Despite massive investment and CEO Satya Nadella's bullish projections, Microsoft's flagship AI assistant, Copilot, is struggling to convert its vast user base into paying customers, with a new report revealing only a 3.3% paid adoption rate among Microsoft 365 users.
While the Australian market navigates short-term fluctuations, a deeper look reveals select companies with strong fundamentals and significant growth potential. We analyze three such 'undiscovered gems' that could offer compelling opportunities for discerning investors.
Utilities are shifting their strategy for distributed energy, moving generation from scattered circuit locations directly to substations. This approach unlocks system-wide benefits—from peak shaving and emergency backup to market participation—offering a multifaceted solution for cooperatives, municipals, and investor-owned utilities alike.
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman characterized the explosive AI bot network Moltbook as a probable fad during the Cisco AI Summit, while asserting that the autonomous agent technology powering it represents a lasting shift. His comments come amid security concerns and a broader debate on AI's evolving role.
The energy technology giant is significantly scaling up its manufacturing and R&D footprint across Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem, citing surging demand from data centers and industrial electrification.
Wall Street's consensus fair value estimate for ONEOK (OKE) has dipped slightly, reflecting a more cautious 'wait-and-see' approach among analysts. While some see underlying support for the current stock price, the overall narrative is shifting towards a balanced assessment of execution risks and dividend sustainability.
The arrest of former President Nicolás Maduro has opened a potential pathway for Western oil firms to re-enter Venezuela's vast energy sector. ConocoPhillips, with billions in unresolved claims, is now carefully weighing the risks and rewards of a possible return, as the U.S. government encourages engagement.
Micron Technology is undergoing a profound transformation, pivoting decisively from consumer memory to become a powerhouse in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI. With its 2024 HBM supply already sold out and massive fab investments in Singapore and Taiwan, the company is staking its future on the insatiable data center demand.
As Crown Castle's shares languish near multi-year lows, a fundamental analysis suggests a significant disconnect. A discounted cash flow model points to a potential 33% undervaluation, while price-to-sales metrics also signal a gap. We examine the numbers behind the telecom REIT's slump and what it means for value-oriented investors.
With only a trickle of patients allowed out, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for immediate humanitarian access to Gaza, as medical officials warn blocked evacuations are tantamount to a 'death sentence' for thousands.
As the national death toll from Winter Storm Fern reaches 85, Mississippi remains a focal point of recovery efforts with hundreds of thousands still without power. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the state, highlighting changes to federal disaster response protocols.
As its stock faces headwinds, Commvault unveils Geo Shield for regulated data and deepens its Google Cloud alliance, targeting complex compliance and ransomware recovery markets.
ExxonMobil is closing its Fife ethylene plant in Scotland, impacting the local community, as it simultaneously brings a flagship carbon capture and storage project online in Louisiana, signaling a strategic pivot in its global operations and climate strategy.
Emails reveal the disgraced financier was a key backer of MIT's Digital Currency Initiative, a foundational pillar for crypto, with analysis suggesting the majority of Bitcoin's code was committed after his involvement began.
Charter Communications' Spectrum is rolling out a trio of major initiatives—including guaranteed response times and a new hybrid Wi-Fi product—in a bid to stem the loss of hundreds of thousands of internet subscribers, as competition from fixed wireless and fiber intensifies.
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend, continuing a multi-year trend of shareholder returns supported by robust earnings and cash flow coverage.
Siemens Energy announces a major $1 billion investment to scale up U.S. manufacturing of grid equipment and gas turbines, aiming to create over 1,500 skilled jobs as electricity demand from data centers and AI soars.
The global energy technology giant is significantly scaling up its manufacturing and R&D footprint across Charlotte, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem, citing surging demand driven by data centers and electrification.
A sharp sell-off in major technology stocks pressured U.S. equity benchmarks Tuesday, while precious metals staged a dramatic rebound. The Nasdaq led declines, falling over 2%, as PayPal's weak outlook sparked sector-wide concerns.
Ballast CEO Greg MacDonald navigates a monumental turnaround at the 152-acre Parkmerced complex, confronting years of neglect and systemic challenges while betting on San Francisco's broader housing recovery.
