This week's Big Tech earnings revealed a stark divide: companies using existing cash cows to fund AI ambitions versus those betting the farm on a future payoff. The market's patience for visionary spending is wearing thin, demanding concrete timelines and a path to profit.
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.
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.
First Citizens BancShares delivered Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS above analyst forecasts, yet its stock fell. While management pointed to strong fundamentals, analysts probed pressures on margins, tech spending, and integration challenges.
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.
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.
CNBC's Jim Cramer questions Meta's direction, citing investor skepticism over its AI strategy and spending. Yet strong Q4 earnings reveal a more complex financial picture, sparking debate on Wall Street.
Morgan Stanley reaffirms its Overweight rating on Nvidia with a $250 price target, citing the company's systemic advantage through its Vera Rubin platform and robust hyperscaler spending, despite acknowledging competitive and demand risks.
American Express reported record full-year revenues of $72 billion for 2025, driven by robust card member spending and a strategic shift towards premium products. The company forecasts continued momentum for 2026, targeting 9-10% revenue growth and a significant dividend hike, while navigating a competitive landscape and macroeconomic uncertainties.
Despite reporting strong quarterly earnings, Microsoft shares suffered one of their worst single-day drops in history as investors balked at soaring capital expenditures for AI infrastructure and signs of slowing growth in its Azure cloud division.
Electro Optic Systems (EOS), the Australian firm behind a landmark high-energy laser contract, is planning a strategic move of its headquarters and listing to Europe within the year, its CEO reveals, aiming to embed itself at the heart of the continent's urgent defence modernisation drive.
Meta Platforms delivered a stronger-than-expected quarter, fueled by robust advertising revenue and user growth. However, the company's sharply rising expense forecasts for AI and infrastructure investments are drawing increased analyst attention.
Apple's latest quarterly earnings reveal a tale of two halves: blockbuster iPhone sales, particularly in emerging markets like India, drove revenue to a new high, while Mac and wearables segments saw notable declines. The tech giant also faces questions over its AI strategy and conservative spending.
Ciena's stock rose sharply following announcements that Telekom Srbija Group and Trans Pacific Networks will deploy its high-capacity optical solutions, highlighting the growing demand for AI-ready network infrastructure in critical global corridors.
Elon Musk merges his space and AI ambitions under one roof as SpaceX finalizes the acquisition of xAI. The strategic move, combining Starlink, social platform X, and chatbot Grok, sets the stage for a landmark public offering and accelerates Musk's vision for off-planet data infrastructure.
An AI-driven analysis suggests Cloudflare (NET) shares may face headwinds over the next two months, projecting an average price near $168. The forecast contrasts with bullish long-term analyst views, highlighting the tension between immediate technical signals and the company's strategic positioning in edge security and AI infrastructure.
President Trump urges immediate House passage of a bipartisan spending deal to end the government shutdown, facing resistance from both progressive Democrats and his own party's right flank over immigration enforcement terms.
The surge in popularity of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy is sending shockwaves far beyond the pharmacy, fundamentally altering consumer spending, challenging major corporations, and forcing a broad economic recalibration.
As the AI revolution matures from software promise to physical infrastructure, two industry giants reveal the staggering capital demands behind the hype. Nvidia tempers expectations on a landmark OpenAI investment, while Oracle unveils a massive fundraising plan, together sketching a future where financing may be as crucial as innovation.
U.S. equities edged higher Monday, buoyed by a rebound in semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks, alongside a surge in rare earth companies following a new strategic initiative. Gains were tempered by falling energy shares, cryptocurrency volatility, and ongoing concerns over a partial government shutdown.
