Introduction: The benchmark S&P 500 soared to an all-time high on Thursday, driven by a blend of corporate earnings reports and remarks from President Donald Trump. Investors are closely monitoring these developments, which have significant implications for the market’s trajectory.Corporate Earnings and Market Performance: The S&P 500’s rise was accompanied …
Read More »Russia Fines Google $77.9 Million for Non-Compliance with Previous Penalties
A Russian court has imposed an 8 billion rouble ($77.9 million) fine on Google, marking a substantial escalation in penalties against the tech giant for failing to comply with previous administrative orders. The decision, announced by Moscow’s Chertanovo District Court, reflects heightened tensions between Russia and foreign technology platforms. Key …
Read More »Microsoft Forecasts AI Spending Surge Amid Slower Azure Growth
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 …
Read More »Alphabet Q3 Earnings Surpass Expectations with Strong Ad Revenue and Cloud Growth
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, …
Read More »Alphabet’s Q2 Results Beat Expectations, Driven by Strong Search and Cloud Performance
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 …
Read More »Global Computer Systems Meltdown: CrowdStrike Software Update Triggers Widespread Chaos
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 …
Read More »S&P 500 retreats after briefly topping 5,500 for the first time ever
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 …
Read More »Nasdaq touches new record, Dow attempts to surpass 40,000
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 …
Read More »Microsoft reports revenues of more than $61 billion
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 …
Read More »US stocks secure gains amid risk-on mood
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 …
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