Amazon is negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move could position the tech giant as the lead investor in a funding round aiming to raise up to $100 billion ahead of a potential trillion-dollar IPO.
Microsoft's aggressive investment in AI infrastructure led to a sharp rise in capital expenditures, while its flagship Azure cloud service showed signs of moderating growth. The mixed results triggered a significant after-hours sell-off, raising questions about the near-term profitability of its AI ambitions.
While broader UK indices face headwinds, a closer look reveals potential in smaller-cap companies. We examine three penny stocks—Alumasc Group, Mercia Asset Management, and Roebuck Food Group—that are navigating economic challenges with distinct strategies and financial profiles.
Buoyed by robust demand for its premium iPhone 17 Pro models, Apple is projected to report its highest quarterly iPhone sales increase in over four years. Analysts spotlight a pivotal AI deal with Google's Gemini as a key future growth lever, even as the tech giant navigates supply chain cost pressures.
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang indicates that Chinese regulatory approval for the sale of its flagship H200 AI chip is still pending, amid high demand from major tech firms and ongoing U.S.-China tech tensions.
Despite a recent stock dip, ASML's record order book, driven by surging demand for advanced memory systems, points to sustained growth as AI and data center expansions create a 'perfect storm' for the lithography giant.
President Trump's nomination of former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank has drawn swift and varied reactions from economists and Wall Street figures, highlighting debates over his policy views, independence, and the future of monetary policy.
A surge in sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks led to a staggering $370 million in cryptocurrency thefts this January, eclipsing losses from technical protocol hacks and signaling a dangerous shift in criminal tactics targeting individual users.
A Nevada court has issued a temporary restraining order against prediction market platform Polymarket, barring it from offering event-based betting to state residents. The ruling intensifies the regulatory clash between state gambling laws and federal financial frameworks, casting uncertainty over the future of crypto-powered prediction markets in the U.S.
Augusto Blacker Miller, a controversial figure from Peru's Fujimori era, has died in a Rio de Janeiro prison hospital. The 80-year-old, arrested in Brazil last December on an Interpol warrant, succumbed to cardiorespiratory arrest, reigniting debates about justice, aging detainees, and cross-border legal accountability.
The investment giant Vanguard has cut management fees on 53 of its mutual funds and ETFs, a move projected to save investors nearly $250 million in 2026 and marking the latest salvo in an industry-wide race to lower costs for everyday savers.
Despite navigating a major venue overhaul, the Atlanta Shoe Market reports a 7% surge in pre-registrations, with brands and buyers adapting to a reimagined show floor that may boost visibility for some exhibitors.
As the AI infrastructure race accelerates, Nvidia's relentless innovation cycle and commanding market position point to sustained growth, with data center spending projected to reach trillions annually by 2030.
Polish online marketplace Erli has filed a lawsuit against dominant rival Allegro, alleging the platform abuses its market power to pressure sellers into maintaining higher prices on competing sites. Allegro denies the accusations, stating its seller benefit programs are voluntary.
Nvidia continues its aggressive investment strategy with a major stake in cloud provider CoreWeave, signaling a calculated approach to consolidating its AI ecosystem amid market volatility and shifting valuations.
Ripple Labs has obtained a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's financial regulator, marking a significant step in its European regulatory strategy and enabling the expansion of its payment services across the EU single market.
Faced with scaling annual vaccine output from 200 million to 3 billion doses, CEO Albert Bourla reframed an operational nightmare as a moral imperative, unlocking what he calls "miracles" of human effort.
Investment firm Ashva Capital Management highlights Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in its latest investor letter, citing the chipmaker's disciplined execution as a cornerstone for enduring growth, even as the fund's overall 2025 returns trailed major indices.
A newly surfaced 2014 email from the Jeffrey Epstein documents reveals Bitcoin-aligned executives warning investors about backing rival projects like Ripple. Some XRP proponents are framing the disclosure as validation of the token's early significance, though market momentum remains bearish.
Investment firm Ashva Capital Management reveals Micron Technology as its largest holding in its latest investor letter, detailing a conviction play on the memory chip giant's long-term trajectory amid AI-driven demand and market volatility.
