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Microsoft has announced expectations for increased spending on artificial intelligence (AI) in the current quarter but cautioned that growth in its Azure cloud business may slow down due to capacity constraints at its data centers. Shares of the Redmond, Washington-based company fell 3.6% in after-market trading, reversing earlier gains despite …

Alphabet Inc. reported robust third-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street forecasts, as the tech giant’s core advertising revenue grew significantly, allaying concerns over potential threats from AI-driven competitors. Following the report, Alphabet’s stock surged over 5% in premarket trading on Wednesday. For Q3, Alphabet recorded earnings of $2.12 per share, …

Alphabet Inc. reported its second-quarter financial results on Tuesday, exceeding analyst expectations with notable strengths in its Search and Cloud divisions. The tech giant posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.89, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.83. Revenue for the quarter reached $84.74 billion, outpacing the average analyst projection …

A seemingly routine software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike unleashed a wave of chaos on Friday, causing widespread disruptions to critical computer systems worldwide. The malfunctioning update impacted a multitude of industries and services, from grounding flights and silencing broadcasters to disrupting banking and healthcare operations. The culprit behind the …

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite experienced a drop in volume on Thursday, with the broad market index falling 0.3% after briefly reaching the 5,500 level. Nvidia that temporarily unseated Microsoft as the most valuable public company, declined 3.4% after rising earlier in the session. Shares have climbed more than …

US stocks have seen a surge as the Nasdaq Composite (NXIC) reached new intraday highs and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) fell below 40,000 after closing above the landmark level for the first time on Friday. The S&P 500 (GSPC) rose 0.3%, while the Dow wavered around the flatline …

Yesterday, Microsoft Corporation unveiled its third-quarter financial results, surpassing analysts’ forecasts fueled by robust corporate demand for its cloud and artificial intelligence services. The tech giant reported earnings per share of approximately $2.94, exceeding the anticipated $2.82 per share. Similarly, Microsoft’s revenue climbed to $61.86 billion, surpassing expectations of around …

US stocks secured gains on Tuesday as investors prepared for a fresh batch of earnings reports, most notably Tesla. Nasdaq Composite led the trading day, surging about 1.6%. The benchmark S&P 500 rose about 1.2% after staging a comeback from a six-day run of losses on Monday. The Dow Jones …

After the Fed had hinted at three rate cuts in the pipeline for 2024, the Dow surged to new heights. Following the Federal Reserve’s the retention of Fed’s 23-year high rate of interest rate and its hold on the projections for three rate cuts before the end of 2024, the …

Google parent Alphabet’s stock declines more than 5% after the company reported its Q4 earnings, which missed estimates on ad revenue. The company’s revenue, excluding traffic acquisition costs, was $72 billion, higher than the $63.12 billion generated during the same period in the prior year. However, investors focused on the …