Microsoft's $190B AI Outlay Signals Cloud Dominance Push
Earnings James Calloway

Microsoft's $190B AI Outlay Signals Cloud Dominance Push

Microsoft posts solid Q3 results with Azure growth beating estimates, but shares dip as the company outlines $190B in AI infrastructure spending through 2026.

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AWS Growth Accelerates, Amazon Stock Gains on Cloud AI Demand
Technology Sarah Chen

AWS Growth Accelerates, Amazon Stock Gains on Cloud AI Demand

Amazon shares rose 1.4% as AWS revenue surged 28% to $37.6B, its fastest growth in 15 quarters, signaling strong AI-driven cloud demand.

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Intel Shares Surge on Google AI Chip Packaging Deal Prospects
Technology Sarah Chen

Intel Shares Surge on Google AI Chip Packaging Deal Prospects

Intel shares jumped 12% to a record $94.75 after reports that Google could adopt Intel's EMIB packaging for AI chips, boosting confidence in the foundry strategy.

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Futures Climb on Strong Cloud Earnings; GDP Data Looms
Markets Daniel Marsh

Futures Climb on Strong Cloud Earnings; GDP Data Looms

U.S. stock futures advanced Thursday, lifted by strong cloud revenue from Alphabet and Amazon, though Meta and Microsoft declined amid AI spending worries.

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KeyCorp Expands into Western Europe with Clearwater UK Acquisition
Markets Daniel Marsh

KeyCorp Expands into Western Europe with Clearwater UK Acquisition

KeyCorp acquires Clearwater UK, marking its first Western Europe advisory platform. The deal, expected to close in late 2026, expands KeyBanc's M&A and debt advisory capabilities.

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Brent Crude Plunges After Spiking Above $126 on Iran Tensions
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Brent Crude Plunges After Spiking Above $126 on Iran Tensions

Brent crude briefly topped $126 a barrel before sliding to $115.98 as markets weighed US military options against Iran and potential disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz.

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Alphabet Surges as Google Cloud Revenue Hits $20 Billion, AI Spend Pays Off
Earnings James Calloway

Alphabet Surges as Google Cloud Revenue Hits $20 Billion, AI Spend Pays Off

Alphabet shares surged 6.1% in premarket trading after Google Cloud revenue jumped 63% to a record $20 billion, driving a Q1 earnings beat. Net income rose 81% to $62.6 billion.

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Meta Platforms Drops as $145B AI Capex Plan Overshadows Strong Q1 Earnings
Earnings James Calloway

Meta Platforms Drops as $145B AI Capex Plan Overshadows Strong Q1 Earnings

Meta Platforms shares dropped over 6% after hours after unveiling a $125-$145 billion 2026 AI capex plan, overwhelming a strong Q1 earnings beat with revenue up 33% and net income up 61%.

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Futures Mixed as Oil Surge Offsets Tech Earnings Boost
Markets Daniel Marsh

Futures Mixed as Oil Surge Offsets Tech Earnings Boost

Dow futures fall 0.6% as oil price gains offset positive earnings from Alphabet and Amazon, while Nasdaq 100 futures edge up 0.1%.

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T. Rowe Price Faces $13.7B Outflows as Q1 Earnings Loom
Earnings James Calloway

T. Rowe Price Faces $13.7B Outflows as Q1 Earnings Loom

T. Rowe Price reports $13.7B in Q1 net outflows, with AUM falling to $1.71T. Analysts cut price targets ahead of earnings, as the dividend stock faces pressure from fee revenue and competition.

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Free AI Trading Bots Invade Forex and Crypto Markets, but Regulators Raise Red Flags
Regulation James Calloway

Free AI Trading Bots Invade Forex and Crypto Markets, but Regulators Raise Red Flags

MoneyFlare's free AI forex bot targets retail traders, but regulators caution against risks and unverified performance data.

ASX 200 Extends Losing Streak as Inflation and Oil Shock Weigh on Sentiment
Markets Daniel Marsh

ASX 200 Extends Losing Streak as Inflation and Oil Shock Weigh on Sentiment

Australian shares slipped for an eighth consecutive day, with the ASX 200 closing 0.24% lower, as inflation data and a profit warning from Woolworths dragged on the market.

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