AMD Stock Soars Ahead of Earnings: A Calculated Bet on AI's Future
With shares up over 100% in a year, investors are weighing whether to buy AMD stock before its February 3rd earnings report, as the chipmaker capitalizes on the AI boom.
With shares up over 100% in a year, investors are weighing whether to buy AMD stock before its February 3rd earnings report, as the chipmaker capitalizes on the AI boom.
Oppenheimer and Wells Fargo have raised price targets for Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR), highlighting robust demand from the automotive and artificial intelligence sectors as key growth drivers ahead of the company's quarterly results.
Phillip Securities initiates coverage of Palantir Technologies with a Buy rating, citing its AI software segment's robust growth and significant market expansion potential. A new partnership with Innodata aims to enhance Palantir's rodeo analysis platforms through advanced data services.
Twist Bioscience kicks off fiscal 2026 with robust growth, reporting a 17% year-over-year revenue increase to $103.7 million. The company credits its semiconductor-based DNA synthesis platform and surging demand from AI-enabled drug discovery programs as key drivers, while reiterating its path to adjusted EBITDA breakeven within the year.
IBM intensifies its focus on the enterprise AI market with the launch of its governed deployment platform, a strategic collaboration with e& for regulated sectors, and the appointment of PepsiCo's Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors.
A Milton, Massachusetts man's attempt to clear roof ice with a blowtorch during a severe winter storm sparked a fast-moving attic fire, prompting warnings from officials about the dangers of DIY ice removal.
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.
While Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) has delivered solid earnings growth over five years, its share price appreciation has notably lagged the broader market. A deeper look reveals dividends have bolstered total returns, but recent underperformance highlights investor caution toward the payroll giant.
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.
ABB's shares surged 10% following its annual results, with earnings per share exceeding forecasts. Analysts have raised their price target to CHF 60.30 and project accelerated revenue growth ahead of industry peers.
For many Americans, the dream of homeownership is masking a harsh financial reality. Experts warn that being 'house poor'—where housing costs consume an unsustainable portion of income—is a growing, often unnoticed, threat to financial health and personal well-being.
After a protracted political standoff, France's long-delayed 2026 budget is set for adoption, granting Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu a hard-won victory but leaving President Macron's domestic reform agenda in limbo ahead of the 2027 election.
Lawmakers reconvene Monday as House GOP leadership pushes for rapid passage of a stopgap funding bill to prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown, with tensions high over border security provisions.
Amid a challenging period for its share price, cybersecurity firm OneSpan is demonstrating a powerful operational turnaround, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) skyrocketing. This key profitability metric now vastly outpaces the industry, suggesting past investments are paying off and warranting a closer look from investors.
As tech giants scramble to curb soaring AI costs, a strategic pivot toward custom silicon is reshaping the competitive landscape, with Broadcom's design prowess and TSMC's manufacturing dominance creating a powerful new axis of influence.
While the German market gained a modest 7.7%, steel dust recycling leader Befesa (ETR:BFSA) delivered a total shareholder return of 54% over the past twelve months. This impressive rebound follows a challenging three-year period, sparking investor debate on whether it signals a sustained recovery or a temporary rally.
Fintech startup Jelou has raised $10 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-driven conversational banking platform, Brain, from Latin America to the U.S., enabling payments, verification, and credit services directly within messaging apps.
Bahrain's Tarabut, a regulated open banking platform, acquires AI engineering specialist Servable to embed advanced financial AI capabilities—from risk assessment to fraud detection—directly into its infrastructure for banks and fintechs across the Middle East.
Schweiter Technologies (SWTQ) has seen significant price swings on the SIX Swiss Exchange. With its current valuation trading well above industry peers, we examine whether the stock's optimistic growth prospects justify the premium or if investors should wait for a better entry point.
The Qatar Investment Authority has backed a new $200 million fund by Shorooq Partners, aiming to inject institutional capital into the region's mature startups and bridge a critical funding hurdle on the path to public listings.