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Microsoft has struggled in 2026.
Apple is heading into its April 30 earnings report, with investors focused on iPhone demand, outlooks, and what’s next for its AI strategy under its upcoming new CEO. The iPhone maker's stock has lagged this year, down about 0.64% year to date compared with a 4.67% gain for the S&P 500 index, ...
The stock market is at highs but results and spending plans for Apple, Amazon, Google and more will be key for the AI-led rally
Microsoft is set to report earnings Wednesday afternoon, with the stock seen potentially hitting its highest point in months following the report.
The stock market brims with optimism ahead of a huge surge of AI hyperscaler earnings, amid an historical transition at the Federal Reserve.
Alphabet is enjoying strong demand for the AI processors it designed in-house.
Google Cloud used its Next conference to highlight what CEO Thomas Kurian described as a shift from experimentation to scaled deployment of artificial intelligence, telling attendees that “nearly 75% of Google Cloud customers now leverage our AI products to power their businesses.” Kurian said the f
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the 8 Best AI Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Ken Griffin. On April 21, Reuters reported that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) appointed John Ternus as CEO, showing a renewed focus on hardware and adding AI to existing devices rather than introducing a specific AI product. Ternus, a 25-year veteran […]
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the 8 Best AI Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Ken Griffin. On April 21, 2026, Reuters reported that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) had to deal with a mass lawsuit in the United Kingdom alleging that it overcharged businesses for Windows Server licenses on alternative cloud platforms. It happened right […]
Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the 10 best cybersecurity stocks to invest in according to analysts. The company’s multi-year overseas investments in AI infrastructure and cybersecurity are supporting a bullish case on the stock. On April 3, Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) unveiled a $10 billion investment in Japan for the period from 2026 to 2029, […]
President Donald Trump weighed in as major corporations, including Apple Inc. and Amazon Inc., reportedly avoided seeking tariff reimbursements. According to CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin, several major companies opting not to claim tariff refunds may reflect a desire to avoid “offending” Trump and possibly to sidestep political backlash. When he asked about the issue during an interview on Tuesday, Trump said, “I think it’s brilliant if they don’t do that, if they don’t do that, they got to know me
Intel soared 24% to its first record close since August 2000. The rally says everything you need to know about today’s market.
A U.S. judge on Friday dismissed Elon Musk's fraud claims in his lawsuit accusing OpenAI and co-founder Sam Altman of betraying OpenAI's original mission, but plans to proceed to trial on Musk's breach of charitable trust and unjust enrichment claims. Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Monday, and opening arguments are expected on Tuesday. Musk had said dismissing his fraud and constructive fraud claims, which he proposed, would streamline the case and keep jurors focused on his goal of ensuring that OpenAI benefit humanity rather than be a "wealth machine."
Steve Ballmer wrote a fiery letter in the sentencing of disgraced founder Joseph Sanberg documenting all the harm that's befalling him as an investor.
The earnings focus this week is on the Magnificent 7 group of mega-cap Tech companies, with Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft, and Meta reporting results on Wednesday, April 29th, and Apple doing the same the day after.
Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come next week, including the start of the trial between OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) co-founders Sam Altman and Elon Musk; earnings results from Magnificent Seven tech companies Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META), and Apple (AAPL); and the Federal Reserve's latest interest rate decision to come at its April FOMC meeting.
The Public Service Commission made a series of changes to strengthen protections for existing We Energies customers.
On April 24, 2026, Intel’s breakout quarter reignited chip leadership and intensified the AI giants’ grip on U.S. indexes.
The Oracle of Omaha sold Apple and bought Chubb.
John Ternus has been named to succeed Tim Cook as Apple's CEO, beginning in September.
Oracle stock has fallen from its highs of last year but Wedbush analysts think there's reason to back its AI ambitions.
Strive Asset Management (ASST) combines an asset management platform with a capital strategy centered on building Bitcoin exposure per share. Investors are watching whether that structure can create value beyond Bitcoin exposure.
Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced its Board of Directors has nominated Omar Abbosh as a new independent director for election by shareholders at the company's annual general meeting.
Tech stocks were higher late Friday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR E
Kalshi has selected Pyth Network as the resolution source for its Commodities Hub, a dedicated section for event contracts tied to gold, silver, Brent crude, natural gas, copper, corn, soybeans and wheat. Pyth price data will power contract resolutions, and Pyth Pro, the network’s institutional data tier, will provide direct feeds to Kalshi’s market makers, according to a press release. The Commodities Hub on Kalshi covers event contracts across physical markets. Second Major Prediction Market T