Microsoft's free cash flow took a significant hit last quarter due to soaring capital expenditures on AI infrastructure. While the drop spooked some investors, management signals a near-term easing, and analysts argue the market's reaction may have overlooked the long-term payoff and underlying financial strength.
Fueled by explosive growth in AI infrastructure spending, Nvidia's commanding market position sets the stage for significant potential gains. Analysts project a revenue path that could see its stock reach new heights by the end of the decade.
Oracle shares face continued pressure over debt and AI infrastructure costs, but Guggenheim's bullish $400 price target suggests potential for a multi-year rebound if execution risks are managed.
The Optimism Collective has unveiled OP Enterprise, a comprehensive blockchain infrastructure platform designed to give financial technology firms and institutions direct control over revenue and operations. The launch signals a pivotal shift towards institutional-grade Web3 solutions as regulatory clarity emerges.
Trane Technologies (TT) surpassed Wall Street expectations for Q4 2025, driven by surging demand in commercial HVAC systems and data center infrastructure. The company reported revenue of $5.14B, up 5.5% year-over-year, with earnings per share of $2.86. Management expressed confidence for 2026, citing a record order backlog.
ARK Invest's Cathie Wood made a significant $26 million investment in Broadcom stock last week, highlighting a strategic pivot towards AI infrastructure amid portfolio reshuffling. The move follows Broadcom's blockbuster earnings and comes as Wall Street maintains a bullish outlook on the chipmaker.
Fresh from its spin-off, GE Vernova is finalizing a deal to acquire transformer maker Prolec GE, a strategic move to bolster its electrification portfolio and capitalize on surging global demand for grid infrastructure and power equipment.
Ethereum's dominant liquid staking protocol, Lido, has launched its modular stVaults on mainnet, enabling protocols and institutions to create tailored staking solutions. Consensys's Linea and analytics firm Nansen were among the first to deploy, signaling a shift towards more flexible staking infrastructure.
Despite a trimmed price target from B. Riley, WhiteFiber Inc. (WYFI) secures a pivotal 10-year colocation agreement expected to generate $865 million, spotlighting its role in the expanding AI infrastructure sector.
Deutsche Bank has upgraded AI infrastructure provider CoreWeave to 'Buy,' significantly raising its price target to $140, citing a strong medium-term outlook and capacity expansion plans backed by a deepened partnership with Nvidia.
Standex International reports robust second-quarter results, with organic growth reaching 6.4% and record quarterly orders. The company's strategic pivot towards high-growth markets like electrical grid infrastructure and new product development is now materially boosting the top line.
Standex International reported resilient Q1 2025 earnings with record gross margins above 40%, while announcing a transformative $462 million acquisition of Amran/Narayan Group, a leader in instrument transformers, aiming to double its exposure to fast-growing electrical infrastructure markets.
The world's largest payment networks are taking a measured approach to stablecoins for everyday consumer transactions, citing a lack of clear demand in developed markets and emphasizing their role as infrastructure providers rather than disruptors.
The global professional services giant reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results, with revenue climbing 8.7% to $6.60 billion. Strategic investments in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence are credited for driving growth despite headwinds in insurance pricing.
Walmart is significantly expanding its electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with planned installations at select stores across 19 states, advancing its goal to build a nationwide network by 2030.
Shares of Chinese data center operator VNET Group have skyrocketed over the past year, with the majority of Wall Street analysts maintaining Buy ratings and projecting significant further upside, fueled by strong demand for digital infrastructure.
In a significant industry pivot, Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital announces plans to completely exit Bitcoin mining, citing capital inefficiency and redirecting focus to Ethereum infrastructure and AI. This move follows a broader trend of crypto firms abandoning mining operations post-halving and amidst the AI boom.
As demand for AI infrastructure surges, Broadcom's custom chip business positions it for sustained growth, with analysts highlighting its potential for long-term portfolio gains despite its absence from some top stock lists.
CLEAR Secure, the biometric identity company known for its airport expedited lanes, is deepening its ties to core government systems. CEO Caryn Seidman Becker's appointment to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's board and a new contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services signal a strategic push into financial and public health infrastructure.
Rosenblatt Securities initiates coverage on Credo Technology with a Neutral rating and a $170 price target, highlighting its strong position in high-speed connectivity for AI infrastructure while flagging competitive pressures. The note follows a more bullish target hike from Barclays earlier in the month.
