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April 6 (Reuters) - Apple has been encountering setbacks in the engineering test phase of its first foldable iPhone, which could lead to delays in its mass production and product shipment schedule,

An analysis of 84 Microsoft Corp. earnings calls reveals a stark shift in CEO Satya Nadella's strategic communication. Eric Jackson highlights that for the first time in a decade, his sweeping narrative regarding Artificial Intelligence is running significantly ahead of fundamental financial evidence. The Gap Between Ambition And Proof According to a comprehensive study by EMJ Capital founder Jackson, on Substack, Microsoft has transitioned from a "Cash Machine" era—where nearly every executive

Microsoft has signed its first Canadian bioenergy carbon capture offtake agreement, partnering with Indigenous led consortiums to support carbon removal tied to digital infrastructure. Shareholders are increasing coordinated pressure on Microsoft and peers over water usage and environmental transparency at fast growing data centers. These developments focus attention on how NasdaqGS:MSFT aligns its AI and cloud expansion with environmental and community expectations. For investors watching...

06 Apr, 2026 @ 22:51 by Yahoo! Finance

Shares of satellite communications provider Globalstar (NASDAQ:GSAT) fell 6.8% in the afternoon session after the stock pulled back following a significant rally driven by reports of a potential acquisition by Amazon.

In the latest trading session, Apple (AAPL) closed at $258.86, marking a +1.15% move from the previous day.

We just covered the 10 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Ken Griffin. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) ranks #5 (see the 5 Best Stocks to Buy According to Ken Griffin). Ken Griffin’s Stake Value: $1,500,827,597 Apple is gaining favor on Wall Street after previously being dismissed as an AI laggard. The biggest vote of confidence recently came from […]

Quarterly revenue reached NT$2.13 trillion, slightly missing estimates, as AI server demand held firm despite Middle East tensions impacting shipping and energy markets.

The Dow Jones index and Apple rose on the stock market today. President Donald Trump offered an olive branch to Iran even amid more threats.

As the first full trading week of 2026's second quarter kicks off, what will Wall Street investors be most focused on in Big Tech and Magnificent Seven stocks?Argent Capital Management portfolio manager Jed Ellerbroek sits down with Yahoo Finance Markets and Data Editor Jared Blikre and Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma to talk about the expectations from tech giants to justify their AI capex and monetization strategies.

06 Apr, 2026 @ 19:38 by Yahoo! Finance

Some of the headwinds that have plowed through Microsoft's stock are unlikely to abate in the near term.

Microsoft-backed (MSFT) OpenAI and Amazon-backed (AMZN) Anthropic shared their financial documents w

06 Apr, 2026 @ 18:59 by Yahoo! Finance

Potential deal could reshape satellite strategy and impact Apple's existing partnership.

06 Apr, 2026 @ 18:20 by Yahoo! Finance

The stock has been falling sharply in recent months, and isn't showing signs of stopping just yet.

One of the best AI plays isn't in the U.S. and isn't building AI agents.

AI-quantum supercycle gains momentum as NVIDIA and other quantum players see 50%+ upside amid rising cybersecurity risks and hybrid computing growth.

06 Apr, 2026 @ 17:49 by Yahoo! Finance

Satellite access could complicate existing ties

Apple plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its App Store fight with Epic Games, as it challenges a ruling limiting its ability to charge fees on external payments.

06 Apr, 2026 @ 17:03 by Yahoo! Finance

AMD Stock is climbing back in a consolidation and above a key level. AMD's technology has expanded to space missions.

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) is positioning itself to capture a broader segment of the personal computer market with its newly launched MacBook Neo, according to Bank of America analysts. The investment bank maintains a ‘Buy’ rating on Apple, with a price target of $320, implying upside...

06 Apr, 2026 @ 16:31 by Yahoo! Finance

Intel, Advanced Micro Devices Jump on Strong Server CPU Demand

Palantir rides surging AI demand with strong revenue growth, rising customers and hefty margins, but rich valuation and Big Tech competition complicate the buy case

Apple is using its product environment to play the long game. Seaport analyst Jay Goldberg raised his price target on the stock.

06 Apr, 2026 @ 16:20 by Yahoo! Finance

Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley joins Market Catalysts to break down Big Tech's earnings outlook for Q2 as Wall Street takes a closer look at the sector's AI spending concerns and macroeconomic uncertainty.

Morning Brief Anchor Julie Hyman and Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland discuss rising questions around OpenAI’s (OPAI.PVT) decision to acquire technology news podcast TBPN as the AI developer eyes a potential IPO.

06 Apr, 2026 @ 15:30 by Yahoo! Finance

Billionaires don’t buy on a whim as most retail investors do, since they have an extreme amount of resources they can spend before they make the decision to go ahead and buy a stock. Stocks like Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) have seen interest from multiple billionaires. This begs the question: what’s going on with ... Billionaires Are Buying up These 3 Stocks Like Hot Cakes

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