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There’s been a lot of discussion and rumors about who could succeed Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook, who helped take the iPhone maker to new heights following the passing of Steve Jobs close to 15 years ago. Whether it’s Cook turning 65 or calls from his retirement due to Apple stock’s recent bout of underperformance, ... Opinion: The Hunt for Tim Cook’s Successor Is Premature—Here’s the Part Everyone’s Missing

Microsoft's sell-off has created a rare chance to buy into a world-class business at a reasonable price.

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones. Since the second quarter of 2011, Tudor Investment Corp has held a small stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL). Barring minor exceptions, most notably in the fourth quarter of 2012, this has hovered around or below the 1 […]

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the 10 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones. Tudor Investment Corp has been overwhelmingly bullish on Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) for many years. The fund has held a sizable stake in the company since the fourth quarter of 2010. Back then, this stake comprised 368,000 shares […]

Amazon's cloud computing operation in Bahrain was damaged after an Iranian ‌strike, the Financial Times reported on ‌Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. Bahrain's Interior Ministry ​said earlier in the day that civil defence teams were extinguishing a fire at a company facility following what authorities described as an ‌Iranian attack. * The report of the strike came a day after Iran'sRevolutionary Guards threatened ​to target ​U.S. companies in theMiddle ​East, including Microsoft, ‌Google and Apple, inretaliation for attacks on Iran.

Benchmark initiated coverage of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) with a Buy rating and $450 price target, arguing that the stock’s steep retreat from its 2025 highs represents a compelling long-term entry point. Microsoft shares have fallen 28% from their October 2025 level of $517.54 to $370.17 as of March 31, 2026, even as the company’s underlying fundamentals ... Microsoft’s Pullback From October Highs Is a Buying Opportunity, According to Wall Street

IGV and other software ETFs could rally as easing US-Iran tensions lift supply chains, revive spending, and position tech for a rebound in April.

01 Apr, 2026 @ 14:00 by Yahoo! Finance

Max, a messaging and e-commerce platform, will offer everything from taxi-hailing services to electronic passport wallets.

Disney upgraded, Nike downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Amazon.com and Cathie Wood's ARK Invest were among the backers for OpenAI's $122 billion funding round.

(Bloomberg) -- Trade Desk Inc. investors who stuck with the stock through a 15-month selloff that has left it down more than 80% will likely be waiting awhile for a rebound — if one ever materializes. Since the start of 2025, the advertising-technology company’s shares are by far the worst performers in the S&P 500 Index, closing Friday at their lowest level since 2020 before staging a bit of a rebound this week. The rout has wiped out over $47 billion in market value. Shares were up 0.2% Wednes

01 Apr, 2026 @ 13:33 by Yahoo! Finance

Canadian cryptocurrency miner Hut 8 (NASDAQ: $HUT) is expanding to the Middle East.

OpenAI is one of the biggest companies in the world, at least from a valuation standpoint.

01 Apr, 2026 @ 13:27 by Yahoo! Finance

Energy stocks were declining pre-bell Wednesday, with the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF

Microsoft Faces AI Doubts as BofA Flags Copilot Concerns

01 Apr, 2026 @ 13:22 by Yahoo! Finance

Singapore becomes its next big focus

01 Apr, 2026 @ 13:19 by Yahoo! Finance

New investment underscores the company's growing bet on Southeast Asia's digital infrastructure.

In March 2026, Accenture launched Cyber.AI, an AI-powered cybersecurity solution built on Anthropic’s Claude model, and expanded its Microsoft-based Managed Extended Detection and Response capabilities, while also reporting higher quarterly sales of US$18,044.07 million and affirming full-year 2026 guidance. By combining a large proprietary agent library, over 30,000 cybersecurity professionals, and real-world deployment results such as sharply faster security scans and wider testing...

Iran Threatens to Strike Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft as Retaliation for US Strikes

Microsoft is getting all of its AI pieces into place.

SoftBank, Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft anchor raise as retail investors join for the first time

Tech giants Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) both reported earnings in early 2026, spotlighting two very different AI bets. Microsoft is selling the infrastructure of the AI era through enterprise cloud. Meta is spending at historic scale to own the consumer AI layer, while leaning on one of the most powerful advertising engines ever ... Microsoft vs Meta: Both AI Stocks Have Been Hit Hard, But One Is a Better Buy Now

CRWV secured an $8.5B GPU-backed loan with investment-grade ratings, cutting borrowing costs and supporting AI infrastructure expansion despite rising debt risks.

CRM's Agentforce surges with 169% ARR growth and 29,000 deals, fueling AI momentum as Data 360 drives recurring revenue gains and growth outlook.

01 Apr, 2026 @ 12:22 by Yahoo! Finance

Tech giant celebrates milestone while navigating AI competition.

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