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(Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. is planning to “significantly” increase production of its next-generation AI chips, the Information reported.Most Read from BloombergChina Unleashes $28 Trillion Capital Markets to Challenge US in AIIran Shakes Up Security Team After Saying Oman Deal ‘Very Close’Stocks Churn as Oil Advance Boosts Treasury Yields: Markets WrapTrump Amps Up Pressure on Billionaire Sargeant to Exit VenezuelaBehind Bessent Moves, Wall Street Sees a Bond-Market AngstThe company has been

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. was downgraded to an underperform rating at Jefferies, in the latest example of growing bearishness toward the company.Most Read from BloombergChina Unleashes $28 Trillion Capital Markets to Challenge US in AIIran Shakes Up Security Team After Saying Oman Deal ‘Very Close’Stocks Waver Near Record Highs, Crude Oil Advances: Markets WrapTrump Amps Up Pressure on Billionaire Sargeant to Exit VenezuelaIran Says Hormuz Deal Close But Its Conditions Must Be MetAnalyst Edison

During an interview with CNBC, Ives said that to some extent, earnings of big tech companies have “almost” caught up with valuation.

(Bloomberg) -- JPMorgan Chase & Co. strategists raised their S&P 500 Index forecast for a second time in two months, citing strong corporate earnings and the payoff from massive artificial intelligence spending. Most Read from BloombergIran Shakes Up Security Team After Saying Oman Deal ‘Very Close’China Unleashes $28 Trillion Capital Markets to Challenge US in AIStocks Hold Near Record Highs, Oil Ticks Higher: Markets WrapTrump Amps Up Pressure on Billionaire Sargeant to Exit VenezuelaIran Says

The latest monthly jobs report could take the pressure off the Fed to hike rates.

Texas Pacific Land (NYSE:TPL) reported record quarterly revenue, net income and free cash flow for the second quarter of 2026, supported by higher oil and gas royalty production, produced-water royalty volumes and surface-related revenue. Chief Executive Officer Ty Glover said the company generated

Black Hills (NYSE:BKH) said it remains on track to meet its 2026 earnings guidance as new rates and rider recovery, large-load demand growth and ongoing capital investments supported second-quarter results. The utility reported second-quarter GAAP earnings per share of $0.50, including $0.04 per sh

Azure revenue surged 43% as AI demand outpaced capacity, driving record quarterly results.

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(Bloomberg) -- US lawmakers from both parties are seeking to boost federal funding for quantum computing as China and other countries race to transition from research to deployment of the nascent technology across defense, intelligence and cybersecurity.Most Read from BloombergOpenAI’s New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300Iran Wants to Bar US, Israeli Ships From Hormuz in Peace AccordTrump Administration Considers Order on Autism and VaccinesIran Says Agreement on Hormuz Shippi

Wall Street expects second-quarter revenue of about $2.55 billion.

Yahoo Finance's Julie Hyman reports on Atlassian's (TEAM) 34% stock surge following strong fourth-quarter earnings and cloud growth, while analyzing broader software sector trends and ETF indicators on AlphaSpace.

(Bloomberg) -- After spending much of the year in the stock market doghouse over fears about their profligate spending on artificial intelligence, the world’s biggest technology companies are suddenly leading the way once again. Most Read from BloombergOpenAI’s New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300Iran Wants to Bar US, Israeli Ships From Hormuz in Peace AccordIran Says Agreement on Hormuz Shipping Reached With OmanTrump Administration Considers Order on Autism and VaccinesIshbi

(Bloomberg) -- When BlackRock Inc. sought to raise billions in debt financing for a Meta Platforms Inc. data center, there was one type of investor the asset management giant wanted to avoid: those looking for a quick profit.Most Read from BloombergOpenAI’s New Device Will Be Hockey Puck-Sized and Cost Over $300Iran Wants to Bar US, Israeli Ships From Hormuz in Peace AccordIran Says Agreement on Hormuz Shipping Reached With OmanTrump Administration Considers Order on Autism and VaccinesIshbia’s

Cloud companies’ capex would run at roughly 3% of the U.S. GDP every year from 2027 to 2029, up from 0.3% of GDP in 2019 and 1.4% in 2025, according to a top economist.

Five9 (NASDAQ:FIVN) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $312 million, up 10% from a year earlier and above the high end of its guidance range, as accelerating artificial intelligence revenue helped drive subscription growth. Subscription revenue rose 14% year over year, marking a third consecut

Utility companies are increasingly benefiting from the AI data center boom, and here is my favorite way to gain exposure to this investment theme.

A modest earnings premium sits on top of one exceptional margin, and the AI build-out is now pressing on that margin.

(Bloomberg) -- Nscale is telling prospective investors it has about $51 billion of total contracted revenue ahead of a US initial public offering that could take place as soon as in September, according to people familiar with the matter.Most Read from BloombergIran Says Agreement on Hormuz Shipping Reached With OmanGoogle AI Veterans Depart During Seismic Leadership ShiftWhy Do Data Centers Use So Much Fresh Water?Microsoft’s AI Sales Mostly Come From OpenAI, Disclosures ShowOpenAI Models Joine

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down in late-morning trading Thursday, while the the S&P 500 an

Microsoft price prediction as Citi raises its MSFT target to $600 after strong Azure earnings, with CoinCodex forecasting a similar move toward $600.

Optical networking startup Lumilens said on Thursday it was valued at $5.51 billion in its latest funding round, ‌as surging investment in AI data centers fuels demand for ‌high-speed connectivity technologies. The San Jose, California-based company designs and manufactures optical and networking products ​that help data centers move data faster while using less power. It raised more than $700 million in the Series C funding round co-led by Atreides Management, Bain Capital Ventures, Meritech, Seligman Ventures and Spark Capital, bringing its ‌total funding to more than $900 ⁠million.

Nuclear play Constellation Energy jumped about 7% Thursday morning after beating analyst views on earnings and profits.

Microsoft launched its largest India data center in Hyderabad on Thursday and has signed up ‌Adani Group and HDFC Bank among early users ‌as it races rivals for the country's fast-growing AI market. The Windows maker has ‌committed about $20.5 billion to ⁠expand its India opreations, betting on a market of more than 1 billion internet users and ⁠one of the world's deepest pools of tech talent. • Azure, Microsoft's cloud-computing arm, has posted double-digit revenue ​increases in ​India for the last two ​years, the company said.

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rises, while tech futures drop as AI stocks Sandisk and Western Digital plunge on earnings.

Every quarter, Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet publicly announce they cannot buy fast enough from one company, and that paper trail shapes every investment decision I make heading into a critical August earnings date.

Investors have not missed out quite yet after Microsoft's post-earnings rally.

A10 Networks (NYSE:ATEN) reported second-quarter revenue growth of 15.5% as demand for its application networking and security offerings benefited from AI-related traffic, latency and security requirements. The company raised its full-year revenue and earnings outlook, citing results through the fir

(Bloomberg) -- Nintendo Co. reported stronger-than-expected earnings buoyed by tariff refunds from the US and strong sales of a pair of in-house titles for its flagship Switch 2 console.Most Read from BloombergIran Says Agreement on Hormuz Shipping Reached With OmanGoogle AI Veterans Depart During Seismic Leadership ShiftSpaceX’s AI Splurge Puts a Damper on First Earnings After IPOMajor Hedge Funds Targeted in Wave of Attempted CyberattacksMicrosoft’s AI Sales Mostly Come From OpenAI, Disclosure

Talen Energy (NASDAQ:TLN) reported second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $374 million and adjusted free cash flow of $212 million, citing contributions from recently acquired natural gas plants, higher PJM capacity pricing, increased generation volumes and the ramp of its AWS contract. For the first ha