Goldman Sachs downgrades iHeartMedia to Sell, warning that shifting audio consumption and ad trends threaten growth, even as the company's TikTok partnership aims to capture younger audiences.
3D Energi's failure to meet a payment obligation on the ConocoPhillips-operated Otway Basin exploration project has triggered a trading halt and raised questions about cost impacts, partnership structures, and the oil major's valuation resilience.
The long-term strategic partnership will leverage IQVIA's data-as-a-service platform to unify and streamline commercial data across 59 countries, aiming to accelerate product launches and enhance decision-making for the pharmaceutical giant.
Baker Hughes (BKR) is accelerating its pivot beyond traditional oil and gas, securing key roles in a landmark U.S. clean ammonia plant and expanding its stake in long-duration energy storage technology through a deepened partnership with Hydrostor.
Microsoft posts record cloud and AI-driven revenue for Q2, fueled by new partnerships and its custom AI chip. However, a significant surge in capital expenditures for AI infrastructure and a slight deceleration in Azure growth triggered the stock's worst single-day drop since 2020, testing investor resolve on the long-term payoff.
Fueled by a landmark $20 billion funding round for AI firm Anthropic, infrastructure provider IREN is seeing its strategic shift from cryptocurrency mining to AI data centers validated by investors. With a key Microsoft partnership and surging capital flows into AI, the company's stock performance reflects a broader market reassessment of its role in high-performance computing.
Despite a lowered price target following an analyst transition, TD Cowen maintains a bullish stance on Alphatec Holdings, citing undervalued growth drivers including a new regenerative bone graft partnership and a robust long-term revenue outlook.
The IT infrastructure giant is deepening its SAP partnership with a new Center of Excellence and an AI-powered 'Clean Field' methodology, aiming to automate complex migrations and modernizations for enterprise clients. The strategic push highlights Kyndryl's attempt to pivot from low-margin maintenance work to higher-value AI-enabled transformation services.
Archer Aviation has inked a strategic partnership with Serbia to supply its electric air taxis, positioning the company as the official urban air mobility partner for the 2027 Belgrade Expo. The agreement marks a significant expansion into Europe and includes options for fleet sales and local industrial collaboration.
Apple's Q1 earnings smashed expectations, fueled by surging iPhone sales and robust performance in China. While CEO Tim Cook's operational prowess is undeniable, the company's muted AI strategy and reliance on a Google partnership left investors wanting more.
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) kicked off fiscal 2026 with robust first-quarter results, exceeding its own revenue and earnings forecasts. The audio-visual technology leader credits strong deal timing and highlighted significant momentum in automotive, television, and mobile partnerships, including expanded ties with Qualcomm and major social media platforms.
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has entered a strategic partnership with China's CSPC Pharmaceutical, committing over $1 billion upfront to co-develop next-generation obesity therapies, signaling intensified competition in the lucrative global weight-loss drug market.
Southeast Asian super app Grab Holdings has appointed Laura Franco to its board, succeeding the retiring Ng Shin Ein. The move signals a governance refresh aimed at steering the company's aggressive expansion into on-demand grocery, financial technology, and next-generation mobility partnerships.
Apple shattered earnings expectations in its fiscal first quarter, fueled by a remarkable resurgence in iPhone sales across Greater China. While navigating supply constraints, the tech giant is betting big on a new AI partnership with Google to power its next chapter.
Buoyed by surging demand for AI hardware validation, Teradyne posts strong quarterly results and launches a joint venture to tackle high-speed testing in data centers, signaling a strategic push into one of tech's hottest markets.
Pipeline and logistics giant MPLX has laid out a detailed $2.4 billion organic capital plan targeting expansion in the Permian and Marcellus basins through 2026, while signaling disciplined M&A to bolster its natural gas and NGL footprint. The move comes as the partnership rides a wave of strong unit performance and consistent cash returns to investors.
Google's parent company Alphabet is set to nearly double its capital expenditure this year, committing up to $185 billion primarily for AI infrastructure, as it vies for dominance against rivals like OpenAI and Meta.
Microsoft's record capital expenditure on its in-house Maia AI chip and data centers tests investor resolve as shares retreat from recent highs, even as the company expands its AI ecosystem across key industries.
Alphabet's confident earnings call, fueled by strong adoption of its Gemini AI models, signals a dramatic shift in Wall Street's perception, positioning Google as a frontrunner while investor concerns grow around rivals' reliance on OpenAI.
As the race for AI supremacy intensifies, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is emerging from the shadows of its flashier tech peers. With a pivotal role in building the world's largest AI data centers and a unique modular approach, the server maker presents a compelling, if understated, investment case in the infrastructure underpinning artificial intelligence.
