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Tesla, Microsoft and Meta headlined huge earnings late after the stock market paused at record highs.
Jonathan Neilson: Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today. On the call with me are Satya Nadella, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Amy Hood, Chief Financial Officer; Alice Jolla, Chief Accounting Officer; and Keith Dolliver, Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel.
Samsung’s strong showing followed better-than-anticipated results from its smaller rival, suggesting that voracious appetite for AI memory is outstripping global supply, creating a windfall for the two industry leaders. Meta Platforms Inc. and Microsoft Corp. unveiled sharp gains in capital spending when they reported results overnight. At the same time, that demand has caused shortages of conventional DRAM and NAND used in modern electronics from personal computers to smartphones.
Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton previews several of the biggest stories to come tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, including earnings results from companies like Apple (AAPL), Visa (V), and Lockheed Martin (LMT); the latest reading on US mortgage rates; and weekly initial jobless claims data.To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend.
Wall Street is in the middle of Big Tech earnings, with the 'Magnificent Seven' leading big moves in both directions.
Higher than anticipated capital spending and disappointing gaming results from the holiday season weighed on shares.
Microsoft (MSFT) reported second quarter results, with adjusted earnings of $5.16 per share and revenue figures ($81.27 billion vs. estimates of $80.31 billion) that topped Wall Street expectations.On Wednesday's earnings call, Microsoft CFO Amy Hood chats with Jefferies analyst Brent Thill about the company's partnership with OpenAI (OPAI.PVT).Watch the video above to hear more.To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out Yahoo Finance.
With corporate layoffs at a 22-year high and AI displacing nearly 78,000 jobs in 2025, the Czech-based French entrepreneur offers a practical framework for fathers seeking financial stabilityPRAGUE, CZECHIA, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arnaud CZ, founder of the $100k Dad system, specializing in corporate-to-entrepreneur transitions, has released a comprehensive complimentary course called the $100k Dad system designed to help working fathers develop sustainable side income streams. The eig
Microsoft beat estimates for its fiscal Q2, thanks to growth in its cloud computing and AI businesses. But Microsoft stock fell late.
Microsoft’s Azure cloud unit grew 39% in the latest quarter, a slight slowdown from the prior three months.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is in the spotlight Wednesday ahead of its second-quarter earnings report today after the market closes. Microsoft Heads Into Earnings With AI Initiatives In Focus The earnings report comes amid its recent announcement of a significant partnership with Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:RR) in AI which adds both opportunity and pressure to the narrative. With shares down just over 6% in the past six months, the company must clear the high bar of $80.27 billion in
Microsoft (MSFT) reported fiscal second quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations on both the top and bottom lines, and yet the stock fell in after-hours trading. Bokeh Capital Partners founder and chief investment officer Kimberly Forrest explains what investors didn't like about the report.To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime.
On Jan. 28, 2026, Fed caution barely moved markets as investors watch AI and tech earnings closely.
Microsoft, one of OpenAI's major investors, is benefiting greatly from the AI lab's growth.
Earnings season is in full swing, with three of the trillion-dollar market-cap "Mag Seven" companies reporting earnings after the close Wednesday. ↗️ Tesla (TSLA): The EV-maker will invest $2 billion in Elon Musk’s artificial-intelligence company, xAI, the company announced Wednesday in an earnings report that saw drops in revenue and profit.
Although the revenue and EPS for Microsoft (MSFT) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Today, Jan. 28, 2026, investors are weighing fresh foundry talks, insider buying, and AI optimism against Intel’s recent losses.
Microsoft (MSFT) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +6.84% and +1.30%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2025. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Worldcoin surged 16% after a report said OpenAI is exploring proof of personhood using biometric tools, including iris-scanning technology.
Wall Street stocks finished little changed Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, while the dollar rebounded somewhat from the prior session's slide.The dollar recovered some of its losses from the prior session, when comments from US President Donald Trump seeming to greet a weaker US currency, sending the dollar to a four and a half year low against the euro.
Austin, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - January 28, 2026) - Bombyll is pleased to announce that Tiffany Gonzalez, Founder of Bombyll will be speaking at TechCon Southwest 2026. This year’s event will be held Feb. 12-13 at the Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas.TechCon Southwest, produced by TechCon Global, is a leading technology and innovation event that brings together investors, founders, thought leaders, and industry experts. The 2026 program features keynotes, panel discussions, fireside...
Microsoft beat expectations and showed real AI demand, but Azure’s growth and a big infrastructure bill left investors looking at the payoff timeline
John Belton, Gabelli Funds portfolio manager and managing director for growth portfolios, reacts to Microsoft's second-quarter earnings on "Bloomberg The Close."
The fourth quarter earnings season kicks into high gear this week, with Big Tech results from Microsoft, Meta, Tesla, and Apple headlining the earnings calendar.
Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF targets firms advancing AI and big data, with a portfolio spanning global tech innovators.