong returns and disciplined management.
OpenAI is nearing a funding round that could value the company at over $850 billion, putting it among the world’s most valuable companies. What does this mean for Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and every other player in the AI ecosystem? The $100B Raise in Context If completed, this would be the largest private funding round ... OpenAI Is Now Worth More Than Goldman Sachs and Netflix Combined — Here’s What That Means
When NVIDIA represents 13.53% of your portfolio, the fund is not a diversified growth vehicle – it carries concentrated exposure to AI infrastructure and semiconductor dominance. Vanguard S&P 500 Growth Index Fund ETF Shares (NYSEARCA:VOOG) delivers exactly what its name promises: the growth half of the S&P 500, stripped of value stocks and rebalanced to ... VOOG Ripped 400% Higher In Stunning Run, But 2026 Is Testing Its Limits
This ETF targets investment grade corporate bonds maturing in 2032, offering defined maturity exposure and a steady income profile.
When Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) recently traded near $5,840 per share before pulling back, the travel technology giant’s elevated price underscored a familiar challenge for retail investors: accessibility. This dynamic often precedes stock split announcements, as companies seek to broaden their investor base without changing underlying value. Five publicly traded companies stand out as the ... After Historic Booking Stock Split, Who’s Next?
The massive investments S&P 500 companies are plowing into AI don't seem to be making much of a dent in their surging piles of cash.
Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) will receive 20% of OpenAI’s total revenue until 2032 under a revised agreement. Updated Revenue Share Agreement The new deal, updated in the fall, allows OpenAI to collaborate with other compute providers without giving Microsoft the first right of refusal. Some payments under the agreement will occur in the later years. Initially, Microsoft was entitled to 20% of OpenAI’s revenue until 2030, the Information reported on Wednesday. Don't Miss: Explore the Fire-Safe E
The largest U.S. tech companies are on pace to spend about as much money as it cost to build the domestic railroads, around five times the amount needed to create a federal highway system, and 10 times the cash needed to put a man on the moon. The so-called Big Four hyperscalers— Microsoft Alphabet Meta Platforms and Amazon.com —are forecast to spend at least $600 billion on artificial-intelligence buildouts in 2026. Add Oracle projected spending and the tally rises to $650 billion, a near 60% increase from 2025 levels.
Nvidia Corp.’s Jensen Huang dropped out after early promotion; Bill Gates withdrew later. Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, had so much trouble getting through security that his speech — announcing the biggest deal of the India AI Impact Summit — was delayed.
Mutual fund managers who cut exposure to the volatile tech stocks that have roiled markets this year have been on a tear. Nearly 60% of large-cap mutual funds are outperforming their benchmarks, the highest share since 2007, according to data from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Large-cap core and growth managers have posted the strongest gains, helped in part by weak returns from Big Tech. Tech companies in the index are down more than 4%, while energy and materials producers have rallied at least 15%.
By M. Marin OTC:LGMK READ THE FULL LGMK RESEARCH REPORT Expanding distribution channels, greater emphasis on DTC & online expected to lower CAC over time LogicMark, Inc. (OTC:LGMK) has made significant strides as it transforms its business to a personal safety company offering recurring revenue solutions for a wide target market. The company’s legacy business focused on providing personal
We recently published 10 Firms Outperform Wall Street With Surprising Gains. Remitly Global Inc. (NASDAQ:RELY) was one of the best performers on Thursday. Remitly Global rallied for a third straight day on Thursday, jumping 25.94 percent to close at $17.14 apiece as investors welcomed changes to its leadership, alongside a strong earnings performance last year. […]
Saylor has been offseting the Bitcoin drag by reverting to different and dangerous scheme: Issuing tons of preferred stock.
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) ranks among billionaire David Tepper’s 10 favorite stocks. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported its fiscal Q2 2026 earnings on January 28, with total revenue up 17%, driven by strong demand for its cloud services and AI programs. On an adjusted basis, profitability also exceeded expectations, with adjusted EPS of $4.14 versus the projected […]
Netflix augmented its licensing deals with its owned original content. Apple is playing follow the leader.
The public sector recorded a surplus of £30.4bn in January, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Heritage menswear retailer TM Lewin is back on the high street and growing under managing director Dan Ferris.
The FCA's regulatory sandbox allows financial firms to test innovative products and services in a controlled environment.